Indian Food Specialities
Bringing taste to your life
India has many special foods, including dishes that are popular, traditional, or celebrated for special occasions:
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Biryani: A flavorful, aromatic rice dish made with layers of meat or vegetables, spices, and basmati rice. It's a great choice for celebrations.
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Butter chicken:
A popular dish that's a strong contender for India's national dish. It's enjoyed by all ages and is a staple in Indian resorts.
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Masala dosa:
A popular South Indian breakfast dish made from fermented rice.
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Samosa:
A traditional dish from northern India that's enjoyed all over the country.
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Rogan josh:
An Indian curry with a thick red sauce and delicate meat.
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Gulab jamun:
An Indian dessert of fried dough balls soaked in a sweet, sticky rose-flavored sugar syrup.
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Chicken tikka masala:
A popular dish made from chicken marinated in tikka masala powder, unsweetened yogurt, chili powder, and ginger powder.
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Dal makhani:
A Punjabi dish made with urad dal, rajma, onion, ginger-garlic, tomato paste, and whole and powdered spices. It's topped with butter and cream.
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Dhokla:
A savory vegetarian snack from Gujarat made with split chickpeas and curd. It's often eaten for breakfast or lunch