The Little India Makkasan

Fried potato cubes tossed with spices and chutney. A tangy, spicy, and savory Indian street snack. Enjoyed as an appetizer.

A spiced mixture of potatoes and chickpeas. Flavored with tangy tamarind chutney and chaat masala. A refreshing and light snack.

Crisp fried dough wafers (papdi) served with potatoes, yogurt, and chutneys. Offers a mix of crunchy and creamy textures. Sweet, tangy, and spicy.

Fried potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind sauce, and spices. Warm and savory with a soft interior and crispy exterior. Eaten with a spoon.

A thin, crisp disc-shaped food made from seasoned dough. Roasted or fried until crunchy. A classic accompaniment to Indian meals.

Crispy papad topped with a spicy mix of chopped onions, tomatoes, and coriander. Zesty and crunchy. Served as a starter.

Roasted peanuts or fried peas tossed with chopped vegetables and spices. Crunchy, salty, and slightly spicy. A popular bar snack or appetizer.

A light and transparent broth with mixed vegetables. Mildly flavored and soothing. Sip hot as a starter.

A smooth soup made from pureed red tomatoes. Sweet and tangy flavor profile. Often served with croutons.

Tomato soup infused with fresh coriander (dhaniya). Aromatic and slightly herbal. Served hot.

Rich and creamy tomato soup thickened with cream. Smooth velvety texture with a balance of acidity and sweetness. Served warm.

Spicy and tangy soup with vegetables. Thickened broth with vinegar and chili heat. A classic Indo-Chinese appetizer.

A clear soup with a zesty lemon flavor and fresh coriander leaves. Light, citrusy, and refreshing. Ideal for stimulating the appetite.

Chicken soup flavored strongly with ginger (adrak). Savory and warming broth. Known for its soothing properties.

Chicken broth with lemon juice and coriander. Savory with a bright citrus kick. Contains pieces of chicken.

Clear broth with meat and vegetables. Light and savory. Served hot without heavy thickening.

Crispy fried rolls filled with stir-fried julienned vegetables. Crunchy exterior with a savory filling. Served with dipping sauce.

Cottage cheese cubes tossed in a spicy soy and chili sauce with onions and peppers. Savory, spicy, and slightly tangy. A popular Indo-Chinese dish.

Stir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables and soy sauce. Savory and salty. Slurp the noodles with chopsticks or a fork.

Deep-fried vegetable balls in a savory, garlic, and soy-based brown sauce. Umami-rich and flavorful. Can be dry or with gravy.

Vegetables tossed in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce made with tomato ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Tangy and fruity flavor.

Crispy pastry rolls filled with minced meat and vegetables. Deep-fried until golden. Served with chili sauce.

Stir-fried noodles with meat pieces (usually chicken) and vegetables. Savory, greasy, and satisfying. A staple street food style dish.

Battered fried chicken chunks tossed in a spicy chili-garlic soy sauce with bell peppers. Hot, savory, and crispy. Best eaten as a starter or with fried rice.

Chicken stir-fried in a spicy and bold Shanghai-style sauce. Rich in flavor with a kick of heat. Served hot.

Layered whole wheat flatbread pan-fried with oil or ghee. Crispy and flaky. Best eaten with curry or yogurt.

Flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. Pan-fried to a golden brown. Hearty and filling, often served with butter.

Whole wheat bread stuffed with grated spiced cauliflower. Savory and textured. Enjoy with pickles or curd.

Stuffed flatbread filled with spiced grated radish (mooli). Pungent and savory flavor. Pan-fried until crisp.

Flatbread stuffed with a mix of finely chopped vegetables and spices. Flavorful and nutritious. Served hot.

Rich flatbread stuffed with spiced grated cottage cheese (paneer). Soft texture with a milky, savory taste. A premium breakfast choice.

Puffed deep-fried bread (poori) served with a spiced potato curry (bhaji). Savory and indulgent. A traditional Indian breakfast.

Large fluffy deep-fried bread (bhature) served with spicy chickpea curry (chole). Rich, tangy, and heavy. A popular North Indian dish.

Mashed vegetable curry cooked with butter and spices, served with soft buttered bread rolls (pav). Spicy and buttery. Street food classic.

Beaten eggs fried with onions, chilies, and coriander. Fluffy and savory. Typically served with toast.

Potato slices dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried. Crispy outside, soft inside. Served with chutney.

Onion fritters made with gram flour and spices. Crunchy and irregular in shape. Savory with a hint of onion sweetness.

Cubes of cottage cheese battered and deep-fried. Soft creamy center with a crisp coating. Mild and rich.

Assorted vegetables dipped in spiced batter and fried. Offers a variety of textures and flavors. Great for sharing.

Boneless chicken pieces coated in spiced batter and deep-fried. Juicy meat with a crunchy crust. A popular non-veg starter.

Fish pieces marinated and fried with a batter coating. Flaky fish with a crisp exterior. Served with lime and dip.

A platter of assorted meat fritters. Includes chicken and fish options. Deep-fried and savory.

Triangular pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas. Deep-fried until golden and crispy. The most iconic Indian snack.

Samosa pastry filled with spiced minced cottage cheese. Rich and savory. A vegetarian delight.

Fried pastry pockets stuffed with seasoned minced chicken. Savory and meaty. Served hot.

Pastry shells filled with spiced fish mince. Flaky and aromatic. A seafood twist on the classic samosa.

Potato patties coated with crushed papadum and grilled or fried. Crunchy exterior with a soft potato center. Unique texture combination.

Potato patties typically studded with sago pearls (motiya) or other textures. Grilled to perfection. Mildly spiced.

Chicken marinated in yogurt and red spices, roasted in a clay oven (tandoor). Smoky, charred, and flavorful. A world-famous Indian dish.

Whole fish or chunks marinated in tandoori spices and grilled. Smoky flavor with tender meat. Served with mint chutney.

Mushrooms marinated in spices and yogurt, skewered and grilled. Juicy and savory. A great vegetarian appetizer.

Paneer cubes marinated in a gram flour and spice batter, then grilled. Inspired by Amritsari street food flavors. Crisp and spicy.

Boneless chicken chunks marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted on skewers. Smoky and tender. Orange-red in color.

Chicken pieces marinated in cream (malai), cheese, and mild spices. White or pale in color. Very tender and creamy texture.

Minced vegetables seasoned with herbs and spices, pressed onto skewers and grilled. Smoky and savory vegetarian option.

Delicate patties made from hung curd (yogurt) and spices. Pan-fried until golden. Soft, creamy interior that melts in the mouth.

Spiced kebab dish likely featuring chickpeas or meat, flavored with Peshwari spices. Rich and aromatic.

Green vegetable patties made with spinach, peas, and potatoes. Healthy and savory. Mildly spiced.

Chicken drumsticks marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. Juicy meat on the bone. Charred and flavorful.

Spiced minced mutton (goat meat) shaped and grilled. Rich, gamey flavor with aromatic spices.

Minced mutton seasoned with spices, skewered into cylinders, and grilled. Smoky, juicy, and savory.

Silky textured chicken kebabs marinated in cream and egg. Very tender and mild. 'Reshmi' means silk.

Minced chicken mixed with herbs and spices, grilled on skewers. A lighter alternative to mutton seekh. Juicy and smoky.

An assortment of grilled meats and seafood. Includes chicken, mutton, fish, and prawns. Perfect for sharing and tasting variety.

A selection of vegetarian appetizers. Features grilled cauliflower, cheese cubes, and vegetable patties. Offers diverse textures and flavors.

Yellow lentils cooked and tempered with spices (tadka) like cumin, garlic, and chilies. A comforting staple dish. Eaten with rice or bread.

A soft dish made of rice and lentils cooked together. Mildly spiced and easily digestible. Often considered comfort food.

Lentils cooked with fresh spinach (palak). Nutritious and flavorful with a green hue. Savory and earthy.

Black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked with butter and cream. Rich, dark, and creamy. A luxurious North Indian favorite.

Chickpeas cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy. Robust and flavorful. Goes well with bhature or rice.

Red kidney beans cooked in a thick spiced gravy. Hearty and savory home-style dish. Typically served with steamed rice.

Assorted vegetables cooked in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce (korma). Rich, nutty, and slightly sweet. Contains yogurt or cream.

Potatoes cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi). Slightly bitter and aromatic. A dry vegetable dish.

Potatoes and cauliflower florets tossed with turmeric and spices. A popular dry curry. Yellowish in color.

Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds (jeera). Simple, dry, and savory. A common side dish.

Potatoes simmered in a spiced spinach gravy. Green, healthy, and flavorful. Smooth texture.

Potatoes and green peas cooked in a tomato-onion gravy. Sweetness from peas balances the spices. Homestyle curry.

Potatoes and bell peppers (capsicum) stir-fried with spices. Crunchy peppers add texture. Savory dry dish.

Baby potatoes cooked in a rich, spicy yogurt-based gravy. 'Dum' refers to slow cooking. Tangy and spicy.

Green peas and mushrooms cooked together in a spiced gravy. Earthy mushroom flavor with sweet peas. Savory curry.

Green peas and cottage cheese cubes in a tomato based sauce. A classic vegetarian favorite. Creamy and savory.

Cottage cheese cubes in a smooth, thick spinach puree. Mildly spiced and nutritious. Vibrant green color.

Mashed or grated paneer cooked with tomatoes and spices. Similar to a scramble. Rich and tangy.

Paneer cubes in a rich, buttery, orange-colored tomato gravy. Creamy and slightly sweet. One of the most popular paneer dishes.

Deep-fried balls (kofta) of potato and paneer in a rich, creamy white gravy. Very mild and indulgent. Sweet and savory notes.

Paneer cooked in a spicy, rustic style typical of Amritsar. Rich in spices and flavor. Served with naan.

Paneer cooked with bell peppers and fresh ground spices in a wok (kadai). Spicy and flavorful. Semi-dry gravy.

Paneer in a royal (shahi) creamy gravy made with nuts and cream. Very rich, mild, and aromatic. Often slightly sweet.

Chicken stewed in an onion- and tomato-based sauce, flavored with ginger, garlic, tomato puree, chilli peppers and a variety of spices.

Chicken pieces cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, and freshly ground spices in a wok. Spicy and aromatic.

Chicken curry cooked with a large amount of onions (two types: chopped and diced). Savory and slightly sweet from the onions.

Grilled chicken in a mild, creamy tomato sauce rich with butter. Smooth texture and universally loved. Slightly sweet.

A chicken variation of the classic Kashmiri dish. Deep red gravy with aromatic spices. Rich and flavorful.

Roasted marinated chicken chunks in a spiced curry sauce. The sauce is creamy and orange-coloured. Smoky and savory.

Aromatic mutton dish of Persian origin. Meat is slow cooked with spices and yogurt. Deep red color and intense flavor.

Mutton cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with nuts and spices. A 'royal' dish with mild, luxurious flavors.

Mutton pan-fried with spices until the sauce coats the meat thickly. Intense, concentrated flavor. Semi-dry.

A unique mutton dish combining pieces of meat and minced meat in the gravy. Very rich and meaty.

Mutton cooked in a spicy, thick gravy with traditional spices. Savory and hearty. Standard goat curry.

Fish pieces simmered in a spiced gravy. Flavor can vary but is usually tangy and savory. Goes well with rice.

Fish cooked in a rich, creamy nut-based sauce. Mild and elegant. A more luxurious fish preparation.

Fish cooked in a thick, spicy sauce with onions and tomatoes. Robust flavor masking any fishiness.

Grilled fish chunks served in a creamy, spiced masala gravy. Smoky and rich. A fusion of tandoori and curry.

Prawns cooked in a savory, spiced gravy, often with coconut milk or tamarind. Sweet seafood flavor with spicy sauce.

Chicken in a rich, smooth tomato and cream gravy similar to butter chicken but savory with chopped onions and capsicum. 'Lababdar' implies a strong desire for the food.

Boiled eggs simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy. Simple and nutritious protein dish.

Eggs cooked in a rich, white, creamy gravy with nuts. Mild and flavorful.

Indian-style scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed onions, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Savory and distinct texture.

Aromatic basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and spices. Served with raita. Flavorful one-pot meal.

Vegetables and rice slow-cooked together in a sealed pot (dum). Intense flavors trapped inside. Fragrant and rich.

Spicy rice dish made in the Hyderabadi style with distinct spice blends and vegetables. Robust and aromatic.

Spiced rice cooked with hard-boiled eggs. A savory meal combining carbs and protein.

Classic dish of chicken and rice cooked with aromatic spices. Savory, fluffy rice with tender chicken.

Meat and rice slow-cooked in a sealed pot to infuse flavors. Typically chicken or mutton. Very aromatic.

Spicy and zesty biryani with meat, prepared in the style of Hyderabad. Rich in spices, mint, and saffron.

Rich rice dish cooked with tender goat meat and spices. Deep, savory flavor. A festive meal.

Fragrant rice cooked with spiced fish pieces. Delicate and aromatic. A seafood variation of the classic biryani.

Fresh plain yogurt (curd). Cool, creamy, and slightly tart. Used to balance spicy dishes.

Yogurt mixed with tiny fried gram flour balls (boondi). Creamy with crispy/soft textures. Seasoned with spices.

Yogurt mixed with chopped onions and spices. Crunchy and cooling side dish.

Yogurt with grated or chopped cucumber. Very refreshing and cooling. Perfect with spicy curries.

Yogurt with a mix of chopped raw vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and onion. Crunchy, creamy, and healthy.

Yogurt mixed with chopped tomatoes. Mild, creamy, and slightly tangy.

Sweet yogurt mixed with ripe mango pieces or pulp. A dessert-like side dish. Fruity and creamy.

Yogurt flavored with strawberries. Sweet, pink, and unique. Acts as a palate cleanser.

Soft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys. A popular cold snack.

Whole wheat flatbread. Can be cooked on a griddle (tawa) or in a clay oven (tandoor). A staple accompaniment.

Whole wheat flatbread topped with butter. Soft, savory, and rich.

Stuffed leavened bread, typically with spiced potatoes, baked in a tandoor. Crispy and hearty.

Soft, leavened white flour bread baked in a clay oven. Teardrop shaped. Chewy and perfect for scooping curry.

Naan bread brushed generously with butter. Rich flavor and soft texture.

Naan bread topped with chopped garlic and baked. Aromatic and savory.

Steamed white basmati rice. Fluffy grains. A neutral base for curries.

Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds (jeera) and sometimes other spices. Fragrant and savory.

Bottled drinking water.

Carbonated sodas like cola or lemon-lime. Sweet and refreshing.

Spiced milk tea brewed with aromatic spices like cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Served hot.

Brewed coffee served without milk. Robust flavor.

Coffee with added milk. Creamy and smooth.

A traditional yogurt-based drink. Available in various styles: plain, sweetened, salted, or spiced. Refreshing and cooling.

A refreshing Indian drink flavored with cumin, mint, and tamarind. Spicy, tangy, and cooling. Aids digestion.

Yogurt drink blended with fruit pulp (strawberry or mango). Sweet, creamy, and dessert-like.

A fizzy drink made with soda water, fresh lemon juice, and sugar or salt. Zesty and thirst-quenching.