The different types of Indian Foods
Staple foods of Indian cuisine include pearl millet (bājra), rice, whole-wheat flour (aṭṭa), and a variety of lentils, such as masoor (most often red lentils). This is after all a very interesting type of food and a type of food loved all over the world. There are many types of traditional naan. Such as blank, Peshawar (with various dried foods or nuts), kulcha (mixed with tomato and onion) and other breads. Also, you can have with this type of food as a lunch or dinner.
Chilies, mustard seeds, gram flour, coconut and yogurt are popular ingredients in all types of Indian cuisine. Ghee, a type of clarified butter, is used for a great number of Indian dishes too. You will see this in most Indian kitchens. It is a key part of being able to cook and serve this type of food. You will see this in all Indian restaurants in the UK.
A wide and very varied type of food
From the metropolis of Mumbai to the shores of Goa, dazzling dishes in their truest form can be found in abundance. They capture the heart and soul of what Indian cuisine is all about, igniting the senses with their aromas, textures, and flavors. Indian food is undoubtedly well-traveled, but nothing is quite like trying these dishes in their homeland. Buckle up for a culinary expedition of color, heat, and flair. Do so as an expert shows you Indian food in its purest form through 30 of its traditional dishes.
Dosa
Dosa is undoubtedly one of the kings of Indian breakfasts. It is a very mainstream type of Indian food. While most historians believe dosa came from the Udupi cuisine of Karnataka, there is still debate that it originates from Tamil Nadu. What is indisputable, however, is that dosa is now beloved and enjoyed throughout the entire country.
Pongal – very popular at breakfast
Pongal is a popular breakfast dish in Tamil Nadu. It is a dish made of rice, moong dal, ghee, black pepper, and ginger. There are two versions of Pongal to try. One is sweet, known as Chakkarai Pongol, and the other, Ven Pongal, is savory. During the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, not only are both types of Pongal are made. But also to the extent the Pongal bubbles over the side of the cooking cots. This is a good thing, as it signifies abundance, prosperity, and bumper crops.
Puri and potatoes – also very popular too
Many people have memories of eating puri and potatoes on a rainy morning when school was canceled. Ever since, it has been one of my favorite dishes to eat for breakfast. Nothing quite beats deep-fried puris, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Also hot off the stove and still dripping with oil. They are great either enjoyed with well-spiced potatoes sauteed with onions. They are also excellent tempered with chilis and cilantro or dipped in a delicious potato bhaji or potato-based curry.
A staple meal – the Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice, flavorful whole spices, deep, rich spice powders, and the love of a nation – biryani has got to be one of the most beloved Indian rice dishes in the world. It has a wide range of variations, a slew of cooking methods, and an assortment of flavors. Dum biryani and Hyderabadi biryani are the most popular biryani dishes, both intensely spiced and slow-cooked for mouthwatering flavor. Biryani is most often made with either chicken or lamb (mutton). It is also equally popular are beef, vegetable, and shrimp biryani, along with many other meat dishes.
Prepared to commemorate special occasions and celebrations, besides also being an everyday staple, today there are so many different kinds of biryani from various corners of the country because there is just so much demand for it.
Overall
Traditional Indian food is some of the most flavorsome, unique, and aromatic food in the whole world. Rife with vegetable dishes, spiced meat delicacies, a range of sweet and spicy gravies, curries, sauces, and dips, and some classic Indian flavors, there is simply a lifetime of food to lose your senses to when you embrace everything that is authentic about Indian food. When visiting India, embrace the local cuisine. Seek out as many of these popular Indian foods as you can. Do so at Indian restaurants, street vendors, and food markets.
From fresh herbs to aromatic spices, regional cuisines to traditionally cooked classics, you truly are in for a treat that takes you on a culinary journey like no other. There is after all no end of choice when it comes to this type of dinner and food.
