{"id":4988,"date":"2015-09-20T14:44:17","date_gmt":"2015-09-20T09:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=4988"},"modified":"2021-05-28T18:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T13:23:27","slug":"top-indian-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Indian foods you must eat before you die!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian foods offer so much variety and diversity across different parts of the country that it can be a culinary delight for the foodie. We have compiled this list of 10 Indian foods which are a must try in this lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Neer_Dosa_Chicken_Curry_Mangalore\" >Neer Dosa &amp; Chicken Curry (Mangalore)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Beef_roast_Porotta_Kerala\" >Beef roast &amp; Porotta (Kerala)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Sorpotel_Goa\" >Sorpotel (Goa)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Rogan_josh_Kashmir\" >Rogan josh (Kashmir)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Kaali_daal_Punjab\" >Kaali daal (Punjab)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Puran_poli_Maharashtra\" >Puran poli (Maharashtra)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Lauki_ke_kofte_Rajasthan\" >Lauki ke kofte (Rajasthan)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Undhiyo_Gujarat\" >Undhiyo (Gujarat)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Macher_jhol_Bengal\" >Macher jhol (Bengal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/top-indian-foods.html\/#Hyderabadi_dum_biryani_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Hyderabadi dum biryani (Andhra Pradesh)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neer_Dosa_Chicken_Curry_Mangalore\"><\/span><strong>Neer Dosa &amp; Chicken Curry (Mangalore)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/neer-dosa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/neer-dosa.jpg\" alt=\"indian foods neer dosa\" class=\"wp-image-4998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/neer-dosa.jpg 750w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/neer-dosa-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A specialty dish from the Bunt community, this curry is also known as \u2018Kori Gassi\u2019. It has an abundance of flavor owing to the many fragrant spices that are offset by the sweetness of coconut. Served with a thin and soft steamed dosa, known as the neer dosa, it\u2019s one hell of a dish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beef_roast_Porotta_Kerala\"><\/span><strong>Beef roast &amp; Porotta (Kerala)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/beef.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/beef.jpg\" alt=\"beef\" class=\"wp-image-4997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/beef.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/beef-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A dish that often doesn\u2019t get the credit it deserves, the Kerala Beef Roast is a cracker of a dish. Marinated with a plethora of Indian spices, the cubed meat is packed with flavor and has thick gravy of onion and tomato. It is served with a delicious and layered bread called porotta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorpotel_Goa\"><\/span><strong>Sorpotel (Goa)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sorpotel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sorpotel.jpg\" alt=\"sorpotel\" class=\"wp-image-4996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sorpotel.jpg 700w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sorpotel-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This sour pork stew finds it\u2019s origins in Portugal and is also cooked in Brazil. A true favourite, this dish is made with meat and offal, which are cooked in a spicy and vinegary sauce. It is accompanied by \u2018Sanna\u2019, a spongy white and slightly sweet steamed rice. Yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rogan_josh_Kashmir\"><\/span><strong>Rogan josh (Kashmir)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lamb_rogan_josh5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lamb_rogan_josh5.jpg\" alt=\"lamb_rogan_josh\" class=\"wp-image-5000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lamb_rogan_josh5.jpg 604w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lamb_rogan_josh5-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A traditional Kashmiri wazwan or feast is never complete without the (to-die-for) Rogan Josh. In fact, the name says it all! \u2018Roghan\u2019 means clarified butter or ghee and \u2018josh\u2019 means intensity or passion in Persian! It will definitely be the most scintillating lamb curry that you will ever find!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaali_daal_Punjab\"><\/span><strong>Kaali daal (Punjab)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dal-makhani.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dal-makhani.jpg\" alt=\"dal-makhani\" class=\"wp-image-4994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dal-makhani.jpg 620w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dal-makhani-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Daals are lentins, which are a mainstay in India and an important source of protein for India\u2019s vegetarians. But this is no ordinary daal! Made in a rich tomato based gravy that has been whisked in full cream, the kaali daal also known as daal makhani is just delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puran_poli_Maharashtra\"><\/span><strong>Puran poli (Maharashtra)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how_to_make_puran_poli.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how_to_make_puran_poli.jpg\" alt=\"how_to_make_puran_poli\" class=\"wp-image-4993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how_to_make_puran_poli.jpg 600w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how_to_make_puran_poli-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A sweet dish that is also a main course, the puran poli is made of gram flour and jaggery. It is served with veggies, daal, rice and salad and is a favourite on the occasion of Holi, India\u2019s spring festival. Of course, you can have it like a dessert as well with milk or ghee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lauki_ke_kofte_Rajasthan\"><\/span><strong>Lauki ke kofte (Rajasthan)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lauki-.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lauki-.jpeg\" alt=\"lauki\" class=\"wp-image-4992\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A little of oil and a little bit of love can help any vegetable make the Top10 list it seems! Lauki or bottle gourd is usually tasteless but when fried into little spicy balls and dunked into a divine gravy of onion and tomato, there is nothing to complain about! It goes well with both rice and bread! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/foodbeverages\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Mana Hotels<\/a> in Ranakpur to taste this Indian food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undhiyo_Gujarat\"><\/span><strong>Undhiyo (Gujarat)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/undhiyu-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/undhiyu-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"undhiyu-5\" class=\"wp-image-4991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/undhiyu-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/undhiyu-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/undhiyu-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically a winter preparation in Gujarat, Undhiyo has a variety of vegetables and spices that will leave you make you happy! Best had with fresh puris or deep fried Indian bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Macher_jhol_Bengal\"><\/span><strong>Macher jhol (Bengal)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/macher-jhol-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/macher-jhol-.jpg\" alt=\"macher jhol\" class=\"wp-image-4990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/macher-jhol-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/macher-jhol--300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A must have for fish lovers; the macher jhol is fish that has been tempered in mustard and cumin, served in a tangy tomato gravy. To be had with steamed rice it\u2019s healthy and tasty both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyderabadi_dum_biryani_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Hyderabadi dum biryani (Andhra Pradesh)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Hyderabadi-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe-Knorr-India_29_3.1.16_326X580.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Hyderabadi-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe-Knorr-India_29_3.1.16_326X580.jpeg\" alt=\"Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani  Recipe Knorr India_29_3.1.16_326X580\" class=\"wp-image-4989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Hyderabadi-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe-Knorr-India_29_3.1.16_326X580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Hyderabadi-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe-Knorr-India_29_3.1.16_326X580-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Hyderabadi-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe-Knorr-India_29_3.1.16_326X580-195x110.jpeg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by Mughal as well as Indian flavors, this biryani, can be made from vegetable \/ chicken \/ mutton is a complete meal in itself. Cooked with caramelized onions, saffron milk and meat or veggies marinated in yogurt, it\u2019s a delight to the tastebuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following page about Indian cuisine on Wikipedia is also a great read to learn more about this topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_cuisine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_cuisine<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian foods offer so much variety and diversity across different parts of the country that it can be a culinary delight for the foodie. 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