Indian foods that are most popular internationally

Soft, mushy, fiery Kebabs hail from the Mughal kitchen. This thoughtful recipe was created by mixing meat with spices and herbs, this dish by Mughal Khansamas is a hit among meat lovers in England, Streets of New York and Canada. Cooked in skewers, this minced meat dish is grilled to perfection as this process of cooking retains the juices and makes it soft.

Punjab food has made its mark in the global map. The chargrilled chicken marinated in curd masala mixture has been a hit among meat lovers. Tikkas like Hariyali Tikka, Malai Tikka and Chicken Tikka are loved all around the world for their enticing taste and flavour. This dish is mostly served with mint chutney, lemon slices and onions.

It is impossible to talk about the love of Indian food worldwide without mentioning this hearty, creamy, buttery chicken curry, which is popularly known as Butter Chicken. Made with heaps of cashew nuts, tomatoes,butter and fresh cream, this classic Punjabi delicacy has a sweet, spicy and creamy taste and is served hot with tandoori rotis. This is in fact, one of the most popular Indian dishes in England, USA, Canada.

It is not only North Indian cuisine that has created a place in the global hearts for its rich, spicy and creamy delicacies. But this humble staple from South India too is a hit among Indian food lovers outside India. This simple crispy fermented rice/dal/rava pancake filled with spicy potato filling and served with Sambar and Chutney is loved for its subtle taste.

Another hidden gem from the royal kitchens of India is a Biryani. This slow cooked rice and meat delicacy needs no introduction. Loved for its delicious taste and aromatic melange of spices, this dish is popular in Britain and other European countries. In fact, this dish is also a part of community lunches in some parts of the USA, especially during Indian festivals.

You must have come across recipes like Chai Drink or Chai Latte, these are adaptations of our very own desi chai. Made with a melange of desi spices like clove, cardamom, fennel seeds, ginger, cinnamon slow cooked with milk, sugar and tea leaves, this drink has created a place in the hearts of tea lovers so much so that many people have started making desi chai in tapri style.

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