Popular Mouth-Watering Indian Dishes
Curries, kebabs, dipping chutneys,
masalas, spices, and herbs - what’s not to love about Indian cuisine? Known for
its delectable and flavourful dishes, using a variety of spices and fresh
ingredients, Indian food offers a ton of options that can be confusing to a
beginner. Here’s everything that is a must-try:
#1 - Butter chicken
Butter chicken, also known as murgh
makhani, is a popular Indian dish made with tender chunks of chicken cooked in
a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce, heavy cream, and oodles of butter. The
sauce is flavored with a blend of aromatic spices, including garam masala, red
chilli powder, cashew nuts, cardamom, clove, and cinnamon, which gives it a
rich flavour.
Butter chicken is best savoured with butter naan, tandoori roti, laccha paratha, or basmati rice and a chilled glass of beer.
#2 - Biryani
Biryani is a fragrant rice dish that is
popular in Indian cuisine. It can be made with a variety of meats, such as
chicken, lamb, or seafood, or it can be made vegetarian with the addition of
vegetables. The rice is cooked with a blend of spices, including saffron, dried
nuts, coriander, cloves, and cardamom, which gives it a distinct and aromatic
flavor. Biryaniis often served with a side of raita or a spicy tomato-based
sauce.
#3 - Crispy, stuffed pastries
Samosas are a popular snack in Indian
cuisine, consisting of a deep-fried pastry filled with a spicy filling,
typically made with potatoes and peas. These are often served as an appetizer
or as a snack and are usually accompanied by a side of chutney or raita for
dipping.
#4 - Paneer dishes
Palak paneer, paneer butter masala, kadhai paneer, and matar paneer are just some of the popular vegetarian dishes made with paneer, a type of Indian cheese, and are made from tomato, cashew and cream gravy. The dishes are flavoured with a blend of spices, including paprika, turmeric, coriander, fenugreek, garam masala and cumin, which gives it a savory and aromatic flavor. Dishes are often served with a side of rice or roti, a traditional Indian flatbread.
#5 - Chickpea
Chana masala, also known as chickpea
curry, is a popular vegetarian dish made with chickpeas and a spicy
tomato-based sauce. The dish is flavored with a blend of aromatic spices,
including cumin, coriander, and garam masala, which gives it a bold and
flavorful taste and tastes amazing with bhatura or naan or rice.
#6 - Kebabs
Lamb kebabs, also known as seekh kebabs, are a popular non-vegetarian dish made with minced lamb and a blend of spices. The lamb is formed into small cylinders and grilled to perfection, giving it a savory and aromatic flavor. Lamb kebabs are often served with a side of chutney or raita for dipping.
Indian cuisine offers a wide variety of
mouth-watering dishes that are sure to satisfy any appetite. From creamy butter
chicken and fragrant biryani to savory samosas and flavorful vegetarian
options, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Visit Welcome Restaurant to
sample the best Indian food in Melbourne.
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