India is a new blend of diverse tastes spread over its 29 states and seven union territories. Hence, it’s natural of those who restrict Indian cuisine to Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani and Naan in North India and Dosa, Idli and Sambhar in South India.
These meals have just somehow become famous enough to serve our country’s cuisine on a global stage, but there’s no doubt in saying that there’s a lot more to search and dive into for a food lover. You’ve got to try these unique meals from this different list of types of Indian Cuisines.
Adivasi Cuisine
The new culinary traditions of India’s tribal culture, if exposed and adopted, could turn our tech-driven lifestyle into a healthy, self-sufficient one. The tribal cuisine is easy and rich in nutrition.
The Dhurwa tribe of Chhatisgarh enjoys chutneys made of red ants, the tribals of Assam gorge onto Eri Polu (stir-fried silkworms), the Naga tribes can’t get over pork cooked with fermented bamboo shoots with Jolokia chillies. The tribal region of Jharkhand has contributed the delightful Dhuska to our Indian cuisine.
Konkani Cuisine
Malenadu Cuisine
Odia Cuisine
Telangana Cuisine
Mappila Cuisine
Kathiawadi Cuisine
Unlike the infamous sweet Gujarati menu, the Kathiawadi region of Gujarat gives spicy food prepared on a wood fire. Some special food items being served here are sev tamatar sabzi (tomato curry topped with sev), Khichdi, Lasaniya batata (potato) made with chillies and garlic with bhakri bread, and Dakor na gota pancakes made of fenugreek leaves and gram flour.
Parsi Cuisine
Parsi cuisine, induced to India by the Zoroastrian community in the 19th century, is a classic combination of sweet and sour. Meat fans should try Dhansak, and Emli-goor-no kuchumbar is a tamarind chutney that no one wants to miss.
Kashmiri Cuisine
The rich culinary culture of the Kashmiri pandits includes vegetarian foods like Gogje Rajma (kidney beans with turnip and curry), Duma Alov (Kashmiri preparation of Dul Aloo) and wazwaan, which is a staple and is recognised as Kashmiri’s pride. Non-vegetarians have Naan Qaliya (mutton curry), which is meant to be taken with Khamiri roti and Kabargah (batter-fried goat ribs). To top it all, one can have their dessert Shufta made with honey, dry fruits and saffron.
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