9 Traditional Indian Foods

 9 Traditional Indian Foods that You Must Try Once in Your Life

1) Biryani
Biryani comes on number one as it is the most popular rice dish in India and neighboring countries i.e. Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Srilanka. This is so aromatic and mouth watering because of the spices used in the cooking. Saffron makes a great difference to color, taste, and aroma of biryani.

2) Momos
Momos is kind of Dimsum and it is more popular among people living in North Eastern states. This dish basically originated in Nepal and it is served with spicy hot chutney in red color. This snack can be prepared quickly for evening tea.

3) Idli
Idli is served as a breakfast item in Southern part of India. They first prepare a batter of lentils and rice and then leave it for fermentation. After fermentation, the batter is steamed in tiny moulds.

4) Gulab Jaman
A mix of dried milk is cooked on low heat and then simmered in hot sugar syrup. Gulab Jamans make a perfect dessert when you have plenty of guests for a dinner. It is a cheap dessert that can be refrigerated.

5) Nethili Varuval
Small forage fish commonly known as anchovies are dipped in a paste of chilies. This recipe is cooked in South India where anchovies are in abundance.

6) Kati Roll
A flat bread roll filled with eggs, veggies, kebabs, and spices make a very well known snack equally popular among kids and adults. This is a great Indian street food and they call it paratha roll. You can prepare it at home with leftovers, pack it in kids’ lunch boxes, or eat it as a meal on the go.

7) Rajma
Rajma is a dish of kidney beans; beans are prepared in thick gravy and it is usually cooked in winter and is served with rice. It is a popular dish in India.

8) Pani Puri
Pani Puri is a crispy thin round bread deep fried and it pops up when comes out of fryer. This Indian food makes a great snack and is a very popular street food all over India and neighboring countries. It is a perfect food when you’ve a craving for a million flavors all at a time.

9) Jalebi
Jalebi is basically an Arabian dish but its Indian version is a popular street food in India and Pakistan. Pakistanis serve it at Iftar in the holy month of Ramadan because it gives you quick energy.

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