India has many street foods which are popular across the nation. Dabele, vada pav and pav bhajji are some of the most popular and are primarily from Maharashtra. Vada pav is prepared with batata vada (deep fried spicy potato balls/patty) with Pav and three types of chutney. Vada pav is incomplete without garlic chutney and people demand it when they buy Vada pav. This chutney is a dry and spicy, prepared with dry roasted coconut, garlic, chili and spices. Traditionally this chutney is prepared using garlic clove with skin however if you don’t like it, you can peel it. This simple chutney can be stored for 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container when refrigerated.
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Tandoori Gobhi
As you hear the sound Tandoori, it gives you a spicy, tangy and mouthwatering sensation. There are varieties of non-veg based Tandoori recipes however Tandoori Gobhi is vegetarian recipe and is an excellent starter or snacks item. This recipe is prepared using cauliflower florets marinated in hung curd, tandoori masala and other spices and grilled in oven. If cooked in clay based oven, it would have an amazing aroma and smoky flavor. You can also cook it in gas based oven or on griddle. Serve this dish to your guests with mint chutney & mocktails in parties and have fun. Also see my other Tandoori recipes like Tandoori Salmon, Tandoori tangdi 65 and Tandoori Chicken.
Achari Murgh
Achari Murgh (Chicken) is a very flavorful delicious dish popular in Northern part of India. Achari is nothing but pickle spices (which is easily available in Indian grocery store). Chicken marinated with achari masala, yogurt and cooked into onion and tomato gravy gives a tangy taste to this recipe. Cooking this dish in mustard oil gives a nice authentic taste to dish however if you don’t want to use mustard oil, you can use other cooking oil. Achari Murgh goes well with jeera rice, plain rice, roti or naan. This is a very easy recipe to prepare.
Tandoori Tangdi 65
Tandoori Tangdi 65 is a variation of original recipe of chicken 65. Generally chicken 65 is prepared using deep fried chicken with 65 spices however if you don’t want to deep fry the chicken, you can use this recipe to prepare a grilled chicken 65. The recipe came out pretty well without having to deep fry the chicken. Tandoori is basically chicken marinated with yogurt, tandoori masala and spices for over night and grilled into clay oven. Roasted chicken into clay oven gives a authentic flavor and taste but you can make them into electric oven. This recipe has long passive time so you need to plan ahead.The chicken requires about marination for 6-7 hours however overnight would be best. You can adjust the spiciness based on your taste. You can also use leftover tandoori chicken for this recipe.
Mix Veg Korma – Without Onion Garlic
Vegetable korma is a delicious flavorful creamy dish prepared using mix of vegetables, flavored with gram masala and methi leaves.This recipe is easy to prepare and popular all over India. The taste and the flavor varies with the different cooking technique. This recipe can be prepared with or without onion and garlic. People generally prepare the food without onion and garlic in festival season like Navrathri. The gravy prepared using tomato and cashew nuts gives a real rich taste & texture to the Korma.Vegetable korma is a great compliment with jeera rice, naan or parathas.
Mushroom Kabab
Mushroom kabab is an awesome appetizer for parties and gatherings. There are a variety of mushroom kabab recipes, however this recipe brings a little Indian flare to it. The mushroom is stuffed with bell peppers, paneer flavored with pickle masala and marinated in yogurt and spices. When served with grilled zucchini and yogurt mint chutney it has an unique taste.
Chicken Breast Roll
Chicken breast roll is prepared using sliced chicken breasts, spinach and mushroom as main ingredients. Generally the chicken is stuffed in tortillas or something similar, however this recipe rolls the filling inside the chicken. You can customize your filling depending on what you’re feeling in the moment. This dish can be served with a variety of sauces. The creamy tomato gravy goes very well with this recipe.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is one of the most popular non-veg dish. You can find this yummy dish in every Indian restaurant. Grilled chicken cooked in thick creamy gravy and a combination of spices makes it very delicious. Chicken tikka masala goes very well with jeera rice, parata or garlic naan.