6 Most Popular INDIAN FOODS You Must Try

Indian cuisine is regal and royal in every aspect and India is home to some of the best recipes which are relished by people all over the world. While it’s advisable to try every dish in this diverse country, we present to you the six all-time favourite Indian foods which are a must-try for every foodie or non-foodie in the world.

The beauty of Indian cuisine is that every recipe has its own unique flavour and you’ll always find something which will surely tickle your taste buds.

Now let’s check out the 6 most popular North Indian dishes

Chicken Tikka Masala

This dish needs no introduction. It is probably the first thing which comes to your mind when we talk about Indian food. Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish consisting of chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, spices, and tomatoes, then grilled or baked. Boneless chicken pieces swimming in aromatic orange gravy, flavoured with curd and spices. This dish will surely melt in your mouth with every bite you take. Best accompanied with Indian Naan bread or basmati white rice.

Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka is similar to chicken tikka masala, except it doesn’t have any tomato sauce. Instead, it uses a spice mix called garam masala. Chicken Tikka is essentially chicken tikka masala but served without gravy. It is eaten as a non-veg starter and is traditionally baked using skewers on a brazier or over charcoal after marinating in Indian spices and yoghurt.

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is cooked in a clay oven, known as a tandoor. The chicken is coated in a mixture of herbs and spices including cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, salt, and lemon juice. It’s then slowly roasted in the tandoor to get that aromatic flavour. This Indian dish is a classic fave and is little spicy.

Korma

Korma is another flavoursome rich curry dish from North India. There are many variations of korma such as chicken korma, mix-veg korma and meat korma. Each korma dish is prepared using lots of ingredients and spices such as onion, garlic, ginger, chilies, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, black pepper, cumin, corianders, bay leaf, and saffron.

Butter Chicken

Another savoury dish from the culinary basket of India is Butter chicken curry which is prepared with aromatic golden spices, ginger-garlic paste and lots of butter. It’s mildly spiced and the incredible fusion of cream sauce, spiced up tomatoes, and a range of Indian spices melts in your mouth instantly.

Dal Makhani

You must be wondering what can be special about dal? But wait, Dal Makhani is not some regular Indian recipe, it’s the queen of all lentils. It’s prepared using black lentils, a lot of spices and cream-hence the name dal Makhani. The moment you taste it, you’ll immerse in its rich creamy and buttery taste perfectly blended with mild spices.