Indian food is all about making your taste buds go Gaga. The food that you can taste in this country varies from place to place. Every corner of this great country offers a wide range of cuisines to satisfy the taste buds.
Many come from different parts of world to explore the rich tradition of this nation which has the habit of serving its guest with 100% satisfaction, travel wise, food wise and other which means you can imagine.
Today we will tell you 10 such mouthwatering meals that will surely take your food tasting level to newer heights.
OK enough of talking, lets a take a bite of the these meals.
1. Biryani
This sumptuous dish is a real appetiser in terms of having a full meal. Prepared with aromatic rice dish cooked with several spices, notably saffron, and a protein (typically chicken or mutton) that’s been marinated, this is a real family food. Ingredients include are Basmati, chicken, yogurt, onions, spices, lemon, saffron. Coriander leaves and fried onions are used as garnish. Although the preferred meat is mutton, it is replaced by goat or chicken in some variations.
2. Kati Roll
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This is a traditional street food which can serve as a full meal or a snack. Its popular across all of India with added local flavor of Each state in India. A wrap of kebabs, eggs, vegetables, and spices are rolled into paratha (a type of flat bread), which is a perfect meal on go. Just stop by any shop which will sell you rolls and you can have two or three rolls in one go, even if one is enough for the stomach.
3. Idli with Sambar
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This staple South Indian meal usually server at breakfast is not a bad meal to have for Lunch or Dinner. Though its high in nutrition value but feels light in the stomach. A fermented batter of ground rice and lentils, steamed in little circular moulds as we can see can satisfy many mouth and stomach. The sambar which is served as a side dish with idly is one such recipe which if prepared nicely can serve as a soup too. Its the local version of Indian soup.
4. Momos
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Momos, Dumpling are the names for this high protein fresh food. A variation on the traditional dimsum, native to the North Eastern states that border Nepal (where the dish originated), is eaten with a fiery red chutney.
When steamed to perfection this dish can satisfy your tummy to a great extent. Traditionally known as a mid evening snack this dish if eaten as a lunch or dinner can give a run to many other traditional lunch or dinner meals.
5. Missi roti with Bhindi masala
This is simple and mouth watering stir-fried Okra in spicy gravy (Sometimes made dry) is made from tomato, curd, cashew nuts, onion and typical Indian curry ingredients. The liquid gravy like texture of this Bhindi preparation makes it suitable to be served with Missi Roti, Naan, Tandoori Roti or Steamed rice. This is personal favorite of the author.
6. Nethili Varuval
Not known to many but this dish is nothing but Anchovies dipped in a paste of turmeric and red chilies and fried, native to the South Indian region Chettinad. It surely is a tasty treat for sea food lovers. Light on stomach but high in nutrition value, this surely increase the taste buds in you.
7. Rajma Chawal
Full of carbohydrates, this meal famous to Northern India is a famous breakfast dish. Inspite of its heaviness in terms the calorie level, this meal is particularly taken in morning keeping in mind the long busy day schedule ahead. Yes you read it right, “if taken in morning this can serve your hunger for almost till the evening”. Served with Basmati rice, it is the best meal you can ask for.
8. Tandoori Chicken
As a snack or as a meal this is a foodie delight. Chicken marinated for hours in a paste of yogurt and spices, and then roasted (traditionally) in a clay oven called a tandoor. The fame of tandoori chicken led to many derivatives, such as chicken tikka (and eventually the Indian dish popularized in Britain,chicken tikka masala), commonly found in menus in Indian restaurants all over the world.
9. Recheado masala Prawns
The reason recheado masala works for this recipe is because this Goan spice is spicy, has a lot of ginger garlic along with some more spices and is ground in vinegar. Goan recheado masala also is used a lot with seafood in Goan recipes. Added with prawns this is a perfect food for a foodie delight. Famous in Goan culture this will surely catch your taste buds.
10. Marwadi Thali
This is the royal treat that you can ask for in India. With your plate full of shown dishes this full meal will challenge your tummy capacity for sure. Often known as the Rajasthani Thali, the contents of plate can range anywhere from 30-35 dish in one single plate (from spicy to sweet food). A authentic Thali can tickle your taste bud totally and if can be eaten fully can satisfy your tummy for days, may be afterall you wont have to eat for days once you eat this.
So enjoy reading and having all these food, if not had earlier, what are you waiting for come to this great food nation and satisfy your mouth, tummy and body.