49 Traditional Indian Foods to Taste in 2025

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India is known for its rich food culture. Every state, every city, and sometimes even every lane has its own flavour. While fast food chains and cafes have their own fanbase, the charm of traditional Indian food remains unbeatable.

In 2025, let’s take a trip back to our roots and rediscover the tastes that shaped our memories. At Food Blog, we bring you a curated list of 49 traditional Indian dishes you must try this year.

Whether you’re a foodie, traveller, home cook, or just someone who misses maa ke haath ka khaana — this list is for you.

Top 15 Must-Try Indian Main Courses

  1. Rajma Chawal (North India) – Comfort food made with red kidney beans in spicy gravy served with rice.
  2. Masoor Dal (Pan-India) – Light, tasty and perfect for a daily meal.
  3. Hyderabadi Biryani (Telangana) – Layers of rice and marinated meat, slow-cooked to perfection.
  4. Dhokla (Gujarat) – A soft, spongy snack that doubles as a meal when paired with chutneys.
  5. Bisi Bele Bath (Karnataka) – A rice-lentil-vegetable mash with a unique taste.
  6. Macher Jhol (Bengal) – Light fish curry usually cooked in mustard oil.
  7. Laal Maas (Rajasthan) – Hot red mutton curry, not for the faint-hearted.
  8. Kosha Mangsho (Bengal) – Rich mutton curry with deep flavours.
  9. Kerala Sadya (Kerala) – A full vegetarian feast served on banana leaves.
  10. Saag with Makki di Roti (Punjab) – Winter favourite that tastes like home.
  11. Pakhala Bhata (Odisha) – Fermented rice with curd, onion and green chillies.
  12. Chingri Malai Curry (Bengal) – Creamy coconut-based prawn curry.
  13. Aloo Posto (Bengal) – Potato cooked with poppy seeds, best with steamed rice.
  14. Chicken Chettinad (Tamil Nadu) – Spicy, roasted curry full of flavours.
  15. Kadhi Pakora (North India) – Tangy yogurt curry with fried besan dumplings.

Indian Breads & Rice Specials (8 Must-Try)

  1. Naan (Tandoori Bread) – Soft, fluffy, and best with curries.
  2. Bhature (Deep-fried bread) – Goes best with Chole.
  3. Litti Chokha (Bihar) – Stuffed dough balls served with mashed brinjal and tomato.
  4. Appam with Stew (Kerala) – A soft rice pancake with coconut-based curry.
  5. Khichdi (Pan India) – India’s favourite comfort food.
  6. Pulao (Various States) – Veg or non-veg, quick and aromatic.
  7. Jeera Rice (Pan India) – Simple yet flavourful rice, perfect for any curry.
  8. Thepla (Gujarat) – Flatbread made with spices, ideal for travel.

Classic Indian Street Foods (10 Must-Try)

  1. Pani Puri / Golgappa / Puchka – The ultimate street-side snack.
  2. Vada Pav (Mumbai) – India’s answer to the burger.
  3. Chole Bhature (Delhi/Punjab) – A heavy yet loved combo
  4. Dabeli (Gujarat) – Spicy mashed potato stuffed in pav
  5. Aloo Tikki Chaat – Fried potato patties topped with chutneys.
  6. Misal Pav (Maharashtra) – Spicy sprout curry served with pav.
  7. Egg Roll (Kolkata) – Street-side favourite with egg-filled paratha rolls.
  8. Mirchi Bajji (Andhra) – Fried green chilli fritters.
  9. Momos (North-East/Delhi) – Steamed dumplings with red chilli chutney.
  10. Sundal (Tamil Nadu) – Spicy boiled chickpeas often served during festivals.

Indian Sweets & Desserts (14 Delights)

  1. Rasgulla (Bengal) – Soft balls dipped in sugar syrup.
  2. Gulab Jamun – Deep-fried milk balls in syrup.
  3. Modak (Maharashtra) – Lord Ganesha’s favourite, stuffed with jaggery and coconut.
  4. Mysore Pak (Karnataka) – Melt-in-mouth ghee sweet.
  5. Ladoo (Besan/Motichoor) – Round sweets loved by all age groups.
  6. Payasam (South India) – Rice pudding made with jaggery and coconut milk.
  7. Halwa (Carrot/Wheat) – A festival favourite.
  8. Shrikhand (Maharashtra/Gujarat) – Flavoured thick yogurt.
  9. Sandesh (Bengal) – Soft sweet made from paneer.
  10. Kheer (North India) – Rice pudding flavoured with cardamom.
  11. Malpua (UP/Odisha) – Sweet pancakes soaked in sugar syrup.
  12. Petha (Agra) – Translucent sweet made from ash gourd.
  13. Rabri (North India) – Thickened sweet milk with layers.
  14. Seviyan (Eid Special) – Vermicelli pudding made during Ramadan.

Drinks to Pair It All

  1. Masala Chai – India’s favourite drink, any time of the day.
  2. Lassi (Punjab) – Thick yogurt drink, sweet or salty.

Final Thoughts

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Gujarat to Arunachal — every corner of India has something delicious to offer. In 2025, more and more people are exploring our age-old recipes that combine health, heritage, and flavour.

Many of these dishes are now trending again in restaurants and even on reels. But nothing beats trying them at home, cooked the traditional way.

Stay tuned to Food Blog for more regional food stories, recipes, street food trends, and hidden gems.

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