The LittleIndia 2- Indian Food

Whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle. Simple and unleavened. Enjoy with curry, yogurt, or pickles.

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. Savory and filling. Typically eaten with butter, curd, or pickles.

Flatbread stuffed with a mixture of spiced potatoes and onions. Offers a savory crunch. Best served hot with a side of yogurt.

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower. Savory and aromatic. Enjoy with butter or curd.

Flatbread stuffed with a medley of spiced vegetables. Nutritious and flavorful. Served with condiments like pickles and yogurt.

Flatbread stuffed with spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Rich and satisfying. Best enjoyed with a dollop of butter.

Deep-fried fluffy bread (poori) served with a spiced potato curry (bhaji). A classic, hearty Indian breakfast. Eat by scooping the potato with pieces of bread.

Spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with large, fluffy fried bread (bhature). Rich, savory, and very filling. A popular Punjabi dish.

Spiced mashed vegetable curry served with soft buttered bread rolls (pav). Tangy, buttery, and flavorful. Squeeze lemon on top and eat with the bread.

Beaten eggs cooked in a pan, likely with onions, chilies, and spices. fluffy and savory. A standard breakfast item.

An omelet cooked with slices of bread embedded in or wrapped by the egg. Savory and filling. A popular street food snack.

Two hard-boiled eggs. Simple protein source. Served plain or with salt and pepper.

Bread slices filled with fresh or grilled vegetables and spreads. Light and crisp. A common quick meal.

Sandwich filled with cooked chicken and vegetables. Savory and satisfying. Good for a light meal.

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. Crispy, savory, and slightly sweet from the onions. A classic tea-time snack.

Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cubes battered and deep-fried. Crispy exterior with a soft, milky center. Served with dipping sauces.

Assorted vegetables dipped in spiced batter and deep-fried. A variety of textures and flavors. Great for sharing.

Chicken pieces coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fried. Juicy meat with a crispy crust. A savory non-veg snack.

Fish pieces marinated or battered and deep-fried. Crispy and flavorful. Usually served with lime and chutney.

An assortment of deep-fried fritters containing various meats like chicken and fish. A platter offering different savory flavors.

Deep-fried potato strips. Crispy and salted. A universal side dish.

Prawns marinated in spices and fried until crisp. Savory seafood appetizer. Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon.

Deep-fried pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas. Crispy shell with a savory filling. Classic Indian snack.

Fried pastry shells stuffed with spiced paneer filling. Richer than the potato version. Served with chutney.

Crispy pastries filled with spiced minced chicken. Savory and meaty. A non-vegetarian take on the classic samosa.

Peanuts mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, and spices, or simply fried. Crunchy and savory. A popular bar snack.

Fried potato cubes tossed with spices and chutneys. Tangy, spicy, and sweet. A popular street food.

A salad-like snack made with potatoes, chickpeas, spices, and tangy chutneys. Refreshing and savory.

Crispy wafers (papdi) topped with potatoes, yogurt, and chutneys. A mix of textures: crunchy, creamy, and soft.

Potato patties (tikki) topped with chickpea curry, yogurt, and chutneys. Hearty, spicy, and tangy.

Thin, crispy lentil wafer. Can be roasted over a flame or deep-fried. Served as an appetizer or accompaniment.

Fried or roasted papad topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, and spices. Crunchy, fresh, and spicy.

Likely a warm vegetable salad with Italian seasoning. May contain sautéed vegetables. A fusion side dish.

Light broth with assorted vegetables. Mild and refreshing. Good as a starter.

Rich and smooth tomato soup with cream. Tangy and slightly sweet. Served warm.

Spicy and tangy soup with chopped vegetables. Thickened broth with vinegar and chili. A popular Indo-Chinese soup.

Clear vegetable broth flavored with lemon juice and fresh coriander. Zesty and aromatic.

Spicy soy-based soup with vegetables, topped with crispy fried noodles. Crunchy and savory.

Spicy and tangy soup with chicken pieces and egg ribbons. A warming Indo-Chinese classic.

Spicy chicken soup with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, topped with fried noodles. Robust flavor.

Clear chicken soup with a zesty lemon flavor and coriander. Light and healthy.

Simple, light broth with chicken pieces. Mild seasoning. Soothing and warm.

Broth-based soup containing fish. Likely lightly spiced. A seafood starter.

Crispy fried rolls filled with vegetables or meat. Served with dipping sauce. A crunchy appetizer.

Battered paneer cubes tossed in a spicy soy and chili sauce with onions and peppers. Savory, spicy, and tangy.

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and soy sauce. A popular Indo-Chinese noodle dish. Savory and slippery.

Rice stir-fried with chopped vegetables and light seasonings. Simple and savory. Often eaten with Manchurian or curry.

Deep-fried vegetable balls in a spicy, tangy, soy-based sauce. A classic Indo-Chinese gravy dish. Great with fried rice.

Stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetables. Savory soy flavor. A hearty meal.

Rice stir-fried in spicy Schezwan sauce with vegetables. Fiery and flavorful.

Fried rice with scrambled eggs and vegetables. Savory and protein-rich.

Stir-fried rice with chicken chunks and vegetables. A standard complete meal.

Chicken fried rice cooked with spicy Schezwan sauce. Hot, garlicky, and pungent.

Battered chicken pieces tossed in a spicy chili and soy sauce with peppers and onions. A popular spicy appetizer.

Crispy fried noodles topped with a sweet and sour vegetable sauce. Crunchy and tangy. An American-Chopsuey style dish.

Crispy noodles served with a meat-based sweet and sour sauce (usually chicken). Crunchy and flavorful.

Chicken dish prepared in a spicy Shanghai-style sauce. Likely savory and hot.

Spicy, deep-fried paneer appetizer. Marinated in yogurt and red spices. Crispy and flavorful.

A famous spicy, deep-fried chicken dish from South India. Red, tangy, and packed with chili flavor.

Noodles stir-fried with vegetables in a Hakka style (lighter on soy, emphasis on garlic and chili). Savory and dry.

Hakka-style noodles stir-fried with meat (likely chicken). Flavorful and satisfying.

Soya chunks (mock meat) marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. Smoky and chewy texture similar to meat.

Potatoes marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in a tandoor. Smoky, spicy, and soft inside.

A chaat made with tandoor-roasted ingredients, likely fruits or vegetables, tossed with spices. Smoky and tangy.

Whole chicken or pieces marinated in yogurt and red spices, roasted in a clay oven. iconic red color, smoky flavor, and charred edges.

Chunks of fish marinated in spices and grilled. Smoky, tender, and flavorful. Served with mint chutney.

Mushrooms marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled. Juicy and savory with a smoky char.

Cubes of paneer and vegetables marinated and grilled. A popular vegetarian appetizer with a smoky flavor.

Paneer marinated in cream (malai) and mild spices, then grilled. Rich, creamy, and less spicy than regular tikka.

Paneer tikka marinated with fresh mint (pudina). Herby, refreshing, and smoky.

Paneer tikka prepared in the Amritsari style, often with gram flour batter and carom seeds. Crispy and spicy.

Boneless chicken chunks marinated in spices and yogurt, grilled to perfection. Juicy, smoky, and spicy.

Chicken pieces marinated in cream and cheese. Mild, tender, and rich. Melts in the mouth.

Chicken tikka with a fusion twist, using spicy Schezwan sauce in the marinade. Hot and tangy.

Chicken tikka with a strong garlic flavor. Aromatic and savory.

Chicken marinated with lots of black pepper (kali mirch). Spicy, aromatic, and smoky.

Chicken legs marinated and roasted in the tandoor. Juicy meat on the bone with a smoky char.

Vegetarian patties made with spinach, peas, and potatoes. Green in color, nutritious, and savory.

Minced vegetables spiced and skewered, then grilled in a tandoor. Smoky and soft.

Spiced minced lamb skewered and grilled. Juicy, rich, and smoky. Served with mint sauce.

Chickpeas cooked in a spicy tomato-onion gravy. tangy and hearty. A North Indian staple.

Red kidney beans simmered in a thick, spiced gravy. Comfort food, best eaten with rice.

Assorted vegetables cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with yogurt or nuts. Mild and flavorful.

Potatoes cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi). Distinctively slightly bitter and aromatic flavor.

A dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices. Simple, home-style, and savory.

Potatoes and bell peppers cooked together in spices. Mildly spicy with the flavor of capsicum.

Potatoes and green peas in a tomato-based gravy. A classic comfort dish.

Baby potatoes cooked in a rich, spicy yogurt-based gravy with Kashmiri spices. Vibrant red color and aromatic.

Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds (jeera). Dry, simple, and flavorful. Great as a side dish.

Potatoes cooked in a smooth spinach gravy. Healthy and mildly spiced.

Green peas and mushrooms cooked in a spiced curry. Savory and earthy.

Paneer cubes and green peas in a tomato-based sauce. One of the most popular vegetarian curries.

Paneer cubes in a thick paste made from puréed spinach. Creamy, healthy, and mild.

Fried dumplings of potato and paneer in a rich, creamy white gravy. Sweet and mild flavor. A festive dish.

A rich, creamy curry made with vegetables, fruits, and nuts. 'Navrattan' means nine gems. Sweet and mild.

A dish likely involving mashed paneer and tomatoes cooked with spices. Rich and tangy.

Paneer in a rich, creamy tomato butter sauce. Slightly sweet and very flavorful. A restaurant favorite.

Paneer cooked in a spicy, rustic style typical of Amritsar. Rich and robust.

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

Paneer in a thick gravy of cream, tomatoes and Indian spices. 'Shahi' implies a royal, rich dish.

Fried fritters (pakora) simmered in a tangy yogurt-based curry. Comforting and sour. Eaten with rice.

Paneer in a rich, creamy gravy similar to butter masala but with onions and capsicum. 'Lababdar' means something extremely desirable.

Vegetable kebabs cooked in a spicy masala gravy. Turns the dry kebab into a main course curry.

Yellow lentils cooked and tempered with ghee, spices, garlic, and chilies. Aromatic and comforting.

A one-pot dish of rice and lentils cooked together. Soft, porridge-like consistency. Very easy on the stomach.

Lentils cooked with spinach. Nutritious, healthy, and flavorful.

Whole black lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter and cream. Rich, dark, and creamy. A north Indian favorite.

Chicken pieces simmered in a standard spiced onion-tomato gravy. Homestyle and savory.

Chicken cooked with bell peppers and fresh spices in a kadai (wok). Semi-dry and spicy.

Chicken braised in a mild, creamy sauce made with yogurt or nuts. Rich and aromatic.

Chicken cooked in a spinach gravy. Healthy and savory with an earthy flavor.

Chicken curry prepared with a large amount of onions (two types: cooked in gravy and diced). Sweet and savory.

Tandoori chicken pieces in a mild, sweet, and creamy tomato butter sauce. One of the most famous Indian dishes.

A variation of the Kashmiri lamb dish using chicken. Rich, aromatic gravy with red chili color.

Roasted chicken tikka pieces in a spiced curry sauce. Smoky, creamy, and orange-colored.

Chicken in a rich, creamy tomato gravy similar to butter chicken but more savory with onions and peppers.

A rich chicken dish, traditionally a whole chicken stuffed and cooked in masala. Here likely a rich portion.

Listed under curries, this may be seekh kebabs served in a masala gravy or simply the tandoori item. Spiced minced chicken.

Chicken cooked with pickling spices (achar). Tangy, spicy, and aromatic.

A rich, slow-cooked chicken curry, typically roasted before being cooked in a thick gravy. Very flavorful.

Chicken pieces cooked in a gravy made with minced chicken (keema). Very meaty and rich.

Spicy chicken curry cooked in a clay pot (handi). Features bold Rajasthani spices.

Chicken curry prepared in a simple, lighter style typical of home cooking. Comforting.

A classic Kashmiri lamb dish with a rich, aromatic red gravy. Flavored with Kashmiri chilies and spices.

Mutton cooked in a thick, reduced gravy (bhuna) with korma-style richness. Intense flavor.

Mutton chunks cooked in a spicy gravy along with minced mutton. Double dose of meat.

Mutton cooked in a spicy, thick masala gravy. Robust and hearty.

Fish fillets simmered in a spiced gravy. Often tangy with tamarind or tomatoes.

Fish cooked in a rich, creamy white sauce 'Shahi' style. Mild and luxurious.

Fish cooked in a thick, spicy tomato and onion gravy. Flavorful and savory.

Grilled fish tikka pieces simmered in a spiced creamy sauce. Smoky and rich.

Prawns cooked in a spiced coconut or tomato-based gravy. Seafood delicacy.

Boiled eggs in a standard spiced gravy. A protein-rich vegetarian-friendly option.

Boiled eggs cooked in a thick, spicy masala sauce. More robust than regular curry.

Indian-style scrambled eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Savory and dry. Eat with bread.

Steamed white basmati rice. Fluffy and aromatic base for curries.

Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds (jeera). Fragrant and slightly savory.

Basmati rice pilaf cooked with green peas. Mildly spiced and aromatic.

Sweet and savory rice pilaf with fruits and nuts. A rich Kashmiri specialty.

Rice cooked with mixed vegetables and mild spices. A simple one-pot meal.

Aromatic rice dish layered with spiced vegetables. Flavorful and hearty.

Biryani style from Kolkata, typically lighter and includes potatoes. Very aromatic.

Spicy and robust biryani from Hyderabad. Rich in spices and flavor.

Biryani rice cooked with spiced boiled eggs. Savory and filling.

Classic dish of basmati rice layered with spiced chicken. Aromatic, savory, and a complete meal.

Kolkata-style chicken biryani, distinguished by the inclusion of a potato and lighter spices.

Spicy chicken or meat biryani prepared in the Hyderabadi dum style. Very flavorful.

Rich basmati rice dish cooked with tender mutton and spices. Deeply savory and aromatic.

Biryani rice layered with spiced fish. Unique seafood flavor.

Aromatic rice cooked with prawns and spices. A luxurious seafood rice dish.

Plain yogurt. Cool and refreshing. Helps soothe spicy food.

Yogurt mixed with small fried chickpea flour balls (boondi). Crunchy and creamy.

Yogurt mixed with boiled potatoes and spices. Creamy and comforting.

Yogurt with chopped onions. Crunchy and refreshing.

Cucumber yogurt. Very cooling and light. Perfect with spicy biryani.

Yogurt with a mix of chopped fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and onion.

Sweet and fruity yogurt with mango pulp or pieces. Dessert-like accompaniment.

Fried lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys. Soft, creamy, and tangy.

Whole wheat flatbread. Tawa is cooked on a griddle (soft), Tandoori in a clay oven (slightly crisp).

Whole wheat flatbread brushed with butter. Richer than plain roti.

Multi-layered whole wheat flatbread. Crispy and flaky.

Layered parantha flavored with dried mint. Aromatic and refreshing.

Extremely thin, handkerchief-like bread. Soft and folded.

Bread made from a mix of gram flour (besan) and wheat flour with spices. Nutty and savory.

Leavened flatbread, fluffy and soft. Plain or topped with butter.

Kulcha stuffed with spiced onions and potatoes.

Kulcha stuffed with mixed vegetables.

Kulcha stuffed with spiced paneer filling.

Crispy, stuffed kulcha served with spicy chickpea curry (chana). A complete meal.

Soft, leavened white flour bread baked in a tandoor. The classic accompaniment to curry.

Naan brushed generously with butter. Rich and delicious.

Naan topped with minced garlic and baked. Aromatic and savory.

Naan stuffed with paneer cheese.

Naan stuffed with spiced minced chicken. Very filling.

Naan stuffed with a savory filling, usually vegetables or potatoes.

Small bottle of water.

Big bottle of water.

Carbonated sodas like Coke, Sprite, etc.

Spiced milk tea with ginger, cardamom, and other spices. Warm and aromatic.

Coffee served without milk.

Coffee with milk.

Tea served without milk.

Traditional yogurt drink. Can be sweet, salty, or spiced.

Lassi blended with fruit pulp. Sweet and creamy.

Spiced buttermilk. Thinner than lassi, savory and cooling.

Sparkling water with fresh lemon juice. Refreshing and fizzy.

Milkshake made with mango or other flavors. Thick, sweet, and creamy.

Chilled coffee with milk and sugar. Sweet and caffeinated.

Plain hot milk.

Water with fresh lemon juice. Simple refresher.

Popular Indian mango juice drink.

Fresh or bottled coconut water. Hydrating and sweet.

Freshly squeezed fruit juice. Healthy and vitamin-rich.

A complete vegetarian meal platter served on a round tray (thali). Includes a variety of dishes for a balanced meal.

A complete non-vegetarian meal platter. Offers a mix of meat curries, vegetables, bread, and rice.

Thin, crispy fermented rice crepe. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Plain dosa cooked with plenty of butter. Richer and crispier.

Dosa stuffed with a spiced potato and onion filling. The most popular version.

Masala dosa with extra sautéed onions. Sweet and savory.

Dosa stuffed with spiced paneer filling.

Masala dosa cooked with butter. Very savory.

Dosa with grated cheese (likely Amul brand) melted inside. Gooey and rich.

Thick, soft rice pancake. Sponge-like texture.

Uttapam topped with onions or tomatoes cooked into the batter.

Uttapam topped with a variety of mixed vegetables.

Uttapam topped with shredded paneer.

Steamed rice cakes (idly) served with lentil soup (sambar). Soft and healthy.

Rice mixed with yogurt and tempered with spices. Cooling and comforting.

Dosa coated with an egg layer inside. Savory and protein-rich.

Egg dosa filled with potato masala.

Dosa stuffed with a spicy chicken filling.

Dosa stuffed with spiced fish mince.

Dosa stuffed with a prawn masala filling.

Dosa stuffed with spiced lamb meat.

Thick rice pancake topped with egg.

Uttapam topped with chicken bits.

Uttapam topped with spiced lamb.

Popular Thai lager. Smooth and malty.

Famous Thai lager known for its full-bodied flavor.

Premium Thai lager. Crisp with a distinct hop character.

International premium lager. Balanced and crisp.

Thai wine cooler beverage. Sweet and fruity red variant.

Thai wine cooler beverage. White grape variant.

Glass of red wine.

Glass of white wine.

Blended Scotch whisky.

Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch whisky.

Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch whisky.

Chivas Regal blended Scotch whisky.

Popular Indian whisky.

Teacher's Highland Cream blended Scotch whisky.

Ballantine's blended Scotch whisky.

Dewar's blended Scotch whisky.

Popular vodka brand.

Flavored vodka (Green Apple).

Absolut vodka.