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Gatte ki Sabzi

Gram flour dumplings in a tangy yogurt-based gravy.

Mysore Masala Dosa

a crispy crepe filled with spiced potatoes (try it at local restaurants)

Kerala Sadya

a traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf (available at most Kerala restaurants)

Akki Roti

A flatbread made from rice flour, served with chutney (try at local eateries)

Dal Bafla

Wheat cakes served with lentil soup (Try at local restaurants)

Pitha

Rice cakes, variety of types, sweet or savory.

Thepla

a flatbread made with spices (available at most eateries)

Poha

A flattened rice dish, often served with sev and onions (try at street stalls near Mahakaleshwar Temple)

Undhiyu

A mixed vegetable dish cooked underground (seasonal dish, try during winter)

Vada Pav

a popular street food snack consisting of a potato fritter in a bun (try at local stalls)

Misal Pav

a spicy curry made of sprouts and served with bread (try at local restaurants)

Dhokla

a steamed cake made from fermented batter (try at local sweet shops)

Ker Sangri

A traditional desert vegetable dish.

Sabudana Khichdi

A savory dish made with tapioca pearls, potatoes, and peanuts (available during fasting days at local eateries).

Coffee

Freshly brewed Coorg coffee, available at local cafes and plantations.

Benne Masala Dosa

Dosa with butter

Dhuska

a deep-fried snack made from rice flour and lentils (try at street food stalls)

Gujarati Thali

a platter of various vegetarian dishes (try at local restaurants)

Kerala Sadhya

a vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf (available at most Kerala restaurants)

Khaja

A sweet, flaky pastry, a popular snack in Bihar.

Ragi Mudde

A staple food made from ragi flour

Bhutte ki Kees

Grated corn cooked with spices and milk (Try at local dhabas)

Chila

A pancake made from rice flour and lentils, popular for breakfast.

Girmit

Puffed rice snack mixed with spices and vegetables (try at street food stalls).

Goli Bajje

Deep-fried maida snack, available at local tea stalls.

Jolada Rotti

A traditional flatbread made from sorghum flour (try at local restaurants).

Karimeen Pollichathu

Pearl spot fish marinated in spices and wrapped in banana leaves (try at Vembanad Restaurant)

Masor Tenga

A sour fish curry made with elephant apple.

Pandi Curry

A spicy pork dish, best tried at local Coorgi restaurants.

Sattu Paratha

A flatbread stuffed with roasted gram flour (sattu), usually eaten for breakfast.

Modak

Sweet dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery (Especially during Ganpati festival)

Dal Puri

A deep-fried flatbread filled with lentils, served with vegetables or chutney.

Laal Maas

a spicy mutton curry (try at traditional restaurants)

Siddu

A local steamed bread filled with potatoes or other vegetables (try it at a local home)

Chole Bhature

A spicy chickpea curry served with fried bread (try at local eateries).

Ennegai

Stuffed eggplant curry (try at local restaurants).

Jadoh

Rice cooked with pork blood and spices, rich in flavor

Khakhra

A crispy snack made from wheat flour (available at local markets)

Khar

A dish made with vegetables and an alkaline extract from banana peels, a unique Assamese delicacy.

Malpua

Sweet pancakes (Try at sweet shops)

Mirchi Bada

Spicy chili fritters (available at street food stalls).

Pazham Pori

fried banana fritters, a popular snack (available at local tea stalls)

Peda

A sweet made of condensed milk, popular in Deoghar (available at sweet shops near Baidyanath Temple)

Seafood Thali

A platter with various seafood dishes, rice, and vegetables.

Thalassery Biryani

A unique biryani made with short-grain rice and local spices (try at a restaurant in Kasaragod)

Idli Sambar

Steamed rice cakes served with lentil soup (Available at most eateries)

Puran Poli

a sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery (try at a local home)

Masala Chai

The chai is warm, comforting, and aromatic with layers of spice - the heat from ginger and pepper, sweetness from cardamom, and warming notes from cinnamon. The milk makes it creamy and smooth, while the tea provides a subtle bitterness, creating a perfectly balanced, energizing beverage.

Samosa

The samosa offers a perfect contrast of crispy, flaky pastry giving way to a soft, spiced potato filling that's savory with a hint of tanginess. The chutneys add sweet and spicy notes, creating a complete flavor experience that's both comforting and exciting.

Aloo Tikki

Fried potato patties served with chutneys (try at street food stalls near Banke Bihari Temple)

Apong

Local rice beer (try at local homes)

Chicken Sukka

A dry chicken dish cooked with coconut and spices, try it at Shetty Lunch Home.

Dohkhlieh

A pork salad with onions, chilies, and ginger (try at a local restaurant).

Goli Baje

Deep-fried fritters made from flour and spices (try at street food stalls in Agumbe).

Kadambuttu (Rice Dumplings)

steamed rice dumplings, often served with Pandi Curry.

Mahua Ladoo

Sweet balls made from Mahua flowers (available at local markets)

Muthiya

Steamed dumplings made from gram flour and spices.

Payasam

a sweet milk-based dessert (try at local sweet shops)

Pazhampori

A sweet banana fritter, perfect as a snack

Pumaloi

A rice powder dish steamed in a special pot (try at a Khasi home).

Rugra

a type of mushroom found in Jharkhand (try at local restaurants during the monsoon season)

Seafood

Fresh seafood preparations, especially prawns and fish

Solkadhi

A refreshing drink made from coconut milk and kokum (Available at most restaurants)

Tungrymbai

Fermented soybeans, a staple in Khasi cuisine (try at a local market).

Fish Fry

The fish is crispy on the outside with a well-spiced coating that's tangy and spicy, while the inside remains flaky and tender. The marinade penetrates the fish, creating layers of flavor - heat from chilies, aromatic spices, and the natural sweetness of the fish.

Aloo Paratha

The paratha is crispy on the outside with layers that are slightly chewy, encasing a soft, spiced potato filling that's savory and aromatic. The butter or ghee adds richness, while the cooling yogurt and tangy pickles provide contrast, creating a complete, satisfying meal.

Aloo Puri

A popular breakfast dish consisting of fried bread and potato curry (try at local dhabas).

Bamboo Shoot Fry

A popular Naga dish made with fermented bamboo shoots (try in Tuophema Village).

Bara

A savory lentil cake, often served with chutney.

Butter Tea

a salty tea made with yak butter and milk

Chicken Ghee Roast

Spicy chicken dish cooked in ghee, try at Shetty Lunch Home.

Fish Thali

A platter of various fish preparations, rice, and vegetables (Try at local restaurants near the beach)

Kachori

A spicy, deep-fried snack filled with lentils or potatoes (try at street stalls)

Kane Rava Fry

Ladyfish coated in semolina and fried, a coastal delicacy.

Khaman

Spongy steamed snack (try at street food stalls)

Madra

A yogurt-based curry with chickpeas, a Himachali specialty.

Pandi Curry (Pork Curry)

a spicy and flavorful Kodava specialty, try it at local restaurants.

Rabri

A sweet dish made from thickened milk (try at Brijwasi Sweets)

Ragi Roti

A flatbread made from finger millet flour, often served with chutney (try at local eateries)

Thali

A platter of various Maharashtrian dishes (try at Bhoj Restaurant)

Trout Fish

Freshly caught trout, a local delicacy (try it at restaurants in Kasol)

Kolkata Kathi Roll

The roll delivers a burst of flavors - spicy kebabs, tangy chutneys, and fresh onions all wrapped in a buttery, slightly crispy paratha. The combination is savory, slightly spicy, and incredibly satisfying with textural contrast in every bite.

Chicken Tikka Masala

The dish is mildly spicy, creamy, and rich with a perfect balance of tangy tomatoes and aromatic spices. The grilled chicken adds a smoky flavor that complements the smooth, buttery gravy, creating a comforting, indulgent taste.

Medu Vada

The vada is crispy and golden on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior that's mildly spicy and aromatic from pepper and ginger. When dipped in tangy sambar or coconut chutney, it creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors that's both comforting and satisfying.

Pesarattu

The dosa is nutty, earthy, and slightly spicy from the green chilies and ginger, with a crispy exterior and soft interior. The green gram gives it a distinctive flavor that's more robust than rice dosas, pairing perfectly with the tangy, spicy ginger chutney.

Bhelpuri

Bhelpuri is a flavor explosion - tangy from tamarind, spicy from green chutney, and refreshing from vegetables, all balanced by the crispy, neutral puffed rice. The combination of textures from crunchy sev to soft potatoes creates an exciting, light, and refreshing snack that's neither heavy nor overly filling.

Palak Paneer

The curry is earthy from spinach, creamy from dairy, and mildly spiced with warm aromatic notes. The soft, mild paneer absorbs the flavorful gravy while maintaining its delicate texture, creating a comforting, wholesome dish that's rich yet not heavy.

Chicken 65

The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and explosively spicy with layers of flavor from ginger, garlic, and chili. The curry leaves add an aromatic, slightly bitter note that balances the heat, creating an addictive, fiery snack that pairs perfectly with cold beverages.

Paneer Tikka

The paneer is soft and creamy inside with a slightly smoky, charred exterior that's aromatic from the spices. The yogurt marinade provides tanginess, while the vegetables add sweetness and crunch, creating a balanced, flavorful appetizer that's satisfying without being heavy.

Rava Dosa

The dosa is extremely crispy and light with a buttery flavor from the ghee and aromatic notes from curry leaves and onions. The semolina gives it a slightly coarser texture than rice dosa, creating a satisfying crunch that pairs wonderfully with coconut chutney and sambar.

Akki Rotti

Rice flour roti, often served with chutney or curry.

Aloo ke Gutke

Spicy potato preparation (try at street food stalls)

Bafauri

Deep-fried lentil dumplings, a popular snack.

Baigan Bharta

Smoked eggplant mash, a rustic and flavorful dish (try at local dhabas).

Dham

A traditional Himachali thali with rice, dal, and vegetables (available during festivals)

Fafda

Jalebi - A popular Gujarati snack combination (available at street food stalls)

Fish Molee

fish cooked in coconut milk with spices (try at seafood restaurants)

Fish Molly

Fish cooked in coconut milk and spices.

Homemade Chocolates

various flavors and textures (try at King Star Confectioners)

Idli

Soft, steamed rice cakes served with sambar and chutney (try at Murugan Idli Shop)

Idli and Vada

Steamed rice cakes and fried lentil doughnuts served with sambar and chutney

Kadambuttu

Steamed rice balls, a staple in Coorgi cuisine.

Kebabs

Various types of kebabs, marinated and grilled to perfection.

Kesari Bath

A sweet semolina dessert (Try at local sweet shops)

Kori Rotti

A spicy chicken curry served with crispy rice wafers, a regional specialty.

Lukter

A savory dish made from dried meat and vegetables (try at local restaurants)

Mangalore Buns

Sweet, fluffy fried bread made from maida flour, banana, and sugar (try at local restaurants)

Shenga Chutney

Peanut chutney, a common accompaniment (try at local restaurants).

Singal

A sweet snack made from semolina (try at local sweet shops)

Tea

Nilgiri tea (try at Tea Factory)

Goan Fish Curry

The curry is tangy from kokum, creamy from coconut, and mildly spicy with a complex flavor profile from roasted spices. The fish is delicate and flaky, soaking up the flavorful gravy perfectly, creating a comforting, coastal taste.

Mumbai Vada Pav

The combination offers a delightful contrast - crispy, spicy vada with a soft, fluffy pav, enhanced by tangy-sweet and spicy chutneys. The potato filling is savory with a hint of warmth from spices, making it addictive and satisfying.

Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma

The baati is crunchy outside and soft inside, made luxurious with generous ghee that pairs perfectly with the tangy, spiced dal. The churma adds a sweet, aromatic finish with cardamom and ghee, creating a complete flavor journey from savory to sweet.

Bengali Mishti Doi

The yogurt is sweet with a subtle tang, offering caramelized sugar notes and a rich, creamy texture. The earthiness from the clay pot adds a unique dimension, making it refreshing yet indulgent at the same time.

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

The curry is mildly spicy with a rich, complex flavor from aromatic spices, featuring tender lamb that melts in the mouth. The yogurt provides tanginess while Kashmiri chilies give a beautiful color and mild heat, creating a harmonious, warming dish.

Rasgulla

Rasgulla is sweet, juicy, and refreshing with a delicate, spongy texture that melts in the mouth. The syrup provides sweetness without being cloying, and the subtle cardamom or rose flavoring adds an aromatic dimension to this light, satisfying dessert.

Unni Appam

The appam is sweet from jaggery and banana, with a subtle coconut flavor and aromatic notes from cardamom or cumin seeds. The exterior is crispy and caramelized while the inside is soft, creating a delightful textural contrast that's both comforting and indulgent.

Gulab Jamun

Deep-fried milk balls soaked in sugar syrup

Puttu

Puttu has a mild, slightly sweet flavor from the coconut with the rice providing a neutral, starchy base. The texture is soft and crumbly, almost like couscous, and it pairs perfectly with the spicy, flavorful kadala curry, creating a balanced breakfast.

Beef Fry

a spicy beef dish (available at local restaurants)

Benne Dosa

Crispy dosa cooked with butter, a Karnataka specialty (try it at local restaurants)

Biryani

A mixed rice dish with meat or vegetables (available at most restaurants).

Duck Roast

Prepared with local herbs and spices.

Eromba

A traditional Manipuri dish made with boiled vegetables and fermented fish (Ngari). Try it at a local restaurant in Moirang.

Ghee Roast Dosa

crispy dosa roasted in ghee (try at local restaurants)

Holige

A sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery (try at local restaurants).

Kadubu

A steamed rice cake, a popular breakfast item in Coorg.

Kappa and Meen Curry

Mashed tapioca served with spicy fish curry (try at local homes or restaurants)

Pika Pila

A spicy chutney made with bamboo shoots and pork fat (try at local restaurants)

Pithla Bhakri

A traditional dish made from gram flour and served with flatbread (try at local eateries).

Rajma Chawal

Kidney beans and rice, a staple dish (available at most restaurants)

Singju

A spicy salad made with various vegetables, herbs, and roasted sesame seeds. Available at most local eateries.

Thekua

A dry sweet made of wheat flour, sugar, and ghee (available at local bakeries)

Thenthuk

Hand-pulled noodle soup (try at local restaurants)

Tingmo

Steamed buns, often served with curries.

Uttapam

Try this savory pancake at local restaurants for a quick breakfast.

Hyderabadi Biryani

The biryani offers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors with hints of saffron and rose water. Each bite delivers tender, flavorful meat with aromatic rice that's neither too dry nor too moist, creating an unforgettable taste experience.

Lucknowi Tunday Kabab

The kebabs are incredibly tender with a rich, complex flavor profile that's aromatic, mildly spicy, and slightly tangy. The meat literally melts on the tongue, releasing layers of flavors from the numerous spices, creating an indulgent experience.

Amba Barfi

Mango flavored barfi, locally available in sweet shops

Anishi

Fermented yam leaves, often used to flavor stews and curries

Awadhi Biryani

A flavorful rice dish with meat or vegetables (try at local restaurants)

Baati Chokha

A traditional dish of roasted wheat balls and mashed vegetables.

Bai

A traditional Mizo stew made with vegetables and pork (try at local eateries).

Bastar Chicken

A spicy chicken curry cooked with local herbs and spices

Black Rice Kheer

A sweet dessert made with black rice, milk, and sugar (available at sweet shops).

Chakhwi

A traditional Tripura dish made with bamboo shoots, pork, and vegetables (try at local restaurants).

Chikki

A traditional Indian sweet made from peanuts and jaggery (available at local shops).

Chilka Roti

a savory pancake made from rice flour and lentils (try at street food stalls)

Coorg Coffee

Freshly brewed coffee from local plantations.

Dalma

A traditional lentil and vegetable stew, a staple in Odia cuisine (try at any local restaurant).

Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with various fillings (try at Anna Nagar)

Duck Curry

A rich and flavorful duck curry cooked with spices and herbs

Elayappam

Rice flour cakes steamed in banana leaves.

Fish Curry Rice

try at any local restaurant for an authentic taste

Gadbad Ice Cream

A layered ice cream dessert with fruits and nuts, a local favorite.

Gudok

A simple but flavorful dish made with boiled vegetables and fermented fish (try at local homes or tribal villages).

Idli and Dosa

Try the traditional South Indian breakfast at a local restaurant.

Idli and Sambar

Steamed rice cakes served with lentil soup (available at most South Indian restaurants)

Jolada Roti

A flatbread made from sorghum flour (Try at local restaurants)

Kerala Fish Curry

Spicy and flavorful fish curry, best enjoyed with rice.

Kerala Parotta and Beef Fry

Flaky layered bread served with spicy beef fry.

Kinnathappam

steamed cake made from rice flour and coconut milk (try at local bakeries)

Korma

A creamy and rich gravy dish (try at local restaurants)

Nakham Bitchi

Dried fish curry, a staple of Garo cuisine (try at local eateries)

Pathiri

thin rice pancake served with curries (try at local eateries)

Petha

A type of pumpkin candy (try at local sweet shops)

Prawn Curry

A flavorful prawn curry cooked in coconut milk and served with rice or appam.

Rice Beer

A traditional Naga alcoholic beverage (try in local gatherings).

Sadya

A traditional Kerala vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf.

Smoked Pork

A local delicacy, often served with rice and vegetables

Thalipeeth

A savory multi-grain pancake (try it at a Maharashtrian restaurant)

Tudkiya Bhath

Rice cooked with lentils and vegetables (available at some restaurants)

Vada

Savory fried doughnuts (Try at street food stalls)

Varki

A crispy, flaky pastry unique to the Nilgiris (available at bakeries)

Vawksa Rep

Smoked pork dish with herbs and spices.

Amritsari Kulcha

flaky bread served with chole (try at Icy Spicy, Port Blair)

Butter Chicken

Try it at Pal Dhaba for a rich and creamy experience.

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor oven (try it at Beera Chicken House)

Akki Rotti (Rice Bread)

A savory flatbread made from rice flour.

Appam and Stew

A fermented rice pancake served with a coconut milk-based vegetable stew.

Babru

A local version of kachori, made from soaked and ground black gram dal.

Bafla

A local variant of Bati, served with dal (try at local restaurants)

Bajre ki Roti

Millet bread, often served with ghee and jaggery.

Berma

Fermented fish, a staple in Tripuri cuisine

Bhakarwadi

A savory snack with a spicy filling

Bhakri

A flatbread made from jowar or bajra flour (try it at a traditional Maharashtrian restaurant).

Bharli Vangi

Stuffed eggplant curry (try at Marathi restaurants).

Bhopali Gosht Korma

A rich and flavorful mutton curry (try at Jehan Numa Palace Hotel).

Bundelkhandi Thali

A platter of regional specialties (try at local restaurants)

Chainsoo

A lentil preparation (try at Garhwali restaurants)

Chamthong or Kangshoi

A hearty vegetable stew with seasonal greens. Best enjoyed during the winter months.

Chamthong or Kangshum

A hearty vegetable stew with meat or fish (try it at a local restaurant).

Chana Madra

Chickpeas cooked in yogurt-based gravy, a Himachali specialty.

Chhattisgarhi Thali

A traditional platter with a variety of local dishes (try at MTDC Resort).

Chhena Poda

Baked cheese dessert, a must-try Odia sweet

Chhurpi

Fermented yak cheese, a traditional Tibetan snack.

Chicken Cafreal

A spicy green masala chicken dish (try at Souza Lobo)

Chicken Curry

Coorgi style, with unique spices.

Dabeli

A spicy potato-filled burger, try it at any local street vendor.

Dal Makhani

Creamy lentil dish (try at Hotel Royal Residency)

Dal Pitthi

rice flour dumplings stuffed with lentils (try at local restaurants)

Doi

Chira - Flattened rice with yogurt and jaggery. A common breakfast item.

Fara

Steamed rice dumplings filled with lentils (try at local restaurants)

Galho

A Naga style porridge with vegetables and meat (try in local restaurants).

Gyapa Khazi

Rice dish with cheese and chili (try at local homes or restaurants)

Hmarcha Rawt

A spicy chili paste, used as a condiment

Imarti

a sweet dish similar to jalebi, available at sweet shops throughout the city.

Jigarthanda

A refreshing milk-based drink with almond gum and ice cream (try at Famous Jigarthanda)

Jowar Roti

A staple bread made from sorghum flour (try at local dhabas)

Kadambattu

Rice dumplings, a staple in Kodava cuisine

Kappa

A dish made with vegetables and fermented fish, unique and tangy

Kheer

Rice pudding, available at sweet shops.

Kolhapuri Chicken

Fiery chicken curry (try at local restaurants)

Kombdi Vade

A classic Malvani dish consisting of chicken curry and deep-fried bread (vade). (Try at Athithi Bamboo House, Malvan)

Kundapura Chicken

Spicy chicken dish from Kundapura (try at local non-veg restaurants)

Macher Jhol

A traditional Bengali fish curry (try at local Bengali restaurants)

Maharashtrian Thali

A platter of traditional Maharashtrian dishes (try at a local restaurant).

Mathura Peda

A sweet made from condensed milk, a local specialty (try at Brijwasi Sweets)

Muthia

Steamed dumplings made from rice flour and spices (try at local restaurants).

Naan Qalia

A flavorful mutton curry served with naan bread (try at local dhabas)

Naga Dal

A lentil dish with unique Naga spices

Nilgiri Chicken Curry

A flavorful chicken curry made with local spices (try at a local restaurant)

Nilgiri Vegetables

Fresh vegetables grown in the Nilgiri hills, prepared in a variety of ways.

Pakhala Bhata

Fermented rice dish, especially refreshing in summer

Palak Puri

Spinach-flavored fried bread (try at local dhabas).

Panch Phoron Tarkari

A mixed vegetable dish flavored with five spices (try at local restaurants).

Pandhi Curry (Pork Curry)

Try at Coorg Cuisine in Madikeri

Parotta

Flaky layered flatbread served with salna (try at Buhari Hotel)

Pedas

Sweet milk-based sweets, available near the temple

Pehak

Fermented fish, a unique and pungent dish (try at local homes).

Pulihara

Tamarind rice, a tangy and flavorful dish

Red Ant Chutney

A unique chutney made from red ants, a tribal delicacy.

Saoji Cuisine

Spicy curries unique to the Vidarbha region (try at local dhabas)

Seafood Platter

A selection of grilled fish, prawns, and calamari.

Sheermal

A sweet bread influenced by Persian cuisine (try at local bakeries)

Sidu

Steamed bread made from wheat flour (try at local restaurants)

Skyu

a traditional Ladakhi stew made with vegetables and dough

Thattukada Dosa

Crispy dosa served at roadside stalls (available in Payyanur market)

Ukadiche Modak

Steamed modaks, a local delicacy

Wahan Mosdeng

Pork dish cooked with bamboo shoots and local herbs

Zan

A staple dish made from roasted barley flour, often mixed with vegetables or meat.

Chettinad Chicken

Spicy chicken curry with a blend of aromatic spices (try at Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant).

Pani Puri

small, crispy puris filled with flavored water, tamarind chutney, and potatoes

Pav Bhaji

a vegetable curry served with buttered bread rolls

Khichdi

a rice and lentil dish, comforting and nutritious

Agra Petha

A sweet made from white pumpkin, available at Panchhi Petha.

Akki Roti (rice bread)

A staple Coorgi dish

Akki Rotti (Rice Roti)

A simple and delicious rice-based flatbread.

Aligarh Biryani

A local variation of biryani with unique spices (try at Zam Zam Hotel).

Allahabadi Biryani

a local variation of biryani, try it at restaurants in Civil Lines.

Alleppey Fish Curry

A spicy and tangy fish curry made with coconut milk and local spices.

Aloo Dum

Spicy potato curry (try at local street food stalls)

Aloo Pitika

Mashed potatoes mixed with mustard oil, onions, and chilies. A simple yet delicious side dish, commonly found in local eateries.

Alwar ka Mawa

a sweet delicacy made from condensed milk (try at local sweet shops)

Amba Poli

Mango pulp dried into thin sheets, a seasonal delicacy.

Andhra

style Biryani - Spicy and flavorful rice dish (try at local restaurants in Hindupur)

Apong (local rice beer)

a traditional beverage, available in local homes and restaurants.

Apple pie

made with locally grown apples (available at cafes)

Arsa Roti

A sweet roti made of rice flour and jaggery (try it at local restaurants)

Baghair Fish

Freshly caught fish from local rivers (available at restaurants in Palia Kalan).

Baigani Bharta

Smoked eggplant mash, a local specialty (try at local dhabas)

Baimbale Curry

Bamboo shoot curry, a seasonal delicacy

Baingan Bharta

Smoked eggplant mash (available at most restaurants)

Bajra Roti

A flatbread made from millet, served with vegetables and lentils.

Bajra Roti with Sev Tamatar

A millet bread with a tomato and sev (crispy noodles) curry (try at local restaurants)

Bal Mithai

A local sweet made from roasted khoya and coated with sugar balls.

Bamboo Biryani

A local delicacy cooked inside bamboo shoots (available at select restaurants).

Bamboo Rice Payasam

a sweet dessert made with bamboo rice (try at local sweet shops)

Bamboo Shoot Sabzi

A vegetable dish made from bamboo shoots (try at local restaurants)

Bamboo Shoots Pickle

A spicy and tangy pickle made from bamboo shoots (available in local shops).

Bamboo Steamed Fish

Fish steamed inside a bamboo shoot, flavored with local herbs (try at local restaurants)

Bamboo shoot curry

a tangy and spicy curry made with fermented bamboo shoots.

Banana Chips

Crispy and savory banana chips, a popular snack in Kerala (available at local shops).

Banana Lassi

A refreshing yogurt drink with bananas (try at any street vendor).

Bastar Dhokla

Made from rice and lentils (try at local restaurants)

Basundi

A sweet condensed milk dessert flavored with cardamom and nuts (available at sweet shops)

Bebinca

A multi-layered Goan dessert (try at a local bakery)

Bedai and Jalebi

A popular breakfast combination, try it at Devi Ram Sweets.

Bhajiya

Deep-fried vegetable fritters, a popular snack during the monsoon season.

Bhatkali Biryani

A flavorful rice dish with meat or seafood (try at local Muslim restaurants)

Bhatt ki Churkani

Black bean curry (try at Kumaoni restaurants)

Bhel Puri

A savory snack made with puffed rice, vegetables, and chutneys (try at Rankala Lake stalls)

Bhindi Masala

Okra cooked in a spicy masala gravy.

Bhutta

Roasted corn on the cob, a popular street snack.

Bhutta (corn on the cob)

Available at roadside stalls, especially during the monsoon.

Bhutta Kees

Grated corn cooked with spices (try at Chappan Dukaan)

Bhutte ka Kees

Grated corn cooked with spices (available at street food stalls).

Bidri Biryani

A local variation of biryani with unique spices (try at local restaurants)

Bikaneri Bhujia

A spicy snack made from moth beans and gram flour (try at Chhotu Motu Joshi Sweet Shop).

Black Sesame Chicken

Chicken cooked with black sesame seeds, a local favorite.

Bobbatlu

Sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery

Bombil Fry

Crispy fried Bombay Duck (try at any seafood restaurant)

Bore Baasi

Cooked rice soaked in water, served with curd and pickles (try at local dhabas)

Bun Tikki

a popular street food snack

Chaas

Buttermilk, a refreshing drink (available everywhere)

Chagempon

A Manipuri vegetarian dish made with mixed vegetables and fermented fish (try at local restaurants)

Chapda

Red ant chutney (try at local tribal markets)

Chapda Chutney

Red ant chutney, a tribal delicacy (try at local markets)

Cheela

A thin pancake made from rice flour (available at local street vendors).

Chettinad Cuisine

Spicy and flavorful dishes (try at restaurants specializing in Chettinad food)

Chicken Fry

A local spicy chicken fry, available at most restaurants

Chuak

Traditional Tripuri rice beer

Chungdi Malai

Prawns cooked in coconut milk, a creamy and flavorful seafood dish (try at sea-facing restaurants).

Churpi

Fermented cheese made from yak milk (available at local markets)

Coconut

based curries - Various vegetable and meat curries cooked with coconut milk and spices

Coconut Burfi

a sweet made from coconut (try at local sweet shops)

Corn Bhaji

fried corn snack, especially good in monsoon

Corn Pattice

A savory snack made from corn and spices (available at local street food stalls).

Crêpes

Available at most French cafes.

Dal Bati Churma

a traditional Rajasthani dish (try it at a local restaurant)

Darjeeling Tea

A fragrant and flavorful black tea (try at Nathmulls Tea & Sunset Lounge)

Diu Special Thali

A platter of local Gujarati dishes (try at any local restaurant)

Dubki Kadi

A flavorful curry made with gram flour dumplings (try at local restaurants).

Duck Meat Curry

A rich and flavorful curry made with duck meat

Ela Ada

Sweet rice pancakes wrapped in banana leaves and steamed (try at local tea shops)

Eronba

A traditional Manipuri dish made with fermented fish, vegetables, and bamboo shoots (try at a local restaurant).

Eucalyptus Oil

Not to eat, but a must-buy local product.

Fafda Jalebi

Crispy fafda served with sweet jalebi (try at Jagdish Farsan)

Fermented Soybean (Axone)

A traditional Naga ingredient used in various dishes (Try at local markets).

Fish cooked in Bamboo

fish steamed inside a bamboo tube, imparting a unique flavor

Fish cooked in Banana Leaf

Flavorful dish cooked with local spices (try at local dhabas).

Fresh Seafood

Try any seafood preparation, especially at a beachside shack.

Fudge

a creamy sweet treat (try at Cooper's Fudge)

Gajak

A sweet treat made from sesame seeds and jaggery, especially popular during winter.

Garadu

Deep-fried yam with spices (try at Sarafa Bazaar)

Garhwali cuisine

try local dishes like Aloo ke Gutke

Ghari

a sweet made from milk solids and nuts (try at local sweet shops)

Ghee Roast

Crispy dosa roasted in ghee (try at Shetty Lunch Home, Mangalore)

Ghevar

A disc-shaped sweet made from flour and sugar syrup, available at sweet shops.

Ghooghra

Sweet pastry filled with dry fruits (try during festivals)

Gokarna Special Dosa

A crispy rice crepe filled with vegetables and spices.

Goli Bajji

Deep-fried fritters served with coconut chutney

Grilled Fish

fresh catch grilled with local spices (try at Anju Coco Resto, Havelock)

Gulab Pak

A sweet made from milk and rose petals (try at sweet shops in Bhuj)

Gulbarga special Mandige

A sweet dish made from wheat flour and jaggery

Gundruk

fermented leafy green vegetable soup (try at local restaurants)

Gushtaba

Soft meatballs cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce.

Gutti Vankaya

Stuffed eggplant curry (available at Andhra-style restaurants)

Halwa Sohan

A traditional sweet dish, rich and flavorful (available at local sweet shops).

Handi Chicken

Chicken cooked in an earthen pot over a slow fire (available in some restaurants).

Home

made Chocolates - a variety of locally made chocolates (try at chocolate shops in Ooty)

Idiyappam

String hoppers served with coconut milk and vegetable stew

Idris Biryani

famous for its flavorful and aromatic biryani (Chowk).

Israeli Cuisine

Parvati Valley has many cafes serving Israeli dishes like Shakshuka and Hummus (try at Evergreen Cafe in Kasol).

Jolada Rotti Oota

Traditional North Karnataka thali with jowar roti (try at local restaurants)

Kachmauli

A dish made from goat milk (try at local restaurants)

Kachori Sabzi

A popular breakfast dish consisting of fried bread and spicy potato curry (try at street food stalls)

Kadhi Kachori

a savory snack (try at roadside stalls)

Kadubu (Rice Dumplings)

A traditional Coorg dish, often served with coconut milk.

Kadubu (rice dumplings)

Available at local eateries

Kafuli

A thick gravy made with green leafy vegetables (try at local restaurants)

Kahwa

Traditional Kashmiri green tea infused with saffron, cardamom, and almonds.

Kandi Pedha

A local sweet made from milk (available at sweet shops in Satara)

Kandi Pedhe

A local sweet made from milk and sugar (try at local sweet shops).

Kanpur ki Chaat

A variety of savory snacks available at street food stalls, especially in Meston Road.

Kari Dosa

A Madurai specialty: dosa topped with mutton gravy and egg

Karimeen Pollichathu (Fish marinated in spices and grilled in banana leaf

try at local restaurants)

Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl Spot Fish)

Try it at a local restaurant along the backwaters.

Kathi Roll

A wrap filled with meat or vegetables (try at Nizam's)

Kathiyawadi Thali

A traditional Gujarati platter with various dishes (try at local restaurants).

Kerala Parotta

Flaky layered bread, best enjoyed with meat or vegetable curries, available at local eateries.

Kerala Parotta with Beef Fry

Flaky layered bread served with spicy beef fry.

Kesar Kulfi

A saffron-flavored ice cream (try at a local sweet shop).

Khambir

a local bread, often served with butter tea

Khandvi

Rolled, thin slices of gram flour cooked in a tangy sauce (try at local sweet shops).

Khicede

A simple rice and lentil dish offered as prasad at Jagannath Temple (available inside the temple complex).

Khoya Mithai

Sweet made from condensed milk, a local delicacy

Kinnauri Tea

A local tea with a unique flavor (available at most restaurants and tea stalls).

Kinnauri cuisine

dishes made with local ingredients (try at a homestay)

Kodava Pork Curry

A spicy and flavorful pork curry, a local specialty.

Kolhapuri Misal

Spicy lentil curry served with bread or farsan (try at local Misal joints)

Kothu Parotta

Shredded parotta mixed with vegetables and spices

Kotte Idli

Idli steamed in jackfruit leaves, imparting a unique flavor (try at local breakfast spots)

Kulche Chhole

A popular street food combination of spicy chickpeas and soft bread.

Kumaoni Raita

Yogurt-based dish with cucumber and spices

Kumaoni Thali

A traditional platter with local dishes (try at local restaurants)

Kundapura Chicken Curry

A spicy chicken curry from the Kundapura region (try at local restaurants in Agumbe).

Kutchi Dabeli

A spicy potato filling in a bun, a local favorite (try at any street vendor)

Kutchi Kadhi

A sweet and tangy yogurt-based curry, best enjoyed with bajra roti.

Kutchi Roti

A thick, unleavened bread served with vegetables or dal (try at local restaurants)

Kutchi Thali

A traditional Gujarati platter with a variety of local dishes (try it at a local restaurant).

Kuzhimanthi

A popular dish in the Malabar region of Kerala. The rice is cooked with meat and spices.

Laai Xaak

Mustard greens stir-fried with garlic and ginger.

Laiphadu

A fermented fish dish, usually served with rice.

Lal Bhaji

Red spinach curry, a nutritious and flavorful dish.

Landa

A local rice beer (try in tribal villages with permission)

Lasaniya Batata

Potatoes cooked with garlic and spices (available at street food stalls)

Lilva Kachori

Snack made from pigeon peas (seasonal, winter only)

Locho

a steamed snack made from gram flour (try at Jalaram Locho)

Machh Bhat

Fish curry with rice, a classic Maithili dish

Madua Roti

flatbread made from finger millet flour (try at local restaurants)

Makhana Kheer

A sweet pudding made with fox nuts (try at sweet shops).

Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag

A traditional Punjabi dish made with corn flour bread and mustard greens (try at local dhabas).

Malabar Biryani (Fragrant rice dish with meat or vegetables

try at local restaurants)

Malabar Fish Curry

A spicy and tangy fish curry made with coconut milk and local spices (try at coastal restaurants).

Malabar Parotta

Flaky layered flatbread, best enjoyed with curry

Mangalorean Fish Curry

A spicy and flavorful fish curry, best enjoyed at Machali.

Mango Juice

Freshly squeezed mango juice (available at most restaurants during mango season).

Mas Riha

Fish curry with coconut milk and spices (try at local restaurants)

Masala Tea

spiced tea made with fresh ingredients (available at tea stalls)

Mawa Bati

Deep-fried milk balls soaked in sugar syrup (find it at sweet shops near the temple).

Meerut Ke Shami Kebab

Delicious and tender meat patties, best tried at Karim's.

Mirchi Vada

A spicy chili fritter (available at street food stalls).

Misa Mach Poora

Grilled shrimp dish seasoned with local herbs and spices.

Mizo Chicken Curry

A flavorful chicken curry with local spices

Mizo Dal

Lentil soup cooked with local herbs.

Modur Pulav

Sweetened rice cooked with saffron, nuts, and dried fruits.

Moradabadi Biryani

A local variation of biryani, known for its unique spices (try at Haji Biryani)

Morena Gajak

A sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery (try at any local sweet shop).

Mughlai Biryani

a flavorful rice dish cooked with meat and spices (try at local restaurants)

Mughlai Cuisine

Rich and flavorful dishes like biryani and kebabs, best enjoyed at local restaurants.

Muradabadi Biryani

A local variation of biryani, known for its unique flavor and spices (try at Haji Muradabadi Biryani)

Mutton Biryani

A flavorful rice dish with mutton, spices, and herbs.

Muya Awandru

A rice-based dish cooked with berma and fish or chicken (try at local restaurants).

Muya Bai Wahan

Bamboo shoot with chicken

Naga dal

a flavorful lentil dish cooked with local herbs and spices.

Ngari

Fermented fish, a staple ingredient in Manipuri cuisine. Try it in various dishes at local restaurants.

Nihari

A slow-cooked meat stew, usually served with naan (try at local Muslim restaurants)

Nilgiri Vegetable Korma

A creamy and flavorful vegetable curry (try at The Lawley Arms)

Noodles with Pork

Noolputtu (Rice Noodles)

A popular breakfast dish

Noolputtu (String Hoppers)

a type of rice noodle, best enjoyed with vegetable or meat stew.

Octopus Fry

Crispy fried octopus seasoned with local spices

Ooty Varkey

a crispy, savory biscuit (try at local bakeries)

Paithani Biryani

A unique biryani dish with a local twist

Pandhi Curry

A spicy pork curry, a Coorg specialty (try at local restaurants).

Pandhra Rassa

White mutton soup, a milder version of Tambda Rassa (try at Dehaati restaurant)

Pandi Curry (pork curry)

Try it at a local restaurant in Coorg

Paratha

Stuffed flatbread, available at street food stalls throughout the city.

Parotta and Beef Curry

flaky flatbread with spicy beef curry

Parotta and Beef Fry

Flaky layered bread served with spicy beef, a popular combination

Pasa

A spicy soup made with raw meat, bamboo shoots, and local herbs.

Pathrode

Steamed rolls made from colocasia leaves and rice flour (try at homestays in Agumbe).

Pazham Pori (Banana Fritters)

A popular snack made from ripe bananas, available at street food stalls.

Pede

A sweet delicacy made from condensed milk (try at Kamadgiri shops)

Phagshapa

a pork dish cooked with radishes and chili (try at Nimtho)

Phuchka

A type of street food similar to pani puri

Poisson Grillé (Grilled Fish)

Try it at Le Club.

Pondicherry Biryani

Unique local version of biryani

Pork Curry

A Coorg specialty, best tried at local restaurants in Somwarpet.

Pork with Akhuni

Pork cooked with fermented soybeans (try in local restaurants).

Pork with Axone

pork cooked with fermented soybeans, a Naga delicacy

Prakash Kulfi

try the creamy and delicious kulfi faluda (Aminabad).

Prawn Balchão

A spicy Goan-influenced prawn curry (try at O'Coqueiro)

Prawn Curry (Delicious prawn curry with coconut milk and spices

try at local restaurants)

Prawn Ghee Roast

Prawns cooked in ghee with spices (try at beachside shacks)

Prawn Masala

Spicy prawn curry served with rice or bread.

Prawn Moilee

prawns cooked in a mild coconut milk-based sauce

Prawn Sukka

Dry prawn preparation with grated coconut and spices

Pumal

Rice cakes steamed in banana leaves, a popular snack

Puri's Seafood

Freshly caught fish, prawns, and crabs grilled or fried (available at beachside shacks).

Pyaaz ki Kachori

A deep-fried pastry filled with spiced onions (try at street food stalls).

Rameswaram Fish Curry

A spicy and flavorful fish curry unique to the region (try at Theertham Restaurant)

Rasabali

Deep-fried cheese patties soaked in thickened, sweetened milk. Available at most sweet shops.

Rasagola

The Odia version of the popular Indian sweet

Rasam

Thin, tangy soup (try at local restaurants)

Rasawala Khaman

a unique variation of khaman, served with a flavorful gravy.

Ratimlal's Poori

enjoy the crispy and flavorful poori sabzi (Hazratganj).

Rice beer

a traditional alcoholic beverage brewed from rice.

Rice with Fish Curry

A staple meal, available everywhere

Rogan Josh

A signature Kashmiri dish made with lamb in a rich gravy (Try at Ahdoos Restaurant).

Rosogolla

A syrupy cheese-based dessert (try at KC Das)

Rotla

Traditional flatbread made from millet or sorghum, often served with vegetables.

Rugda

A type of mushroom curry, a local delicacy (try at local restaurants).

Sael Roti

a traditional Nepali ring-shaped rice bread, sweet and savory

Samathu

Smoked Pork with Akhuni (Fermented Soyabean) - a flavorful and aromatic dish

Sambar

Lentil-based vegetable stew (available at most South Indian restaurants)

Seafood Thali (A platter with various seafood dishes

try at beachside shacks)

Seekh Kebab

Grilled meat skewers (try at local kebab shops).

Seekh Kebabs

Grilled meat skewers, a local specialty

Sev Tameta

A sweet and spicy tomato-based dish topped with sev (crispy noodles).

Sev Usal

Spicy and tangy snack made with sev and white peas (try at local street food stalls)

Shahi Tukda

A rich and creamy dessert made with fried bread and milk (try at sweet shops in the market)

Shakshuka

Israeli breakfast dish with eggs poached in tomato sauce (try at Evergreen Cafe)

Shan Khao Suey

A Burmese noodle dish with coconut milk and chicken (try at local restaurants)

Shikanji

A refreshing milk-based drink (try at local dairies).

Silkworm Fry

A unique and crunchy snack

Smoked Pork with Akhuni

smoked pork cooked with fermented soybean (try at local restaurants)

Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoot

A popular Naga dish with a unique smoky flavor (Try at local restaurants).

Smoked pork with axone (fermented soybean)

a local delicacy often served with rice.

Sohan Halwa

a sweet delicacy unique to Ajmer (try at various sweet shops near Dargah)

Solapuri Mutton Curry

a spicy and flavorful mutton dish (try at specialty restaurants)

South Indian Thali

A traditional South Indian meal with rice, sambar, rasam, and various vegetable dishes.

Spices

Fresh spices from local gardens

Sticky Rice

A staple food in Nagaland, often served with meat and vegetable dishes.

Strawberries with Cream

Fresh strawberries served with whipped cream, a Mahabaleshwar specialty (try at Mapro Garden).

Sulaimani Tea

A spiced black tea with lemon.

Surati Sev Khamani

a savory snack made from chana dal (try at Das Khaman House)

Tahari

A rice dish with vegetables and spices (try at local restaurants)

Tambda Rassa

Red mutton soup, a Kolhapuri specialty (try at Dehaati restaurant)

Tandoori Fish

Enjoy fresh and flavorful tandoori fish at Ghazal.

Tandoori Prawns

prawns marinated in tandoori spices and grilled

Tandoori dishes

Try at Dilliwaala6

Tehri

A vegetarian rice dish cooked with vegetables and spices.

Thaggu ke Laddu

Famous sweet shop known for its delicious laddus (try the special badnam laddu).

Thalassery Biriyani

A special biriyani made with kaima rice, meat and spices.

Thandai

A refreshing milk-based drink (try at Ramghat)

Tharu Cuisine

Unique dishes from the Tharu community, try at specialized restaurants.

Tharu Roti

Traditional flatbread made from rice flour (try at local villages).

Tirupati Laddu

A must-try sweet offering at the Venkateswara Temple.

Todadevu

A sweet dish made from jaggery and rice, often served during festivals (try at local sweet shops).

Tudkiya Bhat

A unique rice dish cooked with lentils and vegetables.

Tuna Cutlets

Deep-fried tuna patties, a popular snack

Tunday Kababi

renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth galouti kebabs (Aminabad).

Ukdiche Modak

Steamed version of the Modak, enjoyed during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Vada Curry

A spicy and flavorful lentil-based dish, try it at local restaurants.

Varan

a simple lentil dish, often served with rice (available in most restaurants)

Varhadi Thali

A traditional Maharashtrian thali with spicy curries and bhakri (where to try: local restaurants)

Vattalappam

a rich coconut milk pudding (available at local bakeries)

Wak Pura

Pork cooked with rice powder, a flavorful and hearty dish

Wungwien

Sticky rice cooked in bamboo (try at local festivals or village homestays)

Yakhni

A yogurt-based lamb curry flavored with cardamom and ginger.

Zunka Bhakri

A traditional Maharashtrian dish made with gram flour and flatbread (try at local restaurants)

Zutho

a local rice beer, a traditional Naga beverage

Zuwmai

Traditional Dimasa rice with meat or vegetables.