Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and colors. Thanks to the diversity of weather conditions, soil type, and cultures, the Indian cuisine significantly varies from one state to the other. Indian food habits are heavily influenced by the religious and cultural choices. The North Indian cuisine has been majorly influenced by Central Asia due to the Mughal rule while the South Indian cuisine has been heavily influenced by the Portuguese.
On this gastronomical journey, we will explore the most delectable vegetarian Indian dishes, starting from the Land of apples, Kashmir, to God’s own country, Kerala.
Here are the best and the most mouth-watering vegetarian dishes from different states of India:
1. Dum Aloo
Golden fried potatoes mixed with yogurt and a couple of aromatic spices in a red gravy.
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2. Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Ka Saag
Mustard leaves with a blend of rich spices are used to make the saag, while the rotis are made from corn.
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3. Chaat
Delhi is known for its delicious street food that includes a huge variety of options ranging from Pani Puri to Aloo Tikki and much more.
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4. Kadhi Pakora
Gram flour dumplings are cooked in a yogurt based curry with aromatic spices, the most significant one being curry leaves.
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5. Kandalee Ka Saag
This is a simple dish made out of a particular type of greens, commonly found in Uttaranchal.
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6. Dhuska
Deep fried rice flour pancakes served with gram curry and potato.
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7. Dal Bati Churma
Round batis are deep fried in ghee and served with a combination of semi-sweet churma and spicy dal.
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8. Bisi Bele Bath
It’s a no-onion no-garlic recipe, commonly prepared in Karnataka. The addition of tamarind gives it the perfect tangy flavor.
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9. Milagu Pongal
Made from rice, moong dal and spices like cumin seeds, pepper and asafoetida, it is an integral part of breakfast in Tamil Nadu.
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10. Cheera thoran
Mostly served as a side dish with appams, dosas, malabar parathas or rice, this is a stir-fry dish made with green vegetables.
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