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Learn about the top 10 Indian dishes in this article and learn how to recreate them.
1. Chicken Makhani
Butter chicken is a delicious, tender chicken cooked in a tomato sauce with spices. It is traditionally prepared in a tandoor, which is a cylindrical metal or clay oven. However, it can also be grilled or pan-fried for a less authentic preparation.
Make the gravy first by cooking down fresh tomato, cardamom, and garlic into a brightly red pulp. After cooling, the pulp is pureed. The chef then adds butter, spices and Khoa, or dried whole milk.
Vegetarian Indian Dish Option:
There are many vegetarian Indian dishes, even though a large part of Indian cuisine is traditionally meat-based. To make your butter chicken vegetarian, substitute tofu for chicken.
Tofu can be tossed with cornstarch to mimic the texture and taste of chicken. Bake the pieces and voilà! You will have a delicious, crispy and buttery “chicken” that is vegetarian.
2. Samosas (Deep-Fried Potato/Veggie Dumpling)
Samosas is a popular Indian dish. Samosas have a delicious pastry filled with savory fillings that can be fried or baked.
Traditional samosas are filled with potatoes, onions and peas. Sometimes, however, they can be made from ground lamb, beef, or chicken.
You plant-based vegetarians and Indian food lovers have good news. Indian samosas tend to be vegan. This means that the pastry is usually free of dairy and eggs.
Samosas can be served with a minty sauce or chutney . (Scroll down to see Chef Marie’s recipes for sweet and savory chutney!). Street food, these puffy treats can be found everywhere. Both tourists and Indians enjoy them as a snack during the day or as a side dish to a main meal.
3. Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi, a dry Indian dish made from potatoes (aloo), cauliflowers (gobi), as well as Indian spices, is a vegan Indian dish . The dish is a yellow-orange hue because turmeric, a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, is used.
Aloo Gobi can also contain curry leaves and kalonji. Garlic, ginger, onion and coriander stalks are also common. Peas, tomatoes, cumin, peas, peas, or tomato can be added. You can roast all the ingredients together in the oven to make one of the most common dishes in Indian restaurants.
4. Naan (Flatbread)
You’ve been living a life that is less than delicious if you have never tasted good naan.
Naan is flatbread that’s baked in the oven. Naan is usually served with every meal.
This bread is the perfect blend of buttery, garlicky and chewy. This bread is exactly the complement to any Indian dish.
You can choose from a variety of naan types depending on your mood.
- Naan bread is a classic.
- Naan is an Indian cheese.
- Chili Naan will satisfy those who love spicy food.
- There’s also the plain naan, which is a classic and no-fuss version.
Naan can be eaten in many ways. It’s a great way to dip into chutneys or soups. Naan is a must-have for any Indian meal.
5. Matar Paneer is a combination of cooked cottage cheese and peas.
This is another in the ” Indian vegetarian meals” Category!
Matar paneer is a dish from northern India. The dish is made with a delicious tomato sauce, paneer cheese (farmer’s) and peas. It’s spiced up with garam masala.
Matar paneer, like many Indian dishes is best served with a cool side dish such as cream or bread.
It’s served with roti, poori or paratha depending on the region.
Dip your bread (or naan) in the tomato gravy, after eating the cheese and vegetables.
Your taste buds will love this dish paired with naan or yogurt, aloo or cream.
6. Rogan Josh (Curried Meat)
The Rogan Josh is an essential part of the Kashmiri cuisine (region in north India). It is one of the main courses of a Wazwan, a multi-course Kashmiri meal.
Rogan Josh is a dish that consists of lamb pieces braised in gravy. Indian chefs usually make this gravy with browned onions and yogurt, along with garlic, ginger, aromatic spices, and other ingredients.
A classic rogan josh is known for its bright red color and uses generous amounts of dried Kashmiri chillies.
De-seed them before using unless you are a glutton of punishment. Kashmiri chilies are milder when they’re de-seeded than cayenne. Cayenne peppers are used in many Indian dishes.
The fragrance of rogan josh is more important than heat in determining the level of spice. This spicy treat is mild enough to please Western palates but intense enough to satisfy spice lovers. This dish is a must try if you like lamb.
7. Tandoori chicken (chicken marinated in yogurt and spices)
Tandoori Chicken is a North Indian popular dish that consists of roasted poultry prepared with spices and yogurt. The dish’s name is derived from the cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor in which it is traditionally cooked.
The chicken is marinated with yogurt and spiced up with tandoori masla. Indian chefs use red chili powder or Kashmiri red chilli powder in order to achieve a vibrant red color. This dish is perfect with a bowl of basmati rice or crispy naan.
8. Chana Aloo Curry (Chickpea Potato Curry)
The marinade of potatoes, chickpeas and onions is a sultry mix of ginger, tomatoes, curry and garlic. Chana Aloo Curry is created by combining these vegetables and spices. While traditional recipes might use cayenne or chilli peppers, Chef Marie adds fresh jalapenos to her special recipe.
9. Shu’Bah’ (Tomato Soup)
Shu’Bah’ is a mild, Indian-spiced, tomato soup. This Indian vegetarian dish is made with tomatoes, onions and spices in ghee. Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom spices create the Indian classic symphony.
If ‘Shu’Bah’ has been done correctly, it will have a medium thickness and be garnished with fresh herb (cilantro works best). Garlic lovers can add roasted garlic to the dish.
10. Chutney (Fruit Sauce)
Chutney, or “chatni” as it is also known in India, is a sweet sauce that pairs well with savory samosas. It is a relish that was created in India more than 2,000 years ago. This is for the vegan.
This chutney is made with brown sugar and turmeric. It also contains red wine vinegar. Mango chutney, for example, is a tasty treat that will complement the Indian spice.
Although chutneys tend to be sweet, there are also savory varieties. Chef Marie created a special recipe for mango and onion chutney to go with any Indian meal.
