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Food becomes a lifeline and a point of connection for everyone in the Indian subcontinent because of the enormous variety of people, cultures, and customs that can be found there. There is no love more true than the love of food, according to a wise man.

Here, the most well-known dishes from every state in the union are showcased, bringing attention to our traditional foods. Test them all before you part ways.

 

Maharashtra's Misal Pav

In Maharashtra, misal pav is a well-liked street snack. A delicious sprouts curry served with pav that has been warmed on the pan with a hint of butter is topped with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and "farsan" (fried savory combination). It is considered a well-known dish of the state Maharastra.

 

Punjab's Sarson Da Saag and Makki Di Roti

Makki di Roti is an Indian bread made from cornmeal that goes great with mustard greens and lassi. It is believed that the traditional way to prepare saag is to serve the meal with Makki di roti (unleavened cornbread). Makkhan (unprocessed white butter) or processed yellow butter, or more traditionally, ghee, can be used to top it, and it is considered a well-known dish of the state of Punjab.

 

West Bengal's Kosha Mangsho

This hot Bengali mutton curry, also known as kosha mangsho, is a great lunch option for everyone. The maida luchi (pooris), which is made with mutton, spices, and mustard oil, is served with a silky sauce and delicious pieces of meat.

 

Gujarat's Dhokla

The well-known dish of the state of Gujarat is the vegetarian delicacy dhokla is created with fermented rice and split chickpea batter. It can be eaten for breakfast, as the main course, as a side dish, or as a snack and is paired with tart chutneys.

 

Kashmir's Rogan Josh

A flavorful lamb meal called rogan josh features yogurt, caramelized onions, and a variety of spices. It consists of pieces of lamb or mutton cooked in gravy seasoned with garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices and is typically served with steaming rice (cloves, bay leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon).

 

Tamil Nadu's Pongal

A well-known dish of the state Tamil Nadu is a vegetarian rice and lentil meal called Pongal is frequently served in south Indian homes as a sacrifice to the goddess. But it's also a simple-to-digest comfort dish.

 

Assam's Papaya Khar

A very unconventional well-known dish of the state called kar is made by combining red rice, beaten pulses, raw papaya, and traditional. A spice from Assam. The use of the car is well recognized in Assamese cuisine (alkali). In essence, lai Haak is an unusual liquid extracted from sun-dried banana skin that has been boiled with seasonal vegetables like papaya, water gourd, or mustard greens.

 

Bihar's Litti Chowk

A baked wheat flour dough dish called Litti Chowkha is served with chokha. It is stuffed with roasted gram flour, spices, and lemon juice (baked and pulped vegetables).

 

Dham in Himachal Pradesh

Red kidney beans (rajma), green lentils (moong daal), and rice are cooked with curd to make the well-known dish of the state known as Dham. It is served with mash daal, boor ki Kari, and a jaggery- and tamarind-based sweet-and-sour sauce (gur).

 

Pootharekulu, Andhra Pradesh

Translated, "pootharekulu" means coated sheets of sugar preparation. They are manufactured by preparing thin wrappers from rice flour, unrefined ghee, and a lot of sugar powder.

 

Biryani, Telangana

The varieties of biryani that are cooked in Hyderabad are Zachary gosht ki biryani and dum ki biryani. It is unnecessary to explain this time-tested classic.

 

Fish Curry in Goa

Fish curry cooked with unique spices and eaten with steamed rice or roti is known as "Xit Codi," which translates to "curry rice."

 

Kali, Uttarakhand

Spinach, fenugreek leaves, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curd, rice paste, and a variety of spices are used to make this simple thick curry recipe. Most frequently served as a main dish, kale is best enjoyed with chapattis or steaming rice.

 

Chachi, Tripura

The main ingredients of chakhwi are bamboo shoots, green papaya, and various types of lentils. It is one of the most traditional and well-known dishes of the state which is a delicious, and healthy preparation of Tripura cuisine.

 

Kangshoi Manipur

Using seasonal vegetables, dried or fried fish, finely chopped onions or spring onions, and water, Kang shot is a soupy stew.

 

Meghalaya: Jadot

Red hill rice cooked with pig chunks is known as jadoo. It is a laboriously prepared dish composed of rice and meat that is a Khasi variation of the Biryani. Given that it is a Khasi dish, preparation takes a lot of time.

 

Kerala: Appam

A form of pancake called appam is created with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. Appam's origin is uncertain, however possible sources include Sri Lanka or India's southernmost tip. It is a typical dish in Sri Lanka and Kerala, where it is most usually consumed for breakfast or dinner.

 

Bhutte Ka Kees in Madhya Pradesh

You can prepare the simple and delectable Bhutte Ka Kees dish during your tea break. In Indore, this dish is sold as a street snack, but it is also frequently prepared at home. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to create and is simple to taste and is a well-known dish in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

 

Dal Baati Churma, Rajasthan

A classic Rajasthani dish known as Dal Bati Churma combines spicy dal with sweet churma and deep-fried crunchy batis (bread).

 

Bajre Ki Khichdi in Haryana

Bajre ki Khichdi is a coarsely ground pearl millet porridge that is typically consumed with pure ghee or sesame oil.

 

Thukpa in Arunachal Pradesh

A well-known dish of the state of Arunachal Pradesh is Thukpa is a mixture of filtered, boiled noodles, veggies, and meat.

 

Momo, Sikkim

Momo is a popular sort of spicy South Asian dumpling that is consumed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Himalayan regions of larger South Asia.

 

Bisi Bele Bath, Karnataka

Sambar dal, rice, and spice powders are cooked together in the dish known as Bisi Bele Bath.

 

Pork with bamboo shoots from Nagaland

Simply said, pork with bamboo shoots is a dish made with dry bamboo shoots, a tonne of peppers, and herbs. With boiling rice, this meal is a wonderful and well-known dish of the state of Nagaland.

 

Misa Mach Poora in Mizoram

A splash of lemon makes the seafood specialty Misa Mach Poora, which has grilled shrimp, even delicious.

 

Chenna Poda in Odisha

The name "chhena poda" refers to a cheese treat from the Indian state of Odisha. Chhena Poda is the Odia word for roasted cheese. It is made with freshly made cheese chhena that has been completely combined, sugar, and suji, and it is baked for several hours until it turns brown.

 

Chila, Chhatisgarh

Chickpea flour is used to make the North Indian crepe known as a child. You can roll your child around a filling like tofu crumble or serve it with chutney.

 

Jharkhand: Dhooska

Popular deep-fried snacks called Dhooska or Dushka are consumed throughout Jharkhand. Powdered rice, powdered chana dal, and occasionally boiled potatoes are also included in this delicious recipe as additional ingredients. After that, the bread is deep-fried. It is frequently eaten with chutney or another condiment.

 

Tunde Ke Kebabs, Uttar Pradesh

An Indian delicacy called Tunde KeKebab, sometimes referred to as Buffalo meat galouti kebab, is made from minced meat and is quite popular in Lucknow. It is a common ingredient in Awadhi cuisine and is said to have 160 distinct spices.