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Top 10 Traditional Foods in India

Biryani

Fragrant rice dish cooked with aromatic spices, saffron and meat or vegetables. Variations include Hyderabadi Biryani and Lucknowi Biryani.

Roti / Naan with Curry

Indian bread like roti or naan served with a variety of curries, such as butter chicken or paneer tikka masala.

Dosa

A South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor (clay oven) for a smoky flavor.

Samosa

Triangular pastries, filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat, deep-fried to crispy perfection.

Chole Bhature

A North Indian dish of spicy chickpea curry served with puffy fried bread, known as bhature.

Aloo Paratha

Stuffed bread with spiced mashed potatoes, often served with yogurt and pickles.

Palak Paneer

Creamy spinach curry with chunks of Indian cheese, paneer.

Rogan Josh

A slow-cooked Kashmiri curry made with tender pieces of meat, typically lamb or goat.

Gulab Jamun

Deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup, a beloved Indian dessert.