List of Indian dishes

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This is a list of Indian dishes. Many of the dishes on this list are made all across India. Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisine native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available ingredients such as: herbs, vegetables and fruits. The dishes are then served according to taste in either mild, medium or hot. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices. Some Indian dishes are common in more than one region of India, with many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Some ingredients commonly found in Indian dishes include: rice, wheat, ginger, garlic, green chillies and spices.

North-East India

The North-East of India includes Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.[1]

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Machher JholFish with potol, tomato, chillies, ginger and garlic from AssamNon-Vegetarian[1]
Pork jarpaa jurpieBoiled pork with onions, chillies, ginger and garlic from TripuraNon-Vegetarian[1]
Chak-Hao KheerPurple rice porridge from ManipurVegetarian[1]
Galho Galho is similar to khichdi, a dish made from rice and also lentils and also popular in the most parts of North East India Vegetarian
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Achari baingan brinjal cooked with pickle spices in gravy Vegetarian
Aloo gobiThumbCauliflower with potatoes sautéed with garam masala, turmeric, sometimes kalonji and curry leaves.Vegetarian
Aloo tikkiThumbPatties of potato mixed with some vegetables friedVegetarian
Aloo tukdouble fried potatoes tossed in spicesVegetarian
Aloo matarThumbPotatoes and peas in curryVegetarian
Aloo kulchaThumbMildly leavened flatbread stuffed with potatoesVegetarian
Aloo methiThumbAloo methi is a North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and fenugreek leaves (methi). The dish is made by sautéing boiled potatoes with chopped fenugreek leaves, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.Vegetarian
Aloo shimla mirchThumbGreen capsicum with potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masalaVegetarian
Amriti with rabdia dessert made by combining amriti with rabdiVegetarian
Talit Macchi

(Indian fish fry)

Fried fish made with curry, ginger, and garlicNon-Vegetarian
BaatiThumbhard, unleavened bread cooked in most of areas of Rajasthan, and in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat states of India.Vegetarian
BhaturaThumba fluffy deep-fried leavened bread originating from the Indian subcontinent.Vegetarian
Bhindi masalaOkra sautéed with onions and tomatoesVegetarian
BiryaniThumbMixed rice dish, optional spices, optional vegetables, meats or seafood. Can be served with plain yogurt.Non-Vegetarian
Butter chickenThumbdish, originating in the Indian subcontinent, of chicken in a mildly spiced tomato sauce. It is also known as murgh mahalNon-Vegetarian
ChaatThumbStreet food. Usually containing potato patty fried in oil, topped with sweet yogurt, and other sauces and spicesVegetarian
Chana masalaThumbChickpeas of the Chana type in tomato based sauce. Vegetarian
ChapatiThumbunleavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent and staple in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East Africa and the Caribbean.Vegetarian
Chicken razalaa Bhopali style chicken cooked in a rich gravy with mint
Chicken TikkaThumbChicken with spices served on a skewer
Chicken Tikka masalaThumbChicken marinated in a Yogurt tomato sauce. It is known to have a creamy texture.
Chole bhatureThumbMain course with Chick peas, assorted spices, wheat flour and bhatura yeast.Vegetarian
Daal baati churmaa Rajasthani specialtyVegetarian
Daal puriStuffed dal in parathasVegetarian
Dal makhani (kali dal)Thumba main course with lentilsVegetarian
Dal faraVegetarian
DalThumbAssorted types of lentils, such as toor, urad, chana, masoor dalVegetarian
Dal fry with tadkaTypical north Indian tadkaVegetarian
Dum alooThumbPotatoes cooked in curryVegetarian
PohaThumbSpecialty from Madhya Pradesh. Common snack in central part of India. Flattended rice, potato, turmeric.Vegetarian
FaraStuffed Lentil DumplingsVegetarian
phirniThumbThis is a dessert made of fine flour and ghee that is made only in Pundri.Vegetarian
Aloo PhalliyaanDiced French beans with potatoes cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, green chillies and garam masalaVegetarian
Gajar Pak[2]ThumbSweet dish made using carrot, milk, ghee, dry fruits.Vegetarian
Gatte ki Sabzi Gatte (made up of besan) are added to spice gravy made of curd.
Gajar matar alooDiced red/orange carrots and potatoes sautéed with black mustard leaves, garnished with ground black pepper powder and lemon juiceVegetarian
Gobhi matarThumbCauliflower in a tomato sauceVegetarian
ImartiThumbspherically meshed sweet dish from North India made up of batter from moong dal dipped in sugary syrupVegetarian
Hari mutter ka nimona (green peas daal)a Typical north Indian tadkaVegetarian
JalebiThumbA North Indian twisted noodle like sweet dish dipped in sugary syrupVegetarian
JalebaA bigger form of jalebiVegetarian
KachoriThumbRajasthani / Marwari specialVegetarian
Kadai paneerThumbPaneer and green peppers in tomato gravyVegetarian
Kadhi pakodaGram flour with yogurt with gramflour fried ballsVegetarian
Karela bhartaa bitter gourd or melon dishUsually vegetarian
Katha meetha petha / kaddu halwaPumpkin cooked in spicesVegetarian
KheerThumbRice cooked with milk and dry fruitsVegetarian
KhichdiThumbRice cooked with daal and veggies and sauteedVegetarian
Kadhi and Khichdi Khichdi mixed with kadhi, found mostly in Gujarat. Also referred to as khichdi and kadhi, khichdi-kadhi, and kadhi-khichdi. Vegetarian
KoftaThumbGram flour balls fried with vegetables. Gram flour, veggies, rolled into balls with gram flour and fried in oil and then cooked with curry.Vegetarian
Kulfi faloodaThumbdessert to ward off sweltering heat of summersVegetarian
Laapsi dessert made up of broken wheat Vegetarian
Lauki ke kofteThumba way to serve bottle gourdVegetarian
Lauki ki bhaajia way to serve bottle gourdVegetarian
Litti chokhaThumba baked salted wheat flour cake filled with sattu (baked chickpea flour) and some special spicesVegetarian
Makhaan ka kheerSweet, made up with makhaana, milk, sugar, cashew and other savor. Popular in Mithilanchal region of BiharVegetarian
Makki ki roti, sarson ka saagThumbCreamed sarson mustard leaves, with heavily buttered roti made from corn flour. North Indian winter favorite.Vegetarian
Mathura ke pedea sort of a confectionVegetarian
Methi saag, chaulai saagVeggie leaves sauteed in oil and garlic with little masalas. Cooked mostly in central part of India.Vegetarian
Millet LapsiRoasted Millet cooked in JaggeryVegetarian
Mirchi Bada Green Chili stuffed with mashed potato, coated with besan batter and fried, it is native to Jodhpur, Vegetarian
Missi rotiWhole wheat & gram flour dough ground masalas, pan friedVegetarian
Mixed vegetablemixed vegetables, slow cooked with a tomato sauce added.Vegetarian
Moong dal ki LapsiThumba dish made with yellow lentils, milk, sugar, and nutsVegetarian Dessert
Murgh musallamThumbNon-Vegetarian
Mushroom do pyaza (Kanda Khumb)Mushrooms & Onions in a tomato masala sauce spiced with chillesVegetarian
Mushroom matar (Matar Khumb)Mushrooms and sweet peas in a masala or chili sauceVegetarian
NaanThumbTandoor-baked soft flatbread made with refined wheat flour.Vegetarian
Navrattan kormaVegetables, Nuts, Paneer Cheese in a tomato cream sauce
PakhalaThumbCooked rice with waterVegetarian
Palak paneerThumbPalak paneer is a popular vegetarian dish from the Indian subcontinent that consists of fresh spinach leaves palak cooked with cubes of Paneer cheese in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.Vegetarian
Paneer butter masalaThumbPaneer Butter Masala is a popular vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine. It is a creamy and aromatic curry made with soft cubes of paneer (a type of Indian cheese), butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of flavorful spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala.Vegetarian
Paneer tikka masalaThumbvegetarian alternative to chicken tikka masalaVegetarian
Pani puriThumba typical Indian tadkaVegetarian
PanjeeriThumba mixture of butter, dried fruits and whole wheat flour served as a dessert. Vegetarian
PapadThumb[3]A crispy add on to Lunch and Dinner, for adding a spicy and crunchier taste to food. Vegetarian
ParathaThumbflatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout the modern-day nations of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Myanmar, where wheat is the traditional stapleVegetarian
PattorA flour based snackVegetarian
PhirniThumba rice Pudding Vegetarian
PinniAn almond based dessert Vegetarian
Rajma chavala bean curry with riceVegetarian
RajmaThumbMain. Kidney beans & assorted spices.Vegetarian
Ramatori bhaajia spicy side dish made with any two vegetables i.e. potatoes and cabbage Vegetarian
LobiyaBlack eyes peas, onions and tomatoes in a curry sauce Vegetarian
SamosaThumbNormally served as an entree or appetiser. Potatoes, onions, peas, coriander, and lentils, may be served with a mint or tamarind sauceVegetarian/meat varieties
SamoseThumba typical north Indian tadkaVegetarian
Sattu ki rotia dish from BiharVegetarian
Rajwadi Chhena/Paneer[4]ThumbA popular Indian as well as Nepalese dish, made with chhena/ paneer in a thick cream and tomato gravy and spicesVegetarian
Shahi tukraa bread pudding in a rich sauce of thickened milk, garnished with sliced almondsVegetarian
Singhada LapsiLotus fruit dried and powdered to make this fasting sweet meatVegetarian
Sooji halwa (Suji Lapsi)ThumbSemolina cooked with clarified butter and dry fruits. Semolina (Suji), clarified butter, cashew nuts.Vegetarian
Sweet pethas / kesar petha / pista pethaA ravioli like dessert stuffed with a choice of fillings and equally popular in various parts of India and Pakistan Vegetarian
Vegetable jalfrezi<ThumbMeat and spices fried in a pan. Can be vegetarian as well. Vegetarian
Tandoori Chicken
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Tandoori chicken as a dish originated in the Punjab before the independence of India and Pakistan. Non-Vegetarian
Tamatar Chaat
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Tamatar Chaat is an Indian street food which is most popular in north India specially in Varanasi. Vegetarian
Tandoori Fish Tikka Fish marinated in lime and ginger and cooked over an open fire.
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ananas menaskai Thumb pineapple cooked in Jaggery and tamarind gravy vegetarian
AttuSeveral types are made with several type of flours including rice flour, urad dal,semolina and wheat flour. This is the name of it in Andhra Pradesh which is also called Dosa. Attu is coarse than Dosa.Vegetarian
Aval kesari roasted flat rice flour cooked with sugar and dry fruits. Vegetarian
AvialThumbCoconut paste, curd mixed with vegetables and some spices.VegetarianAccompaniment with Staple food
Baida roti fried minced chicken stuffed in Egg roll Non Vegetarian Snacks
HalwaMaida or Sugarcane fritters which are known as Halwa in South India India andVegetarianSweet/Dessert
BhajjiThumbVegetable or onion fritters which are known as Pakodas in North India and Pakistani cuisineVegetarianSnack/ meal accompaniment
BiryaniThumbSpicy rice dish with vegetables or chicken or mutton or fish or prawns.Depends on choice
Bisi bele bath (Karnataka)ThumbRice preparation with vegetables.Vegetarianmain course
BondaThumbSnack. Potatoes, gram flour.VegetarianSnack
Chettinadu ChickenDish made chicken and spicesNon-Vegetarian
Chicken 65ThumbPopular deep fried chicken preparation. Chicken, onion, gingerNon-Vegetarian
Currivepillai sadam (Tamil Nadu)Curry leaves and riceVegetarianBreakfast dish
Dibba rottiIt is a breakfast item made in Andhra pradesh and is also called Minaparotti. Made with rice, urad dal. Tastes good with a chutney.Vegetarian
DosaThumbPancake/Hopper. Ground rice, urad dalVegetarianBreakfast dish
Double ka meethaThumbBread crumbs fried in ghee and dipped in milk and sugar syrupSweet
Ennai kathirikkaiEnnai KathirikkaiVegetarianside dish/accompaniment
Goli bajjea snack with Gram flour.Vegetarian
Golichina MamsamA simple yet fiery mutton dish that goes well with either rice or paratha.Non-VegetarianMain Course
Hyderabadi biryaniBiryani cooked in hyderabadi styleNon vegetarian
IdiyappamThumbSteamed rice noodles or vermicelli with Ground riceVegetarian
IdliThumbSteamed cake of fermented rice and pulse flour. Rice, urad dalVegetarian
Indian omeletteThumbEgg omelette or veg omelette
Kaara kozhambu (Tamil Nadu)a dish used with rice made of chilli powder and tamarindVegetarian
KanjiThumba rice porridgeVegetarian
Keerai koottu (Tamil Nadu)Green leaves kootuVegetarian
Keerai masiyalGround green leaves used as a side dish for rice or mixed with rice.Vegetarian
Keerai poriyalGreen leaves mixed with daal and coconut with little oilVegetarian
Keerai sadam (Tamil Nadu)Rice and green leavesVegetarian
Kerala Beef FryThumbBeef, onions, spices, coconut, curry leavesNon-vegetarian
Kodubalemixture rice flour, soji, shredded coconut, red chillies, cumin*, salt in the shape of a ring fried in oilVegetarianSnack
kolhapuri akkha masoor Dal whole Red lentil cooked in onion gravy with Massala vegetarian
KoottuThumbVegetable, daal or lentil mixture boiled in waterVegetarian
Kori rotti
Kos kootua cabbage and lentil dish used for riceVegetarian
KoshambriA cucumber salad dish popular in Karnataka. Prepared during festivals.VegetarianSalad
Kothamali sadamCoriander riceVegetarianBreakfast dish
KuzhakkattaiThumbDumplings with Rice flour, jaggery, and coconutVegetarianSnack
KuzhambuThick soup with coconut and vegetablesVegetarian
Masala DosaThumbDosa with masala and potato.VegetarianBreakfast
Nandu omelettean omelette with pieces of crab and spicesNon-Vegetarian
Obbattu (holige, bobbattu, pooran-poli)ThumbA stuffed (moong gram dal and jaggery or coconut poornam) paratha. Dish native to South and West India in the states of |-

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra || Vegetarian|| Festival Sweet dish

Olan (dish)ThumbLight and subtle-flavored Kerala dish prepared from white gourd, ash-gourd or black-eyed peas, coconut milk and ginger seasoned with coconut oil.Vegetarian
PachadiSide dish made with yoghurt, coconut, ginger and curry leaves and seasoned with mustard.Vegetarianaccompaniment
Paniyaram, Paddu, Gunthapangnalua dish made of rice flour and black gramVegetarianBreakfast
PapadumThumbThin deep fried disk served as meal accompanimentVegetarianFryums accompaniment
ParavannamA delicious sweet dish made with Rice, jaggery made in Andhra pradesh.Vegetarian
ParottaThumba layered kerala parotta made with maida and dalda.Vegetarian
Paruppu sadamDaal rice
PayasamThumbRice dessert. Rice, milk.Vegetarian
PesarattuThumbDosa (pancake or crepe) of Andhra Pradesh made from moong dal (lentils), grains and spice batter.Vegetarian
PongalThumbPulaoVegetarianBreakfast dish
PoriyalSide dish for rice prepared from one or more vegetables. Oil stirred, with daal half boiled and coconut / mustard seeds.Vegetarianaccompaniment
Puli sadam, Puliogre, PulioharaTamarind riceVegetarianBreakfast dish
PuttuThumbGround rice, jaggery, cardamom powder, mixed and steam cookedVegetarianBreakfast/Snack
Ragi mudhe, KaliA lump of finger millet, flour and water. After cooking, made up as little balls, can be dipped in Chutney/SambarVegetarianPart of meal/lunch
RasamA spicy and sour soup usually made with tamarind, tomatoes, pepper and other south Indian spices. Usually eaten with rice.VegetarianPart of lunch
Sajjigea sweet dishVegetarianDessert
Sakkara pongala sweet rice dishVegetarianFestival Sweet dish
SambarThumbLentil soup cooked with vegetables and a blend of south Indian spices (masala). Usually taken with rice, idli, dosa, pongal or upma.Vegetarian
Sandige (Karnataka),VattralThumbDeep fried meal accompaniment made with rice, sago and ash gourdVegetarianFryums-accompaniment
SevaiThumbKind of rice vermicelli used for breakfast
SevaiKind of rice vermicelli mixed with either tamarind or lemon or coconut.VegetarianLunch
Sponge dosa Thumb dosa made of fermented poha and rice Vegetarian
Thattai Thumb Type of puri made with rice, gram , urad dal flour Vegetarian
Thayir sadam, mosaranna, perugannamThumba curd rice dishVegetarian
TheeyalKerala sauce made from a mixture of spices consisting of roasted coconut, coriander seeds, tamarind water, dried red chili and fenugreek.Vegetarian
Thengai sadama coconut rice dishVegetarianBreakfast dish
Uttapam Tamil NaduThumbRice pancake/hopper with a topping of onions / tomatoes / coconutVegetarianBreakfast dish
VadaThumbSavory donut. Urad dal.Vegetarianaccompaniment
VaruvalVegetables fried in shallow oilVegetarianaccompaniment
Wheat upma, UppittuThumbA breakfast dish and snack. Upma prepared from wheat dhalia rava.VegetarianBreakfast dish
Yelumicham sadam, chitrannaRice with lemon juiceVegetarianBreakfast dish
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Amtia Lentil curry with Split lentils.
Bajri no rotloBread made with thick millet flour flatbread usually grilled over coals.Vegetarian
Batata Saungpotato in chilli tamarind gravy.Vegetarian
BarfiThumbSweetVegetarian Desert
BasundiSweet made from milk by continuous heating to a point before condensing.Vegetarian Desert
BhakriThumbWhole wheat flour bread, thicker than rotli, crispy.
Bombil fryThumbMain Course; Bombay Duck (Fish).Non-Vegetarian
ChaatThumbSnackVegetarian
ChevdoThumbMixture of Flattened rice, groundnut, chana, masala.
Cholafalisnack
ChorafaliSpicy. Ground chana dal and urad dal, deep fried flattened disk, masala, sprinkle with red chili powder on top.
Daal DhokliDaal Dhokli is widely cooked and eaten all over Rajasthan and Gujarat. Very small dumplings of wheat flour are cooked along with green gram or pegeon dal and whole red chili and red mustard is used as tempering.Vegetarian
Dabeli Thumb Snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a special dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a ladi pav Vegetarian
Dahi vadaThumbFried lentil balls in a yogurt sauce. Lentils, yogurt.Vegetarian
DalithoySoup made with split yellow lentils.Vegetarian
DhoklaThumbLentil snack. Gram.Vegetarian
DoodhpakA milk-based sweet dessert with nuts
Dudhi no halwoSweet. Bottle gourd halwa
dudhi muthiya snack made up of refined wheat and bottle gourd Vegetarian
Dum aalooThumbMain dish. Potatoes deep fry, yogurt, coriander powder, ginger powder.Vegetarian
Gajar halwoThumbSweet. Carrot Halwa
Gatta curryCurry with steamed dumplings made from chickpea flour cooked in a spiced yoghurt sauce.Vegetarian
Ghari (sweet from Surat)Sweet
GhooghraSweet
Gud papdi (Gol papdi)Sweet
Gulab jamunThumbSweet
HalvasanSweet
Handwo (steamed dish)Snack
GurThumbSweet unrefined brown sugar sold in blocks[3].
JalebiThumbSweet maida & grained semolina flour, baking powder, curd, sugar.Sweet
Jeera AlooThumbTypical West Indian dishVegetarian
Juvar no rotloThick sorghum flatbread.
KansarSweet
KaranjiA crispy sweet dish from MaharashtraVegetarian Desert
Keri no rasSweet
KhakhraThumbGujarati Snack. Wheat flour, methi.
KhandviThumbSnack. Besan.
Kombdi vadeThumbChicken Curry with Bread. Chicken.
Kopra paakSweet coconut halwa/barfi: Halwa is soft, barfi more like cake.
Koshimbira salad, usually served as a side
Kolim / JawlaA preparation of dried fish named Kolim or Jawla found in coastal Maharashtra with onion and spices. Usually eaten with bhakri or chapati
LaapsiSweet coarse ground/ broken wheat cooked with butter and sugar.
LadduThumbSweet
LochaSurat (Gujarat) special Spicy dish. Ground chanadal, masala.
MalpuaThumbSweet
Methi na GotaSnack. Fried fenugreek dumplings.
ModakA Marathi sweet dish made of steamed rice flour with coconut and jaggery fillingVegetarian Desert
Mohanthala sweet prepared from gram flour and ghee dry fruits
Chakri (chakali)Thumba Savoury snack. Mixed grain flour.Vegetarian
MuthiyaGujarati Snack. Whole wheat flour, methi leaves, besan/chickpeas flour and coriander leaves/cilantro.
Naralachi vadi / Khobryachi vadi / Coconut vadiA sweet made of coconut and sugar syrup which is cooled and dried till it becomes firm. Usually made in konkan region
OondeesBreakfast delicacy. Spherical shaped rice or semolina about four inches (10 cm) in diameter.
PanipuriThumbSnack
PatraSnack. Taro leaves, coconut, seeds, dal.
Pav BhajiThumbMixed curry of onion, capsicum, peas, cauliflower potatoes.
PendaSweet
PohaThumbSnack. Flattened riceVegetarian
Pooran-poliThumbSweet stuffed bread. Wheat flour, gram.
PooriThumbBread. Wheat flour.
Puri BhajiThumbBreakfast or Snack
Rasya muthiaSnack. A spicy yogurt dumpling soup.
Sabudana KhichadiVegetarian Snack. Sago.
SaathA chewy plain flat circular sweet made of dried mango (sometimes jackfruit) juice/pulp.

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Sev khamaniChana dal, green chillies, ginger, lemon juice and olive oil.
Sev tametaVeggis with potatoes and sev.
ShakarparaA deep fried snack made out of sugar and wheat.
NamakparaSnack. A deep fried snack made out of salt and Gram Flour .
ShankarpaliThumbSweet or savoury snack. Plain flour, sugar.
ShiroThumbSweet roasted semolina/flour/dal with milk, butter, sugar, nuts and raisins.
ShrikhandThumbA thick yogurt-based sweet dessert garnished with ground nuts, cardamom, and saffron.
Sohan papdiThumbSweet
SoonvaliSnack
SukhdiThumbSweet
SurnoliPancakes that have holes. are yellow and puffy. They are about 10 inches (25 centimeters) in diameter and often served with butter.
SutarfeniSweet
ThalipeethSavoury pancake. Mixed grain flour.
TheplaParatha. Mixed grain flour.
UndhiyuMix veggi. Plantain, brinjal, carrot, green chillies, potatoes, fresh coconut and other vegetables. Gujarati food.
UpmaaThumba dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, cooked as a thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour.
Vada pavThumbBurger. Gram flour, potatoes, chilli, garlic, ginger.
Veg KolhapuriMixed vegetables.
VindalooThumbGoan pork vindaloo. Pork, goan red chilli paste.
Ghebar or GhevarThumbSweet from Surat
Lilva KachoriThumbSnack. Lilva and whole wheat flour.
MaghazThumb
UndhiyuThe signature winter Gujarati dish. Curry of mixed vegetables like surti papdi, ratalu, potatoes, carrot, green garlic, tuvar dana, waal dana etc. rich in oil and spices generally accompanied by puri or roti.
Mag Dhoklian Indian dish made of lentils and fresh dough with Indian spices, it is dry and not liquidy like daal dhokli.
KhichuIt is made by boiling the rice flour in water with seasoning, subtle in taste and accompanied by oil and methi masala.
TheplaA signature Gujarati snack which is a parantha with seasoning, made from wheat flour, this dish is generally accompanied by condiments like pickles, green chillies, etc. It is also known as Dhebra, Chopda etc. in various regions.
Farsi PuriIt is a Gujarati snack which is also known as mathri in other regions of India, it generally made from wheat flour, all purpose flour etc.
KhamanMade by steaming gram flour batter with flavorful seasoning accompanied with chutney.
Turiya Patra Vatana sabjiA vegetable curry made generally in winters.
Mohan thaalA sweet dish.
Churma LadooA sweet dish made with wheat flour, ghee, sugar or jaggery and dry fruits.
Zunka or Jhunka or PitlaA dish made of besan (gram flour) with minced onion, green chilies, and coriander (cilantro) . Usually eaten with bhakri or chapati.
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Cheera DoiA breakfast cereal.Vegetarian
Daab chingriThumbprawn curry cooked in green coconutNon-vegetarian
Dhup PithaA sweet Assamese specialtySweet
Gheela PithaA Sweet Assamese specialtySweet
HurumA Breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty
KharAn Assamese specialty side dish: papaya, banana, soda
Kumol SawulA Breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty. Soft rice with cream & jaggery.
Loskora (Coconut Laddu)Sweet
LuchiThumbA Puffed bread, fried in oil, made from flour. A Bengali specialty
Malpua/MalpoaThumbSweet Snacks notable in Northeast and East, specially in Odisha.Sweet
MomoThumbOriginally from Tibet, it is a popular snack/ food item in India.
Muri NaaruA sweet Bengali specialty.
Pani Tengaa pickled dish made from mustard.
Sunga PithaA Sweet Assamese specialty
Alu Pitikaa dish made of mashed potato.
Masor tengaAn Assamese fish stew cooked with any of a variety of sour fruits including tomatoes.[5]
Bengena PitikaA dish made of mashed brinjal.
Bilahi MaasA fish curry cooked with tomatoes.
Black riceThumbA special local variety of rice
Bora SawulA breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty. Sticky rice, sugar or jaggery.
Brown RiceThumbA special local variety of rice.
ChhenagajaThumbOdia Dessert. Cottage cheese, flour, sugar syrup.
ChhenapodaThumbDessert. Cottage cheese, flour, sugar syrup. Odia Specialty.
Chingri malai curryThumbCurry. Prawn, coconut, mustard, steamed. Traditional Bengali Dish.
DalThumbLentils.
GojaThumb A Sweet Bengali Specialty
Hando GuriA Breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty
Haq MaasA Fish curry cooked with leafy green vegetables.
Horioh MaasA Golden Mustard Fish Curry.
Ilish or Chingri BhapeThumbCurry. Ilish (Hilsha fish) or prawn, coconut, mustard, steamed. Traditional Bengali Dish.
KabirajiA popular non-vegetarian Indian dish in eastern India prepared using chicken and fish
KharoliPickle made from mustard; an Assamese specialty
KhorisaPickle made from bamboo shoot; an Assamese specialty
Koldil ChickenChicken cooked with banana flower; an Assamese specialty
Koldil DuckDuck meat cooked with banana flower; an Assamese specialty
Konir DomEgg curry.
Lai Haq MaasFish Curry with herbs & lemon.
LittiBalls of wheat and sattu baked in oven and served with mashed potatoes (chokha)
Maasor TengaTomato Fish Curry.
Machher JholThumbA curry of fish, and various spices.
Masor KoniA fish delicacy.
Masor PetuA fish delicacy.
Mishti Chholar DalA curry with Bengal gram, coconut, and sugar. Bengali Specialty.
Mishti DoiThumbA dessert with curd, sugar syrup or jaggery. Bengali Sweet curd.
Ou tenga MaasA fish curry cooked with elephant apple.
PakhalaThumbOdia Dish with Rice. Fermented rice, yoghurt, salt, seasonings.
BhajiThumbFried Vegetables.
Pani PithaSweet Assamese specialty
PantuaThumbIt is a traditional Bengali sweet made of deep-fried balls of semolina, chhena, milk, ghee and sugar syrup. Notable in West Bengal, Eastern India and Bangladesh.
PayokhDessert
PedaThumbSweet
Prawn malai curryCurry. Prawns, coconut cream, crushed mustard seed, red chillies. Bengali dish.
Red RiceThumbSpecial local variety of rice.
RiceThumbStaple Food.
Rasagola/RoshogollaThumbA sweet dessert using cottage cheese, flour and sugar syrup. Originated independently in different versions and taste in Odisha and West Bengal
ShondeshThumbA dessert with milk and sugar. A signature Bengali Dish
ShuktoThumb A Bengali cuisine. Diced potatoes, sweet potatoes, broad beans, eggplant, drumsticks, raw bananas, radish cooked together and sautéed with mustard seeds. This culinary cooked in mustard oil and sometimes shredded coconut can also be used.
Sunga PorkRich spicy pork curry
Tenga DoiSour curd
Til PithaA sweet Assamese specialty. Rice powder, til, jaggery.
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