7 Popular Dishes At Indian Dhabas

Dal Tadka

A savoury dish made with lentils (typically yellow or red lentils) cooked with spices like cumin, turmeric, and garlic, then tempered with ghee or oil infused with additional spices like mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.

Butter Chicken

A creamy and moderately flavoured chicken dish cooked in a tomato-based sauce flavoured with butter, cream, and other spices. It is usually served with naan or rice.

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken is marinated in yoghurt and a spice blend that includes garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper before being cooked in a tandoor (clay oven) for a smoky flavour and juicy texture.

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) are marinated in yoghurt with spices like cumin, coriander, and chaat masala before being skewered and grilled till charred on the edges.

Aloo Paratha

A popular stuffed bread made by stuffing whole wheat dough with a spiced mashed potato mixture, rolling it out, and cooking it on a griddle with ghee or oil until golden brown and crispy.

Chole Bhature

A typical combination of spicy chickpea curry (chole) and deep-fried bread (bhature). The chickpeas are cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices including garam masala and amchur (dried mango powder).

Rajma Chawal

A warm dish made of red kidney beans simmered in a thick stew with tomatoes, onions, and spices including cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, served with steamed basmati rice.

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