Every Indian household has a set of dishes that they regularly prepare. These are staple Indian dishes that one cannot do without. With all the great spices and the ultimate flavours- sweet, spicy, tangy, sour- Indian cuisine is well-known and is also savoured by many across the globe.
India is known as the land of varied cultures and food. With the many flavours that hail from different parts of the nation, India is well known for its wide variety of cuisines. Each cuisine has a whole history behind it, and each dish speaks of that history through its burst of flavours.
Here is a list of dishes that is definitely prepared in every Indian household at least once a month:
Dal Makhani
Originated from Punjab, this creamy dish is every household's favourite and is something the family looks forward to enjoying. This dish is prepared with a whole lot of ghee, butter, and love!
It is a slow-cooked, tomato-based dish prepared with large amounts of garlic, served with kulcha or naan. This dish is true to its name since Makhani directly translates to buttery!
Shahi Paneer
Dated back to the Mughal Era, this Shahi Paneer recipe has been passed on through generations. Its richness, goodness, and flavours have been appreciated, loved, and savoured by many across the nation and the globe.
This spicy and creamy dish is generally accompanied by Naan or Kulcha.
Rajma
Rajma, also known as kidney beans, predominantly hails from North India but is prepared in all households across the nation. This tomato-based curry is the definition of perfection. It is served with a side of steamed/jeera rice or white bread.
This Rajma recipe is not just followed in India but is very well-known across the entire globe.
Palak Paneer
Prepared in a rich, thick, creamy spinach gravy, this Palak Paneer recipe is loved by many. With every bite, you can taste the goodness of garlic and garam masala.
The gravy is prepared with a thick tomato-based puree, fresh palak leaves and a whole lot of Indian spices.
This wholesome, soul-satisfying dish is served with chapati, naan, or kulcha.
Poha
Hailing from Maharashtra, this is the absolute perfect breakfast dish that is not too light nor too heavy. This dish has multiple preparations, the most famous being Kanda Poha (Onion Poha). The most famous and loved garnish for this is peanuts. Poha, also known as flattened rice, has various recipes that are prepared in different parts of the country.
Indian cuisine is loved by many globally. It is well known as the cuisine that regularly uses a wide variety of spices. These dishes make up the regular menu followed in many Indian households. Each of these recipes has a unique story attached to its name. I am sure there will be several different answers to this question but, what do you think is the best Indian dish you have ever tasted?
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