Traditional Indian food prepared from the same flavor foundations. Dishes vary widely between North Indian and South Indian cuisine. In Indian restaurants abroad, you’ll likely know these popular (and tasty!) Indian dishes:
Aloo gobi. Crisp golden potatoes served with cauliflower.
Butter chicken or murgh makhani is a curry of chicken in a spiced tomato, butter and cream sauce. It originated in the Indian subcontinent as a curry. It is similar to chicken tikka masala, which uses a tomato paste
Chana masala. Chickpea stew.
Palak paneer. Spinach curry with fresh cheese.
Chicken tikka masala. Chicken in a creamy masala sauce.
Doughy, butter-brushed naan. The popular Indian baked flatbread., assorted bread served with Naan and Garlic Naan, Paratha.
Crisp papadum. A very thin, North Indian flatbread fully dried before getting a quick dunk in hot oil until blistered and golden.
Fish curry. Malabar matthi curry, also known as fish curry, is an Indian also Goan dish. It consists of sardines semi-stewed in a Kerala-style curry with assorted vegetables, such as okra or onions. It is usually served with rice, naan, bread, or tapioca.
Lamb vindaloo. A quick and easy, spicy curry featuring meat marinated in a tangy vinegar sauce.
Dal makhani. A stew made with whole black or yellow lentils.
Pakora. A fried snack typically featuring cauliflower or potato coated in a light batter.
Kofta. Indian meatballs usually made with minced lamb or pork, onions, and spices.
Korma. A thick, savory curry consisting of meat or vegetables braised with yogurt, cream, and spices.
Biryani. A meat-and-rice mixed dish that’s a popular staple food in Kashmiri cuisine.
Kebab. Popular in Punjabi cuisine.
