North Indian Cuisine
North Indian Cuisine
Appetizers
Samosas – Crispy pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with tamarind chutney and mint chutney.
Tandoori Chicken – Marinated chicken cooked in a tandoor oven, served with mint yogurt dip.
Paneer Tikka – Grilled cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and spices, served with mint chutney.
Aloo Tikki – Spiced potato patties served with chickpea curry (chole) and tamarind chutney.
Papdi Chaat – Crispy dough wafers topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and spices.
Main Courses
Rice Varieties
Biryani – Fragrant rice cooked with spices, saffron, and either chicken, lamb, or vegetables.
Pulao – Basmati rice cooked with vegetables or meat, flavored with whole spices.
Bread Varieties
Naan – Soft and fluffy bread baked in a tandoor.
Tandoori Roti – Whole wheat bread cooked in a tandoor.
Laccha Paratha – Layered flatbread made with whole wheat flour, brushed with ghee.
Curries and Gravies
Butter Chicken – Tandoori chicken simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce.
Rogan Josh – Lamb curry cooked in a flavorful yogurt and tomato-based gravy.
Paneer Makhani – Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a creamy tomato and cashew nut gravy.
Dal Makhani – Slow-cooked black lentils in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
Malai Kofta – Paneer and vegetable dumplings in a creamy cashew nut and tomato gravy.
Accompaniments
Raita – Yogurt mixed with grated cucumber, tomatoes, and spices.
Papad – Crispy lentil wafers served with a variety of dips.
Mixed Pickles – Assortment of pickled vegetables and fruits.
Salad – Fresh garden salad with a tangy dressing.
Desserts
Gulab Jamun – Deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup.
Rasgulla – Soft cottage cheese balls in sugar syrup.
Kheer – Rice pudding flavored with cardamom and topped with nuts.
Phirni – Creamy rice pudding flavored with saffron and served chilled.
Beverages
Masala Chai – Spiced Indian tea with milk.
Lassi – Traditional yogurt-based drink, either sweet or salty.
Thandai – Refreshing milk-based drink flavored with almonds, fennel seeds, and saffron (ideal for festive occasions).