Western Indian Cuisine Highlights

Vada Pav is a vegetarian dish consisting of a deep-fried potato patty (vada) placed inside a bread bun (pav) and served with chutneys and spices.

Dhokla is a steamed cake made from a batter of fermented semolina, yogurt, and spices.

Misal Pav is a spicy curry made with sprouted lentils, topped with farsan (a mixture of fried lentils and nuts), onions, and coriander.

Dal Baati Churma is a traditional Rajasthani dish consisting of lentils (dal), wheat dumplings (baati), and a sweet dish made from crushed wheat (churma).

Shrikhand is a sweet dish made from strained yogurt, sugar, and cardamom.

Vindaloo is a spicy Goan dish made with pork, vinegar, and spices.

Bhelpuri is a savory snack made from puffed rice, sev (fried noodles), peanuts, onions, and tamarind sauce.

Khaman Dhokla is a steamed cake made from a batter of fermented besan (gram flour), yogurt, and spices.

Laal Maas is a spicy Rajasthani dish made with mutton, yogurt, and a blend of spices.

Fish Curry is a popular Goan dish made with kingfish, coconut milk, and a blend of spices.

Fafda is a deep-fried snack made from chickpea flour, salt, and spices.

Kothimbir Vadi is a steamed dumpling made from a batter of coriander leaves, chickpea flour, and spices.

Ghevar is a sweet dish made from a batter of flour, ghee, and sugar, and fried in a circular mold.

Prawn Curry is a popular Goan dish made with shrimp, coconut milk, and a blend of spices.

Basundi is a sweet dish made from milk, sugar, and nuts, and thickened with cornstarch or rice flour.