List of Indian dishes

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This is a list of Indian dishes. Many of the dishes on this list are made all across India. Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisine native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available ingredients such as: herbs, vegetables and fruits. The dishes are then served according to taste in either mild, medium or hot. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices. Some Indian dishes are common in more than one region of India, with many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Some ingredients commonly found in Indian dishes include: rice, wheat, ginger, garlic, green chillies and spices.

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North-East India

The North-East of India includes Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. [1]

NameImageDescriptionVegetarian/
Non-Vegetarian
Machher Jhol Fish with potol, tomato, chillies, ginger and garlic from AssamNon-Vegetarian [1]
Pork jarpaa jurpieBoiled pork with onions, chillies, ginger and garlic from TripuraNon-Vegetarian [1]
Chak-Hao KheerPurple rice porridge from ManipurVegetarian [1]
GalhoGalho is similar to khichdi, a dish made from rice and also lentils and also popular in the most parts of North East IndiaVegetarian

North India

NameImageDescriptionVegetarian/
Non-Vegetarian
Achari bainganbrinjal cooked with pickle spices in gravyVegetarian
Aloo gobi Aloo gobi.jpg Cauliflower with potatoes sautéed with garam masala, turmeric, sometimes kalonji and curry leaves.Vegetarian
Aloo tikki Aloo Tikki served with chutneys.jpg Patties of potato mixed with some vegetables friedVegetarian
Aloo tukdouble fried potatoes tossed in spicesVegetarian
Aloo matar Aloo Mattar.jpg Potatoes and peas in curryVegetarian
Aloo kulcha Amritsari Kulcha.jpg Mildly leavened flatbread stuffed with potatoesVegetarian
Aloo methi Aloo Methi (Aaloo Methi).JPG Sautéed potatoes (aloo) and chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) with chopped onions, garlic, and a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.Vegetarian
Aloo shimla mirch Spicy alloo with tadka mirchi.jpg Green capsicum with potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masalaVegetarian
Baati Baati.jpg Hard, unleavened bread cooked in most of areas of Rajasthan, and in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat states of India.Vegetarian
Bhatura Bhatura.jpg a fluffy deep-fried leavened bread originating from the Indian subcontinent.Vegetarian
Bhindi masalaOkra sautéed with onions and tomatoesVegetarian
Biryani India food.jpg Mixed rice dish, optional spices, optional vegetables, meats or seafood. Can be served with plain yogurt.Non-Vegetarian
Butter chicken, murgh mahal Chicken makhani.jpg Chicken in a mildly spiced tomato sauce.Non-Vegetarian
Chaat Delhi Chaat with saunth chutney.jpg Usually containing potato patty fried in oil, topped with sweet yogurt, and other sauces and spicesVegetarian, Street food.
Chana masala Choleindia.jpg Chickpeas of the Chana type in tomato based sauce.Vegetarian
Chapati Chapatiroll.jpg Unleavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent and staple in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East Africa and the Caribbean.Vegetarian
Chicken razalaBhopali style chicken cooked in a rich gravy with mint
Chicken Tikka Chicken tikka by fatima.jpg Chicken with spices served on a skewer
Chicken tikka masala Chicken tikka masala.jpg Chicken marinated in a Yogurt tomato sauce. It is known to have a creamy texture.
Chole bhature Chana masala.jpg Main course with Chick peas, assorted spices, wheat flour and bhatura yeast.Vegetarian
Daal baati churma a Rajasthani specialtyVegetarian
Dal fara Vegetarian
Dal makhani (kali dal) Dal Makhani.jpg Lentils in a creamy and aromatic sauce made of butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of spicesVegetarian
Daal puriStuffed dal in parathasVegetarian
Dal fry with tadka Typical north Indian tadkaVegetarian
Dum aloo Kashmiri Dum aloo.jpeg Potatoes cooked in curryVegetarian
Poha Poha, a snack made of flattened rice.jpg Specialty from Madhya Pradesh. Common snack in central part of India. Flattended rice, potato, turmeric.Vegetarian
Fara Stuffed Lentil DumplingsVegetarian
Aloo PhalliyaanDiced French beans with potatoes cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, green chillies and garam masalaVegetarian
Gajar Pak [2] Gajjar ka halwa (carrot halwa).JPG Sweet dish made using carrot, milk, ghee, dry fruits.Vegetarian
Gatte ki SabziGatte (made up of besan) are added to spice gravy made of curd.
Gajar matar alooDiced red/orange carrots and potatoes sautéed with black mustard leaves, garnished with ground black pepper powder and lemon juiceVegetarian
Gobhi matar Aloo gobi matar ki sabji.jpg Cauliflower in a tomato sauceVegetarian
Hari mutter ka nimona (green peas daal)a Typical north Indian tadkaVegetarian
Imarti JalebiIndia.jpg spherically meshed sweet dish from North India made up of batter from moong dal dipped in sugary syrupVegetarian
Imarti with rabriDessert made by combining [imarti]] with rabri.Vegetarian
Jalebi Awadhi jalebi.jpg A North Indian twisted noodle like sweet dish dipped in sugary syrupVegetarian
Jaleba A bigger form of jalebiVegetarian
jalfrezi < Vegetable jalfrezi - 2902442562.jpg Meat and spices fried in a pan. Can be vegetarian as well.Vegetarian
Kachori Cachuri2 flipped.jpg Rajasthani / Marwari specialVegetarian
Kadai paneer Kadai Paneer Recipe.JPG Paneer and green peppers in tomato gravyVegetarian
Kadhi pakodaGram flour with yogurt with gramflour fried ballsVegetarian
Karela bhartaa bitter gourd or melon dishUsually vegetarian
Katha meetha petha / kaddu halwaPumpkin cooked in spicesVegetarian
Kheer Kheer.jpg Rice cooked with milk and dry fruitsVegetarian
Khichdi Khichuri-edit.jpg Rice cooked with daal and veggies and sauteedVegetarian
Kadhi and Khichdi Khichdi mixed with kadhi, found mostly in Gujarat. Also referred to as khichdi and kadhi, khichdi-kadhi, and kadhi-khichdi.Vegetarian
Khoya paneer Kadai Paneer.JPG cube of paneer cheese in a gravy made of thickened milk (khoya), onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and spicesVegetarian
Kofta Paneer Kofta Curry - Kolkata 2011-09-20 5426.JPG Gram flour balls fried with vegetables. Gram flour, veggies, rolled into balls with gram flour and fried in oil and then cooked with curry.Vegetarian
Kulfi falooda Matkakulfi.jpg dessert to ward off sweltering heat of summersVegetarian
Laapsi dessert made up of broken wheatVegetarian
Lauki ke kofte Lauki ke Kofte.jpg a way to serve bottle gourdVegetarian
Lauki ki bhaajia way to serve bottle gourdVegetarian
Litti chokha Litti Chokha.jpg a baked salted wheat flour cake filled with sattu (baked chickpea flour) and some special spicesVegetarian
LobiyaBlack eyes peas, onions and tomatoes in a curry sauceVegetarian
Makhaan ka kheerSweet, made up with makhaana, milk, sugar, cashew and other savor. Popular in Mithilanchal region of BiharVegetarian
Makki ki roti, sarson ka saag Saagroti.jpg Creamed sarson mustard leaves, with heavily buttered roti made from corn flour. North Indian winter favorite.Vegetarian
Matar paneer Matar Paneer 2.jpg green peas and cube of paneer cheese in a spiced tomato-based sauceVegetarian
Mathura ke pedea sort of a confectionVegetarian
Methi saag, chaulai saagVeggie leaves sauteed in oil and garlic with little masalas. Cooked mostly in central part of India.Vegetarian
Millet LapsiRoasted Millet cooked in JaggeryVegetarian
Mirchi BadaGreen Chili stuffed with mashed potato, coated with besan batter and fried, it is native to Jodhpur,Vegetarian
Missi rotiWhole wheat & gram flour dough ground masalas, pan friedVegetarian
Mixed vegetablemixed vegetables, slow cooked with a tomato sauce added.Vegetarian
Moong dal ki Lapsi Moong dal ka halwa.jpg a dish made with yellow lentils, milk, sugar, and nutsVegetarian Dessert
Murgh musallam Murgh Musallam.JPG Non-Vegetarian
Mushroom do pyaza (Kanda Khumb)Mushrooms & Onions in a tomato masala sauce spiced with chillesVegetarian
Mushroom matar (Matar Khumb)Mushrooms and sweet peas in a masala or chili sauceVegetarian
Naan Annapurna Naan.jpg Tandoor-baked soft flatbread made with refined wheat flour.Vegetarian
Navrattan kormaVegetables, Nuts, Paneer cheese in a tomato cream sauce
Pakhala Pakhala 01.jpg Cooked rice with waterVegetarian
Palak paneer Palakpaneer.jpg fresh spinach leaves (palak) cooked with cubes of paneer cheese in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauceVegetarian
Paneer butter masala, paneer makhani Popular Indian dish, Paneer Butter Masala.jpg curry made with soft cubes of paneer cheese in a creamy and aromatic sauce made of butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of spicesVegetarian
Paneer tikka masala Paneer Tikka masala.JPG vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka masala, with [[paneer] in stead of chickenVegetarian
Pani puri Indian cuisine-Panipuri-03.jpg a typical Indian tadkaVegetarian
Panjeeri Panjeeri.JPG a mixture of butter, dried fruits and whole wheat flour served as a dessert.Vegetarian
Papad Onion Masala Papad.jpg [3] A crispy add on to Lunch and Dinner, for adding a spicy and crunchier taste to food.Vegetarian
Paratha Mintparatha.jpg flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout the modern-day nations of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Myanmar, where wheat is the traditional stapleVegetarian
PattorA flour based snackVegetarian
Phirni Phirni.jpg Sweet rice pudding, cooked in milk, flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and rose water, and garnished with nuts like almonds and pistachios.Vegetarian
PinniAn almond based dessertVegetarian
Rajma Rajma, kidney beans, served with chawal, rice.jpg Main. Kidney beans & assorted spices.Vegetarian
Ramatori bhaajia spicy side dish made with any two vegetables i.e. potatoes and cabbageVegetarian
Samosa Samosachutney.jpg Normally served as an entree or appetiser. Potatoes, onions, peas, coriander, and lentils, may be served with a mint or tamarind sauceVegetarian/meat varieties
Sattu ki rotia dish from BiharVegetarian
Shahi paneer or Rajwadi Chhena/Paneer [4] Shahi paneer.jpg A popular Indian as well as Nepalese dish, made with chhena or paneer in a thick cream and tomato gravy that is sweeter and spicier than paneer makhaniVegetarian
Shahi tukraa bread pudding in a rich gravy of thickened milk, garnished with sliced almondsVegetarian
Singhada LapsiLotus fruit dried and powdered to make this fasting sweet meatVegetarian
Sooji halwa (Suji Lapsi) Sooji Halwa (Semolina Pudding).JPG Semolina cooked with clarified butter and dry fruits. Semolina (Suji), clarified butter, cashew nuts.Vegetarian
Sweet pethas / kesar petha / pista pethaA ravioli like dessert stuffed with a choice of fillings and equally popular in various parts of India and PakistanVegetarian
Fried fish made with curry, ginger, and garlicNon-Vegetarian
Tamatar Chaat
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Tamatar Chaat is an Indian street food which is most popular in north India specially in Varanasi.Vegetarian
Tandoori Chicken
A piece of a tandoori chicken.JPG
Tandoori chicken as a dish originated in the Punjab before the independence of India and Pakistan.Non-Vegetarian
Tandoori Fish TikkaFish marinated in lime and ginger and cooked over an open fire.

South India

NameImageDescriptionVegetarian/
Non-Vegetarian
Dish Type
ananas menaskai Pineapple (Ananas) Gojju.jpg pineapple cooked in Jaggery and tamarind gravyvegetarian
Attu Several types are made with several type of flours including rice flour, urad dal,semolina and wheat flour. This is the name of it in Andhra Pradesh which is also called Dosa. Attu is coarse than Dosa.Vegetarian
Aval kesariroasted flat rice flour cooked with sugar and dry fruits.Vegetarian
Avial Sambar&Avial.jpg Coconut paste, curd mixed with vegetables and some spices.VegetarianAccompaniment with Staple food
Baida rotifried minced chicken stuffed in Egg rollNon VegetarianSnacks
Halwa Maida or Sugarcane fritters which are known as Halwa in South India India andVegetarianSweet/Dessert
Bhajji Chilli Bites (Bhaji).jpg Vegetable or onion fritters which are known as Pakodas in North India and Pakistani cuisine VegetarianSnack/ meal accompaniment
Biryani India food.jpg Spicy rice dish with vegetables or chicken or mutton or fish or prawns.Depends on choice
Bisi bele bath (Karnataka) Bisi Bele Bath.jpg Rice preparation with vegetables.Vegetarianmain course
Bonda Bonda2.jpg Snack. Potatoes, gram flour.VegetarianSnack
Chettinadu ChickenDish made chicken and spicesNon-Vegetarian
Chicken 65 Chicken 65.jpg Popular deep fried chicken preparation. Chicken, onion, gingerNon-Vegetarian
Currivepillai sadam (Tamil Nadu)Curry leaves and riceVegetarianBreakfast dish
Dibba rotti It is a breakfast item made in Andhra pradesh and is also called Minaparotti. Made with rice, urad dal. Tastes good with a chutney.Vegetarian
Dosa Dosa-chutney-sambhar.jpg Pancake/Hopper. Ground rice, urad dalVegetarianBreakfast dish
Double ka meetha DoubleKaMeetha.JPG Bread crumbs fried in ghee and dipped in milk and sugar syrupSweet
Ennai kathirikkaiEnnai KathirikkaiVegetarianside dish/accompaniment
Goli bajje a snack with Gram flour.Vegetarian
Golichina Mamsam A simple yet fiery mutton dish that goes well with either rice or paratha.Non-VegetarianMain Course
Hyderabadi biryani Biryani cooked in hyderabadi styleNon vegetarian
Idiyappam Idiyappam.jpg Steamed rice noodles or vermicelli with Ground riceVegetarian
Idli Idli Sambar.JPG Steamed cake of fermented rice and pulse flour. Rice, urad dalVegetarian
Indian omelette Indian Omelette.jpg Egg omelette or veg omelette
Kaara kozhambu (Tamil Nadu)a dish used with rice made of chilli powder and tamarindVegetarian
Kanji Chinese rice congee.jpg a rice porridge Vegetarian
Keerai koottu (Tamil Nadu)Green leaves kootuVegetarian
Keerai masiyalGround green leaves used as a side dish for rice or mixed with rice.Vegetarian
Keerai poriyal Green leaves mixed with daal and coconut with little oilVegetarian
Keerai sadam (Tamil Nadu)Rice and green leavesVegetarian
Kerala Beef Fry biiphphrai.jpg Beef, onions, spices, coconut, curry leavesNon-vegetarian
Kodubale mixture rice flour, soji, shredded coconut, red chillies, cumin*, salt in the shape of a ring fried in oilVegetarianSnack
kolhapuri akkha masoor Dalwhole Red lentil cooked in onion gravy with Massala vegetarian
Koottu Cabbage kootu.jpg Vegetable, daal or lentil mixture boiled in waterVegetarian
Kori rotti
Kos kootua cabbage and lentil dish used for riceVegetarian
KoshambriA cucumber salad dish popular in Karnataka. Prepared during festivals.VegetarianSalad
Kothamali sadamCoriander riceVegetarianBreakfast dish
Kuzhakkattai Kozhukkatta.jpg Dumplings with Rice flour, jaggery, and coconutVegetarianSnack
Kuzhambu Thick soup with coconut and vegetablesVegetarian
Masala Dosa Masala Dosa with Aloo masala.jpg Dosa with masala and potato.VegetarianBreakfast
Nandu omelettean omelette with pieces of crab and spicesNon-Vegetarian
Obbattu (holige, bobbattu, pooran-poli) Obbattu.jpg A stuffed (moong gram dal and jaggery or coconut poornam) paratha. Dish native to South and West India in the states of |-

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra || Vegetarian|| Festival Sweet dish

Olan (dish) Olan.jpg Light and subtle-flavored Kerala dish prepared from white gourd, ash-gourd or black-eyed peas, coconut milk and ginger seasoned with coconut oil.Vegetarian
Pachadi Side dish made with yoghurt, coconut, ginger and curry leaves and seasoned with mustard.Vegetarianaccompaniment
Paniyaram, Paddu, Gunthapangnalua dish made of rice flour and black gramVegetarianBreakfast
Papadum Pappadum.tif Thin deep fried disk served as meal accompanimentVegetarian Fryums accompaniment
Paravannam A delicious sweet dish made with Rice, jaggery made in Andhra pradesh.Vegetarian
Parotta Parotta.jpg a layered kerala parotta made with maida and dalda.Vegetarian
Paruppu sadamDaal rice
Payasam Kheer.jpg Rice dessert. Rice, milk.Vegetarian
Pesarattu Pesarattu.jpg Dosa (pancake or crepe) of Andhra Pradesh made from moong dal (lentils), grains and spice batter.Vegetarian
Pongal Pongali.JPG Pulao VegetarianBreakfast dish
Poriyal Side dish for rice prepared from one or more vegetables. Oil stirred, with daal half boiled and coconut / mustard seeds.Vegetarianaccompaniment
Puli sadam, Puliogre, Puliohara Tamarind riceVegetarianBreakfast dish
Puttu Puttu.jpg Ground rice, jaggery, cardamom powder, mixed and steam cookedVegetarianBreakfast/Snack
Ragi mudhe, KaliA lump of finger millet, flour and water. After cooking, made up as little balls, can be dipped in Chutney/SambarVegetarianPart of meal/lunch
Rasam A spicy and sour soup usually made with tamarind, tomatoes, pepper and other south Indian spices. Usually eaten with rice.VegetarianPart of lunch
Sajjige a sweet dishVegetarianDessert
Sakkara pongala sweet rice dishVegetarianFestival Sweet dish
Sambar Sambaar kadamba.jpg Lentil soup cooked with vegetables and a blend of south Indian spices (masala). Usually taken with rice, idli, dosa, pongal or upma.Vegetarian
Sandige (Karnataka),Vattral Aralu Sandige.jpg Deep fried meal accompaniment made with rice, sago and ash gourdVegetarian Fryums-accompaniment
Sevai Sevai plain320.jpg Kind of rice vermicelli used for breakfast
Sevai Kind of rice vermicelli mixed with either tamarind or lemon or coconut.VegetarianLunch
Sponge dosa Sponge dosa, media wada, sambar, chutney and potato bhaji.jpg dosa made of fermented poha and riceVegetarian
Thattai Box with savories and sweets on a plain background.jpg Type of puri made with rice, gram , urad dal flourVegetarian
Thayir sadam, mosaranna, perugannam Curd rice and hummus.jpg a curd rice dishVegetarian
Theeyal Kerala sauce made from a mixture of spices consisting of roasted coconut, coriander seeds, tamarind water, dried red chili and fenugreek.Vegetarian
Thengai sadama coconut rice dishVegetarianBreakfast dish
Uttapam Tamil Nadu Indian Pancake.jpg Rice pancake/hopper with a topping of onions / tomatoes / coconutVegetarianBreakfast dish
Vada Vada 2.jpg Savory donut. Urad dal.Vegetarianaccompaniment
VaruvalVegetables fried in shallow oilVegetarianaccompaniment
Wheat upma, Uppittu Upma.jpg A breakfast dish and snack. Upma prepared from wheat dhalia rava.VegetarianBreakfast dish
Yelumicham sadam, chitrannaRice with lemon juiceVegetarianBreakfast dish

West India

Name ImageDescriptionVegetarian/
Non-Vegetarian
Amtia Lentil curry with Split lentils.
Bajri no rotloBread made with thick millet flour flatbread usually grilled over coals.Vegetarian
Batata Saung potato in chilli tamarind gravy.Vegetarian
Barfi Barfi-Diwali sweet.jpg SweetVegetarian Desert
Basundi Sweet made from milk by continuous heating to a point before condensing.Vegetarian Desert
Bhakri Another Vegetarian Meal.jpg Whole wheat flour bread, thicker than rotli, crispy.
Bombil fry Bombil.jpg Main Course; Bombay Duck (Fish).Non-Vegetarian
Chaat Bhalla Papri Chaat with saunth chutney.jpg SnackVegetarian
Chevdo Bombaymix.jpg Mixture of Flattened rice, groundnut, chana, masala.
Cholafalisnack
ChorafaliSpicy. Ground chana dal and urad dal, deep fried flattened disk, masala, sprinkle with red chili powder on top.
Daal DhokliDaal Dhokli is widely cooked and eaten all over Rajasthan and Gujarat. Very small dumplings of wheat flour are cooked along with green gram or pegeon dal and whole red chili and red mustard is used as tempering.Vegetarian
Dabeli Dabeli.jpg Snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a special dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a ladi pavVegetarian
Dahi vada Dahi Vadas (Dhai Bhalla).JPG Fried lentil balls in a yogurt sauce. Lentils, yogurt.Vegetarian
Dalithoy Soup made with split yellow lentils.Vegetarian
Dhokla Khaman dhokla.jpg Lentil snack. Gram.Vegetarian
Doodhpak A milk-based sweet dessert with nuts
Dudhi no halwoSweet. Bottle gourd halwa
dudhi muthiyasnack made up of refined wheat and bottle gourdVegetarian
Dum aaloo Kashmiri Dum Aaloo.JPG Main dish. Potatoes deep fry, yogurt, coriander powder, ginger powder.Vegetarian
Gajar halwo Gajjar ka halwa (carrot halwa).JPG Sweet. Carrot Halwa
Gatta curryCurry with steamed dumplings made from chickpea flour cooked in a spiced yoghurt sauce.Vegetarian
Ghari (sweet from Surat)Sweet
GhooghraSweet
Gud papdi (Gol papdi)Sweet
Gulab jamun Gulab Jamun.jpg Sweet
HalvasanSweet
Handwo (steamed dish)Snack
Gur Sa-indian-gud.jpg Sweet unrefined brown sugar sold in blocks[3].
Jalebi Jalebi (sweet).jpg Sweet maida & grained semolina flour, baking powder, curd, sugar.Sweet
Jeera Aloo Jeera aloo served with sprouts and dal.jpg Typical West Indian dishVegetarian
Juvar no rotloThick sorghum flatbread.
Kansar Sweet
Karanji A crispy sweet dish from MaharashtraVegetarian Desert
Keri no ras Sweet
Khakhra Gujarati khakhra.jpg Gujarati Snack. Wheat flour, methi.
Khandvi Khandvi, Gujarati snack.jpg Snack. Besan.
Kombdi vade Komdi vade.jpg Chicken Curry with Bread. Chicken.
Kopra paakSweet coconut halwa/barfi: Halwa is soft, barfi more like cake.
Koshimbira salad, usually served as a side
Kolim / JawlaA preparation of dried fish named Kolim or Jawla found in coastal Maharashtra with onion and spices. Usually eaten with bhakri or chapati
Laapsi Sweet coarse ground/ broken wheat cooked with butter and sugar.
Laddu Laddu1.JPG Sweet
LochaSurat (Gujarat) special Spicy dish. Ground chanadal, masala.
Malpua Malapua Odia cuisine.jpg Sweet
Methi na GotaSnack. Fried fenugreek dumplings.
Modak A Marathi sweet dish made of steamed rice flour with coconut and jaggery fillingVegetarian Desert
Mohanthala sweet prepared from gram flour and ghee dry fruits
Chakri (chakali) Chakali.JPG a Savoury snack. Mixed grain flour.Vegetarian
MuthiyaGujarati Snack. Whole wheat flour, methi leaves, besan/chickpeas flour and coriander leaves/cilantro.
Naralachi vadi / Khobryachi vadi / Coconut vadiA sweet made of coconut and sugar syrup which is cooled and dried till it becomes firm. Usually made in konkan region
Oondees Breakfast delicacy. Spherical shaped rice or semolina about four inches (10 cm) in diameter.
Panipuri Indian cuisine-Panipuri-03.jpg Snack
Patra Snack. Taro leaves, coconut, seeds, dal.
Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji.jpg Mixed curry of onion, capsicum, peas, cauliflower potatoes.
PendaSweet
Poha Poha, a snack made of flattened rice.jpg Snack. Flattened riceVegetarian
Pooran-poli Coconut holige.jpg Sweet stuffed bread. Wheat flour, gram.
Poori Puri.jpg Bread. Wheat flour.
Puri Bhaji Puri Bhaji.JPG Breakfast or Snack
Rasya muthiaSnack. A spicy yogurt dumpling soup.
Sabudana Khichadi Vegetarian Snack. Sago.
SaathA chewy plain flat circular sweet made of dried mango (sometimes jackfruit) juice/pulp.

Usually made in Konkan region of Maharashtra ||

Sev khamaniChana dal, green chillies, ginger, lemon juice and olive oil.
Sev tametaVeggis with potatoes and sev.
Shakarpara A deep fried snack made out of sugar and wheat.
Namakpara Snack. A deep fried snack made out of salt and Gram Flour .
Shankarpali Shankarpali sweets mithai Western India 2012.jpg Sweet or savoury snack. Plain flour, sugar.
Shiro Taita and shiro.jpg Sweet roasted semolina/flour/dal with milk, butter, sugar, nuts and raisins.
Shrikhand Shrikhand london kastoori.jpg A thick yogurt-based sweet dessert garnished with ground nuts, cardamom, and saffron.
Sohan papdi Soanpapdi.JPG Sweet
SoonvaliSnack
Sukhdi Sukhdi.jpg Sweet
Surnoli Pancakes that have holes. are yellow and puffy. They are about 10 inches (25 centimeters) in diameter and often served with butter.
Sutarfeni Sweet
Thalipeeth Savoury pancake. Mixed grain flour.
Thepla Paratha. Mixed grain flour.
Undhiyu Mix veggi. Plantain, brinjal, carrot, green chillies, potatoes, fresh coconut and other vegetables. Gujarati food.
Upmaa Upma.jpg a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, cooked as a thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour.
Vada pav Jumbo Vada Pav (dodged).jpg Burger. Gram flour, potatoes, chilli, garlic, ginger.
Veg Kolhapuri Mixed vegetables.
Vindaloo Vindalho.jpg Goan pork vindaloo. Pork, goan red chilli paste.Non-Vegetarian
Ghebar or Ghevar GhevarRajasthaniSweet.jpg Sweet from Surat
Lilva Kachori Cachuri2 flipped.jpg Snack. Lilva and whole wheat flour.
Maghaz Magaj.jpg
Undhiyu The signature winter Gujarati dish. Curry of mixed vegetables like surti papdi, ratalu, potatoes, carrot, green garlic, tuvar dana, waal dana etc. rich in oil and spices generally accompanied by puri or roti.
Mag Dhokli an Indian dish made of lentils and fresh dough with Indian spices, it is dry and not liquidy like daal dhokli.
Khichu It is made by boiling the rice flour in water with seasoning, subtle in taste and accompanied by oil and methi masala.
Thepla A signature Gujarati snack which is a parantha with seasoning, made from wheat flour, this dish is generally accompanied by condiments like pickles, green chillies, etc. It is also known as Dhebra, Chopda etc. in various regions.
Farsi Puri It is a Gujarati snack which is also known as mathri in other regions of India, it generally made from wheat flour, all purpose flour etc.
Khaman Made by steaming gram flour batter with flavorful seasoning accompanied with chutney.
Turiya Patra Vatana sabji A vegetable curry made generally in winters.
Mohan thaal A sweet dish.
Churma Ladoo A sweet dish made with wheat flour, ghee, sugar or jaggery and dry fruits.
Zunka or Jhunka or PitlaA dish made of besan (gram flour) with minced onion, green chilies, and coriander (cilantro) . Usually eaten with bhakri or chapati.

East India

NameImageDescriptionVegetarian/
Non-Vegetarian
Cheera DoiA breakfast cereal.Vegetarian
Daab chingri Daab Chingri.jpg prawn curry cooked in green coconutNon-vegetarian
Dhup PithaA sweet Assamese specialtySweet
Gheela PithaA Sweet Assamese specialtySweet
HurumA Breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty
KharAn Assamese specialty side dish: papaya, banana, soda
Kumol SawulA Breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty. Soft rice with cream & jaggery.
Loskora (Coconut Laddu)Sweet
Luchi Luchi Thali.jpg A Puffed bread, fried in oil, made from flour. A Bengali specialty
Malpua/Malpoa Malapua.jpg Sweet Snacks notable in Northeast and East, specially in Odisha.Sweet
Momo Momo101.jpg Originally from Tibet, it is a popular snack/ food item in India.
Muri NaaruA sweet Bengali specialty.
Pani Tengaa pickled dish made from mustard.
Sunga PithaA Sweet Assamese specialty
Alu Pitikaa dish made of mashed potato.
Masor tenga An Assamese fish stew cooked with any of a variety of sour fruits including tomatoes. [5]
Bengena PitikaA dish made of mashed brinjal.
Bilahi MaasA fish curry cooked with tomatoes.
Black rice Black rice 01.JPG A special local variety of rice
Bora SawulA breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty. Sticky rice, sugar or jaggery.
Brown Rice Brun ris.jpg A special local variety of rice.
Chhenagaja Chena gaja Odia cuisine.jpg Odia Dessert. Cottage cheese, flour, sugar syrup.
Chhenapoda Chennapoda.jpg Dessert. Cottage cheese, flour, sugar syrup. Odia Specialty.
Chingri malai curry Chingri Malai Curry.jpg Curry. Prawn, coconut, mustard, steamed. Traditional Bengali Dish.
Dal Dal Makhani.jpg Lentils.
Goja Goja of Burdwan.jpg A Sweet Bengali Specialty
Hando GuriA Breakfast cereal; an Assamese specialty
Haq MaasA Fish curry cooked with leafy green vegetables.
Horioh MaasA Golden Mustard Fish Curry.
Ilish or Chingri Bhape Ilish.JPG Curry. Ilish (Hilsha fish) or prawn, coconut, mustard, steamed. Traditional Bengali Dish.
Kabiraji A popular non-vegetarian Indian dish in eastern India prepared using chicken and fish
KharoliPickle made from mustard; an Assamese specialty
KhorisaPickle made from bamboo shoot; an Assamese specialty
Koldil ChickenChicken cooked with banana flower; an Assamese specialty
Koldil DuckDuck meat cooked with banana flower; an Assamese specialty
Konir DomEgg curry.
Lai Haq MaasFish Curry with herbs & lemon.
Litti Balls of wheat and sattu baked in oven and served with mashed potatoes (chokha)
Maasor TengaTomato Fish Curry.
Machher Jhol MACHHA HALADI.jpg A curry of fish, and various spices.
Masor KoniA fish delicacy.
Masor PetuA fish delicacy.
Mishti Chholar DalA curry with Bengal gram, coconut, and sugar. Bengali Specialty.
Mishti Doi Mishti Doi.jpg A dessert with curd, sugar syrup or jaggery. Bengali Sweet curd.
Ou tenga MaasA fish curry cooked with elephant apple.
Pakhala Pakhala.jpg Odia Dish with Rice. Fermented rice, yoghurt, salt, seasonings.
Bhaji Chilli Bites (Bhaji).jpg Fried Vegetables.
Pani PithaSweet Assamese specialty
Pantua Pantua - Kolkata 2011-09-20 5431.JPG It is a traditional Bengali sweet made of deep-fried balls of semolina, chhena, milk, ghee and sugar syrup. Notable in West Bengal, Eastern India and Bangladesh.
PayokhDessert
Peda Dharwad peda.jpg Sweet
Prawn malai curryCurry. Prawns, coconut cream, crushed mustard seed, red chillies. Bengali dish.
Red Rice Rice, red-rice, AIVANAM-like.JPG Special local variety of rice.
Rice White, Brown, Red & Wild rice.jpg Staple Food.
Rasagola/Roshogolla "Fluffy Rasgulla".jpg A sweet dessert using cottage cheese, flour and sugar syrup. Originated independently in different versions and taste in Odisha and West Bengal
Shondesh Sondeshnolen.jpg A dessert with milk and sugar. A signature Bengali Dish
Shukto Shukto - Behala Manton, Kolkata - West Bengal - IMG-20210322-WA0013.jpg A Bengali cuisine. Diced potatoes, sweet potatoes, broad beans, eggplant, drumsticks, raw bananas, radish cooked together and sautéed with mustard seeds. This culinary cooked in mustard oil and sometimes shredded coconut can also be used.
Sunga PorkRich spicy pork curry
Tenga DoiSour curd
Til Pitha A sweet Assamese specialty. Rice powder, til, jaggery.

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References

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