Traveling to India will make you able to learn about various unique cultures, religions, and traditions. India is not only famous for its Taj Mahal but also for its culinary. Traditional Indian foods are cooked with various spices so that it tastes uniquely delicious. For you who love foods with strong flavors of spices, you must try these traditional Indian foods when you travel to this Bollywood country.
Biryani
It is no doubt that Biryani is one of the traditional Indian foods which is popular all over the world. Biryani is rice cooked with spices and mixed with beef or chicken. Every region in India has different recipes of Biryani. So that you will taste different tastes of this traditional food every time you visit different regions in India. Moreover, Biryani is also very popular among Indian Muslims. If you look for halal foods when you visit India, Biryani can be your choice.
Tandoori Chicken
Another famous traditional Indian food, Tandoori Chicken. Tandoori Chicken is not only popular in India but also in Central Asia and some countries in Southeast Asia. This traditional Indian food is chicken cooked in the clay furnace and seasoned with yogurt mixed with spices such as Indian peppers, turmeric, and Masala salt. Tandoori Chicken is suitable for you who love spicy foods.
Dhokla
Dhokla is a vegetarian desert from Gujarat. This traditional Indian dessert is made from fermented flour which is mixed with yogurt, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds. Dhokla is steamed so that its texture is very soft just like a sponge cake. This dessert is not really sweet so that it is suitable to be served with a cup of coffee or tea. If you are a vegetarian, you must try this traditional Indian desert.
Phirni
Another traditional Indian desert. Phirni is a rice pudding cooked with coconut milk or milk and sugar. Phirni is often completed with toppings such as almonds, pistachio, raisins, or cashew nuts. It has a sweet taste and soft texture. This dessert is always served in celebrations or religious events such as Karwa Chauth or Diwali. For you who love sweet foods, you will like this sweet Phirni dessert.
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is often called Indian traditional donut. It is very popular in India. Gulab Jamun is made from flour, milk powder, cinnamon powder, and whipped cream. It is usually served with syrup on top of it. But, there are various toppings used such as chocolates and almonds. Those toppings make Gulab Jamun looks more attractive and tastes more delicious.
Murgh Makhani
This traditional Indian food is from North India. Murgh Makhani is butter chicken cooked with super creamy curry sauce and served with canai bread. Murgh Makhani always becomes a special menu in many traditional Indian restaurants because of its creamy and savory taste. It is even said that the quality of Indian restaurants is judged by the Murgh Makhani served.
Those are the traditional Indian foods that you must try when you are traveling to India.
