When it comes to flavors, we Indians know how to extract them from all the food. Along with our variety of spices, it makes any food taste good. We have foods for all taste buds, from vegan to vegetarian. Today, I’ll present you with some authentic Indian foods that will put a burst of flavor in your mouth. From breakfasts to dinners, meals to snacks, everything will be included. Let’s jump into them one by one.
1.Indian Curry Potato Fries
Potato is an all-rounder food in Indian cuisine. There are so many dishes that one can make with it, and it’s the only vegetable that goes along with any other veggies. This tasty Indian curry potato recipe is one of them. Potato Cubes stir-fried in hot oil with other ingredients like garlic, cumin, salt, turmeric, etc, make such a tasteful side dish or even an appetizer. Lastly, add cilantro and curry paste and stir to coat till the cilantro is crisp. Your dish is ready. Serve it hot.
2.Veg Biriyani
It is one of the most famous and loved foods all over India. Children, adults, students, and workers all love it. Be it a festival or a bad mood, a plate of biriyani is perfect for every occasion. Basmati rice is cooked with vegetables like beans, carrots, peas, potato, etc, along with different spices like chili powder and biriyani masala powder. Serve it hot!
3.Kachumber Salad
When talking about bursting flavors, how can we miss kachumbar salad? Though it is simple, it is healthy and flavourful. It is made with chopped veggies like onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers and seasoned with spices. Then, it is served as a side dish with any Indian food. You’ll find it almost in every household as a side salad during meals. It is the best way to have raw veggies.
4.Aloo Matar Samosa
Aloo matar samosa is an Indian street food filled with spiced mashed potato and peas and deep fried in hot oil till golden brown. It is one of the most loved foods by every age group. You can make it at home as it is vegan and easy to make. Pair it up with tamarind chutney or ghuguni. It can be a great snack to have with evening chai.
5.Vegetable Pakora
Vegetable pakora is an Indian crispy fried snack that is a perfect food for your evening cravings. A thick batter of gram flour and spices is made and roughly chopped vegetables are added to it like cabbage, potatoes, eggplant, etc and then they are put in hot oil until they are golden brown. You can find it anywhere in streets or also make at home. Serve it with green chutney.
6.Red Lentil Curry
Red lentil curry is an authentic Indian dish rich in taste and texture. When cooked, these lentils create a thick curry, which can be served with hot basmati rice. Chopped onions are stir-fried in hot oil until caramelized and mixed with curry paste, curry powder, spices, sugar, ginger, and garlic. This process ends with adding tomato puree and lentils until they are cooked. And it’s done! Do try this recipe.
7.Puri And Aloo bhujiya
From morning breakfast to lunch boxes, this combo is perfect for all. It is famous all over North India. Thickly sliced potatoes are pan-fried till golden brown with onion, chilies, and garlic with spices. It is served with hot puris made with wheat and then deep-fried in hot oil. This authentic yet simple food is a comfort food for many.
8.Rajma Chawal
Rajma Chawal, the most famous dish of New Delhi and the whole of north India is a simple but beautiful combination of kidney beans curry and steamed rice. It is also known as the comfort food of India. Not only filled with spices and taste but also rich in protein, which keeps you full for a long time. You can take rajma with chapati, but the most famous combo is with rice.
9.Stuffed Okra
Stuffed okra or bharwa bhindi is an Indian recipe where a filling made with spices and ground peanuts is stuffed into slit okra or bhindi. This recipe is served with roti or parathas, but people have it with rice as well. Your family will love it as it will give you a blast of flavors and the crunchiness of peanuts. Try this recipe for your next dinner or lunch box idea.
10.Vegetable Korma
Vegetable korma is a tasty South Indian-style food made with vegetables filled with flavors and is an easy-to-make recipe. It is often served with rice, roti poori, or paratha. Many vegetables like onions, carrots, and cauliflower are used along with nuts, seeds, and spices. It is a gravy dish that you must try.
11.Garlic Naan
Garlic naan is an Indian bread that is light, soft, and filled with flavors. It is something that you’ll crave again and again. You can have it with any gravy or semi-gravy recipe ranging from veg options to non-veg. This naan is flavored with the taste of garlic, which makes it even more aromatic. These naans are often brushed with butter and then served. And yes, it is vegan.
12.Dry Fruit Masala Kachori
Want some flavourful snack to take to your hostel or a snack with a long shelf life? Then these Gujarati style dry fruit masala kachori is your go-to option. These are crispy and flaky kachori filled with a sweet and spicy dry masala of chopped nuts, spices, and gathia. You can have it as an evening snack as it’ll last for a few months when stored in an air-tight container. Give it a try. You’ll love it.
13.Tahiri Veg Pulao
Are you also a rice lover? Then, you’ll love this Tahiri vegetable pulao, a flavourful dish perfect for your taste buds. This pulao is a part of the Awadhi cuisine in Uttar Pradesh. All the spices are first fried in oil, then veggies and water are added. After a few minutes, rice is added and cooked until the rice is soft and fluffy. For the last step, lemon juice is added, and the pulao is given a quick mix. And you’re done.
14.Sambar
When talking about flavourful dishes, how can we miss the authentic sambar of south India? Though it originated in south India, it is loved throughout the country. It is a complementary dish for different foods like vada, idli, dosa, rice, and many more. It can be prepared with lentils and vegetables, but the original recipe follows veggies like drumsticks, eggplant, okra, etc. Make it either way. The taste is just great.
15.Matar Mushroom
Mushrooms have one of the best tastes in Indian cuisine as it is made with lots of spices and flavors. One such recipe is matar mushroom. This recipe is made by cooking sauteed mushrooms and green peas in a thick tomato onion gravy. It can be taken with naan, chapati, or rice. It’s all up to you. It is vegan and gluten-free.
16.Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Curry Roasted Cauliflower is a dish filled with flavor. The curry spices add a bit of savory, while the roasting gives it a crisp nature. Many spices are added to a few teaspoons of hot oil and put into chopped cauliflower. It is thoroughly mixed and then put on the oven tray. Then it is baked till it’s cooked well till tender, then garnished with cilantro and served.
17.Potato Tomato Stir Fry
Potato tomato stir fry, or aloo tamatar ki sabzi, is one of the comfort foods of India, which is very simple to make but is flavourful. It is famous in north Indian households. In this, potatoes are boiled, peeled and mashed. Then the oil is heated in a pan, and along with spices, some finely chopped tomatoes are sauteed till they soften. Then, the potatoes are added and mixed well. After a minute or two, do some garnishing with coriander leaves if you want to. Have it with roti or rice, it’s your choice.
18.Roasted Tomato Chutney
Roasted tomato chutney is a tangy, flavourful, and spicy chutney made with fire-roasted tomato, garlic, and green chili. The charred skin is removed and then mashed with a paste made with garlic cloves, green chillis, coriander leaves, and salt. Make sure not to mash the tomato too much. Then add mustard oil and roast it in a pan, and you are done. It serves as a great side dish for your meal.
19.Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana khichdi, or tapioca pearls, is a popular Indian dish that is both vegan and gluten-free and can serve as a great breakfast option. It is cooked with sabudana, veggies, potatoes, peanuts, and spices. It is a chewy and flavourful dish loved throughout India. During the Navratri season, many take it as their fasting food. You can always garnish it with lemon and coriander leaves. It is always a choice.
20.Vegan Coconut Curry
If you are amazed by how amazing and different you can make curries and are a fan of them, I suggest you add this Vegan coconut curry to your must-try food list. The beautiful part about it is its simplicity. Filled with veggies and spices, this will do a blast of flavors. Fry all the veggies like carrots, sweet potato, etc in olive oil, then add curry powder and chickpeas. Then add coconut milk and other ingredients and garnish after it’s cooked. There you go, your tasty curry is ready.
