Feb 5, 2024, 04:23 PM IST

Must try regional dishes of India

Deepika Shakya

Biryani is a flavorful rice dish with aromatic spices, basmati rice, and marinated meat, often garnished with fried onions and served with raita. 

Biryani (Hyderabad)

Originating from Punjab, Butter Chicken is a creamy and tomato-based curry with tender chicken pieces.

Butter Chicken (Punjab)

Dhokla is a steamed, spongy cake made from fermented rice and chickpea flour batter.

Dhokla (Gujarat)

Masala Dosa is a crispy rice crepe filled with a spiced potato mixture. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Masala Dosa (Karnataka)

A popular street food from Maharashtra, Vada Pav consists of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a pav (bread roll).

Vada Pav (Maharashtra)

Rosogolla is a famous sweet made from soft cottage cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup.

Rosogolla (West Bengal)

Rajma Chawal is a comfort food staple in Himachal Pradesh.

Rajma Chawal (Himachal Pradesh)

Poha is a popular breakfast dish made from flattened rice, often sauteed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric.

Poha (Maharashtra)

India's diversity is reflected in its regional dishes.