Popular Indian Food

India is popular for its spices and food so let’s explore some delicacies…

Chicken Biryani

• This is one of the most popular dishes in India, well-known worldwide
• Many different types of meat can be substituted for chicken; mutton, beef, or even potatoes for vegetarians

Butter Chicken

• The dish originated in Northern India
• Known for its creamy and buttery taste, contrasted with the savory flavor of the chicken
• Often confused with another curry, Chicken Tikka Masala (tangier and spicier)

 

Garlic Naan

• The most famous and popular bread in India
• Famous for its combination with butter chicken curry
• There is also just butter naan, which is just the garlic naan without the garlic
• Also originated in Northern India

 

Samosa

• Samosas are pastries filled with potato and vegetable
• Preferably served with a side of a chili mint green chutney and a sweet chili sauce
• Many people also substitute potatoes and vegetables with chicken but potatoes and vegetable is the most popular type

 

Tandoori Fish

• Fish covered with masala and cooked/fried
• Very popular to eat in Southern India
• Usually ate along with onion and lemon and rice