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Malpua

A sweet pancake, especially popular during festivals (available at sweet shops).

Sattu Paratha

A flatbread stuffed with roasted gram flour, a healthy and filling breakfast option (available at local restaurants).

Ghugni

curried yellow peas, street vendors, rupees 40-60

Appam with Stew

A fermented rice pancake served with vegetable or meat stew

Puttu and Kadala Curry

Steamed rice cakes served with black chickpea curry

Thukpa

Tibetan noodle soup (try at Tibetan restaurants on Mall Road)

Thatte Idli

Large, flat, soft idlis, served with chutney and sambar, popular for breakfast, try at roadside stalls, rupees 40-60

Kathi Roll

flatbread wrap with various fillings, street stalls, rupees 60-120

Dhuska

Deep-fried rice-lentil pancakes, often with aloo dum, available at street food stalls in Bistupur, rupees 50-80

Masala Dosa

A crispy dosa filled with a spicy potato mixture (try at local restaurants).

Pongal

Savory rice and lentil dish, often served for breakfast. Try at Hotel Aryaas, rupees 60-80.

Idli

Steamed rice cakes, soft and fluffy, served with sambar and chutneys. Available at any local tiffin centre, rupees 30-50.

Fish Curry

Spicy and flavorful fish curry (try at Machali, Mangalore)

Aloo Posto

potatoes cooked with poppy seeds, a simple yet flavorful Bengali dish. Found in local eateries. Price: rupees 70-120.

Jalebi

Deep-fried sweet pretzel-like dessert, soaked in sugar syrup. Found at sweet shops, rupees 20-30 per 100g.

Masor Tenga

Tangy fish curry, a staple of Assamese cuisine, available at Borail View Restaurant, rupees 250-400.

Bamboo Shoot Curry

Spicy and aromatic curry, common in local Assamese restaurants, rupees 200-350.

Khar

An alkaline dish, often served as a starter in Assamese thalis, available at local restaurants, rupees 150-250.

Neer Dosa

Soft and thin rice crepe (try at local restaurants in Surathkal)

Pulihora

Tangy tamarind rice, often served during festivals. Get it at local tiffin centers, rupees 50-80.

Lassi

Thick, sweet yogurt drink, refreshing in hot weather. Available at dairy shops, rupees 40-60.

Rugra

A type of mushroom curry (try at local restaurants)

Mysore Pak

Rich sweet made from gram flour, ghee, and sugar, available at local sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Pesarattu

Green gram dosa, often served with ginger chutney, popular for breakfast, try at local tiffin centers. rupees 40-70.

Khaja

A sweet, flaky pastry, a popular local delicacy (find it in sweet shops).

Aloo Pitika

Simple mashed potato dish, often served with thalis, found in local eateries, rupees 50-100.

Kothu Parotta

shredded parotta stir-fried with egg, meat (optional), and spices, available at local eateries, rupees 80-150

Malabar Biryani

A flavorful rice dish with meat or vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices (try at local restaurants).

Jigarthanda

A cooling drink with milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla syrup, and ice cream. Found at juice shops, rupees 80-120.

Kosha Mangsho

Slow-cooked spicy mutton curry, rich and flavorful. Try it at The Peerless Inn's restaurant, rupees 400-600.

Akki Roti

a flatbread made from rice flour (try it at local eateries)

Bobbatlu

Sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and dal, a festive dessert, found at sweet shops. rupees 20-40 per piece.

Dal Baati Churma

a traditional Rajasthani dish (try at local restaurants)

Dal Bafla

A local specialty consisting of lentil soup and baked wheat balls (try at local dhabas).

Telebhaja

Assorted fried fritters (like aloo chop, beguni), popular street snack, street stalls, rupees 10-30 per piece

Chepala Pulusu

Spicy fish curry, a local delicacy, best at specialized non-vegetarian restaurants. rupees 250-400.

Chilka Roti

thin rice flour crepe, often with chutney, local homes/small eateries, rupees 40-70

Gatte ki Sabzi

a dish made with gram flour dumplings (try at local restaurants)

Sarva Pindi

savory rice flour pancake baked in a deep pan, a Telangana specialty, found at local eateries, rupees 50-80

Seafood Curry

Fresh seafood cooked in a coconut-based gravy with local spices (available at most restaurants near the beach).

Poha

A light and flavorful breakfast dish made with flattened rice, available at most eateries.

Handia

traditional rice beer, fermented locally, available in tribal areas (ask discreetly), rupees 50-100 per glass

Idli Sambar

soft steamed rice cakes with lentil stew, available at any local tiffin center, rupees 40-60

Mysore Masala Dosa

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

Aloo Chop

Spiced potato fritters, a common snack, available at street vendors in Sakchi, rupees 20-30 per piece

Jonna Rotte

flatbread made from jowar (sorghum) flour, healthy alternative to rice, served with curries at local dhabas, rupees 20-40

Kerala Sadya

A traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf (try at local restaurants)

Thepla

A flavored flatbread (try at local restaurants or homes).

Kuzhi Paniyaram

Pan-fried rice and lentil dumplings, savory or sweet. Available at small tiffin shops, rupees 40-60.

Phuchka

crispy hollow balls filled with spiced potatoes and tangy water, available at street vendors, rupees 20-40 per plate

Ulava Charu

Horse gram soup, rich and flavorful, available at some traditional Andhra restaurants, rupees 70-120

Undhiyu

A mixed vegetable dish cooked underground (seasonal, try at local restaurants).

Vada Pav

a popular Maharashtrian street food snack (try at Matheran Market)

Pachi Pulusu

Uncooked tamarind rasam, tangy and refreshing. Served with meals at local Andhra/Telangana restaurants, rupees 30-50.

Ragi Mudde

Finger millet balls served with spicy sambar, a staple in rural Karnataka. Get it at Hotel Mayura, rupees 80.

Sabudana Khichdi

A dish made of tapioca pearls, peanuts, and spices, often eaten during fasting.

Sakinalu

crispy, spiral-shaped snack made from rice flour and sesame seeds, traditional festival snack, available at local bakeries/sweet shops, rupees 100-200 per 250g

Chana Ghugni

Spicy curry made from black chickpeas, often served with puri or bread. Street vendors and small eateries, rupees 30-50.

Duck Curry

Rich and spicy duck meat preparation, a festive dish, found in specialized Assamese restaurants, rupees 400-600

Mirchi Bajji

Deep-fried chili fritters, a popular spicy snack. Find at street food stalls, rupees 10-20 per piece.

Misal Pav

a spicy curry made from sprouts and served with bread (try at Garden View Restaurant)

Andhra Thali

A full meal with rice, curries, sambar, rasam, curd, and papad. Try at Sri Sai Ram Mess, rupees 150-250.

Dhokla

a steamed savory cake made from fermented batter

Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)

Bengali style fish curry with rice, at local restaurants, rupees 150-300

Ker Sangri

A traditional desert vegetable dish (try at a local restaurant specializing in Rajasthani cuisine).

Bhutte ki Kees

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

Chura

Dahi - Flattened rice (chura) mixed with yogurt (dahi) and jaggery, a simple breakfast. Local homes and small shops, rupees 30-50.

Coffee

Coorg is famous for its coffee, so try a freshly brewed cup at a local cafe.

Meals (Thali)

a full vegetarian meal with rice, curries, sambar, rasam, available at local hotels, rupees 80-150

Aloo Dum

Spicy potato curry, a local favorite, served with puri or roti, rupees 50-100

Benne Masala Dosa

Crispy dosa with butter and masala filling (Try at local restaurants)

Gujarati Thali

A platter with a variety of vegetarian dishes (try at local restaurants).

Payokh

Sweet rice pudding, often flavored with cardamom and nuts, served as a dessert, rupees 80-150

Rabri

sweetened condensed milk dessert, rich and creamy, available at Gupta Sweets, rupees 100

Bamboo Shoot Fry

Stir-fried bamboo shoots with local spices, a common side dish, available at most Assamese restaurants, rupees 150-250.

Chila

A thin pancake made from rice flour and lentils, a popular breakfast item (try at local restaurants).

Chole Bhature

A popular Punjabi breakfast, available at many street food stalls.

Fish Fry

spiced, breaded, and fried fish fillet, available at street food stalls, rupees 80-150

Girmit

Puffed rice snack with spices and vegetables, a popular street food.

Idli and Dosa

South Indian breakfast staples, served with sambar and chutneys. Widely available at tiffin centers, rupees 40-80.

Jolada Rotti

Flatbread made from sorghum, a staple in North Karnataka.

Kari Dosa

A thick dosa topped with minced mutton or chicken. Available at Amma Mess, rupees 150-250.

Karimeen Pollichathu

Pearl spot fish marinated in spices and grilled in banana leaves

Kerala Sadhya

A traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf (available at local restaurants)

Machher Jhol

Traditional Bengali fish curry, often with seasonal vegetables, available at local eateries, rupees 150-250.

Pandi Curry

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

Pazham Pori

Fried banana fritters, a popular snack (available at tea stalls and street vendors).

Pootharekulu

A delicate, paper-thin sweet made from rice starch, ghee, and jaggery/sugar. A specialty of the region. Available at sweet shops, rupees 30-60 per piece.

Pua

Similar to Malpua but often less sweet, a popular breakfast item. Found at breakfast stalls, rupees 15-30 per piece.

Andhra Chicken Curry

Fiery chicken curry with local spices, available at non-vegetarian restaurants, rupees 150-250

Beguni

Sliced eggplant fritters, a popular snack. Available at street food stalls, rupees 10-20 per piece.

Bhetki Paturi

Barramundi fish marinated and steamed in banana leaves. Look for it in specialized fish restaurants, rupees 200-400.

Goli Bajje

Deep-fried flour balls, a local snack

Kachori

Savory fried pastry filled with spiced lentils or potatoes. Available at street stalls, rupees 20-40.

Kaja

A sweet pastry, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Found at local sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece.

Laal Maas

a spicy mutton curry (try at local restaurants)

Macher Jhol (Fish Curry)

traditional Bengali fish curry with rice, available at most local restaurants, rupees 150-300

Mirchi Bada

Spicy chili fritters (available at street food stalls).

Modak

A sweet dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery, especially during festivals.

Parotta

Flaky, layered flatbread, usually served with kurma or salna. Popular at evening street stalls, rupees 40-70.

Siddu

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

Aloo Tikki

A popular street food snack made from mashed potatoes, available at street vendors.

Andhra Meals

Full thali with rice, curries, dal, sambar, rasam, curd, and pickle, widely available. rupees 100-200.

Apong

Traditional rice beer, a staple beverage of the Apatani tribe

Dal Pitha

Steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with spiced lentil paste. A local delicacy, rupees 40-70.

Dal Puri

Lentil-stuffed fried bread, often served with aloo sabzi (try at local eateries).

Ennegai

Stuffed eggplant curry, a flavorful and spicy dish.

Goli Baje

Deep-fried fritters (available at street food stalls)

Idli and Sambar

soft steamed rice cakes with a lentil stew, available at most tiffin centres, rupees 30-50

Jadoh

Rice cooked with pork blood, a Khasi delicacy (try at local restaurants in Mawlynnong).

Khakhra

A thin cracker made from wheat flour (available at local stores).

Makhana Kheer

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

Parotta with Salna

Flaky flatbread served with a spicy gravy. Popular evening snack, rupees 60-100.

Payasam

A sweet milk-based dessert flavored with cardamom and nuts (try at a local restaurant).

Peda

milk-based sweet, popular at dairy shops, rupees 15-30 per piece

Seafood Thali

a platter of various seafood dishes, a must-try for seafood lovers

Thalassery Biryani

A flavorful rice dish with meat and spices (try at Rahmath Hotel)

Akki Rotti

A flatbread made from rice flour, often served with chutney. Available at local breakfast joints, rupees 40-70.

Aloo Puri

Deep-fried bread with spicy potato curry, a popular breakfast. Available at local eateries, rupees 50-80.

Chhanar Dalna

Cottage cheese balls in a rich gravy, a vegetarian delicacy, some local restaurants, rupees 120-200

Chicken Sukka

Dry chicken curry with coconut and spices

Dohkhlieh

Pork salad with onions and spices (try at local restaurants in Dawki).

Doi Chira

Breakfast dish of flattened rice with curd and jaggery. Found at breakfast stalls, rupees 50-80.

Hyderabadi Biryani

fragrant rice dish with meat or vegetables, widely available, rupees 150-300

Kadambuttu (Rice Dumplings)

A staple food in Coorg, often served with Pandhi Curry.

Kesari Bath

A sweet semolina dessert (available at sweet shops and restaurants).

Mahua Ladoo

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

Muthiya

Steamed dumplings made from gram flour and spices (try at local street stalls).

Pazhampori

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

Pumaloi

Rice powder dish steamed in a special pot (try at Khasi households or local eateries).

Puran Poli

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

Seafood

Freshly caught seafood prepared in various Kerala styles (try at restaurants near the coast).

Sel Roti

Traditional Nepali ring-shaped bread, often served with Aloo Dum, available at local bakeries and stalls, rupees 20-40 per piece

Shenga Chutney

Peanut chutney, a common accompaniment to local dishes.

Solkadhi

A refreshing coconut milk and kokum-based drink, perfect for beating the heat (try at local restaurants).

Thali

A complete meal with rice, curries, and side dishes, available at many restaurants.

Tungrymbai

Fermented soybeans with spices (try at local markets).

Bara

A savory lentil-based snack, often served with chutney (try at local street stalls).

Biryani

Aromatic rice dish with meat and spices

Butter Tea

A salty tea made with yak butter (try at a local teahouse)

Darjeeling Tea

Freshly brewed local tea, available everywhere, rupees 30-80

Fish Thali

A traditional Konkani meal featuring a variety of fish preparations, rice, and vegetables.

Gongura Mutton

Mutton curry cooked with sour sorrel leaves, spicy and flavorful. Find it at specialty Telangana restaurants, rupees 250-400.

Kane Rava Fry

a local fish delicacy, best enjoyed at beach shacks

Khaman

a steamed savory cake made from chickpea flour

Kori Rotti

Crispy rice flakes served with chicken curry (try at local restaurants in Mangalore)

Maach Bhaat

Steamed rice with various fish curries, a Bengali staple. Available at local eateries, rupees 100-250.

Madra

A traditional dish made with chickpeas and yogurt-based gravy (try at local restaurants)

Mangalore Buns

Sweet, fluffy bread made with bananas.

Pandi Curry (Pork Curry)

A signature Kodava dish, best tried at local restaurants in Madikeri.

Petha

a sweet candy made from white pumpkin (available at sweet shops throughout Agra)

Pika Pila

Apatani bamboo shoot pickle, tangy and spicy (try at local restaurants)

Puri Sabzi

deep-fried bread with spicy potato curry, a popular breakfast, available at Ganesh Bhojnalaya, rupees 50

Ragi Roti

Flatbread made from finger millet, a local staple

Ragi Sangati

Finger millet balls served with spicy curries, a staple, find at local eateries like Sri Sai Ram Tiffins, rupees 60-100

South Indian Thali

a platter of rice, curries, and sides, Surguru, rupees 150-300

Trout Fish

Freshly caught and prepared fish from the Beas River (try at restaurants near the river)

Aloo Tikki Chaat

crispy potato patties with chutneys, yogurt, and spices, available at Sharma Chaat Bhandar, rupees 60

Aloo ke Gutke

A spicy potato dish, a Kumaoni specialty.

Bafauri

A deep-fried snack made from chana dal and spices (try at street food stalls).

Baigan Bharta

Smoked eggplant mash, best enjoyed with roti at local restaurants.

Begun Bhaja

Crispy fried brinjal slices, a common side dish. Available at most local Bhojanalayas, rupees 50.

Chicken Ghee Roast

A spicy and flavorful chicken dish (try at Shetty Lunch Home in nearby Mangalore)

Daab Chingri

prawns cooked inside a tender coconut, a delicate Bengali specialty, try at Oh! Calcutta, rupees 700-900

Dalma

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

Dham

A complete meal served during festivals and special occasions (try during festivals or at local events)

Eromba

A Manipuri dish made with boiled vegetables, fermented fish, and chili peppers (try at local restaurants)

Fafda

Jalebi - a crispy snack served with sweet syrup

Fish Molee

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

Gutti Vankaya Curry

brinjal curry with peanut-sesame masala, served with rice, Hotel Masala, rupees 150-200

Homemade Chocolates

various flavors and textures (try at King Star Confectioners)

Idiyappam

String hoppers, usually served with coconut milk or kurma. Found at local tiffin centers, rupees 40-80.

Idli and Vada

South Indian breakfast staples

Kadambuttu

Steamed rice balls, a staple in Coorgi cuisine.

Kadubu

steamed rice dumplings, often served with sambar, found at local eateries, rupees 50-80

Kebabs

Seekh kebabs, galouti kebabs, and other varieties (try at Karim's)

Kochuri

Tarkari - fried lentil-stuffed bread with mixed vegetable curry, available at breakfast stalls, rupees 40-60

Lukter

A snack made of cooked rice and chili flakes (available at local markets)

Mishti Doi (Sweet Yogurt)

Thick, sweet yogurt, a popular dessert, available at sweet shops, rupees 50-100 per cup.

Murshidabadi Biryani

fragrant rice with meat, try at local restaurants, rupees 200-350

Murukku

crispy, savory snack, found at local bakeries and street vendors, rupees 20-50 per pack

Mutton Handi

Slow-cooked mutton curry, best at local dhabas or restaurants like Novelty Restaurant, rupees 300-500

Nepali Thali

A complete meal with rice, dal, vegetables, and pickle, offered in homestays, rupees 200-350

Singal

A local snack made from sooji and banana.

Singju

A Manipuri salad made with finely chopped vegetables, fermented fish, and roasted sesame seeds (try at local street food stalls)

Tea

Nilgiri tea (try at Tea Factory)

Uggani Bajji

Puffed rice upma served with deep-fried chili fritters, popular breakfast/snack, street stalls near Old Bus Stand, rupees 40-70

Assamese Thali

A platter with rice, dal, fish/meat curry, vegetables, and local side dishes. Get it at Hotel Shiva Palace, rupees 250-400.

Balushahi

flaky, sugar-glazed doughnut-like sweet, popular in Bihar, available at sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Beef Fry

spicy and flavorful beef stir-fry (try at Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe)

Benne Dosa

Crispy dosa cooked with butter. (Try at local restaurants)

Churpee

Hard cheese made from yak or cow milk, chewy and tangy, local shops, rupees 50-150 per packet

Duck Roast

Prepared with local herbs and spices.

Fish Curry Rice

A staple meal in coastal Karnataka

Fish Molly

Fish cooked in coconut milk and spices.

Ghee Roast Dosa

crispy dosa roasted in ghee (try at local restaurants)

Gongura Mamsam

Mutton curry with sour sorrel leaves, a regional favorite, available at Hotel Grand Barisal, rupees 400

Gongura Mutton/Chicken

spicy curry with sorrel leaves, a Telangana specialty, available at larger restaurants, rupees 250-400

Holige

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

Idiyappam with Coconut Milk

Steamed rice noodles, light and usually eaten for breakfast. Available at local tiffin centers. rupees 40-70.

Idli/Dosa with Sambar and Chutney

staple South Indian breakfast, available at all local restaurants, rupees 50-100

Kachori Sabzi

Fried pastry with spicy potato curry, popular breakfast at Sharma Sweets, rupees 60

Kakrar Jhal

spicy crab curry, local dhabas, rupees 200-350

Kappa and Meen Curry

Tapioca with fish curry, a local delicacy

Malda Mangoes

Seasonal (May-July), various varieties, local markets, rupees 50-150 per kg

Mysore Bonda

Crispy fried snack made from maida, served with coconut chutney, available at local cafes, rupees 30-50

Parotta Salna

flaky flatbread with a spicy gravy, popular evening snack, available at local eateries near market, rupees 60-80

Pathiri

Thin, soft rice bread, often served with curries. Found at most local eateries, rupees 10-20 per piece.

Pithla Bhakri

A traditional Maharashtrian dish made of gram flour and served with bhakri (flatbread).

Puchka

Spicy tangy water balls, from street vendors near the lake, rupees 30-50

Pulusu

A sour and tangy vegetable stew, often with fish, served with rice, local restaurants, rupees 150-250

Rajma Chawal

Kidney beans and rice, a staple in the Himalayas (available at most restaurants).

Sambar

A flavorful lentil and vegetable stew, staple with rice and tiffin items. Served everywhere, included with meals.

Samosa

triangular fried pastry with spiced potato filling, widely available, rupees 10-15 per piece

Thenthuk

Hand-pulled noodle soup (try at any Tibetan restaurant)

Tingmo

Steamed buns, often served with curries.

Tirunelveli Halwa

Ghee-rich wheat halwa, famous sweet, Iruttukadai Halwa (Tirunelveli), rupees 100-200 per 100g

Uttapam

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

Aloo Chops

spiced potato patties, deep-fried, found at street food vendors, rupees 20-30 per piece

Alu Posto

Potato curry with poppy seeds, a vegetarian Bengali staple, available at any local eatery, rupees 150

Amba Barfi

A sweet made from mango pulp; a local specialty during the mango season.

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 made of wheat balls baked in cow dung fire, served with mashed potatoes and eggplant (try at local dhabas)

Bai

A traditional Mizo soup made with pork, vegetables, and fermented soybeans (try at local restaurants).

Bastar Chicken

Chicken cooked in a traditional Bastar style (try at local restaurants)

Bhutte ka Kees

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

Black Rice Kheer

A sweet dessert made with black rice, milk, and sugar (try at a local sweet shop).

Chaat

various savory snacks like Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri, and Samosa Chaat. Found at street vendors, rupees 30-70.

Chakhwi

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

Chegodilu

Crunchy, savory rings made from rice flour and spices. Sold at local snack shops, rupees 50-100 per packet.

Chhena Poda

Baked cheese dessert, caramelized crust. Odisha's signature sweet. Sweet shops in Naogaon, rupees 40-60 per piece.

Chicken Biryani

flavorful rice dish with chicken, local restaurants, rupees 150-250

Chikki

a sweet made from peanuts and jaggery (available at various shops)

Cholar Dal

Sweet and savory Bengal gram lentil curry. Served with Luchi or rice at local eateries, rupees 70.

Chowmein

Indian-style stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sometimes egg or chicken, popular at street food stalls, rupees 50-100 per plate

Chura Matar

Flattened rice (poha) cooked with green peas and spices. Popular breakfast item at street stalls, rupees 30-50.

Coorg Coffee

Freshly brewed coffee from local plantations.

Craft Beer

locally brewed artisanal beers, available at Windmills Craftworks, rupees 350-500 per pint

Dal Makhani

Creamy black lentil curry, slow-cooked with butter and spices. Best at Hotel Kesar, rupees 150-200.

Doi

Sira - A refreshing snack made with flattened rice, yogurt, and jaggery

Elayappam

Rice flour dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery, steamed in banana leaves

Fish Curry (Maachher Jhol)

traditional Bengali fish curry, local restaurants, rupees 150-250

Gadbad Ice Cream

A layered ice cream dessert with fruits and nuts.

Gudok

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

Gulab Jamun

A sweet dessert made from milk solids (available at most sweet shops).

Hilsa Fish Curry

A Bengali delicacy, especially fresh from the port. Try it at local eateries near the harbor, rupees 300-600.

Idli Vada Sambar

soft steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters, served with sambar and chutney, available at local eateries, rupees 50-80

Jolada Roti

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

Jowar Roti with Ennegayi

flatbread made from sorghum flour served with a stuffed brinjal curry, available at local homes and dhabas, rupees 80-150

Kerala Fish Curry

Try it at a beachside restaurant for the freshest catch.

Kerala Parotta and Beef Fry

A popular dish available in restaurants bordering Kerala.

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)

Local Fish Curry

Freshly caught fish in a spicy, tangy gravy, served with rice. Ask at local homes or small eateries, rupees 150-250.

Local Tea

Freshly brewed Darjeeling tea, available everywhere, rupees 20-50 per cup

Luchi Aloo Dum

Deep-fried flatbreads with spicy potato curry, popular breakfast. Available at roadside stalls, rupees 50-80.

Meen Kuzhambu

Spicy fish curry, best at local eateries near the beach, rupees 150-250

Nakham Bitchi

Dried fish soup

Patishapta

thin crepes filled with coconut and jaggery, a seasonal sweet, found at local sweet shops during winter, rupees 20-40 per piece

Prawn Curry

A classic Keralan dish served with rice or appam.

Prawn Malai Curry

Prawns cooked in a rich coconut milk gravy. Available at most Bengali restaurants, rupees 250-450.

Ragi Sankati

millet balls with curry, local messes, rupees 80-150

Red Ant Chutney

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

Rice Beer

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

Sadya

A traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf (available during festivals and special occasions).

Sael Roti

Traditional Nepali ring-shaped bread, often served during festivals, found in local bakeries, rupees 20-50

Seafood Platter

Fresh catch of the day, grilled or fried, The Promenade, rupees 1000-2000

Shukto (Mixed Vegetable Stew)

Bitter-sweet mixed vegetable dish, a Bengali staple, found in traditional restaurants, rupees 100-180.

Singara

Bengali version of samosa, savory fried pastry with spiced potato filling, street stalls, rupees 10-20 per piece

Singara (Samosa)

savory fried pastry, street stalls, rupees 10-15 per piece

Smoked Pork

A local delicacy, often served with rice and vegetables

Telangana Kodi Kura

Spicy chicken curry, rich in local spices. Available at non-vegetarian local restaurants, rupees 150-250.

Tudkiya Bhath

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

Uggani

puffed rice upma, a popular breakfast item. Look for it at street stalls, rupees 30-50.

Vada Curry

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

Varki

A flaky pastry, available at local bakeries.

Vawksa Rep

Smoked pork cooked with green chilies and local herbs.

Aam

er Tok Dal - Tangy lentil soup with raw mango, available at local eateries, rupees 80-120

Aamras

Sweet mango pulp, often served with puri. Get it at local sweet shops during mango season, rupees 80-120.

Aamshotto

sun-dried mango pulp sheets, sweet and tangy. Found in local markets, rupees 50-100 per packet.

Akki Rotti (Rice Bread)

A savory pancake made with rice flour.

Aloo Posto (Potato with Poppy Seeds)

A simple, comforting vegetarian dish, often served with dal and rice. Common in all local dhabas, rupees 80-120.

Ambur Biryani

Fragrant rice dish with meat (or mushroom), distinct local style, Hotel Star Biryani (Ambur, nearby), rupees 150-300

Amritsari Kulcha

Flaky bread stuffed with potatoes and spices (try it at Kulcha Land)

Andhra Chicken Biryani

spicy biryani with local spices, Hotel Masala, rupees 200-350

Apong (Rice Beer)

Traditional fermented rice beer, often served in local homes, price varies (rupees 100-200 per glass)

Appam and Stew

a fermented rice pancake served with vegetable or meat stew (available at most restaurants)

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.

Bamboo Chicken

Chicken cooked inside bamboo, a specialty from Araku Valley, available at some Vizag restaurants, rupees 400

Berma

Fermented fish, a staple in Tripuri cuisine

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).

Bhetki Macher Paturi

Steamed Barramundi fish in banana leaf, inquire at guesthouses, rupees 300-500

Bhopali Gosht Korma

A rich and flavorful mutton curry (try at Zam Zam Restaurant)

Black Tea

Freshly brewed strong black tea from local gardens, available everywhere, rupees 20-40

Boorelu

Sweet fried dumplings, a traditional dessert. Find at local sweet shops, rupees 30 per piece.

Bundelkhandi Thali

A platter of regional specialties (try at local restaurants)

Butter Chicken

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

Chainsoo

A lentil dish made with black gram (try at local dhabas)

Chamthong or Kangshoi

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

Chamthong or Kangshum

A hearty vegetable stew with seasonal greens (available at most eateries).

Chana Madra

Chickpea curry cooked in yogurt and spices (try at local restaurants)

Chettinad Chicken

spicy, aromatic chicken curry, available at most local restaurants and heritage hotels, rupees 300-600

Chhanar Jilipi

A jalebi-like sweet made from cottage cheese, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Sweet shops in Berhampore, rupees 20-40 per piece.

Chhanar Pulao

sweet cottage cheese pulao, found at sweet shops, rupees 150-250

Chhattisgarhi Thali

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

Chhurpi

A hard cheese made from yak milk (available at local shops)

Chicken Cafreal

A spicy Goan-inspired chicken dish (try at a Portuguese restaurant)

Chicken Curry

Coorgi style, with unique spices.

Chingri Bhapa

steamed prawns with mustard and coconut, a delicate preparation. Try at Hotel Rupali, rupees 300-450.

Chingri Macher Malaikari

Creamy prawn curry, a staple of Bengali cuisine. Found in local restaurants, rupees 250-450.

Chop

deep-fried cutlets, various fillings like fish, vegetable, or egg, street stalls, rupees 20-40 per piece

Curd Rice

A cooling and comforting rice dish mixed with yogurt, available at most restaurants, rupees 60-90

Dabeli

A popular street food snack made with spiced potatoes and a special bun (try it at any street food stall).

Dal (Lentil Soup)

A comforting and nutritious lentil preparation, served with rice, available everywhere, rupees 40-60 per bowl.

Dal Bhat

Simple lentil curry with steamed rice, a daily meal. Available everywhere, rupees 80-150.

Dalna

Mixed vegetable curry, common side dish, at any local eatery, rupees 70

Dhuskas

deep-fried rice flour bread with chana dal curry, local dhabas, rupees 50

Dindigul Thalappakatti Biryani

Mutton biryani with unique spice blend, Thalappakatti Biryani, rupees 300

Fara

Rice rolls stuffed with lentils, a traditional dish.

Fish Curry (Maach Bhaat)

Fresh river fish cooked in mustard oil and spices, served with rice. Available at local eateries, rupees 150-250.

Fresh Seafood Fry

Locally caught fish or prawns, simply fried with spices. Look for stalls near the harbour or Perupalem Beach, rupees 200-400.

Galho

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

Ghevar

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

Gyapa Khazi

A traditional Monpa dish made with fermented cheese and vegetables

Hilsa Curry

a rich, spicy curry made with Hilsa fish, a local delicacy. Available at Hotel Rupali, rupees 400-600.

Hmarcha Rawt

Spicy chili paste, often served as a condiment with meals.

Holige (Obbattu)

sweet flatbread with a lentil or coconut filling, seasonal at sweet shops, rupees 30-50

Holige (Puran Poli)

a sweet flatbread stuffed with lentil and jaggery, available at sweet shops and during festivals, rupees 40-70

Hyderabadi Biryani (local style)

aromatic rice dish with meat or vegetables, try at larger restaurants, rupees 150-300

Ilish Bhapa

Steamed Hilsa fish with mustard paste, available at Sher-e-Punjab, rupees 400-600

Imarti

A sweet, deep-fried dessert, best enjoyed at local sweet shops.

Jhalmuri

Puffed rice mixed with spices, chopped vegetables, and mustard oil, a quick snack. Available at street vendors, rupees 20-40 per cone.

Jowar Roti

a staple flatbread made from sorghum (try at local eateries)

Kadambattu

Steamed rice balls, a staple Kodava dish.

Kappa

mashed tapioca, often served with fish curry (try at local eateries)

Kheer

Rice pudding, available at sweet shops.

Kodi Pulao

Fragrant chicken rice dish, popular for lunch, try at The Paddy Retreat, rupees 280

Kodi Vepudu

A dry, spicy chicken fry, popular as a starter or side dish. Find it at Andhra style restaurants. Price: rupees 200-300.

Kolhapuri Chicken

Fiery chicken curry (try at local restaurants)

Kombdi Vade

A traditional Malvani dish consisting of chicken curry and deep-fried bread (Try at local restaurants in Malvan).

Kundapura Chicken

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

Local Fish Fry

fresh river fish, lightly spiced and fried, served at most restaurants, rupees 180-300

Local Thali

full meal with roti, dal, sabzi, rice, at Hotel Grand Narsingh, rupees 180-250.

Maach Bhaat (Fish Curry and Rice)

Staple Bengali meal with various fish preparations, available at local eateries, rupees 150-250 per plate

Maach Bhaja

Crispy fried fish, a staple, found at most Bengali restaurants, rupees 150-300

Madurai Parotta

Flaky, layered flatbread, often served with salna (gravy). Widely available at roadside stalls and restaurants, rupees 30-60.

Maharashtrian Thali

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

Maithili Fish Curry

local style fish curry, specific eateries, rupees 150-250

Mathura Peda

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

Meals (Sappadu)

Full South Indian thali with rice, curries, and accompaniments, available at local restaurants, rupees 80-150

Mihidana

tiny, sweet fried granules, a specialty of Bengal. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 200-300 per kg.

Mirchi Bhaji

deep-fried chili fritters, a popular street snack, found at street stalls, rupees 30-50

Mitha Pitha

Sweet rice cakes, often steamed or fried, a popular dessert, available at sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Muri Ghonto

fish head curry with rice, at Hotel Akash, rupees 250

Muthia

Steamed dumplings made from rice flour (try at local markets)

Naga Dal

A lentil dish with unique Naga spices

Nellore Chepala Pulusu

spicy fish curry, local restaurants, rupees 250-400

Nilgiri Chicken Curry

flavorful chicken curry cooked with local spices (try at local restaurants)

Nilgiri Vegetables

Try fresh, locally grown vegetables in any restaurant.

Pakhala Bhata

Fermented rice dish, try it at local eateries for an authentic experience.

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)

A signature Kodava dish, best tried at local restaurants.

Pani Puri

crispy hollow balls filled with spiced water and potatoes, widely available from street vendors, rupees 30-50

Pantua

Fried milk-solid balls soaked in sugar syrup, similar to gulab jamun. Sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece.

Parotta and Salna

flaky flatbread with a spicy gravy, popular evening snack, local eateries, rupees 50-80

Pazham Pori (Banana Fritters)

Ripe bananas dipped in batter and deep-fried, a popular snack, available at tea stalls, rupees 20-40

Pedas

Sweet milk-based sweets, available near the temple

Pehak

A spicy chutney made with fermented soybeans (try at Adi restaurants)

Pitha (Rice Cakes)

Various types of sweet or savory rice cakes, often seasonal, found at street stalls or local homes, rupees 10-30 per piece.

Posto Bora

Poppy seed fritters, a unique Bengali delicacy, available in some home-style eateries, rupees 80-120

Prawn Fry

fresh prawns fried with spices, found near the beach and seafood restaurants, rupees 200-350

Prawn Ghee Roast

Prawns roasted in clarified butter with a fiery masala. Find it at 'The Fisherman's Catch', rupees 400-600.

Qubani ka Meetha

A sweet apricot dessert, often served with cream or ice cream. Available at some sweet shops, rupees 80-120.

Ragi Mudde with Soppu Saaru

Finger millet balls with a lentil-vegetable curry, a staple. Get it at Hotel Annapoorna, rupees 80.

Roshogolla

spongy sweet dumplings, any sweet shop, rupees 15-30 per piece

Royyala Vepudu

Prawn fry, dry and spicy preparation, a local favorite. Try at local eateries, rupees 250-400.

Saoji Cuisine

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

Shahi Tukda

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

Sheermal

A sweet bread (try at local bakeries)

Shidol Chutney

A pungent fermented fish chutney, a local delicacy, found in specialty Bengali restaurants, rupees 150-250.

Shorshe Ilish (Mustard Hilsa)

Hilsa fish cooked in mustard gravy, seasonal, try at Hotel Golden Retreat, rupees 400-700

Sidu

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

Sitabhog

rice flour and cottage cheese sweet, similar to Mihidana but different texture. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 200-300 per kg.

Skyu

A traditional Spitian pasta soup made with vegetables and flour (try at local homestays)

Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoot

a staple tribal dish, often spicy, available at local eateries and homestays, price varies rupees 200-400

South Indian Meals

A thali-style meal with rice, curries, sambar, rasam, and vegetables. Available at local restaurants, rupees 100-200.

Tandoori Chicken

chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked in a tandoor oven (try at local restaurants)

Thalipeeth

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

Thattukada Dosa

Crispy dosa from a roadside stall, served with chutney and sambar.

Ukadiche Modak

Steamed modaks, a traditional Maharashtrian sweet (available during festivals)

Vegetarian Thali

rice, dal, sabzi, bhaja, local restaurants, rupees 80-150

Wahan Mosdeng

Pork dish cooked with bamboo shoots and local herbs

Zan

A staple Monpa dish made from roasted barley flour

Aam Panna

Refreshing raw mango drink, tangy and sweet. Available at street stalls, rupees 30-50 per glass

Aam ki Sabzi

Tangy and spicy raw mango curry. Found in local dhabas, rupees 100-150.

Aamla

Bamboo shoot curry, often with pork or chicken. A common side dish in Bodo cuisine, rupees 100-200.

Aamras (seasonal)

Sweet mango pulp, popular during summer months. Found at fruit juice stalls in the Central Market, rupees 100 per glass.

Aamshotto (Mango Leather)

Sun-dried mango pulp sheets, a specialty of Malda, available at local markets, rupees 50-150 per packet.

Aappam with Coconut Milk

Soft, lacy rice pancakes served with sweet coconut milk or a savory stew. Find it at traditional South Indian restaurants, rupees 80-150.

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 Chokha

mashed potato dish, simple and flavorful, served with most meals, ask homestays, price varies

Alu Bhorta

Mashed potato with mustard oil and spices, a simple side, local dhabas, rupees 30-50

Alwar ka Mawa

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

Amba Khatta

Sweet and sour mango chutney/curry. Seasonal, refreshing. Local homes and some eateries, rupees 60-100.

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)

Andhra Biryani

Spicy rice dish with chicken or vegetables, popular at local restaurants, rupees 150-250

Apong (local rice beer)

a traditional beverage, available in local homes and restaurants.

Appam with Coconut Milk

Soft, lacy rice pancakes served with sweet coconut milk, available at breakfast spots, rupees 50-100

Apple pie

made with locally grown apples (available at cafes)

Arcot Biryani

A unique, flavorful rice dish with tender meat, often mutton or chicken. Get it at Hotel Arcot Biryani, rupees 250-350.

Ariselu

A traditional sweet made from rice flour, jaggery, and ghee, deep-fried. Available at sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece.

Arsa Roti

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

Ashram Canteen Food

simple, wholesome, and very affordable vegetarian meals, at Prasanthi Nilayam canteens, rupees 30-80

Assam Black Tea

Strong, malty black tea, available everywhere, rupees 20-50 per cup.

Assamese Black Tea

Strong, malty black tea, often served with milk and sugar. Available at any tea stall, rupees 10-20.

Badam Milk

sweet, saffron-infused almond milk. Available at dairy shops near the bus stand, rupees 60 per glass.

Badanekayi Palya

a flavorful brinjal (eggplant) stir-fry, commonly served with rotis at local eateries, rupees 70-120

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 Pork

Pork cooked with fermented bamboo shoots, spicy and flavorful. Try at local dhabas, rupees 250-400.

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).

Baruipur Guava

Fresh, sweet, and crisp local guava, from market vendors, rupees 50-100 per kg

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.

Bedmi Puri

crispy puri with urad dal filling, served with aloo sabzi, try at Ramu ki Dukaan, rupees 60

Beguni (Eggplant Fritters)

crispy fried eggplant slices, street food stalls, rupees 10-20 per piece

Bele Holige

sweet flatbread stuffed with lentil and jaggery, a festive delicacy, available at sweet shops or local homes, rupees 40-60

Bengali Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)

A light, spicy fish curry, a classic Bengali dish. Try it at local Bengali restaurants. rupees 200-400.

Bengali Thali

A complete meal with rice, dal, vegetables, and fish/chicken, available at Sher-e-Punjab, rupees 250-400

Benne Kali Dosa

Softer, thicker version of Benne Dosa, equally buttery. Available at Sri Guru Kottureshwara Butter Dosa Hotel, rupees 70-90.

Benne Open Dosa

Benne Dosa topped with spicy potato masala and chutney powder. Try it at any popular Benne Dosa stall, rupees 80-100.

Betel Leaf (Paan)

fresh betel leaf with various fillings, from paan shops, rupees 10-50

Bhaat (Rice)

Staple food, served with most meals, available everywhere, rupees 50-100

Bhaat (Steamed Rice)

The staple food, served with almost every meal, available everywhere, rupees 30-50 per plate.

Bhajiya

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

Bhakarwadi

A savory snack with a spicy filling

Bhat (Steamed Rice)

Staple food, served with all curries, available everywhere, rupees 30-50

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)

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.

Bogura Ki Kachori

Crispy fried pastry filled with spiced lentils, served with potato curry. Available at Sharma Sweets, rupees 40.

Boiled Vegetables

fresh, simple, often served with local herbs, available at most eateries, price rupees 100-150

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

Buns

Sweet, fluffy fried bread, often eaten for breakfast with chutney. Available at most local bakeries, rupees 30-50 per piece.

Burgers

gourmet burgers with various patties and toppings, available at Hard Rock Cafe, rupees 500-800

Chaas

Buttermilk, a refreshing drink (available everywhere)

Chagempon

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

Chakki ki Subzi

wheat flour dumplings in a spicy gravy, a unique vegetarian curry, served at Hotel Annapurna, rupees 180.

Chakuli Pitha

Thin rice pancakes, a breakfast item, local eateries in Sakchi, rupees 40-60

Cham Cham

A cylindrical Bengali sweet made from paneer, often pink or white. Find at local sweet shops, rupees 25-50 per piece.

Chamthong

a simple vegetable soup, often served with rice, available at homestays, price rupees 50-100

Chanar Dalna

cottage cheese curry, a Bengali staple, available in Bengali thalis, rupees 150-250

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).

Chekkalu

Flat, crispy rice flour crackers, a popular tea-time snack, available at local bakeries, rupees 80-150 per packet

Chepa Pulusu

spicy fish curry, local restaurants, rupees 200-350

Chettinad Chicken Curry

Spicy and aromatic chicken curry from the Chettinad region. Available at larger restaurants, rupees 250-400.

Chettinad Cuisine

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

Chhanaar Dalna

cottage cheese curry, vegetarian option, local restaurants, rupees 150-250

Chhanabora

a unique sweet made from cottage cheese, deep-fried and soaked in syrup. Available at local sweet shops like Mishti Mahal, rupees 20-30 per piece.

Chicken Fry

A local spicy chicken fry, available at most restaurants

Chingri Malai Curry (Prawn Coconut Curry)

Prawns in a rich coconut milk gravy, available at larger restaurants, rupees 300-500

Chira Bhaja

Flattened rice snack, often with peanuts and spices, local tea stalls, rupees 30-50

Chira Doi Gur

Flattened rice with curd and jaggery, a common breakfast or snack. Available at local shops, rupees 60-100.

Chomchom

A traditional Bengali sweet, cylindrical in shape, often pink or white, sweet shops, rupees 25-60 per piece

Chop and Cutlet

Deep-fried snacks, often made with vegetables, fish, or chicken. Available at local snack shops, rupees 30-70 per piece.

Chuak

Traditional Tripuri rice beer

Chumuk

a type of tribal soup, often vegetable-based with local herbs, found in village eateries, rupees 100-180

Chungdi Malai

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

Chura Dahi

Flattened rice mixed with yogurt and jaggery, breakfast stalls, rupees 40-60 per bowl

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)

Coconut Water

Fresh, hydrating, and widely available. Roadside vendors, rupees 40.

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).

Crab Masala

Spicy crab preparation, very popular locally. Ask at any seafood dhaba, rupees 200-400.

Creole Fish Curry

Local fish curry with French and Tamil influences, Le Dupleix, rupees 600-900

Crepes (sweet and savory)

thin pancakes with various fillings, Cafe des Arts, rupees 250-450

Croissants and Pastries

Flaky, buttery French pastries, Baker Street, rupees 100-200

Crêpes

Available at most French cafes.

Cuddalore Fish Curry

Spicy, tangy fish curry, best with rice, available at local seafood restaurants, rupees 250-400

Cuddalore Halwa

A sweet, rich dessert made from wheat, available at local sweet shops, rupees 50-100 per piece

Dal

Lentil soup, a common side dish, available at all eateries, rupees 40-80

Dal Bati Churma

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

Dal Bhorta

Mashed lentils with spices, a common side dish, served at most local restaurants, rupees 50-80

Dal Pitthi

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

Dal Puri with Aloo Dum

fried flatbread with potato curry, a common breakfast, available at roadside dhabas, rupees 80

Dal and Bhaja

Lentil soup with fried vegetables, common in all eateries, rupees 80-150

Dasheri Mangoes

Fresh, sweet, and aromatic, eaten plain. Buy from orchards or market, rupees 50-80 per kg.

Davangere Benne Dosa

Crispy, buttery dosa served with coconut chutney and sagu, a potato curry. Get it at Shamanur Shivashankarappa Benne Dosa Hotel, rupees 60-80.

Dhuskha

Deep-fried rice and lentil pancakes, served with ghugni (chickpea curry), available at local stalls, rupees 50-80

Diu Special Thali

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

Doi Maach

Fish cooked in a yogurt-based gravy, rich and flavorful, try at Hotel Centre Point, rupees 250-400

Donne Biryani

flavorful rice dish with meat, available at Shivaji Military Hotel (nearby), price rupees 200-350

Dosa Varieties

Crispy crepes with various fillings like masala dosa or plain dosa. Widely available, rupees 50-100.

Dosai and Idli

South Indian staples, available at any local tiffin center, rupees 40-80

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)

Eral Varuval

Fresh prawn fry, crispy and flavorful, found at beachside stalls, rupees 200-350

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)

Fazli Mango

Large, late-season variety, slightly fibrous. Available at roadside vendors, rupees 60-100 per kg (seasonal)

Feni River Fish Curry

a spicy, tangy curry made with local river fish, best with steamed rice, available at Hotel Coastal Comfort, rupees 350

Fermented Soybean (Axone)

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

Fish Curry (Machher Jhol)

traditional Bengali fish curry, usually with rice, available at homestays, rupees 150-250

Fish Curry (Rohu/Katla)

Fresh river fish cooked in a spicy mustard-based gravy. Found at local restaurants, rupees 150-300 per plate.

Fish Tenga

Tangy fish curry, a staple Assamese dish, available at local dhabas, rupees 200-350

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).

French Baguette with local cheese

fresh, crusty bread, available at bakeries like Baker Street, rupees 100-200

Fresh Coconut Water

Hydrating and refreshing. Available everywhere, rupees 40.

Fresh Seafood

Try any seafood preparation, especially at a beachside shack.

Fried Pomfret

Freshly caught pomfret, deep-fried with spices, beachside stalls and restaurants, rupees 300-600

Fudge

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

Full Meals

A thali-style meal with rice, sambar, rasam, curries, and buttermilk, served on a banana leaf. Local vegetarian hotels, rupees 100-200.

Full Meals (Saapadu)

A complete thali-style meal served on a banana leaf, available at vegetarian restaurants, rupees 150-300

Full Meals (Sappadu)

rice with multiple curries, sambar, rasam, curd, local restaurants, rupees 80-150

Gajak

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

Ganne ka Ras

fresh sugar cane juice, refreshing and natural, available from street vendors everywhere, rupees 30

Garadu

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

Garhwali cuisine

try local dishes like Aloo ke Gutke

Gavvalu

Shell-shaped sweet or savory snacks, often made with flour and jaggery. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 100-200 per 250g.

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)

Ghooghra

Sweet pastry filled with dry fruits (try during festivals)

Ghughni

Spiced dried yellow pea curry, often with puffed rice, street vendors, rupees 40-70

Godavari Chepala Pulusu

Tangy fish curry, a local specialty. Get it at Delta Spice Restaurant, rupees 350.

Godavari Pulao

A flavorful rice dish with local spices, often with seafood or chicken. Get it at local restaurants like Apoorva Restaurant. Price: rupees 250-400.

Gokarna Special Dosa

A crispy rice crepe filled with vegetables and spices.

Goli Bajji

Deep-fried fritters served with coconut chutney

Gongura Pappu

Sour leafy vegetable dal, a regional staple. Served in most local thalis, rupees 100.

Grape Wine

Locally produced wine from vineyards around Ramanagara. Available at vineyards or local liquor stores, rupees 300-700 per bottle.

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)

Guntur Chilli Chicken

Spicy fried chicken, a local specialty, try at Hotel Subhani, rupees 300

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).

Harak (Rice Beer)

traditional homemade alcoholic beverage, available in tribal homes, rupees 100-200 per glass

Herbal Tea

made from local forest herbs, refreshing and aromatic, tea stalls, rupees 30-50

Hilsa Fish (Ilish)

Seasonal delicacy, often fried or cooked in mustard gravy. Best during monsoon, available at local restaurants, rupees 300-600 (seasonal).

Hilsa Fish Curry (Ilish Macher Jhol)

a Bengali delicacy, often served at local restaurants, price varies by season and size, rupees 300-600

Himsagar Mango

Sweet, aromatic, non-fibrous. Available at Chapainawabganj Mango Mandi, rupees 80-150 per kg (seasonal)

Home

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

Idiyappam with Kurma

delicate string hoppers served with a vegetable or chicken curry. A popular breakfast item, rupees 60-120.

Idli/Dosa

Steamed rice cakes and savory crepes, staple breakfast, any local tiffin center, rupees 30-60

Idris Biryani

famous for its flavorful and aromatic biryani (Chowk).

Ilish Macher Jhol

Hilsa fish curry, a Bengali delicacy, best at local eateries near the ghat, rupees 250-400

Irani Chai

Sweet, milky tea, a Hyderabadi specialty, found at local tea stalls, rupees 20-40

Israeli Cuisine

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

Jackfruit Dishes

Seasonal curries, fritters, or desserts made from jackfruit. Look for it in local homes or small restaurants during summer, price varies.

Jaggery Sweets

various traditional sweets made with local jaggery, available at local bakeries and sweet shops, rupees 20-50 per piece

Jangiri

A sweet, spiral-shaped dessert similar to jalebi but thicker and chewier. Find it at local sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece.

Jaynagarer Moa

Seasonal sweet made from nolen gur and kanakchur khoi, available at Sree Krishna Mistanna Bhandar, rupees 20-50 per piece

Jaypurhat Thali

A complete meal with local curries, dal, rice, roti, and a sweet dish. Widely available at local eateries like Hotel Annapurna, rupees 250.

Joha Rice

A fragrant, short-grain rice variety, often served with Bodo thalis. Available everywhere, rupees 50-100 per plate.

Jolada Rotti Oota

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

Jonna Roti

Flatbread made from jowar (sorghum) flour, a staple in rural Telangana. Available at local eateries, rupees 20-40 per roti.

Jowar Roti with Pachi Pulusu

Flatbread made from sorghum flour, served with a tangy, uncooked tamarind stew. Find it at local dhabas, rupees 80-150.

Jowar Roti with Palli Chutney

flatbread made from sorghum flour, served with peanut chutney. Found in local dhabas, rupees 50-80.

Kacha Golla

a soft, fresh cheese sweet, unique to Bengal, available at sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Kachmauli

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

Kadak Roti

thin, crispy jowar roti, often eaten with dry chutneys, available at most local eateries, rupees 30-50

Kadapa Karam Dosa

Spicy dosa with a special red chili paste spread. Available at local dosa stalls, rupees 60-80.

Kadhi Badi

Yogurt-based curry with fried gram flour dumplings. Available at local restaurants, rupees 100-180.

Kadhi Bari

yogurt-based curry with gram flour fritters, home-style restaurants, rupees 80-150

Kadhi Chawal

Yogurt-based curry with pakoras, served with rice. Common at local dhabas, rupees 120-180.

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.

Kakara Pitha

Deep-fried sweet pancake, often filled with coconut. Popular snack. Street vendors and sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece.

Kakinada Kaja

sweet, flaky pastry, local bakeries, rupees 30 per piece

Kallumakkaya (Mussel) Curry

Fresh mussels cooked in a spicy coconut gravy. Available at local seafood shacks, rupees 150-250.

Kalo Jam

dark, fried milk solids soaked in sugar syrup, a variant of Gulab Jamun. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 20-30 per piece.

Kanchipuram Idli

Steamed rice and lentil cake with spices, often served with chutney and sambar. Get it at Hotel Saravana Bhavan, rupees 80.

Kandharappam

sweet fried rice cake, a traditional Chettinad dessert, found in local sweet shops, rupees 40-80 per piece

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).

Kangshoi

a healthy vegetable stew, light and aromatic, served in most local dhabas, price rupees 80-150

Kanpur ki Chaat

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

Kappa (Tapioca) with Fish Curry

Boiled tapioca served with spicy fish curry, a staple in this Kerala-influenced region, local eateries, rupees 100-200

Karaikal Biryani

unique local style biryani, try at Hotel Arul, rupees 180-250

Karaikal Meen Kuzhambu

spicy fish curry, best with rice, available at local eateries, rupees 150-250

Karaikudi Kaara Kuzhambu

tangy, spicy vegetable or fish curry, found in local restaurants, rupees 150-300

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.

Karupatti Halwa

A unique sweet made from palm jaggery, rich and traditional, found at sweet shops in Tiruchendur, rupees 50-100 per piece

Kasa

Fermented fish dish, pungent and flavorful. Served in Bodo homes and some local dhabas, rupees 150-250.

Kathi Rolls

Skewered meat or paneer wrapped in a paratha, a popular street food. Try at stalls near City Centre, rupees 80-150.

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).

Khara Bath

Spicy semolina upma, a popular breakfast item. Available at local tiffin centers, rupees 40-60.

Kharjura Halwa

date-based sweet, rich and energy-giving. Find it at local sweet shops, rupees 200 for 250g.

Kharjura Milkshake

a refreshing date milkshake, available at juice shops and cafes, rupees 60-100

Khicede

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

Khichdi

a rice and lentil dish, comforting and nutritious

Khichuri

lentil and rice porridge, often served as prasad or at simple eateries, rupees 60-100

Khurma

a traditional Bihari sweet made from maida (refined flour) and soaked in sugar syrup. Buy from local sweet shops, rupees 200-300/kg.

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.

Kodi Kura (Chicken Curry)

Spicy chicken curry, often served with rice or jowar roti. Available at non-vegetarian local restaurants, rupees 150-250.

Kola Urundai

Spiced mutton meatballs, Venu Biryani, rupees 250

Kolhapuri Misal

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

Kolkata Biryani

Aromatic rice dish with meat and potato, local restaurants, rupees 150-300

Konaseema Kodi Pulao

Aromatic chicken pulao with local spices, try at Hotel Grand, rupees 200-350

Kongu Style Biryani

A spicy, flavorful biryani made with short-grain rice and local spices, often with chicken or mutton. Try it at Selvi Mess, rupees 200-350.

Koramenu Fry

Fried snakehead murrel, a freshwater fish, crispy and flavorful. Found at small restaurants, rupees 300-500.

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.

Kulfi

traditional Indian ice cream, various flavors, try at Kulfi King, rupees 80

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).

Kurnool Biryani

Local variation of biryani, often spicier, try at Hotel Priyadarshini, rupees 200-350

Kushtia Special Biryani

fragrant rice with meat, various restaurants, rupees 200-350

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.

Lake Fish Fry

Freshly caught lake fish, marinated with local spices and deep-fried. Available at lakeside restaurants, rupees 200-350.

Lal Bhaji

Red spinach curry, a nutritious and flavorful dish.

Landa

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

Langcha

Deep-fried sweet dumplings, famous in Malda, sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Langra Mango

Distinctive aroma, sweet-sour taste. Available at local fruit stalls, rupees 70-120 per kg (seasonal)

Lasaniya Batata

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

Lilva Kachori

Snack made from pigeon peas (seasonal, winter only)

Litti

Chokha - roasted wheat balls with spiced potato/brinjal mash, local stalls, rupees 50-80

Local Biryani

A simpler, less rich version of Hyderabadi Biryani, often found at small hotels. New Grand Hotel, rupees 150-250.

Local Black Tea

Freshly brewed strong black tea from the region's gardens. Available at any tea stall, rupees 20-40.

Local Chicken Curry

spicy, rustic chicken curry, served with rice or roti, at dhabas, rupees 150-250

Local Greens (Saag)

Seasonal leafy vegetables stir-fried with garlic and chili. Found at homestays, rupees 70-120.

Local Herbal Chicken

Chicken cooked with a variety of indigenous herbs and spices, often steamed or slow-cooked. Try at homestays, rupees 250-400.

Locho

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

Loitta Shutki Bhorta

Spicy mashed dried Bombay duck, available at local eateries, rupees 150-250

Luchi Aloo Dum (Fried Bread with Potato Curry)

Puffed fried bread with spicy potato curry, popular breakfast, available at roadside stalls, rupees 50-80.

Luchi Alur Dom

Deep-fried flatbread with spicy potato curry, popular for breakfast, local stalls, rupees 50-80

Luchi and Aloo Dum

Fluffy fried flatbread served with a spicy potato curry. A common Bengali breakfast or snack. rupees 80-150.

Luchi and Alur Dom (Fried Bread with Potato Curry)

Fluffy fried bread served with a rich potato curry, popular for breakfast. Available at small tea stalls, rupees 60-100.

Luchi and Alur Dum

Deep-fried flatbread with spicy potato curry, popular breakfast/snack, local stalls, rupees 50-80

Maach Bhaat (Fish Curry with Rice)

Staple Bengali meal, various fish preparations, local restaurants, rupees 150-300

Macher Chop

spiced fish cutlets, a popular snack, available at local tea stalls, rupees 40 per piece

Machh Bhaja

Crispy fried fish, usually local river fish. Available at roadside stalls or small eateries, rupees 80-120 per piece.

Machh Bhaja (Fried Fish)

Fresh river fish, lightly spiced and fried, found at local eateries, rupees 80-150 per piece.

Machha Besara

Fish curry cooked in mustard paste. Spicy and tangy. Local dhabas and homes, rupees 150-250.

Madaripur Mango Pickle

Spicy and tangy mango pickle, a local staple. Buy from local market vendors, rupees 150-250 per jar.

Madua Roti

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

Madugula Halwa

A rich, sweet dessert from the nearby Madugula region, made with wheat milk and sugar. Available at local sweet shops. Price: rupees 100-200 per 250g.

Mahe Biryani

Fragrant rice dish with chicken or mutton, distinct from other biryanis. Try at Hotel Paris, rupees 200-300.

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

Malaiyo

A delicate, frothy milk dessert, seasonal (winter). Find at traditional sweet shops, rupees 50-80 per bowl.

Malidalu

sweet roti crumble with jaggery and dry fruits, local sweet shops, rupees 50-100

Mandya Biryani

A local variation of biryani, less spicy and distinct flavor. Available at Hotel Samrat, rupees 200.

Mangalorean Fish Curry

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

Mangalorean Seafood

spicy coastal preparations, available at Sana-di-ge (nearby), price rupees 800-1500 per dish

Mangani

a sweet dish made from mango pulp, seasonal, available at local sweet shops, rupees 50-100

Mango Dal

Tangy lentil curry made with raw mangoes, a seasonal specialty. Get it at local homes or Madaripur Residency, rupees 200-300.

Mango Juice

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

Mango Kulfi

Traditional Indian ice cream, rich with mango flavor. Available from street vendors, rupees 40-60.

Mango Phirni

Rice pudding flavored with fresh mango pulp. Seasonal dessert at most restaurants, rupees 150-200.

Mango Pickle (Aam Achar)

Spicy, tangy pickle, a local specialty. Available at grocery stores and local markets, rupees 100-250 per jar

Mango Sandesh

Bengali sweet made with cottage cheese and mango pulp. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 25-40 per piece

Mangoes (seasonal)

Fresh, sweet local varieties like Malda, Jardalu, and Langra. Buy from Katihar Mango Market (April-July), rupees 50-150 per kg.

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)

Masala Vadai

crispy, savory lentil fritters, popular street snack, available at tea stalls, rupees 20-40 per piece

Mawa Bati

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

Meals (Saapadu)

full vegetarian thali served on a banana leaf, local restaurants, rupees 80-150

Meerut Ke Shami Kebab

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

Mihidana and Sitabhog

Famous sweets from nearby Bardhaman, available at select sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Millet Roti

flatbread made from local millet flour, healthy and filling, tribal kitchens, rupees 50-80

Mirchi Bhajji

deep-fried chili fritters, popular evening snack, street stalls near bus stand, rupees 10-20 per piece

Mirchi Vada

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

Misa Mach Poora

Grilled shrimp dish seasoned with local herbs and spices.

Mitha Khaja

Layered fried pastry soaked in sugar syrup. A traditional sweet, available at Shri Ram Sweets, rupees 40 per piece.

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.

Momo

Tibetan style dumplings, available at Tibetan settlement eateries, price rupees 80-150

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)

Murgir Jhol

Bengali style chicken curry, common in local dhabas, rupees 200-300

Murukku and Seeval

crispy, savory local snacks, perfect with tea, available at local bakeries and snack shops, rupees 20-50 per packet

Mutton Biryani

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

Mutton Chukka

Dry mutton fry, Thalappakatti Biryani, rupees 350

Mutton Kasha

Slow-cooked spicy mutton curry, available at Azad Hind Dhaba, rupees 300-500

Muya Awandru

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

Muya Bai Wahan

Bamboo shoot with chicken

Naan Qalia

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

Nabadwiper Lal Doi

Rich, thick red curd, a local specialty. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 50-100 per cup.

Naga dal

a flavorful lentil dish cooked with local herbs and spices.

Nagercoil Halwa

A rich, sweet confection made from wheat milk, sugar, and ghee, famous at local sweet shops, rupees 200-300 per 250g

Narzi

Stir-fried jute leaves, a staple Bodo green vegetable. Available at most Bodo thali restaurants, rupees 80-150.

Neer Dosa with Chicken Sukka

Soft, thin rice crepes with dry roasted chicken masala. Try at 'Mangala Restaurant', rupees 200-350.

Nethili Fry

crispy fried anchovies, popular seafood snack, found at coastal stalls, rupees 100-180

Nethili Meen Kuzhambu

Spicy anchovy fish curry, best with rice, available at local eateries, rupees 150-250

Nga

Thongba - a flavorful fish curry, often made with fresh lake fish, available at local eateries, price rupees 150-300

Nga Thum (Fish Preparation)

local fish cooked with herbs and spices, available at some homestays, price rupees 250-400

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)

Nolen Gurer Sandesh

Soft sweet made from cottage cheese and date palm jaggery, available at local sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

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.

O

nao - Pork cooked with local herbs and spices, often smoked. Find it at local Bodo eateries, rupees 200-350.

Octopus Fry

Crispy fried octopus seasoned with local spices

Ooty Varkey

a crispy, savory biscuit (try at local bakeries)

Paal Paniyaram

sweet rice dumplings soaked in sweetened milk, a dessert, available at some sweet shops and restaurants, rupees 80-150

Pahadi Chicken

spicy chicken curry cooked with local herbs and spices, found in small restaurants, rupees 200-350

Paithani Biryani

A unique biryani dish with a local twist

Pakhala

Fermented rice with water, curd, and tempering. Refreshing, especially in summer. Available at local eateries, rupees 50-80.

Paknam

a savory pancake made with gram flour and vegetables, often wrapped in banana leaves, found at street stalls, price rupees 30-50

Palani Panchamirtham

a unique sweet made from five fruits and jaggery, available at temple shops, rupees 50-150 per pack

Palkova

A rich, sweet milk fudge, especially famous from nearby Srivilliputhur. Sweet shops, rupees 200-300 for 250g.

Panasa Puttu

Jackfruit curry, seasonal and unique, ask at local homestays, price varies

Panchagarh Tea

Freshly brewed black tea, from any tea shop or cafe, rupees 20-50

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

Panta Bhat

Fermented rice soaked in water, often eaten with fried fish or mashed vegetables. Available at local eateries, rupees 50-80.

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).

Pav Bhaji

a vegetable curry served with buttered bread rolls

Pedakiya

sweet pastry filled with khoya and dry fruits, a popular Bihari dessert, available at sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece

Pede

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

Periyakulam Mangoes

sweet, juicy seasonal fruit, available from local orchards and street vendors, rupees 50-150 per kg

Phagshapa

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

Pindi Curry

spicy mixed vegetable curry, often with local greens, homestays, rupees 150-250

Pineapple Halwa

A sweet dessert made from grated pineapple, ghee, and sugar, often garnished with nuts. Available at Gopal Sweets & Snacks, rupees 80 per plate.

Pineapple Raita

A refreshing yogurt-based side dish with finely chopped pineapple, cumin, and mint. Served with most thalis at The Pineapple Kitchen, rupees 120.

Pizza

wood-fired pizzas with fresh toppings, available at Toscano, rupees 600-900

Poisson Grillé (Grilled Fish)

Try it at Le Club.

Pomfret Fry

Whole pomfret fish, pan-fried with spices, available at beachside shacks, rupees 250-400 (seasonal)

Pondicherry Biryani

Unique local version of biryani

Pongal (Sweet and Savory)

A rice and lentil dish, savory for breakfast, sweet for dessert. Local restaurants, rupees 50-100.

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 Balchao

Spicy Goan-style prawn pickle, La Maison Rose, rupees 700-1000

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 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

Puchka (Golgappa)

Crispy hollow balls filled with spiced potatoes and tangy water, street vendors everywhere, rupees 20-50 for a plate

Puchka (Panipuri)

Crispy hollow balls filled with spiced potatoes and tangy water, street vendors, rupees 20-40 per plate

Pulihara

Tamarind rice, a tangy and flavorful dish

Puliyodarai

Tangy tamarind rice, a temple prasadam specialty. Available at local tiffin centers, rupees 60.

Puliyogare

Tangy tamarind rice, a common South Indian preparation, available at small eateries, rupees 50-80

Pumal

Rice cakes steamed in banana leaves, a popular snack

Pundi Palya

traditional leafy green vegetable stir-fry, served with roti, local dhabas, rupees 40-60

Punugulu

fried lentil fritters, often served with coconut chutney, near Chirala Railway Station, morning/evening, rupees 20-40 for a plate

Puri's Seafood

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

Puttu

Steamed rice flour and coconut dish, often served with kadala curry (chickpea curry). Breakfast item, rupees 70-110.

Pyaaz Kachori

crispy fried pastry filled with spiced onion mixture, best at Sharma Sweets, rupees 40 per piece

Pyaaz ki Kachori

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

Ragi Mudde with Saaru

Finger millet balls with spicy lentil stew, a staple dish, available at local eateries, rupees 80-120

Ragi Sangati with Natu Kodi Pulusu

Finger millet balls with spicy country chicken curry. A Rayalaseema specialty, find it at local messes, rupees 200-300.

Rajshahi Silk Kebab

Soft, melt-in-mouth kebabs, often chicken or mutton. Try at Hotel Silk Route, rupees 300-450.

Rameswaram Fish Curry

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