Australia: Meat Pie

Australians sure do love their meat pies — they consume millions of pies annually, taking it on the go or enjoying it at a cafe. Eat it like locals do by topping it with warm or chilled tomato sauce.

The meat pie is considered iconic in Australia and New Zealand. It was described by former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr in 2003 as Australia's "national dish". New Zealanders regard the meat pie as a part of New Zealand cuisine, and it forms part of the New Zealand national identity.

Goa: Prawn Gassi

Although Goa is a haven for seafood, however there is one dish in Goan cuisine that one cannot miss and that is a special Goan prawn curry known as the Prawn Gassi.

Where to eat Prawn Gassi in Goa: Pousada by the Beach , The Fisherman’s Wharf, and Spice Goa

Amritsar: Amritsari Kulcha and Makki Di Roti n Sarson Da Saag

Amritsari cuisine has two main gems when it comes to food. The firs is makki di roti (corn flour breads) and sarson da saag (mustard greens curry) and the second is Amritsari Kulcha and Chole. Together these two dishes can pretty much sum up the food culture of the city.

Where to eat Amritsari Kulcha in Amritsar: Kulcha Land
Where to eat Makki Di Roti n Sarson Da Saag in Amritsar: Bharawan Da Dhaba

Jaipur: Dal Bati Churma

The spicy Dal Bati Churma is one dish for which Jaipur is known for. Served with oodles of ghee and love by the ever so hospitable people of Rajasthan, this one should be on top of your “things to eat in Jaipur”.

Where to eat Dal Bati Churma in Jaipur: Dal Baati Churma

Srinagar: Gustaba

njoy the distinct flovour of Kashmir cuisine when indulging in Gustaba which is a meatball curry that is served with sweet Kashmiri pulao. A dish that is as delicious as the beauty of Kashmir.

Where to eat Gustaba in Srinagar: Wazwaan and Ahadoos

Lucknow: Tunde Ke Kebab

A special kind of galouti kebab made from minced meat, this Kebab is now synonymous with Awadhi cuisine and is said to have more than 160 spices for its mouth melting texture and signature taste.

Where to eat Tunde Ke Kebab/Galouti Kebab in Lucknow: Tunday Kababi, Dastarkhwan, and Clarks Awadh

Kochi: Kerala Paratha and Meen Fry

The meen (fish) fry is a delicacy you won’t find anywhere else in the world while the soft Kerala parotta is best enjoyed with the iconic chicken curry. Together, both of these dishes make an amazing combo, something which a foodie would be proud to indulge in.

Where to eat Kerala Paratha: Paragon and Dal Roti
Where to eat Meen Fry in Kochi: Rice N Fish and Periyar Restaurant

Chennai: Idli Dosa

The most important dish in Chennai cuisine is the Idli Sambar. In a way, this dish represents all the cultures of south india where idli, dosa, and vada, and sambar are staple dishes.

Where to eat Idli Sambar in Chennai: Saravana Bhavan, Dakshin, Annalakshmi, and Dakshin

Mysore: Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is the next big thing about Mysore after the Mysore Palace and it is totally worth it. The mouthwatering sweet is made from ghee, sugar, and gram flour and simply melts in the mouth. Drooling much?

Where to eat Mysore Pak in Mysore: New Bombay Tiffanys- Sayyaji Rao Road, Guru Sweets Mart, Shree Mahalakshmi Sweets – Vontikoppal, and Shree Mahalakshmi Sweets

Agra: Petha

After Taj Mahal, Agra is famous for its iconic Petha, a baked milk sweetmeat. People all over India call it Agra ka Petha which gives us an idea about its popularity.

Where to eat Petha in Agra: Panchhi Petha

Patna: Litti Chokha

Litti Chokha is one of the most famous delicacies of Bihar and is a type of street food that consists of baked sattu cake stuffed with potato and spicy brinjal. Such is its popularity that it is widely available as street food in other states also.

Where to eat Litti Chokha in Patna: Mr. Litti, Famous Litti Shop, and Bhojpuri Litti Chokha

Kolkata: Rasgulla and other Kolkata traditional sweets

Kolkata is synonyms with Rasgulla but did you know, Kolkata cuisine also has numerous other traditional sweets in its menu that are fingerlicking good.

Best sweet shops in Kolkata: Mouchak, Hindustan Sweets, Mithai, Nalin Chandra Das and Sons, Chittaranjan Misthan Bhandar, and Gupta Brothers

Delhi: Chole Bhature, Chaat, and Nahari

If we talk about states and their famous cuisine, Delhi tops them all. Why? Because Delhi cuisine not only consists of mouth watering chole bhature and street chaat which include golgappa, aloo tikki, and much more but also mughlai delicacies like nahari, a speciality which is best served in Old Delhi.

Where to eat

Chole Bhature – Roshan Di Kulfi, Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Baba Nagpal, and Bille Di Hatti
Chaat: Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala, Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Nathu Sweets, Atul Chaat Corner, Bishan Swaroop, Jugal Kishore Ramji Lal, IMLY
Nihari: Al Jawahar Restaurant, Karim’s, Haji Shabrati Nihari Wale, and Kallu Nihari

Modak

Made specially during the Ganesha festival in August. This is a sweet made to be offered to Lord Ganesha and prepared in plenty for rest of the family as well. The taste is so divine that it is also made for the divine.
One of Lord Ganesha's favourite sweet is undoubtedly the humble modak — a creamy delicious sweet dumpling made using rice flour, jaggery and other delicacies. Lord Ganesha's love for modak has also earned him the moniker Modakpriya.
He was seated for a meal next to a young Ganapati. Lord Shiva was famished and asked to be served food immediately. Anusuya, however, said He would have to wait for Bal Ganesha to be served food first and she would serve Lord Shiva only once Ganpati's hunger had been satiated.

Kanda Poha

Kanda, commonly known as pyaaz (onion) in the north, accompanied with Poha. This is prepared in most Mumbai households and a perfect blend of all ingredients gives a perfect after taste you don't want to forget.

Poha is made up of 76.9 per cent of carbohydrates and about 23 per cent of fats. Hence, it's a great breakfast food as these healthy carbs provide energy to the body to carry out its daily functions. Poha is also light on the stomach and can be easily digested

Frankie

Unlike the normal rolls we get, Frankies are considered to be a class above with naan, extra sauces and more stuffing. Frankies are a great tummy-filling option for non-vegetarians and vegetarians alike.
Frankie rolls are an easy sell to the uninitiated. A popular handheld snack on the streets of Mumbai, they're essentially Indian burritos: oven-baked flatbread wrapped around stewed proteins for maximum portability.
frankie recipe with step by step photos – thin wheat rotis stuffed with crisp aloo tikki, veggies and yogurt raita. overall a simple yet delicious frankie recipe which everyone will like. this frankie recipe is easy. the wraps are made from whole wheat flour or atta

Brun Maska

It's all in the bread. The Brun bread is well known in Mumbai. It's a great breakfast option especially when combined with an Irani chai . Dip & eat and you will never forget.

What will an ideal evening in Mumbai look like? A couple of friends sitting in a bakery enjoying bun-maska with a piping hot cup of chai. Bun maska and chai for Mumbaikars is an emotion and a ritual that is being followed since many years. The typical bun is slightly sweet and is studded with raisins. It is cut into half and generously laden with dollops of butter and served with a cup of kadak chai. The best way to have it is to dip the bun into hot tea and savour every bite. The butter or maska on the bun is a mix of white butter and fresh cream.The concept of bun-maska and chai kicked off with the establishment of Irani cafes in Mumbai. It was around the late 1800s and early 1900s when Irani cafes mushroomed in the city and they became an important part of Mumbai's social evolution. What does an authentic Irani café look like? Vintage interiors, marble-topped tables, bentwood chairs, glass jars full of sweets and lots people chatting away while enjoying bun-maska with chai. The Brun Maska is another version of it where the bun is a bit crusty instead of a soft and smooth one. It serves as a pocket-friendly breakfast or tea-time option

Bhel Puri

Probably the most famous chaat sold on the streets of Mumbai. Bhel Puri is one thing you can't miss while you're in Mumbai. A chatpatta snack that will keep you coming for more. You can enjoy it on the roadside and even on the beaches.

Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice and sev (a fried snack shaped like thin noodles made from besan flour) mixed with potatoes, onions, chat masala and chutney and a mixture of other fried snacks as the base of the snack.Bhelpuri has a balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy flavors, with different textures as well, including crispy and crunchy from the puffed rice and fried sev. Other commonly used ingredients include tomatoes and chilis added to the base. In northern India recipes also include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.

Different chutneys impart a sweet, tangy or spicy flavour. There are two popular chutneys used: a dark brown sweet one made mainly from dates and tamarind (saunth chutney) and a green spicy chutney made from coriander, mint leaves and green chillies.

Dhoklas

Spongebob Squarepants without legs is the apt physical description for this item. This particular tasty treat goes wherever Gujaratis go. Dhoklas are amazingly popular and with the chutney, these become a mouth watering treat.

Rice and split chickpeas (chana dal), in a particular ratio (to achieve the desired texture and taste) are soaked overnight. The mixture is ground, and the paste is fermented for four to five hours or overnight. This is spiced by adding chili pepper, Coriander, ginger and baking soda.

The fermented batter is then steamed for about 15 minutes on a flat dish and cut into pieces. These chopped pieces are seasoned in hot oil with mustard seeds. Asafoetida and chopped green chillies can also be fried and, sometimes, an equal amount of water. The pieces are then removed from dish. Sometimes it is also fried in hot oil with cumin seeds.

It is usually served with deep fried chillies and chutney made from coriander. It is garnished with coriander and often with grated coconut.[citation needed]

Another method is to steam the fermented batter for 15 minutes on plates placed inside a container that does not allow steam to escape. To avoid steam water falling on the batter during preparation, a cloth may be placed inside the container. The plates are not directly placed on the base, or the batter will burn, so a small stand is used. When the batter is steamed properly, the plates are taken out of the container and then served with raw oil poured over the dhokla, or used as dip. Other ingredients like curd, tomato sauce, garlic paste, or coriander paste may be used in serving, however none of these are traditionally eaten with dhokla

Royal Dry Fruit Falooda at Baadshah, Dr D.N Road

Even if there isn't any place inside, you can order your falooda from outside where you can enjoy it as a respite from the humid heat.

Beef fry and Malabar paratha at Sneha, Mahim

With Maharashtra's insane ban on beef products, we are unable to confirm if beef fry is still available at this establishment. Whether you get it or not, the dal is equally good with the chewy Malabar parathas. Be sure to get there early as the restaurant has limited seating space and by 1 PM most popular dishes are sold out.

Dahi Misal, Sabudana vada and Thalipith at Prakash, Shivaji Park

Maharashtrian food isn't dead in Mumbai after all! Located near the Shiv Sena Bhavan, Prakash is not hard to miss. Although there are numerous choices to choose from, we suggest the dahi misal which is served like a tasty chaat as well as the sabudana vada,which is crispy on the surface but soft and chewy on the inside.

Thalipeeth is a multi-grain pancake and is prepared from a special flour made from roasted chana daal, urad daal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, wheat, and rice. It is normally served with traditional white butter.

Kulfi at Parsi Dairy Farm, Princess Street

Not very impressive with regular foods, and don't get me started on the layout of the place, Parsi Dairy Farm is a stone's throw away from Marine Lines station. If you are a fan of milk-based sweets however, you have come to the right place. Nothing refreshes the palate better in this treacherous summer than the kulfi here.

Thali at Revival at Crawford Market

If you're looking to sample Indian cuisine on a plate, a thali at Revival (pronounced as Revi-wal) might be just what you're looking for. Operating since independence, the restaurant has expanded and some dishes served in the thali are just mouthwatering.

Seekh Kebabs and Kheema Pav at Janata, Md. Ali Road

Located in the Khau Gulli of Md. Ali Road, the place has alfresco dining as well as an air-conditioned area. The kheema pav is mouth watering while you treat yourself to a platter of white, red and green seekh kebabs.

Berry Pulav at Britannia, Fort

Claimed by many to be one of the best Parsi/Iranian restaurants in the city, the Berry Pulao is the star on the menu and is available in mutton and chicken versions. The proprietor of the restaurant, Mr Kohinoor, is reluctant to reveal the secret ingredient of the recipe from Iran. It has attracted tourists from around the world, and even personalities like Bill Clinton. 

Simple, yet filled with old world charm, the pulav hasn't disappointed for generations.

Beans

These little spheres of protein carry lots of blood benefits that may help keep heart disease and diabetes at bay. A scientific review of 26 clinical trials published in May 2014 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that eating 3/4 of a cup of beans daily could lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels by 5 percent. And that, of course, can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

But that isn’t the only way beans can help your blood profile. When people with type 2 diabetes consumed 1 cup of beans daily over the course of three months, they had lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, according to a study published in October 2012 the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Avocados

Like you needed a new reason to indulge in guacamole: Avocados are loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that may help keep cholesterol levels low. And that's something that men need as they age, White says. One medium California avocado has about 230 calories, but it also has about 10 grams (g) of fiber and about 20 g of fat. Plus, avocados have also been linked to weight loss and lower levels of inflammation.

Kefir

Gut microbiota — the bacteria in our intestines — have recently garnered a lot of attention from the scientific community. It turns out that they might be key for good health, as they've been linked to how our immune system functions, how we absorb nutrients, and even how we regulate mood.

Kefir is fermented milk with prebiotics and probiotics that can help promote healthy gut microbiota. Probiotics are good bacteria, and prebiotics are the food ingredients that feed them. So kefir is a symbiotic gut health food, meaning it contains both the bacteria and the bacteria's food source. Kefir may help ward off GI problems that can occur later in life, White says. In addition, scientists have found that kefir helps reduce inflammation in the guts of mice and reduces blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes.

Berries

Berries may reduce the risk of cancer, says Deepak Talreja, MD, a cardiologist at Eastern Virginia University Medical School in Norfolk.

Research is ongoing, but some studies have found that blueberries, for instance, inhibit inflammation, which may decrease the risk of some cancers. A research review examining the anti-cancer properties of blueberries, published in the October 2013 issue of Anticancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, concluded that the little blue orbs might help inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Blueberries aren’t the only berries that might help fight cancer. A diet that includes freeze-dried black raspberries and strawberries inhibited esophageal cancer by 30 to 70 percent and colon cancer by 80 percent, according to studies on rats done at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center in Milwaukee. Whether humans would experience the same anti-cancer benefits has yet to be proven.

Eggs

'As men age, their muscle mass decreases," says Jim White, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a personal trainer in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

"Eggs are a great source of protein," he says, and that can help with the dwindling muscle mass. Although the pendulum has swung back and forth on the healthfulness of eggs, most experts see a role for them in our diet. Eggs also have lutein, which may reduce the risk of the macular degeneration, an eye condition that can cause blindness.

Tart Cherries

Tart cherries can work as an anti-inflammatory agent, Bonci says. In her work consulting with sports teams, she often recommends that athletes drink tart cherry juice to reduce inflammation from vigorous training.

And research backs up her suggestion: In the May 2013 issue of the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, a scientific review of tart cherries that involved athletes found that consuming the juice may enhance recovery of muscle function, inhibit the inflammation and oxidative stress caused by exercise, and lessen pain.

Tart cherries may also help minimize the pain of osteoarthritis and gout, another form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in your blood, according to a study in the November 2014 issue of Journal of Functional Foods. Researchers credit the substances known as anthocyanins in the cherries, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms ''beef up'' dishes — even vegetarian fare — by giving them a meatier taste that many men like, says Leslie Bonci, RDN, director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sports Medicine center and a sports dietitian for the university's athletics department. They only have about 20 calories per cup and contain potassium, which is helpful in offsetting the effects of sodium and in lowering blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association.

Loaded Pulled Pork Cups

Potato nests are simple to make and surprisingly handy for pulled pork, cheese, sour cream and other toppings. Make, bake and collect the compliments. —Melissa Sperka, Greensboro, North Carolina

Chicken Shami Kebab

One of the best non-vegetarian snack recipe to serve as appetizers at dinner parties. Shaami Kebabs are meat kebabs usually made with mutton, but with this kebab recipe you can easily make it from chicken. Due to its popularity, you can find shaami kebabs on most of the restaurant menus, but with this simple step by step recipe, you can cook and relish it at home now. Serve with tangy coriander chutney and lemon wedges for an enhanced taste.

_{Chicken Snack Recipes: Perfect for a dinner party, Chicken shaami kebab is an easy and quick snack.}

Kalmi Kebab

Hosting a dinner party? Here's the perfect starter recipe to pick! Kalmi kebab has chicken kebabs coated in a pool of spices and herbs and cooked on a pan till succulent and golden. Pair with your choice of chutney and serve.

_{Pan fried to perfect, serve kalmi kebab with a bowl of mint chutney and onion rings.}

Chicken Palwal

A delicious curry recipe made with the goodness of spices, curd and chicken. Pair this with rice or roti and you'll have a sumptuous dinner to relish.

Andhra Style Chicken Curry

Andhra kodi kura or Andhra style chicken curry is a fiery mix of spices, nuts and chicken tossed together for a thick curry that can set your taste buds on fire.

_{Indian Chicken Recipes: An authentic Andhra recipe full of spice and rich gravy.}

Al Hachi Chicken

Chicken cooked with bottle gourd and a host of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, ginger, chillies and lot more! Al hachi chicken is a Kashmiri dish that can take your dinner table to another level!

Dahi Chicken

Here is a mouth-watering chicken dish for you next dinner party at home! A luscious chicken curry recipe with the addition of curd and a number of spices tossed with boneless chicken chunks that are sure to please your taste buds.

Methi Malai Cranberry Chicken

With a tang of cranberry puree and  a pool of spices, here is a delectable chicken recipe that is sure to tingle your taste buds. Cooked in a luscious cream gravy of yogurt, methi malai cranberry chicken makes for a great dinner option.

_{Indian Chicken Recipe: Chicken chunks marinated in a flavourful pool of spices and refreshing cranberry puree.} 

.Chicken Potli

Dig into the crunchy chicken potli which is the perfect starter for your next party or just a great evening snack in the rainy season.

_{Chicken Recipes: A spicy meat filling with the dough shaped like a pouch.}

Punjabi Lemon Chicken

A tantalising chicken recipe with a tangy kick of lemon! Punjabi lemon chicken has succulent chicken thighs cooked in a pool of spices and citrusy juices of orange, lime and sugarcane. Pair this delicious chicken recipe with cooked rice for a hearty meal.

_{Chicken Recipes: Try this tangy and delicious chicken recipe in your next meal.}

Chicken Badaam Roll

Here is a delicious roll to relish on the go. Packed with the juiciness of chicken chunks and goodness of almonds along with a host of spices all rolled into a wrap. A heavenly treat for your taste buds!

_{Chicken Recipes: A great chicken recipe to eat on the go}

Chicken Nimbu Dhaniya Shorba

A heart-warming chicken recipe to cook in the freeing winter season. With the flavourful zesty lemon combined with cream, butter and coriander cooked with diced chicken chunks, this chicken shorba is great to prepare at home on a chilly winter evening and relish while curling up in the blanket.

_{Chicken Recipes: This chicken shorba is a wonderfully refreshing concoction made with loads of coriander and lime.}

Dahi Lasooni Chicken

An interesting Indian chicken snack recipe, dahi lasooni chicken has boneless chicken chunks marinated in curd along with cashew nut paste, ginger-garlic and green chillies along with coriander infused with a host of spices. It is then grilled on a charcoal to perfection. 

_{Indian Chicken Starter: Prepare this interesting chicken snack at home for something unique and delicious.}

Spicy Chicken 65

A classic South Indian starter, chicken 65 is the sort of dish that can set your mouth on fire, make your heart beat faster and kick your taste buds to the limit! A deep-fried, crunchy snack with the punchy flavours of curry leaves, ginger, garlic and chillies.

_{Indian Chicken Snack Recipes: Chicken 65 is a classic recipe but each South Indian state has its own version}

Baked Chicken Seekh

A healthier chicken snack to gorge on, baked chicken seekh has mild flavours of onion, ginger garlic, green chillies, red chillie powder, seekh kebab masala and pepper and bakes to perfection! This one is perfectly tweaked according to your diet plans.

_{Indian Chicken Recipes: Chicken seekh kebabs with mild flavors, baked crisp.} 

Chicken Sukka

A speciality from Mangalore, chicken sukka has a host of spices combined with the goodness of coconut. This one is a semi-dry dish that can perfectly compliment your dinner table.

_{Indian Chicken Recipes: A Mangalorean chicken recipe, made using fresh chicken in a host of masalas.}

.Chicken Gilafi Kebab

Sumptuous chicken starter for your party at hoe, chicken gilafi kebab has a cover of veggies around the chicken mince, baked to perfection on skewers. Pair with a tangy chutney of your choice and relish in the comfort of your home.

_{Chicken Snack Recipes: Chicken kebabs cooked in a Gilaf which means a cover. ​}

Chicken Dum Biryani

A sumptuous chicken biryani cooked with such precision that none of the flavors are allowed to change color. 'Dum' is a slow cooking method brought in by the Mughals. Food is cooked in a 'handi', the lid sealed with flour and on low heat. The steam thus choked helps to cook the food.

_{Chicken Biryani Recipe: A true blue Mughlai dish to prepare at home on special occasions.}

Butter Chicken

Straight from a Punjabi kitchen, butter chicken has been an instant hit through the years. Marinated overnight, the chicken is roasted and cooked in tomato puree, cream and masalas. Enjoy the classic creaminess of the dish with this recipe. 


_{Indian Chicken Recipes: Favourite of all, Butter chicken is the quintessential Punjabi dish.}

Masaledar Chicken Lollipop

The oriental chicken lollipops get a desi makeover. Chicken wrapped in rustic spices and fried crisp. A great party starter to impress your guests this festive season. You can serve it with rumali rotis too. 


^{Chicken Snack Recipes: A desi version of your most favourite oriental dish, these chicken lollipops can be the star appetizer at any party.}

Chana Aur Khatte Pyaaz Ka Murgh

Chicken morsels cooked with pickled onions in a luscious gravy made with chickpeas. A combination of unique flavours. We are sure, your guests would be in for a surprise and how. Serve the delicacy with ajwaini parathas and enjoy! 

Spicy Tangy Kadhai Chicken

A recipe with a melange of flavours - sweet, spicy and sour in one bite! Chicken seared along with bell peppers, tamarind, jaggery, lemon and a home made spice paste. This lip-smacking dish can be teamed with steamed rice or rotis, whichever you'd like the best.