Cuisine in India

Biryani

Rice dish cooked with spices and saffron; ingredients vary by region

• Region: Originated in Hyderabad and others
• Main ingredients: Basmati rice, Chicken or mutton, Saffron, Garam masala

Butter Chicken

Rich curry with tomato base added with butter and cream

• Region: Delhi
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Tomato, Butter, Cream

Masala Dosa

South Indian snack of fermented rice flour crepe wrapped around spiced potato

• Region: Karnataka
• Main ingredients: Rice, Urad dal, Potato, Mustard seeds

Rogan Josh

Kashmir-style mutton curry simmered in deep red gravy

• Region: Kashmir
• Main ingredients: Mutton, Kashmiri chili, Ghee, Yogurt

Samosa

Classic snack of fried pastry filled with spiced potato

• Region: North India
• Main ingredients: Flour, Potato, Cumin, Green chili

Pani Puri

Popular street chaat with hollow fried balls filled with herb-infused tamarind water

• Region: Mumbai and others
• Main ingredients: Flour, Chickpeas, Tamarind, Cilantro

Palak Paneer

Healthy curry of spinach puree and cottage cheese

• Region: North India
• Main ingredients: Spinach, Paneer cheese, Garlic, Ghee

Goan Fish Curry

Coastal home cooking featuring coconut milk and tamarind tang

• Region: Goa
• Main ingredients: White fish, Coconut milk, Tamarind, Red chili

Chai

Sweet spiced milk tea boiled together; iconic street chai-wallahs

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Tea leaves, Milk, Cardamom, Ginger

Gulab Jamun

Dessert of fried milk balls soaked in cardamom syrup

• Region: North India
• Main ingredients: Milk solids, Flour, Ghee, Sugar syrup