Indian food is lauded around the world for its complex flavors, diverse spices, and aroma. Traveling to India is a dream of many and much of the experience is trying local food from chicken tikka masala to homemade samosas. Traditional recipes have been handed down through the generations, which may explain why locals have got the use of spice down to an art form.
Having spent 3 months traveling around India we were lucky enough to sample some of the best Indian food that the country had to offer. From some of the most famous Indian dishes like Biryani rice to incredible breakfast dishes like Masala Dosa it is easy to see why we fell in love with so many different Indian foods while we were there.
Best Indian Dishes to Try at Home or At An Indian Restaurant
One thing that rings true is that while other popular cuisines around the world may have a few amazing dishes, India’s culinary strength really lies in the vast assortment of dishes and desserts. When we were traveling around India, or even when we are cooking at home, we could try something new every day. So, to help guide you, here are our picks for the most popular Indian dishes to try on your next trip to India or even an Indian restaurant. Before starting your adventures around India, check out our guide to essential items for your trip.
1. Butter Chicken
The mere mention of Butter Chicken brings a tantalizing image of creamy, vibrant, and heartily spiced gravy with tender pieces of chicken. Whether you’re traversing through the lanes of India or experimenting with Indian flavors at home, Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a dish you’ll find hard to resist. A dish from Northern India, particularly New Delhi, it has now become a global representative of Indian cuisine.
Butter Chicken’s humble origin story revolves around minimizing waste and maximizing flavor. Restaurateurs in the mid-20th century, looking to salvage and utilize leftover tandoori chicken, concocted this luscious dish that pairs perfectly with naan or basmati rice. The recipe’s magic lies in a beautifully balanced, smooth tomato sauce enriched with onions, cream, and butter. Every household and restaurant across India has its take on Butter Chicken, and you should try as many as possible.
As a quintessentially Indian dish, Butter Chicken is a fantastic starting point to delve into Indian cuisine and as I said above is my favorite! here is the recipe I use at home.
2. Tandoori Chicken
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