The Best Local Cuisines in India
Foods from all over the country! You’ve got a warm smile on your face. And drool is starting to splatter around your mouth. A fellow foodie has spotted you. Here is a comprehensive list of the best regional Indian foods that you can travel across the country to try. Add any, all or some of these to your bucket list! Now! Continue reading and slobber more?
This is a list of 24 places in India whose local food you can’t miss.
1. Holidify Explorer Awards 2018 Winner
This is a real beauty. Delhi offers something for everyone, whether it’s the delicious kebabs or parathas of Old Delhi or the amazing Chole Bhature. Delhi is a foodie’s paradise, having been the home of people from every walk of life. You’ll be stuffed and out of cash if you try to explore the food in Delhi.
2. Mumbai
Aamchi Mumbai is a foodie’s dream! Enjoy the best Bombil Fry and sandwiches, as well as falooda or Frankies, delicious Modaks, and an array of delectable seafood. Bhel Puri and Sev Puri have become a part of Mumbai. Gujarati, Maharastrian, and Parsee influences combine to make this a foodie’s paradise. Mumbai has always promised easy access to food. From street foods at Galis to mobile food carts and canteens. Mumbai, the financial capital of India, also boasts some of the finest cafes. In the city known as the Queen of Food, keep your search for secret gems on.
3. Varanasi
Banaras offers something for everyone, whether it’s the delicious spread of chaats, the basis dripping with ghee, or the creamy, foamy goodness of malai yo. Banaras’ winter specialty, the Malaiyo, is made by leaving flavored milk outside to be tempered by morning dew. Chowk-Godowlia is the perfect destination for those who prefer a more refined experience of Subah-e-Banaras. For non-vegetarians, the Chicken Tikka at Hotel Lallan in Madanpura is a must. The coal-roasted meat has a buttery and steamy taste that is a delight to experience.
4. Arunachal Pradesh
If you like unique flavors and local cuisines, this is another place in India that you should visit. The state has different food preferences, but a pang, or fermented rice beer, is the most popular beverage. The main food items are rice, fish, and meat. You will never be disappointed! Arunachal is also home to the amazing Tibetan dish Thukpa.
5. Kashmir
“Gar Firdaus Bar roo’e-zameenast” (‘If There is a Paradise On The Face Of The Earth, It Is This, It Is This ?’). It is true of every aspect of the paradise that we mortals call Kashmir. Kashmiri cuisine is diverse. This is the Elysium for non-vegetarians. To get your juices flowing, try the Goshtaba meatballs with a creamy sauce or the Yakhni lamb in a yogurt-based sauce. Don’t worry about vegetarians. Kashmir will not leave you unhappy. For some soulful food, try the Dum Olav and Kashmiri Tea (a potato specialty similar to dum aloo). The food in Kashmir is a wonderful addition to the majestic Kashmir.
6. Hyderabad
Hyderabadi cuisine is a fusion of Mughlai and Turkish cooking styles, with a touch of Marathawada and Telugu cuisines. This is a complex cuisine. The Telangana Capital offers many types of Biryani, including the Kachhe Gosht ki Biryani. Haleem is a delicacy, as are Paaya and Hyderabadi Marag. Sweetmeats also make for a delicious treat. You will definitely gain a few kilograms after your trip to Hyderabad!
7. Rajasthan
Rajasthan, the state of colors and food lovers, is a delight! Enjoy the most delicious dishes, such as daal-baati-choorma or gatte in various cooking styles, or laal maas, kadhi, and the sweetest of offerings, like Balushahi. Rajasthan is known for its food, which gives us even more reasons to enjoy the state!
8. Indore
Indori Chaat is a popular dish. Dahi Vada, a local favorite, is worth trying. Indore’s street food has roots in Rajasthani, Gujarati, and Maharashtra recipes. This combination of three dishes will make you smile all day long! Indore is not just known for chaats. Its local cuisine has so much more. Indore’s cuisine is a fusion of Maharashtrian, South Indian, and other flavors. It is known for its imarti and poha.
9. Sikkim
Travel to Sikkim and experience the most incredible, breathtaking, and supple Momos straight from Heaven. North-East is the place to be for this momo, even though it’s available in every corner of the nation. These dumplings, filled with minced meat or vegetables, are served in a clear soup with a hot sauce that will cure your winter cravings! Thukpa, a noodle soup made with meat or eggs and vegetables, is another delicious dish to try in Sikkim.
10. Lucknow
Awadhi Cuisine is the essence of Uttar Pradesh, and it’s ready to mesmerize you. Come and fall in love with Lucknow food by trying the famous Tunday Kabab!
11. Pondicherry
French cuisine is at the heart and soul of Pondicherry, a French colony that goes beyond its name. This beautiful town is known for its amazing South Indian and French cuisine. The food in the Auroville Cafeteria will make you drool, so be sure to try it!
12. Puri, Odisha
This is a seafood lover’s dream. Puri is a seafood lover’s paradise. You can find anything here: lobsters, crabs and fish! The beach town also offers seafood lovers the best of Bengali cuisine and Oriya cuisine. Sweets drenched in syrups are waiting for you as you stroll along the beach. The moist climate and seafood will make you gain a few extra pounds. Try the sweet prasad in the Jagannath Temple if you’re looking for more. It would be best if you tried the khaaja. You’ll be back for this!
13. Amritsar
Amritsar’s menu is filled with flavor and richness. You can’t leave Amritsar without eating at Bharawan Da Dhabha, sitting down for a langar, and letting go of any diet plans.
14. Malabar, Kerala
Malabar has a wide range of cuisines. Malabar offers a wide variety of food, from appam and Beef Kurumulakittathu to duck dishes to rice specialties. Eat, eat, and more eat! While you’re in Kerala, make sure to try the Kerala special coffee. This is an experience you will never forget.
15. Darjeeling
Darjeeling’s fusion of Bengali and British influence, as well as the North-Eastern alu dum, is what makes it a food paradise. You can find delicious French and British food in small cafes that are a mouth-watering combination of tongue-twisting menus and mouth-watering bites. It is a delightful experience for everyone, in terms of food! If you are a tea lover, this is the place to be! Darjeeling is not only home to acres of tea estates, but it also welcomes tea connoisseurs!
16. Goa
Goa is a place that you can visit to experience the full package. Goan food is amazing for many different reasons. The rich flavors of this seafood-based dish will leave you smelling like your fingers for several days. The combination of coconut milk, tamarind, and chili will make you remember this experience for the rest of your life. For seafood lovers, there is a wide variety of delicious prawns and mussels, as well as lobsters, mackerel, tuna, salmon, crabs, and more. If you’re looking to experience Goan cuisine, we recommend Vindaloo or prawn curries.
17. Visakhapatnam
There is a wide variety of food available in this beautiful town. At the Tribal Museum, you can sample the amazing bamboo chicken (chicken inside bamboo shoots). You can also find other non-vegetarian delights along the road to Araku Valley. Try the dosas and uttapams!
18. Patna
Although the Litti Chokha is now available in most metros, has it really become a staple? This is a classic street food that’s worth the trip. They also serve up all-time favorites such as Samosas and Kachori. Patna is home to some of the most delicious street food in India.