Flavours of India: Iconic Dishes from 10 States You Must Try

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Jul 17, 2025

Dhokla – Gujarat

This spongy, steamed Gujarati snack made from fermented gram flour is served with chutney and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

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Bamboo Shoot Curry – Nagaland

Prepared with fermented bamboo shoots, pork or chicken, and indigenous herbs, this Naga delicacy bursts with earthy and tangy flavors.

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Litti Chokha – Bihar

Roasted wheat dough balls stuffed with spiced sattu (gram flour) served with mashed potatoes, eggplant, and tomato. Smoky, wholesome, and filling.

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Rogan Josh – Jammu & Kashmir

A Kashmiri classic made with tender lamb in a rich red curry of yogurt, Kashmiri chilies, and spices.

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Fish Curry and Rice – West Bengal

Fresh river fish like rohu or hilsa cooked in mustard or tomato-based gravies, paired with rice.

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Sarson da Saag & Makki di Roti – Punjab

Creamy mustard greens with cornmeal flatbread, Sarson da Saag and Makki di Roti is Punjab’s hearty and iconic wintertime favorite.

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Hyderabadi Biryani – Telangana

Hyderabadi Biryani blends marinated meat and fragrant rice, slow-cooked with spices for a rich, aromatic taste from Telangana.

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Poha – Madhya Pradesh

Poha from Madhya Pradesh is a light, spiced flattened rice dish topped with sev and lemon—perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.

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Masala Dosa – Tamil Nadu

Crispy and golden, Masala Dosa from Tamil Nadu is stuffed with spicy potato filling and served with chutney and hot sambar.

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Appam with Stew – Kerala

Lace-edged Appams served with coconut milk stew made of veggies or meat—Kerala’s light, fragrant, and comforting coastal classic.

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