Top 10 Appetizing And Flavorsome Indian Foods

India’s amazing regional and cultural diversity is reflected in the sheer variety of Indian cuisine. For foodies, there is nothing quite like Indian food. Hundreds of dishes, each with their own flavors and special ingredients, using unique concoctions, all exceedingly appetizing and flavorsome.

Here, we bring you some of the best Indian dishes, that are sumptuous, delicious, nutritious, wholesome and fulfilling.  It’s certainly not easy to pick just 10 out of the hundreds of unique dishes that capture the enchanting flavor of India, but we have done our best and have enjoyed outing this list together for you.

Rogan Josh:

Rogan Josh is the most popular Kashmiri dish, and no Kashmiri feast is complete without a sumptuous serving of the delightful dish. 

Rogan Josh consists of a lamb shank or shoulder, cooked with spicy Kashmiri chili and other spices. The dish is served with a thick gravy and eaten with rice or naan (Indian flat bread).

Beef Roast and Parotta:

Beef roast is a traditional Kerala dish made with cubed beef prepared with thick onion and tomato gravy. It is had with Parotta, which is a soft layered bread. Ideally, it should be served with a special tea called the Suleimani Chai.

Masala Dosa:

Masala Dosa was ranked at number 4 on the list of Huffington Post’s “10 Foods to try before you die.” It is a popular dish in South India served at breakfast. It is made from potato, methi, curry leaves and usually served with chutneys and sambar. Masala dosa is perhaps the most popular variation of the traditional South Indian dosa.

Neer Dosa and Chicken Curry:

This special dish from the coastal city of Mangalore is as tasty as it sounds. Neer Dosa is a special variety of South Indian dosas, which is delightfully thin, almost like water, hence the name “Neer” – which is the Kannada word for water. It is then served with spicy chicken curry and makes for an awesome breakfast.

Lauki ke Kofte: 

This Rajasthani dish is prepared from bottle gourd, which is known for its bitterness. But the Lauke ke Kofte is as tasty as it gets. It is usually served with onion and tomato gravy and is extremely healthy. Lauki ke Kofte is had with naan or Indian flat bread.

Kaali Daal: 

Kaali Daal is the staple Punjabi dish. It is unthinkable to have a Punjabi mean with Kaali Daal. It is made of black urad, which is mixed with tomato gravy. It is best served with hot jeera rice. Have it with a glass of Lassi, or traditional Indian buttermilk.

Undhiyo: 

The state of Gujarat is known its exceedingly tasty dishes and none more so than Undhiya. Undhiya is a lovely mixture of vegetables and spices which should be had with hot Puris or deep fried Indian bread. Undhiyo is popular for its addictive flavor, which stays with you long after the meal.

Kachori: 

Kachori is a popular dish in the states of  Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan and consists of a round flattened ball made of fine flour, which is then stuffed with a baked mixture of yellow moong dal or Urad Dal (or crushed and washed horse beans), besan (or crushed and washed gram flour),  red chili powder, black pepper and other spices.

Puran Poli: 

This traditional Maharashtrian dish is made with gram flour and jiggery and served on a plate with a salad made from freshly cut cucumber, tomatoes and other veggies, dal and rice. Puran Poli is best had with milk.

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani:

This Hyderabadi dish is a firm favorite with many, from India and abroad.  Hydebadi Dum Biryani is prepared with vegetables, chicken and mutton and is a powerful dish that completely satiates you. 

It is cooked with caramelized onions and served with veggies marinated in yogurt and flavored saffron milk.