10 Traditional Must-Try Foods to Eat in India
10 Traditional Must-Try Foods to Eat in India
1) Masala dosa
1) Masala dosa
Arguably South India’s most renowned culinary export, masala dosas are famous the world over.
Arguably South India’s most renowned culinary export, masala dosas are famous the world over.
2) Chaat
2) Chaat
Synonymous with Delhi street food vendors, chaat is one of India’s most delicious savoury snacks.
Synonymous with Delhi street food vendors, chaat is one of India’s most delicious savoury snacks.
3) Dal makhani
3) Dal makhani
Most foodies will have heard of or tasted dal, but there’s nothing quite like tasting the original dish in the country where it originated from.
Most foodies will have heard of or tasted dal, but there’s nothing quite like tasting the original dish in the country where it originated from.
4) Vada pav
4) Vada pav
Originating in the traditionally vegetarian state of Maharashtra, vada pav is as close as Indian cuisine gets to veggie burgers.
Originating in the traditionally vegetarian state of Maharashtra, vada pav is as close as Indian cuisine gets to veggie burgers.
5) Stuffed paratha
5) Stuffed paratha
Often eaten at the start of the day, stuffed parathas are seen as the breakfast of champions in northern India.
Often eaten at the start of the day, stuffed parathas are seen as the breakfast of champions in northern India.
6) Dhokla
6) Dhokla
Hailed as the regional dish of northwest India, the Gujarati delicacy dhokla is a savoury vegetarian snack made of rice and split chickpeas.
Hailed as the regional dish of northwest India, the Gujarati delicacy dhokla is a savoury vegetarian snack made of rice and split chickpeas.
7) Barfi
7) Barfi
We’ve cheated a little bit here, as the term barfi can be used to describe any number of Indian sweets.
We’ve cheated a little bit here, as the term barfi can be used to describe any number of Indian sweets.
8) Pani puri
8) Pani puri
Pani puri, or gol guppa, are thought to originate from the northern state of Bihar.
Pani puri, or gol guppa, are thought to originate from the northern state of Bihar.
9) Idli
9) Idli
Popular across South India, idli are often thought of as the breakfast versions of dosa.
Popular across South India, idli are often thought of as the breakfast versions of dosa.
10) Masala chai
10) Masala chai
India’s most famous export, masala chai can be found being sold by everywhere from high end restaurants to chaiwallas at train stations.
India’s most famous export, masala chai can be found being sold by everywhere from high end restaurants to chaiwallas at train stations.