Celebrating the Diversity of Indian Food Habits

Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, and Bhelpuri are all popular street foods in Mumbai. Vada Pav is a potato patty sandwiched between two pieces of bread, Pav Bhaji is a vegetable curry served with bread, and Bhelpuri is a puffed rice salad.

Dhokla, Khandvi, and Thepla are all traditional Gujarati dishes. Dhokla is a steamed chickpea flour cake, Khandvi is a savory yogurt roll, and Thepla is a flatbread made with whole wheat flour.

Idli, Dosa, and Vada are all popular South Indian breakfast dishes. Idli is a steamed rice cake, Dosa is a thin pancake made with rice and lentils, and Vada is a fried lentil dumpling.

Rogan Josh, Yakhni, and Gushtaba are all traditional Kashmiri dishes. Rogan Josh is a lamb curry, Yakhni is a yogurt-based curry, and Gushtaba is a meatball curry.

Rasgulla, Sandesh, and Mishti Doi are all popular Bengali sweet dishes. Rasgulla is a ball of chhena soaked in sugar syrup, Sandesh is a sweet made from chhena and sugar, and Mishti Doi is a sweet yogurt.

Dal Baati Churma, Gatte Ki Sabzi, and Laal Maas are all traditional Rajasthani dishes. Dal Baati Churma is a combination of lentils, wheat balls, and a sweet dish, Gatte Ki Sabzi is a curry made with chickpea flour dumplings, and Laal Maas is a mutton curry.

Sarson Ka Saag, Makki Di Roti, and Chole Bhature are all popular Punjabi dishes. Sarson Ka Saag is a curry made with mustard greens, Makki Di Roti is a flatbread made with cornmeal, and Chole Bhature is a combination of chickpeas and fried bread.

Biryani, Haleem, and Nihari are all traditional Hyderabadi dishes. Biryani is a rice dish with meat or vegetables, Haleem is a meat stew, and Nihari is a beef stew.

Fish Curry, Vindaloo, and Sorpotel are all popular Goan dishes. Fish Curry is a curry made with fish, Vindaloo is a pork or chicken curry, and Sorpotel is a pork stew.

Sadhya, Appam, and Idiyappam are all traditional Kerala dishes. Sadhya is a vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf, Appam is a thin pancake made with rice flour, and Idiyappam is a steamed rice noodle.

Masor Tenga, Pitha, and Khar are all popular Assamese dishes. Masor Tenga is a fish curry, Pitha is a rice cake, and Khar is a sour soup.

Eromba, Chagem Pomba, and Singju are all traditional Manipuri dishes. Eromba is a fermented soybean dish, Chagem Pomba is a steamed fish dish, and Singju is a pork dish.

Naga Chilli Chutney, Smoked Pork, and Bamboo Shoot Curry are all popular Naga dishes. Naga Chilli Chutney is a spicy chutney made with Naga chilies, Smoked Pork is a pork dish smoked over a fire, and Bamboo Shoot Curry is a curry made with bamboo shoots.

Momos, Thukpa, and Gya Thuk are all traditional Sikkimese dishes. Momos are steamed dumplings, Thukpa is a noodle soup, and Gya Thuk is a meat soup.

Apong, Pika Pila, and Chura Sabji are all popular Arunachali dishes. Apong is a rice beer, Pika Pila is a pork dish, and Chura Sabji is a vegetable dish made with dried rice.