what are some great foods from india im from the states?

Indian food is so diverse that you have thousands to choose from

spicy:

North: Laal Maas (lamb cooked with red chilli pepper)

South: Mutton Pepper Fry (lamb cooked with chilli pepper and curry leaves)

East: Kosah Mangso (Lamb cooked in hot spices)

West: Chicken Xacuti (a red gravy-pourtugese influnced)

medium hot:

North: Butter Chicken

South: Ghongura Chicken

East: Chicken Chanp

West: Malvani Chicken

Mild

North: Sahi Chicken Quarma

South: Fish/prawn Molee

East: Chicken Rezala

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For your cerbs, choose Long Grain Rice, Pilou, Biryani(there are 3 types-hyderabadi, Awadhi and Mughlai)

Rice derivatives: Dosa (flat pan cake made with rice flour), Iddli (rice flour based steamed dumplings)

breads: Roti, Naan, Kulcha, Bature, Paratha etc

For more details visit http://rice-n-curry.com/

The cuisine of India is characterized by the use of various spices, herbs and other vegetables and sometimes fruits grown in India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism across many sections of its society. Each family of Indian cuisine is characterized by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence, it varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse Indian subcontinent.

India's religious beliefs and culture have played an influential role in the evolution of its cuisine.[1] However, cuisine across India also evolved due to the subcontinent's large-scale cultural interactions with ancient Greece, Persia, Mongols and West Asia, making it a unique blend of various cuisines across Asia.[2][3] The spice trade between India and Europe is often cited as the main catalyst for Europe's Age of Discovery.[4] The colonial period introduced European cooking styles to India adding to the flexibility and diversity of Indian cuisine.[5][6] Indian cuisine has had a remarkable influence on cuisines across the world, especially those from Southeast Asia.[7][8]

South India - Idli Sambhar

North India - Sarso Ka Saag and Maki ki roti

West India - Dhokla and Dal Batti Churma

In a restaurant, the safest bets to order are:

Appetizers:

Tandoori chicken, samosa.

Main course: Butter chicken, served with rice or naan bread.

Veggie: Chickpea masala, served with naan bread or rice.

If you want to prepare at home:

You could visit any Indian grocery store and buy some gravy mixes, which you could use to cook some simple dishes at home.

THE BEST FOOD, however will be found at Indian homes/authentic Indian restaurants.

1.Idlis and dosais from South India

2.Hyderabadi Mughal biryani

3.Punjabi butter chicken masala

north: chicken tikka, chicken biryani, paarathas

west: vada pao, dhokla

south: idli, dosa

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