India is said to be a country of diversity where every region has its lifestyle, customs, climate, culture, and traditions. Along with this, another diversity is seen in the food of every state which has its distinct taste. Every state is known for its distinct taste and cuisine, which everyone who visits here definitely likes to enjoy. Dishes from other states are prepared across the country which reflects unity in diversity. So, today in this episode, we are going to give you information about the famous dishes of some states whose taste has made people lick their fingers. So let's know about these dishes...
Dhokla, Gujarat
As soon as the name of Gujarat comes, many dishes come to mind. Mainly there is Dhokla and Thepla. Although you can taste Dhokla in any part of India, you cannot get a taste like Dhokla of Gujarat anywhere else. Dhokla is a famous Gujarati food known for its distinctive taste made from a fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas. It is served with tangy chutney and can be eaten for breakfast.
Pavbhaji, Maharashtra
The food culture of Maharashtra cannot be expressed with a single dish like other states, yet Pav Bhaji is a much-loved dish here. Almost all over India, people relish eating fresh pav baked in butter along with bhaji made by mashing various vegetables. Apart from this, Vadapaav is also very famous.
Rogan Josh, Jammu Kashmir
The most important part of the cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir is Rogan Josh, an aromatic lamb dish prepared with brown onions, various spices, and curd. It is usually served with boiled rice and consists of pieces of lamb or mutton with a gravy of garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices. Jammu and Kashmir a Muslim-influenced areas, which is why vegetarian food is mostly preferred here.
Appam, Kerala
Appam, one of the popular food items of Kerala, is made of fermented rice flour, coconut milk, coconut water, and sugar. Appam is essentially a thin pancake with crispy edges. It is a vegetarian dish, but can also be eaten with chicken or lamb. Appam remains a favorite dish among the local people as well as tourists and every tourist coming to Kerala cannot live without tasting it. If you are also going to visit Kerala then do not forget to taste Appam.
Dal Bati Churma, Rajasthan
Dal Bati Churma is a famous dish of Rajasthan, ghee is used extensively in it. It is as rich in taste as the culture of Rajasthan. Ball-shaped wheat flour balls are cooked on flame. They are eaten with seasoned lentils. Along with this, the churma dish made from these balls also looks amazing.
Pongal, Tamil Nadu
Pongal is the most popular and traditional dish of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is prepared especially during the Pongal festival. Pongal is a vegetarian food consisting of pulses and rice. If you want to taste this famous dish of Tamil Nadu then you should come here during Pongal, the most important festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Because Pongal is an integral part of this festival which is served in the joy of the festival.
Litti-Chokha, Bihar
If you have liked the taste of Dal Baati, then get ready for another variant. In Bihar, hospitality is celebrated with this dish. Wheat flour balls with the use of ghee called Litti are also common in this dish but you will not find lentils here. Instead, you will get Chokha which is prepared by mashing boiled potatoes, brinjals, and tomatoes. In which spices, onion, and garlic are added.
Makke di roti aur sarson da saag, Punjab
Makke Di Roti and Sarson Da Saag are the most favorite and traditional food of Punjab which is cooked with Punjabi tadka. Makke di roti and sarson da saag is a food of Punjab which is served in every dhaba and hotel. Without this, the hotel menu can never be complete because the tourists coming here order only Makke Di Roti and Sarson Da Saag. Whenever you visit Punjab, do try the ghee-based corn roti with mustard greens and a glass of lassi. Believe me, after eating these, you will be forced to lick your fingers.
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