I've had the privilege of exploring and understanding culinary preferences across various regions. While individual tastes may vary, the following list represents 10 Indian dishes that have been consistently enjoyed in the world, drawing from my experience as a well-traveled chef specializing in airline catering and high-end international events:
- Chicken Tikka Masala | Makhani | Butter Chicken: A luscious dish featuring marinated and grilled chicken immersed in a spiced tomato-based curry sauce.
- Curry (Various Types): The term "curry" encompasses a diverse range of dishes, each offering a unique blend of meats, vegetables, and flavorful sauces. Popular variations include chicken curry, lamb curry, and vegetable curry , madras , Korma, jalfreji , kadai , bhoona, balti are popular
- Biryani: Fragrant and rich rice dish cooked with an aromatic blend of spices, meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), and sometimes vegetables.
- Samosas: Crispy pastries filled with a delightful mix of spiced potatoes, peas, and occasionally meat, creating a perfect snack or appetizer.
- Naan Bread: Soft and pillowy leavened bread, serving as an ideal accompaniment to main dishes, perfect for scooping up flavorful sauces.
- Saag Paneer: A vegetarian delight featuring Indian cheese (paneer) immersed in a spiced spinach-based curry.
- Rogan Josh: Aromatic kasmiri curry dish often prepared with tender meat of lamb , delivering a rich and flavorful experience.
- Saag | Aloo | Gobi: A vegetarian masterpiece showcasing the harmonious blend of potatoes (aloo) with cauliflower (gobi) or Saag Spanish seasoned with an array of spices.
- Tandoori Chicken | Chicken Tikka : Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in a traditional tandoor (clay oven) for a distinctive smoky flavor.
- Pakoras | Onion Bhaji : Crispy fritters deep-fried to perfection, featuring a variety of ingredients such as onions or spinach, coated in a chickpea flour batter.
