One thing most people have in common is the love for good food. Some have it in more degree and some have it in a lesser degree but it’s always there. Having said that, how many of us can actually boast of having tried delicacies from all over the length and breadth of our country? Not many, I am sure.
In any case, it would be great to know what the “must eat” dishes from different states are because if in case you do get the chance to visit sometime, you should be able to ask for those yourself.
The list below is dedicated to all those foodies who do not mind seeking out the most obscure places in order to sample the local cuisine. J For easier reference, it has been categorized state-wise.
Kashmir – Gustaba, Tabak Maz, Dum Aloo, Haak or Karam ka Saag
Punjab – Dal Makhani, Makki di Roti – Sarson da Saag, Chana – Bhatura, Amritsari Macchi and Kulcha
Chandigarh – Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Mutton Pulao
Haryana – Kachri ki Sabzi, Cholia (Green gram), Chaach – Lassi, Bajre ki Khichdi
Delhi – Chaat, Tandoori Chicken, Paranthe, Naugauri-Halwa, Chole Bhature
Rajasthan – Dal-Baati-Churma, Her-Sangari, Lal Maas Gatte, Pyaaz ki Kachori
Gujarat – Thepla, Dhokla, Khandvi, Handvo, Panki
Madhya Pradesh – Lapsi, Bafla, Bhutte ki Khees, Bhopali kababs
Maharashtra – Shrikhand, Thalipeeth, Vada Pao, Modak
Goa – Vindaloo, Xacuti, Bibinca, Prawn Balchao
Karnataka – Bisi Bele Bhaat, Kesari Bhaat, Mysore Pak, Dharwad Pedha, Chiroti
Kerala – Sadya meal, Avial, Malabar Parotha, Payasam, Irachi Stew
Tamil Nadu – Appam, Dosai, Idli, Sambhar, Rasam, Chettinad chicken, Pongal
Pondicherry – Kadugu Yerra, Vendakkai Patchaddy
Andhra Pradesh – Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi ka Salan, Ghongura Pickle, Korikoora
Chattisgarh – Bafauri (a sweet made with chana dal), Kusli (a sweet made with flour and semolina), Red Ant chutney
Orissa – Fish Orly, Khirmohan, Rasabali, Chhenapodapitha
West Bengal – Bhapa Illish, Rosogulla, Mishti Doi
Himachal Pradesh – Sidu, Aktori and Dham (a vegetarian mid-day meal cooked by Boti Brahmins)
Uttarakhand – Aloo ke Gutke, Kaapa, Jhangora (millets) ki Kheer, Chainsoo
Uttar Pradesh – Kababs, Biryanis, Bedmi Aloo Kachori, Halwa, Benarasi Chaat
Jharkhand – Thekua, Pittha, Marua-ka-Roti
Bihar – Litti (baked balls of wheat), Sattu (ground gram), Khaja, Khubi ka Lai, Anarasa, Tilkut
Sikkim – Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk, Phagshapa and Sael Roti
Manipur – Iromba, Kabok, Chakkouba
Nagaland – Momos, Rice Beer and Cherry Wine
Assam – Maasor Tenga, Pitha
Arunachal Pradesh – Apong (local beer)
Meghalaya – Jadoh, kyat (local beer)
Tripura – Chakhwi, Mwkhwi, Muitri
Mizoram – Zu (a special tea)
I know some of the names do not mean anything right now but am sure enthusiasts would take the trouble to find out what each means.
Disclaimer: This data was NOT painstakingly compiled by yours truly. This was sent to me by someone who knows me well. :)
In any case, it would be great to know what the “must eat” dishes from different states are because if in case you do get the chance to visit sometime, you should be able to ask for those yourself.
The list below is dedicated to all those foodies who do not mind seeking out the most obscure places in order to sample the local cuisine. J For easier reference, it has been categorized state-wise.
Kashmir – Gustaba, Tabak Maz, Dum Aloo, Haak or Karam ka Saag
Punjab – Dal Makhani, Makki di Roti – Sarson da Saag, Chana – Bhatura, Amritsari Macchi and Kulcha
Chandigarh – Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Mutton Pulao
Haryana – Kachri ki Sabzi, Cholia (Green gram), Chaach – Lassi, Bajre ki Khichdi
Delhi – Chaat, Tandoori Chicken, Paranthe, Naugauri-Halwa, Chole Bhature
Rajasthan – Dal-Baati-Churma, Her-Sangari, Lal Maas Gatte, Pyaaz ki Kachori
Gujarat – Thepla, Dhokla, Khandvi, Handvo, Panki
Madhya Pradesh – Lapsi, Bafla, Bhutte ki Khees, Bhopali kababs
Maharashtra – Shrikhand, Thalipeeth, Vada Pao, Modak
Goa – Vindaloo, Xacuti, Bibinca, Prawn Balchao
Karnataka – Bisi Bele Bhaat, Kesari Bhaat, Mysore Pak, Dharwad Pedha, Chiroti
Kerala – Sadya meal, Avial, Malabar Parotha, Payasam, Irachi Stew
Tamil Nadu – Appam, Dosai, Idli, Sambhar, Rasam, Chettinad chicken, Pongal
Pondicherry – Kadugu Yerra, Vendakkai Patchaddy
Andhra Pradesh – Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi ka Salan, Ghongura Pickle, Korikoora
Chattisgarh – Bafauri (a sweet made with chana dal), Kusli (a sweet made with flour and semolina), Red Ant chutney
Orissa – Fish Orly, Khirmohan, Rasabali, Chhenapodapitha
West Bengal – Bhapa Illish, Rosogulla, Mishti Doi
Himachal Pradesh – Sidu, Aktori and Dham (a vegetarian mid-day meal cooked by Boti Brahmins)
Uttarakhand – Aloo ke Gutke, Kaapa, Jhangora (millets) ki Kheer, Chainsoo
Uttar Pradesh – Kababs, Biryanis, Bedmi Aloo Kachori, Halwa, Benarasi Chaat
Jharkhand – Thekua, Pittha, Marua-ka-Roti
Bihar – Litti (baked balls of wheat), Sattu (ground gram), Khaja, Khubi ka Lai, Anarasa, Tilkut
Sikkim – Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk, Phagshapa and Sael Roti
Manipur – Iromba, Kabok, Chakkouba
Nagaland – Momos, Rice Beer and Cherry Wine
Assam – Maasor Tenga, Pitha
Arunachal Pradesh – Apong (local beer)
Meghalaya – Jadoh, kyat (local beer)
Tripura – Chakhwi, Mwkhwi, Muitri
Mizoram – Zu (a special tea)
I know some of the names do not mean anything right now but am sure enthusiasts would take the trouble to find out what each means.
Disclaimer: This data was NOT painstakingly compiled by yours truly. This was sent to me by someone who knows me well. :)
2 comments:
Good foodie-nama!Must try and see how much of this stuff is available in Delhi! BTW,I've done the tag!
Hi,
Thanks for dropping by and complementing me.
These days many schools are experimenting and following that pattern though not to the fullest. If you dont mind residential ones, Rishi Valley is good. Most of the children from that school have come up in their life and by that IO do not mean that they occupy high posts. They take up jobs they like and enjoy the life to the maximum.
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