This is a list of Indian dishes. Many of the dishes on this list are made all across India. Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisine native to India.https://dfe.gov.in/uploads/documents/flavours_of_the_indian_food_coimbatore.pdf Traditional flavours of India Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available ingredients such as: herbs, vegetables and fruits. The dishes are then served according to taste in either mild, medium or hot. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices. Some Indian dishes are common in more than one region of India, with many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Some ingredients commonly found in Indian dishes include: rice, wheat, ginger, garlic, green chillies and spices.
North-East India The North-East of India includes Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
+Name Image Description Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Machher Jhol Fish with potol, tomato, chillies, ginger and garlic from Assam Non-Vegetarian Pork jarpaa jurpie Boiled pork with onions, chillies, ginger and garlic from Tripura Non-Vegetarian Chak-Hao Kheer Purple rice porridge from Manipur VegetarianGalhoGalho is similar to khichdi, a dish made from rice and also lentils and also popular in the most parts of North East IndiaVegetarian
North India Name Image Description Vegetarian/Non-VegetarianAchari bainganBrinjal cooked with pickle spices in gravyVegetarian Aloo gobi Cauliflower with potatoes sautéed with garam masala, turmeric, sometimes kalonji and curry leaves. Vegetarian Aloo tikki Patties of potato mixed with some vegetables fried Vegetarian Aloo tuk Double fried potatoes tossed in spices Vegetarian Aloo matar Potatoes and peas in curry Vegetarian Aloo kulcha Mildly leavened flatbread stuffed with potatoes Vegetarian Aloo methi Sautéed potatoes (aloo) and chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) with chopped onions, garlic, and a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Vegetarian Aloo shimla mirch Green capsicum with potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala Vegetarian Baati Hard, unleavened bread cooked in most of areas of Rajasthan, and in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat states of India. Vegetarian Bhatura A fluffy deep-fried leavened bread originating from the Indian subcontinent. Vegetarian Bhindi masala Okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes Vegetarian Biryani Mixed rice dish, optional spices, optional vegetables, meats or seafood. Can be served with plain yogurt. Non-Vegetarian Butter chicken, murgh mahal Chicken in a mildly spiced tomato sauce. Non-Vegetarian Chaat Usually containing potato patty fried in oil, topped with sweet yogurt, and other sauces and spices Vegetarian, Street food. Chana masala Chickpeas of the Chana type in tomato based sauce. Vegetarian Chapati Unleavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent and staple in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East Africa and the Caribbean. Vegetarian Chicken rezala Bhopali style chicken cooked in a rich gravy with mint Non-VegetarianChicken Tikka Chicken with spices served on a skewer Non-VegetarianChicken tikka masala Chicken marinated in a Yogurt tomato sauce. It is known to have a creamy texture.Non-Vegetarian Chole bhature Main course with chickpeas, assorted spices, wheat flour and bhatura yeast. Vegetarian Daal baati churma A Rajasthani specialty VegetarianDal fara Vegetarian Dal makhani (kali dal) Lentils in a creamy and aromatic sauce made of butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices Vegetarian Dalpuri Stuffed dal in parathas Vegetarian Dal tadka Typical north Indian tadka Vegetarian Dum aloo Potatoes cooked in curry Vegetarian Poha Specialty from Madhya Pradesh. Common snack in central part of India. Flattened rice, potato, turmeric. Vegetarian FaraStuffed Lentil Dumplings Vegetarian Aloo Phalliyaan Diced French beans with potatoes cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, green chillies and garam masala Vegetarian Gajar Pak Sweet dish made using carrot, milk, ghee, dry fruits. VegetarianGatte ki SabziGatte (made up of besan) are added to spice gravy made of curd. Gajar matar aloo Diced red/orange carrots and potatoes sautéed with black mustard leaves, garnished with ground black pepper powder and lemon juice Vegetarian Gobhi matar Cauliflower in a tomato sauce Vegetarian Hari mutter ka nimona (green peas daal) a Typical north Indian tadka VegetarianImarti spherically meshed sweet dish from North India made up of batter from moong dal dipped in sugary syrup Vegetarian Imarti with rabri Dessert made by combining imarti with rabri. Vegetarian Jalebi A North Indian twisted noodle like sweet dish dipped in sugary syrup Vegetarian Jaleba A bigger form of jalebi Vegetarian Jalfrezi Meat and spices fried in a pan. Can be vegetarian as well. Vegetarian Kachori Rajasthani / Marwari special Vegetarian Kadai paneer Paneer and green peppers in tomato gravy Vegetarian Kadhi pakoda Gram flour with yogurt with gramflour fried balls Vegetarian Karela bharta a bitter gourd or melon dish Usually vegetarian Katha meetha petha / kaddu halwa Pumpkin cooked in spices Vegetarian Kheer Rice cooked with milk and dry fruits Vegetarian Khichdi Rice cooked with daal and veggies and sauteed VegetarianKadhi and KhichdiKhichdi mixed with kadhi, found mostly in Gujarat. Also referred to as khichdi and kadhi, khichdi-kadhi, and kadhi-khichdi.Vegetarian Khoya paneer cube of paneer cheese in a gravy made of thickened milk (khoya), onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and spices Vegetarian Kofta Gram flour balls fried with vegetables. Gram flour, veggies, rolled into balls with gram flour and fried in oil and then cooked with curry. Vegetarian Kulfi falooda dessert to ward off sweltering heat of summers VegetarianLaapsiDessert made up of broken wheat Vegetarian Lauki ke kofte a way to serve bottle gourd Vegetarian Lauki ki bhaaji a way to serve bottle gourd Vegetarian Litti chokha A baked salted wheat flour cake filled with sattu (baked chickpea flour) and some special spices Vegetarian Lobiya Black eyes peas, onions and tomatoes in a curry sauce Vegetarian Makhaan ka kheer Sweet, made up with makhana, milk, sugar, cashew and other savor. Popular in Mithilanchal region of Bihar Vegetarian Makki ki roti, sarson ka saag Creamed sarson mustard leaves, with heavily buttered roti made from corn flour. North Indian winter favorite. Vegetarian Matar paneer green peas and cube of paneer cheese in a spiced tomato-based sauce Vegetarian Mathura peda a sort of a confection Vegetarian Methi saag, chaulai saag Veggie leaves sauteed in oil and garlic with little masalas. Cooked mostly in central part of India. Vegetarian Millet Lapsi Roasted Millet cooked in Jaggery VegetarianMirchi badaGreen Chili stuffed with mashed potato, coated with besan batter and fried, it is native to Jodhpur.Vegetarian Missi roti Whole wheat & gram flour dough ground masalas, pan fried Vegetarian Mixed vegetable mixed vegetables, slow cooked with a tomato sauce added. Vegetarian Moong dal ki Lapsi a dish made with yellow lentils, milk, sugar, and nuts Vegetarian Dessert Murgh musallam Non-Vegetarian Mushroom do pyaza (Kanda Khumb) Mushrooms & Onions in a tomato masala sauce spiced with chilles Vegetarian Mushroom matar (Matar Khumb) Mushrooms and sweet peas in a masala or chili sauce Vegetarian Naan Tandoor-baked soft flatbread made with refined wheat flour. VegetarianNaan Khatai Shortbread biscuits Vegetarian Navrattan korma Vegetables, Nuts, Paneer cheese in a tomato cream sauce Vegetarian Pakhala Cooked rice with water Vegetarian Palak paneer fresh spinach leaves (palak) cooked with cubes of paneer cheese in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce Vegetarian Paneer butter masala, paneer makhani curry made with soft cubes of paneer cheese in a creamy and aromatic sauce made of butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices Vegetarian Paneer tikka masala vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka masala, with paneer instead of chicken Vegetarian Pani puri a typical Indian tadka Vegetarian Panjeeri a mixture of butter, dried fruits and whole wheat flour served as a dessert. Vegetarian Papad A crispy add on to Lunch and Dinner, for adding a spicy and crunchier taste to food. Vegetarian Paratha flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout the modern-day nations of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Myanmar, where wheat is the traditional staple Vegetarian Patrode A steamed vegetarian dish made from colocasia leaves (chevu in Tulu, taro, kesuve or arbi) Vegetarian Phirni Sweet rice pudding, cooked in milk, flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and rose water, and garnished with nuts like almonds and pistachios. Vegetarian Pinni A type of Punjabi and North Indian cuisine dish that is eaten mostly in winters. It is served as a dessert and is made from desi ghee, wheat flour, jaggery and almonds. Raisins may also be used. Vegetarian Rajma Main. Kidney beans & assorted spices. Vegetarian Ramatori bhaaji a spicy side dish made with any two vegetables i.e. potatoes and cabbage Vegetarian Samosa Normally served as an entree or appetiser. Potatoes, onions, peas, coriander, and lentils, may be served with a mint or tamarind sauce Vegetarian/meat varieties Sattu ki roti a dish from Bihar Vegetarian Shahi paneer or Rajwadi Chhena/Paneer A popular Indian as well as Nepalese dish, made with chhena or paneer in a thick cream and tomato gravy that is sweeter and spicier than paneer makhani Vegetarian Shahi tukra A bread pudding in a rich gravy of thickened milk, garnished with sliced almonds Vegetarian Singhada Lapsi Lotus fruit dried and powdered to make this fasting sweet meat Vegetarian Sooji halwa (Suji Lapsi) Semolina cooked with clarified butter and dry fruits. Semolina (Suji), clarified butter, cashew nuts. Vegetarian Sweet pethas / kesar petha / pista petha A ravioli like dessert stuffed with a choice of fillings and equally popular in various parts of India and Pakistan Vegetarian Talit Macchi Fried fish made with curry, ginger, and garlic Non-VegetarianTamatar ChaatTamatar Chaat is an Indian street food which is most popular in north India specially in Varanasi.VegetarianTandoori Chicken Tandoori chicken as a dish originated in the Punjab before the independence of India and Pakistan.Non-VegetarianTandoori Fish Tikka Fish marinated in lime and ginger and cooked over an open fire.Non-Vegetarian
South India