Hidden Indian Dishes You Haven’t Tasted Yet

Go beyond butter chicken. Discover India’s lesser-known regional gems that will surprise your taste buds

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Bhutte Ka Kees – Madhya Pradesh A grated corn delicacy tempered with spices and milk. Creamy, sweet, and spicy Indore’s hidden treasure

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Patoleo – Goa Steamed turmeric leaves stuffed with coconut and jaggery. A festive Konkani dessert you’ve probably never tried

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Bhang Ki Chutney – Uttarakhand Yes, it’s made with hemp seeds. A tangy, nutty chutney that packs a flavor punch with every bite

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Farcha – Parsi Cuisine Parsi-style fried chicken with spicy egg batter coating juicy, crispy and criminally underrated

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Chak Hao Kheer – Manipur A rich, purple-hued kheer made from black rice. Sweet, sticky and stunningly beautiful

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Kalaadi – Jammu A traditional Dogra cheese, pan-seared until golden. Served with chutney – a crunchy, cheesy delight

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Thecha – Maharashtra A fiery green chili-garlic chutney that’ll make your eyes water and your heart race. Not for the faint-hearted

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Sidu – Himachal Prades Steamed wheat buns stuffed with poppy seeds, walnuts, and jaggery. Perfect for chilly mountain mornings

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Awan Bangwi – Tripura A tribal sweet made of sticky rice, jaggery, and coconut, steamed in special leaves. Rare and ritualistic

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Chaman – Kashmir Paneer cooked in a saffron-rich yellow gravy. A hidden gem from Kashmiri Pandit kitchens

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