Hyderabadi biryaniA popular dish across India, this biryani is named after the 'City of Nizams' Hyderabad. The dish was developed under the rule of Asaf Jah I, who was the Nizam-ul-Mulk at the time.
Indori pohaThe dish is named after the city of Indore in Madhya Pradesh. It is believed to have been created in 1947. This popular poha is topped with Indori sev which gives it a unique taste and texture.
Bombay duck fryThe origin of the term Bombay duck is unknown. But some say that when the rail links started on the Indian subcontinent, people from Eastern Bengal were made aware of the great availability of this fish. The transportation of this fish was done on a mail train called Bombay Mail or Bombay Dak, thus earning the name Bombay duck.
Mysore masala dosaThis crispy dosa is named after Karnataka’s Mysore. It is filled with a spicy potato filling and paired with sambar and coconut chutney.
Chettinad chickenThis is a spicy, flavourful chicken from the Chettinad district of Tamil Nadu. It uses coconut, curry leaves and freshly ground spices to get the distinctive flavour.
Moradabadi dalThis is a spicy dal first made for Mughal prince Murad Bakhsh, the third son of Shah Jahan, in the city of Moradabad. This dish is made out of moong dal and is garnished with raw onion, paneer and melted butter.
Agra pethaMake sure to have the famous petha in Agra if you are planning to visit the city. According to history, it was first discovered by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan and was also a favourite of his wife Mumtaz.
Bikaneri bhujiaThis is a crispy snack that is named after the Bikaner in Rajasthan. It is made using spices, moth beans and gram flour. It is said that the bhujia was made for the first time in the year 1877 during the reign of Maharaja Dungar Singh.
Malabar parottaThis paratha is a layered flaky flatbread made from maida or atta that originated in Kerala's Malabar region. It is popular is also available in Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).