The culinary background of India is very unique and rich, which is based on the ingenious combination of spices and elaborate processing of the Indians, which is one of the factors attracting tourists from all over the world. about discovery and enjoyment. Let’s find out about 15 famous Indian dishes that cannot be missed when visiting the land of Buddha with Vietjet.

Biriyani – Famous specialty of Bangalore

Biriyani is a specialty and traditional mixed rice dish that you cannot ignore on the way to discover Indian cuisine. Chef will use the sticky and fragrant Basmati rice only found in India, seasoned with saffron, herbs, onions, garlic, beans and cardamom and then lightly cooked, then cooked with chicken, goat or lamb. Biriyani is usually eaten with frozen milk and roasted eggplant for extra flavor. 

Indigenous people usually eat with their bare hands, but visitors can still use chopsticks or spoons if they are not used to it.

2. Famous curry

It is considered the national soul of Indian cuisine, the popularity of the famous curry is similar to that of Korean kimchi or Japanese sushi. Curry has the form of a thick sauce, cooked with vegetables and meat, served with rice or bread. Especially, Indian curry sauce is also made from yogurt, fresh milk, and cream, bringing a unique sour and greasy taste that visitors cannot ignore when discovering Indian dishes.

3. Thali traditional Indian dish

Thali is one of the Indian dishes that tourists often encounter in this country. This is essentially a tray of many different dishes, including Basmati rice, Naan bread, bean curry, pickles, potatoes, unsweetened yogurt, some sweets… the perfect balance of sour flavors , spicy, salty, sweet, bitter, fatty according to the Indian concept of eating.

Thali is a mixture of many dishes in one tray

4. Indian Specialty – Tandoori grilled chicken

Tandoori Grilled Chicken is based on the famous Indian grilled chicken recipe, it is worth your visit when you visit this place. It may be baked in the traditional way in a clay oven or marinated in yogurt and placed on the grill. The special flavor of Tandoori grilled chicken is based on Tandoori Masala – a spice blend consisting of coriander seeds, ginger and turmeric.

5. Tikka Masala chicken

Tikka Masala chicken is an Indian specialty dish with a gentle, warm taste that often appears in family meals. The dish is made from chicken marinated in Tikka Masala powder, unsweetened yogurt with chili powder, ginger powder, which is true to the spicy taste of most Indians. Sauce is also made from spicy spices, cream and tomato paste, creating a unique taste for the dish. 

Tikka Masala chicken is usually served with rice and Naan bread for extra flavor.

6. Pani Puri

Another very popular Indian street dish in Indian snack streets is Pani Puri. Cake will be fried at home, with a hollow round shape. Seller will puncture a small hole in the cake and add the filling, including mashed potatoes, peas, onions, bean sprouts and spices before delivering it to customers. 

7. Samosa cake

Samosa – vegetarian dumplings or chips, is a type of snack that is very popular throughout the streets of India. Samosa cakes are usually triangular in shape, stuffed with sweet or savory fillings depending on the preferences of the eater. The usual sweet fillings are seasoned potatoes, onions, peas or lentils. The savory filling can be lamb, beef or ground chicken. 

Cake may be fried or baked and served with mint chutney sauce.

8. Falooda dessert

Falooda is a unique Indian cold dessert. Falooda cup is filled with dried fruit, nuts, syrup and a little sweet basil garnish, both beautiful and sweet. This is a very suitable dessert for visitors after eating spicy or greasy dishes.

9. Lassi yogurt

This is a unique drink from India with the main ingredient being goat’s milk. Traditional lassi has a salty taste and characteristic aroma from Egyptian fennel, while modern lassi has a cool sweet taste, mixed with yogurt, sugar, rose water and mashed fruits such as mango, banana, peach,… 

Indians as well as tourists often enjoy Lassi on hot summer days as a refreshing drink.

10. Dosa Spring Roll

Dosa Spring Roll is a popular Indian dish and is very popular in the streets. Its cover is made from bean paste, fermented rice flour and potatoes. The traditional filling is potato or some places do not use the filling. Dosa Spring Roll can be served with spicy curry or other dipping sauces depending on the preferences of the eater.

11. Josh Rogan Lamb Curry

Josh Rogan is the most famous fresh lamb curry in West India. The main ingredients of the dish are lamb, onions, tomatoes and spices, which are marinated with a sauce from the essence of chicken crested flowers and Kashmir peppers to create a beautiful red color. Josh Rogan is processed very elaborately for a long time, the meat is very tender and rich in flavor . It is one of the Indian dishes visitors should not miss.

Indian specialty curry with fiery red sauce.

12. Chaat – India’s most famous street dish

Chaat is the most famous snack in Northern India, with a spicy, greasy taste that “tears the tongue” that visitors can’t stop eating. This dish has simple ingredients, including deep-fried flour, potatoes, onions, coriander, chili and a mixture of Chaat Masala spices, served with a thick, sweet and strange sauce.

13. Gulab Jamun fried milk cake

Gulab Jamun is a fried milk cake made from milk residue, deep-fried, then soaked in rose water for a while to absorb the flavor. When eating, you will feel the crispy, sweet taste along with the rose scent spreading throughout the cake, making you irresistible.

This is a dessert for sweet lovers when visiting India, shaped like small floating tea balls.

14. Indian Street Dish – Naan Flour Bread

Naan is an extremely popular baked goods in India with the main ingredients being flour and dry yeast, often served in meals. Naan cake has a fairly simple way of making, first knead the dough, shape it into thin, round cakes and bake it. It may be grilled with crunchy chewy, butter and garlicky. The cake comes in a variety of flavors, including Butter and Garlic Naan, Cheese Naan, Chili Naan and Classic Naan.

15. Masala Tea

Masala tea has existed for more than 5000 years in India, loved more than coffee because of its extremely special taste. Tea is made from milk, sugar, water, tea and ginger. First, milk is cooked in a large pot, add sugar and water to create a consistency, then add tea and stir well, and finally add a lot of crushed ginger to create a spicy taste. 

Masala tea has a moderate sweetness, both the aroma of tea and the warmth of ginger, both delicious and healthy for the body.

Indian dishes pay special attention to the purity of ingredients and the meticulousness in each stage of processing, enough to conquer any fastidious guest. If air tickets make you hesitate, don’t worry because Vietjet has many flights to India (Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi) with attractive prices. Don’t hesitate any longer, let’s  make  plans to visit India with the “best friend” association right away.