Signature dishes of 28 states in India
India is a diverse country with a rich culinary heritage, and each state has its own unique and delicious dishes. Here is a list of signature dishes from each of the 28 states in India:
- Andhra Pradesh: Pulihara (tamarind rice), Gongura Mutton (mutton cooked with sorrel leaves)
- Arunachal Pradesh: Apong (rice beer), Thukpa (noodle soup)
- Assam: Masor Tenga (tangy fish curry), Pitha (sweet rice cakes)
- Bihar: Litti Chokha (grilled dough balls with mashed potatoes), Sattu Paratha (flatbread stuffed with roasted gram flour)
- Chhattisgarh: Chila (pancakes made with chickpea flour), Bafauri (deep-fried lentil balls)
- Goa: Vindaloo (spicy pork curry), Bebinca (layered coconut pudding)
- Gujarat: Dhokla (steamed chickpea flour cakes), Thepla (flatbread made with whole wheat flour and spices)
- Haryana: Ghee Roti (flatbread made with ghee), Bajra Aloo (pearl millet and potato curry)
- Himachal Pradesh: Siddu (steamed stuffed bread), Madra (chickpea and yogurt curry)
- Jammu and Kashmir: Rogan Josh (lamb curry), Kashmiri Pulao (saffron rice with dry fruits and nuts)
- Jharkhand: Litti (grilled dough balls), Thekua (sweet fried dough)
- Karnataka: Bisi Bele Bhaat (spicy lentil rice), Mysore Pak (sweet made with gram flour and ghee)
- Kerala: Appam (lacy rice pancakes), Sadya (traditional vegetarian feast)
- Madhya Pradesh: Poha (flattened rice), Bhutte Ka Kees (cornmeal pudding)
- Maharashtra: Pav Bhaji (mixed vegetables with soft bread rolls), Misal Pav (spicy sprouted lentil curry with bread rolls)
- Manipur: Eromba (mixed vegetable curry), Kangshoi (bamboo shoot curry)
- Meghalaya: Jadoh (red rice with pork), Kyat (sticky rice with fermented soybeans)
- Mizoram: Bai (boiled rice with vegetables), Bamboo Shoot Fry (stir-fried bamboo shoots)
- Nagaland: Axone (fermented soybean paste), Smoked Pork with Dry Bamboo Shoot
- Odisha: Chenna Poda (sweet baked cheese), Macha Ghanta (fish head curry)
- Punjab: Butter Chicken (tandoori chicken in a creamy tomato sauce), Amritsari Fish (spicy fish fry)
- Rajasthan: Daal Baati Churma (lentils with baked balls and sweet crushed wheat), Laal Maas (spicy lamb curry)
- Sikkim: Momos (steamed dumplings), Thukpa (noodle soup)
- Tamil Nadu: Idli (steamed rice cakes), Dosa (crispy rice and lentil crepes)
- Telangana: Hyderabadi Biryani (aromatic rice with meat or vegetables), Mirchi Ka Salan (chili curry)
- Tripura: Mui Borok (fermented bamboo shoot curry), Mwkhwi
- Uttarakhand: Aloo ke Gutke (potato balls in yogurt), Bal Mithai (fudge made with khoya and sugar)
- West Bengal: Rosogolla (syrupy round balls made with chhena and semolina), Machher Jhol (fish curry with mustard seeds and green chilies)
Signature dishes of Union territories of India
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Coconut Crab Curry is a popular dish in these islands. It is made with coconut milk, spices, and local crab meat.
- Chandigarh: Chhole Bhature is a popular dish in Chandigarh. It is made with spicy chickpeas and deep-fried bread called bhature.
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Patoleo is a popular dish in these union territories. It is a sweet rice dish that is cooked in a banana leaf and flavored with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom.
- Daman and Diu: Sanna is a popular dish in these union territories. It is a type of steamed rice cake that is served with a variety of curries.
- Lakshadweep: Tuna curry is a popular dish in these islands. It is made with tuna fish and a variety of local spices.
- National Capital Territory of Delhi: Butter Chicken is a popular dish in Delhi. It is made with boneless chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce and served with rice or bread.
- Puducherry: Dosa is a popular dish in Puducherry. It is a type of savory crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter and served with a variety of fillings and chutneys .
- Jammu and Kashmir: Rogan Josh is a popular dish in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a lamb curry that is cooked in a gravy made with yogurt, spices, and dry red chilies.
Disclaimer : Each state and Union territory has a wide variety of signature cuisines. These are just a few examples of the many dishes that should be tried in each state and Union territory.
Signature dishes of 28 states in India
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