Home›Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes›Cuisine›Indian CuisineCuisineIndian CuisineMiddle Eastern and South Asian CuisinesReference and ClassificationThoroughly VerifiedThe cooking traditions of the Indian subcontinent, unified by the layered use of spices toasted and ground into masalas but sharply regional in ingredients and technique. North Indian cooking, shaped by Mughal-era court kitchens, favors wheat breads, dairy and slow-cooked meats; South Indian cooking, centered on Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, favors rice, lentils, coconut and souring agents like tamarind. Religious dietary practice, most extensively vegetarian in the south, belongs to Divinity's own coverage; this atlas holds the foodways.FactsIndian CuisineConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesTake a Related QuizComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsSignature TechniqueWell-attestedTempering whole spices in hot oil or ghee (tadka), slow simmering of gravies, and clay tandoor roasting are hallmark techniques. 1Origin RegionWell-attestedThe Indian subcontinent, with distinct northern and southern regional traditions. 2Indian CuisineFilter Results15 entriesDish FamilyAllSouth Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (14)Southeast Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Main IngredientAllBean Sprouts (1)Black Pepper (1)Bread (1)Butter (1)Chicken (2)Chili Pepper (2)Coconut (1)Coconut Milk (1)Coriander (1)Cream (1)Cumin (2)Garam Masala (1)Garlic (4)Ginger (3)Gram Flour (1)Green Pea (1)Kidney Bean (1)Lentil (2)Onion (4)Peanut Sauce (1)Pork (1)Potato (1)Pumpkin (1)Tomato (4)Turmeric (1)Yogurt (1)Era (Origin Period)All-800 (1)1888 (1)1950 (1)TraditionAllSalt Curing, Smoking and Drying (1)Street Food Culture (1)Format/TypeAllSouth Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (14)Southeast Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)CourseAllMain Course (2)Snack or Street Food (1)Soup (1)Dietary SuitabilityAllContains Dairy or Egg (2)Contains Meat or Poultry (4)Vegetarian (1)Origin RegionAllBengal (1)India (8)Kashmir (1)Philippines (1)Portugal (1)South Asia (1)The Indian Subcontinent (3)BrowseCompareSelect all 15Baingan BhartaIndian CuisineButter ChickenIndian CuisineChicken ChettinadIndian CuisineChingri Malai CurryIndian CuisineDalIndian CuisineDhansakIndian CuisineDum AlooIndian CuisineKadhiIndian CuisineKare-KareIndian CuisineMisal PavIndian CuisinePav BhajiIndian CuisinePaya (food)Indian CuisineRajmaIndian CuisineSarson Da SaagIndian CuisineVindalooIndian CuisineConnectionsAssociated WithSouth African Cuisine, Cuisines Well-attested ConnectedDurban holds one of the largest Indian communities outside India, the product of indentured laborers brought by British colonizers from 1860 to work sugar plantations, whose descendants built a distinct South African Indian curry tradition including bunny chow.Source Where to Eat Bunny Chow in Durban, the City's Beloved Curry in a Loaf Dish (National Geographic)Erica Plattertier 1Expresses TraditionPickling, Food Traditions Well-attested Source The Oxford Companion to FoodAlan Davidsontier 1Features DishAkki rotti, Dishes Well-attested Source Akki rotti (Wikipedia)tier 3Appam, Dishes Well-attested Source Appam (Wikipedia)Baingan Bharta, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Baingan bhartaBhindi fry, Dishes Well-attested Source Bhindi fry (Wikipedia)Biryani, Dishes Well-attested Source The Oxford Companion to FoodAlan Davidsontier 1Butter Chicken, Dishes Well-attested Source Butter Chicken (Wikipedia)tier 3Chicken Chettinad, Dishes Well-attested Source Chicken Chettinad (Wikidata)Chicken tikka, Dishes Well-attested Source Chicken tikka (Wikipedia)Chingri Malai Curry, Dishes Well-attested Source Chingri malai curry - WikipediaCucumber sandwich, Dishes Well-attested Source Cucumber sandwich (Wikipedia)Dal, Dishes Well-attested Dhansak, Dishes Well-attested Source Dhansak - WikipediaDum Aloo, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Dum alooFrench Toast, Dishes Well-attested Source French toast - WikipediaHyderabadi Biryani, Dishes Well-attested Source Hyderabadi biryani (Wikipedia)Idli, Dishes Well-attested Source Idli (Wikipedia)tier 3Kabsa, Dishes Well-attested Source Kabsa (Wikipedia)Kadhi, Dishes Well-attested Source Kadhi (Wikipedia)Kare-Kare, Dishes Well-attested Source Kare-kare (Wikipedia)Litti Chokha, Dishes Well-attested Source Litti chokha, WikipediaMashed Potato, Dishes Well-attested Source Mashed Potato (Wikipedia)Misal Pav, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Misal pavMomo, Dishes Well-attested Source Momo (food), WikipediaNaan, Dishes Well-attested Pav Bhaji, Dishes Well-attested Source Pav Bhaji (Wikipedia)tier 3Paya (food), Dishes Well-attested Source Paya (food) (Wikipedia)Rajma, Dishes Well-attested Source Rajma, WikipediaRasgulla, Dishes Well-attested Source Rasgulla (Wikipedia)Roti, Dishes Well-attested Sarson Da Saag, Dishes Well-attested Source Sarson da saag - WikipediaTandoori Chicken, Dishes Well-attested Source The Oxford Companion to FoodAlan Davidsontier 1Thepla, Dishes Well-attested Source Thepla (Wikipedia)Thukpa, Dishes Well-attested Source Thukpa, WikipediaVada Pav, Dishes Well-attested Source Vada pav, WikipediaVindaloo, Dishes Well-attested Source Vindaloo (Wikipedia)tier 3Zalabiyeh, Dishes Well-attested Source Zalabiyeh (Wikipedia)Used ByCoriander, Ingredients Well-attested Source Coriander, WikipediaUses IngredientBlack Pepper, Ingredients Well-attested Source Larousse Gastronomiquetier 1Chili Pepper, Ingredients Well-attested Source Larousse Gastronomiquetier 1Chutney, Ingredients Well-attested Cumin, Ingredients Well-attested ConnectedCumin is a base spice across Indian regional cuisines.Source Cumin (Wikipedia)tier 2Turmeric, Ingredients Well-attested ConnectedTurmeric is foundational to Indian curry powder blends and to Ayurvedic and ceremonial use.Source Turmeric (Wikipedia)tier 2In the Other AtlasesAlso in Geography Atlas: The Indian Subcontinent, originated there.Sources1. On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchentier 1Harold McGee, Scribner, 2004technique discussion: spice tempering2. Encyclopaedia Britannicatier 1Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.entry: Cuisine of IndiaView the SourceThe Oxford Companion to Foodtier 1Alan Davidson, Oxford University Press, 2014entry: IndiaExpresses Tradition: Pickling, s.v. Pickles, IndianLarousse Gastronomiquetier 1Hamlyn, 2009Uses Ingredient: Black Pepper, entry: PepperUses Ingredient: Chili Pepper, entry: ChilliWhere to Eat Bunny Chow in Durban, the City's Beloved Curry in a Loaf Dish (National Geographic)tier 1Erica Platter, National Geographic, 2026Associated With: South African CuisineView the SourceTurmeric (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaUses Ingredient: TurmericView the SourceCumin (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaUses Ingredient: CuminView the SourceButter Chicken (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Butter Chicken, Lead section, second paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Butter Chicken, Lead section, second paragraphThe dish was invented by Indian chefs Kundan Lal Gujral and Kundan Lal Jaggi and is associated with their Moti Mahal restaurant in Daryaganj, Delhi which popularized it in the 1950s.View the SourceVindaloo (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Vindaloo, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Vindaloo, Lead sectionVindaloo is a curry dish known globally in its British form as a staple of curry houses and Indian restaurants, specifically a fiery, spicy dish that can be made with a choice of meats.View the SourceCoriander, WikipediaUsed By: Coriander, Culinary, SeedsQuote, Used By: Coriander, Culinary, SeedsCoriander seed is a spice in garam masala, and Indian curriesView the SourceIdli (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Idli, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePav Bhaji (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Pav Bhaji, Wikipedia category listView the SourceLitti chokha, WikipediaFeatures Dish: Litti Chokha, Wikipedia category listView the SourceKadhi (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Kadhi, Wikipedia category listView the SourceKabsa (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Kabsa, Wikipedia category listView the SourceKare-kare (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Kare-Kare, Wikipedia category listView the SourceRajma, WikipediaFeatures Dish: Rajma, Wikipedia category listView the SourceMomo (food), WikipediaFeatures Dish: Momo, Wikipedia category listView the SourceThukpa, WikipediaFeatures Dish: Thukpa, Wikipedia category listView the SourceDhansak - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Dhansak, Wikipedia category listView the SourceChingri malai curry - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Chingri Malai Curry, Wikipedia category listView the SourceSarson da saag - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Sarson Da Saag, Wikipedia category listView the SourceWikipedia: Baingan bhartaFeatures Dish: Baingan Bharta, Wikipedia category listView the SourceWikipedia: Dum alooFeatures Dish: Dum Aloo, Wikipedia category listView the SourceFrench toast - WikipediaFeatures Dish: French Toast, Wikipedia category listView the SourceChicken Chettinad (Wikidata)Features Dish: Chicken Chettinad, Wikipedia category listView the SourceMashed Potato (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Mashed Potato, Wikipedia category listView the SourceAppam (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Appam, Wikipedia category listView the SourceHyderabadi biryani (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Hyderabadi Biryani, Wikipedia category listView the SourceCucumber sandwich (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Cucumber sandwich, Wikipedia category listView the SourceZalabiyeh (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Zalabiyeh, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePaya (food) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Paya (food), Wikipedia category listView the SourceRasgulla (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Rasgulla, Wikipedia category listView the SourceThepla (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Thepla, Wikipedia category listView the SourceBhindi fry (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Bhindi fry, Wikipedia category listView the SourceAkki rotti (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Akki rotti, Wikipedia category listView the SourceChicken tikka (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Chicken tikka, Wikipedia category listView the SourceWikipedia: Misal pavFeatures Dish: Misal Pav, infobox national_cuisine fieldQuote, Features Dish: Misal Pav, infobox national_cuisine field[[Indian cuisine|Indian]]View the SourceVada pav, WikipediaFeatures Dish: Vada Pav, infobox national_cuisine fieldQuote, Features Dish: Vada Pav, infobox national_cuisine field[[Indian cuisine|Indian]]View the SourceTake a Related QuizSignature Techniques of World CuisinesCovers this kind of entry.Comments (0)No comments yet. 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