Tandoori smoke

Crispy fried dough wafers topped with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and tamarind chutney. Offers a balanced mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with a crunchy texture. Served as a refreshing street food snack.

Roasted peanuts mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and spices. A savory, crunchy, and slightly spicy snack. Typically enjoyed as an appetizer or with drinks.

Eggs whisked with onions, tomatoes, chilies, and aromatic Indian spices, then pan-fried. Savory and fluffy with a spicy kick. Often eaten with toast or flatbread.

Fried potato cubes tossed with spices and chutneys. Savory, tangy, and slightly spicy. A popular vegetarian snack served warm.

Assorted vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until golden. Crispy on the outside and soft inside. Served with dipping sauces like mint chutney.

Cauliflower florets coated in spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried. Crispy texture with a savory flavor. Best enjoyed hot with chutney.

A fried pastry shell filled with a spiced mixture of potatoes and peas. Triangular in shape with a flaky, crispy crust. A classic Indian appetizer.

Crispy pastry turnover filled with minced chicken and spices. Savory and satisfying. Served as a snack or appetizer.

Deep-fried potato strips, salted and golden. Crispy exterior with a soft interior. A universal side dish or snack.

Spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with puffed deep-fried bread (puri). Rich, hearty, and flavorful. A filling meal often eaten for breakfast or lunch.

Chickpeas stir-fried with garlic and spices. Savory with a strong garlic aroma. Served as a dry snack or side dish.

Spiced chickpea curry served with large, fluffy deep-fried leavened bread (bhatura). A popular North Indian dish known for its rich and spicy taste. Best eaten with pickled onions.

A roll filled with spiced cheese or paneer mixture. Creamy and savory wrapped in a flatbread. A convenient handheld meal.

Slices of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) dipped in batter and deep-fried. Soft inside with a crispy coating. Mildly milky flavor contrasted with savory spices.

Hollow, crispy dough balls filled with spiced water, potatoes, and chickpeas. Explodes with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors in one bite. A beloved interactive street snack.

Fresh plain yogurt. Cool, creamy, and slightly tangy. Often eaten to soothe the palate after spicy food.

Yogurt mixed with chopped vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and onion, seasoned with spices. Cooling and refreshing. Served as a side dish to balance spicy curries.

A spicy and tangy Indo-Chinese soup with mixed vegetables. Thick consistency, often topped with crispy fried noodles. flavorful and warming.

A clear or creamy soup made with chicken broth and pieces of chicken. Savory and comforting. Served hot.

A platter of sliced fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, and onions. Crisp and refreshing. Served as a healthy accompaniment to a meal.

Spicy Indo-Chinese soup with minced chicken and vegetables. Robust flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Topped with crispy noodles.

Classic soup made from pureed tomatoes. Sweet, tangy, and savory. Often served with croutons.

Yogurt mixed with boondi (small fried chickpea flour balls) and spices. The boondi adds a unique texture to the creamy yogurt. Cooling side dish.

Potatoes marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in a tandoor (clay oven). Smoky, spicy, and tender. A popular vegetarian starter.

Soft, melt-in-the-mouth kebabs made from hung yogurt (curd) mixed with spices and pan-fried. Creamy interior with a delicate crust. Rich and savory.

Minced mixed vegetables seasoned with herbs and spices, shaped onto skewers, and grilled. Smoky and flavorful. Served with mint chutney.

Chunks of paneer (cottage cheese) marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled in a tandoor. Smoky, slightly charred, and savory. A classic vegetarian barbecue dish.

Cauliflower florets marinated in spiced yogurt and roasted in a clay oven. Smoky flavor with a tender-crisp texture. A flavorful vegetarian appetizer.

Green patties made from spinach, peas, and potatoes, mixed with spices and fried. Savory and nutritious. Served with chutney.

An assortment of vegetarian tandoori appetizers such as paneer tikka and seekh kebabs. Offers a variety of flavors and textures. Ideal for sharing.

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled in a tandoor. Smoky, juicy, and flavorful. A world-famous Indian dish.

Chunks of fish marinated in spices and yogurt, cooked in a tandoor. Smoky and tender with aromatic spices. Served with lemon and chutney.

Chicken marinated in yogurt and traditional spices, roasted in a clay oven. Known for its red color and smoky flavor. Juicy inside with a charred exterior.

Chicken marinated in a rich mixture of cream, cashew paste, and mild spices, then grilled. Creamy, tender, and less spicy than traditional tandoori chicken.

Boneless chicken marinated in cream (malai), cheese, and mild spices. Grilled until tender and creamy. Very mild and rich in flavor.

Fish fillets coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried. Crispy and flavorful with hints of ajwain (carom seeds). A popular dish from Amritsar.

Minced chicken spiced with herbs and grilled on skewers. Smoky, juicy, and savory. Served with mint chutney.

Chicken pieces marinated with black pepper (kali mirch) and spices, then grilled. Peppery and savory with a smoky char.

Minced mutton seasoned with aromatic spices and grilled on skewers. Rich, flavorful, and succulent. A hearty meat appetizer.

Chicken pieces marinated in a spicy red batter and deep-fried. Crispy, spicy, and tangy. A popular fisherman-style dish from Mumbai.

A generous assortment of grilled meats including chicken tikka and seekh kebabs. Offers a variety of smoky and spicy flavors. Perfect for sharing.

Spicy paneer and chili mixture wrapped in a flatbread. Combines the heat of chilies with the mildness of paneer. A tasty handheld snack.

Mixed vegetables stir-fried with spices and wrapped in a paratha or flatbread. Savory and filling. A popular Indian street food wrap.

Pieces of smoky chicken tikka wrapped in a flatbread with onions and chutney. Juicy, spicy, and convenient to eat. A favorite meat wrap.

Grilled paneer tikka pieces wrapped in a flatbread with veggies and sauce. Smoky and savory. A delicious vegetarian option.

Fried chicken chunks tossed with bell peppers, onions, and green chilies in a soy-based sauce. Spicy and savory. A popular dry appetizer.

Chicken cooked with a generous amount of garlic and spices. Aromatic and savory. Great for garlic lovers.

Cubes of paneer tossed in a spicy chili and soy sauce mixture with peppers and onions. Tangy, spicy, and savory. A classic Indo-Chinese dish.

Prawns stir-fried with chilies, garlic, and soy sauce. Spicy and flavorful seafood dish. Often served dry or with a little gravy.

Fried chicken meatballs tossed in a tangy brown sauce made with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Savory and umami-rich. Pairs well with fried rice.

A chef's special version of chili chicken, likely with richer ingredients or a unique sauce. Spicy and flavorful. A premium dish.

Rice stir-fried in a wok with mixed vegetables and soy sauce. Savory and aromatic. A staple Indo-Chinese side dish.

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and soy sauce. Savory and slurpy. Similar to chow mein.

Deep-fried vegetable balls in a spicy, tangy, and salty brown sauce. A vegetarian favorite in Indo-Chinese cuisine. Best eaten with rice or noodles.

Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in manchurian sauce. Crunchy, spicy, and tangy. A popular vegetarian appetizer.

Mushrooms stir-fried with chilies, peppers, and onions in a spicy sauce. Earthy and spicy flavors. A great vegetarian option.

A rich paneer dish cooked with a prominent garlic (lasan) flavor. Creamy and garlicky. Served with naan or rice.

Steamed white rice. Fluffy and neutral. The perfect accompaniment to any curry.

Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds (jeera). Aromatic and slightly nutty. Adds flavor to a meal without being too spicy.

Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices. Flavorful and colorful. Served with raita.

A fragrant rice dish cooked with marinated chicken and spices. Rich, savory, and aromatic. A festive and filling meal.

Spiced rice cooked with pieces of fish. Combines the delicate flavor of fish with robust biryani spices. Unique and tasty.

Aromatic rice cooked with prawns and spices. Savory seafood flavor infused into the rice. A luxurious dish.

Basmati rice slow-cooked with tender mutton and strong spices. Deeply flavorful and rich. A traditional favorite.

A complete meal platter featuring mutton curry along with rice, bread, lentils (dal), and sides. Offers a variety of flavors on one plate. Very filling.

A meal combo including chicken curry, rice/bread, and accompaniments. Balanced and satisfying. Perfect for a single person lunch or dinner.

A premium vegetarian platter with multiple curries, rice, bread, dessert, and sides. A feast of vegetarian flavors. Great for sampling different dishes.

Standard vegetarian meal platter with seasonal vegetable curry, dal, rice, and roti. Wholesome and homestyle.

Seafood platter featuring fish curry served with rice and sides. Tangy and spicy flavors typical of coastal cuisine.

Steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken and spices. Soft dough with a juicy filling. Served with spicy dipping sauce.

Steamed dumplings stuffed with chopped vegetables. Light and savory. A popular Himalayan snack.

Fried version of chicken dumplings. Crispy exterior with juicy meat inside. Served with spicy chutney.

Deep-fried vegetable dumplings. Crunchy and savory. A crispy twist on the traditional steamed momo.

Rice pudding slow-cooked with milk, sugar, and almonds (badam). Creamy, sweet, and comforting. Flavored with cardamom.

A soft, spongy ball of cottage cheese (chhena) soaked in light sugar syrup. Sweet and delicate. Served chilled.

Deep-fried milk solid balls soaked in rose-flavored sugar syrup. Soft, sticky, and very sweet. A classic festive dessert.

Flattened cottage cheese patties soaked in thickened, sweetened milk flavored with saffron and nuts. Creamy and rich. Served chilled.

Fried bread slices soaked in syrup and topped with thickened sweet milk (rabri) and nuts. Rich and indulgent. Literally 'Royal Piece'.

Traditional Indian ice cream flavored with almonds. Denser and creamier than regular ice cream. Nutty and sweet.

Creamy Indian ice cream (kulfi) flavored with cardamom and milk solids. Rich, dense texture. Served on a stick or plate.

Kulfi flavored with pistachios. Green-tinted, nutty, and creamy. A refreshing frozen dessert.

Kulfi infused with the flavor of betel leaf (paan). Unique, refreshing, and aromatic. Acts as a palate cleanser and dessert.