How Many of These 10 North Indian Cuisines Have You Tried?

A desi traveller knows that travel is not just limited to beautiful views, cultural insights and a break from the mundane, but it is also a culinary delight. All routes of travel go through the tummy. And why not! After all, food is the epitome of delight that we can experience in our lifetime.

When it comes to Indian food, what immediately strikes our mind is north Indian v/s south Indian cuisine. But even if you have noticed it or not, you would have had experienced the delight of dozens of cuisines that have either originated or taken their shapes in India. Since the cuisines are many, I have divided this list into a multi-part series with each list from different parts of India.

Here are some of the most delicious cuisines from north India, and you can tell me how many of these have you tried:

1. Kashmiri Wazwan

Dishes: Gushtaba, Rista, Tabakh Maaz, Yakhni, Rogan Josh, Kebab, Dum Aloo, Phirni, Mooli Akhrot Chutney etc.

2. Vaishnav

Dishes: Aloo Gobhi, Kachori, Bhindi Masala, Bharwa Mirch, Nimona, Dahi wale Aloo, Mangaudi, Kadhi-Chawal, Rajma Chawal, Aloo Parantha, Gobhi Parantha, Lauki Ki Sabji, Bharwa Karele... where do we stop!

3. Himachali Dham

Dishes: Madra, Kale Chane Ka Khatta, Chawal, Mukund Wadi Curry, Maa Ki Daal, Kaddu Ka Khatta, Bhey, Meethe Chawal, Matar Paneer etc.

4. Ladakhi

Dishes: Sku, Thukpa, Pava, Khambir, Chhutagi, Tingmo, Churpe, Butter Tea, Chhang, Apricot Jam etc.

5. Spitian

Dishes: Quo, Chhurpi, Thentuk, Barley Kheer, Barley Salad, Seabuck Thorn Tea, Chang, Churam etc.

6. Amritsari

Dishes: Makke Di Roti Sarson Da Saag, Chhole Bhature, Lassi, Pinni, Kara Prasad, Amritsari Kulcha, Amrisari Fish Tikka, Kulfa, Amritsari Chhole, Amritsari Murg etc.

7. Garhwali

Dishes: Bichhu Booti Saag, Kafuli, Madua Roti, Urad ki Pakodi, Chullu Chutney, Jumbu ka Tadka, Tikulu, Kachmauli, Bhattua, Bal Mithai, Singauri

8. Kumaoni

Dishes: Al-Laagad, Chudkani, Joula, Kumaoni Raitaa, Bal Mithai, Ras bhaat, Chain, Faanda, Thatwaani etc.

9. Awadhi

Dishes: Galouti Kebab, Boti Kebab, Shami Kebab, Tunde Kebab, Pasanda Kebab, Navratan Korma, Lucknowi Biryani, Awadhi Gobhi, Pulao etc.

10. Mughlai

Dishes: Mutton/ Chicken Chaap, Nihari, Aloo Gosht, Kofta, Shorba, Shahi Paneer, Qeema Matar, Paneer Pasanda, Murgh Musallam, Paneer Tikka, Kulfi, Barfi, Falooda, Sheer Kurma etc.

So what's your taste score? Tell us in the comments below.

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