What is the famous food of 28 states in India?
India is a diverse country, and this reflects in its cuisine. Each region in India has its own traditions and culture and a mouth-watering cuisine. In this article, we will learn about the famous food of 28 states in India.
From the Tunday Kebab of Lucknow to the spicy Biryani of Hyderabad, every food item of each state has a unique and unforgettable taste. Just as the dialect and language change after every few kilometres in India, so does the Indian cuisine. Every state has its own unique and famous food.
Each region in the Indian subcontinent has to offer a wide variety of cuisines, both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Also, when you think of Indian food, spices take a special mention. Spices are an integral part of Indian food. One cannot imagine any Indian food item without spices. Now spices do not always equal hot, but spices add flavour, aroma, and distinct taste to each Indian food item.
What is the famous food of 28 states in India?
Learn state-wise famous food for all 28 states of India in the table below.
| Sr No. | State Name | Famous Food | Other Food Items |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Pootharekulu | KhandiPoudi, GonguraPachadi, Ullava, Charu, Pasarattu, Royyala, Veppudu, GultiVankayaKoora, Idli-Sambhar etc. |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Thukpa | Rice, bamboo ki shoot, pika pila, lukter, pehak, apong (Rice beer), Marua, Chura-sabji, Momo, etc. |
| 3 | Assam | Papaya Khar | Egg Potato, Curry Fish, Fried Rice, TilPitha, Coconut ladduu, Assamese Thali, Baboo shot fry, Tomato ki chutney, Jackfruit vegetable with Daal, Duck-meat curry etc |
| 4 | Bihar | Litti Chokha | Daalpeetha, Bhelpuri, Sattu, DahiJalebi, Malpua, Kadhai chicken, Dahi-chuda, Vakka, AalooBhujiya, Morii, Saag etc. |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Chilla | Khurma, Bafauri, Sabadanakikichdi, Bara, Dubki kadi, Bhajja, Tilguur, Kusli, Muthiakhaja, Mal pua, Aaamat etc. |
| 6 | Goa | Fish Curry | Prawan curry, Pomfret, Fried Fish, Mushroom Tondak, Dodol, Feeni etc. |
| 7 | Gujarat | Dhokhla | Fafda, Kakhra, Pani-Puri, Gujrati Khidi, Khandvi, Handva, Basundi, Kedis,Gujrati Thali, Gujrati Kadhi etc |
| 8 | Haryana | Bajra Khchdi | Kadhi Chawal, Gazar Methi ki Sabzi, Dahi-Vada, Matar Paneer, Mithi Chawal, Lassi, Dahi etc. |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Dham | Aktori, Sidu, Madra, Razma Chawal etc. |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Dhuska | Pittha, Handia, Rugra, Mittha Khaja, Til Barfi, AllooChokha, Bamboo shoot, Chilka Roti, Mutton Gost etc. |
| 11 | Karnataka | Mysore Masala Dosa | agi-Roti, Curd Rice, Kotte Kadabu, Coconut Chutney, Idli-VadaSambhar, Mixed sabzi, Mushroom Curry, Karnataka Thali etc. |
| 12 | Kerala | Appam and Stew | Sadya, Tangy Rasam, Avial, Puttu, Banana chips, Jack-fruits chips, Idiyappam, Payasam, Tapioca, Fish Curry etc. |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhutte ki Kees | Poha, Jalebi, Dal Bafla, Palak puri, Bhoplai Gosht Qourma, Mawa Bati Soyabeanki Sabzi, Rajma Chawal etc. |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Misal Pav | Pav Bhaji, Bhel Puri, Vada Pav, Pohe, Purah Poli, Maharashtra Thali, Sabudana Kichdi, etc. |
| 15 | Manipur | Kangshoi | Eromba, Soibum Soidon(Bamboo Shoots), Nga-Thongba, Alu Kangmet, Chhahao Kheer Singju, Bora, Kanghau, Chagem Pomba etc. |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Jadoh | Doh-khiliekh Nakham, Bitchi, Pumaloi, Doh-Neiiong, Pudoh, MinilSonga, Pukhlein, Sakin Gata, Ki Kpu, Tunh-Rymbai, Bamboo Shoots, etc |
| 17 | Mizoram | Misa Mach Poora | Bai, Koat Pitha, Vawksa Rep, Bamboo Shoot Fry, Panch PhoranTarka, Mizo vawksa, Chhum Han etc. |
| 18 | Nagaland | Pork with Bamboo Shoot | Naga Thali, Galho, Fish with Bamboo Shoot, Anishi, Bhut Jolokia Chutneys, Axone (fermented soyabeans), etc. |
| 19 | Odisha | Chenna Poda | Kichede, Dalma, Chhenapoda, Gupchup, Polao, Ghee Rice, Saag, Dhaniyaki Chutney, Uppma, Abadha, Phala Rasgulla, etc. |
| 20 | Punjab | Makke di Roti and Sarson ka Saag | Chole Bhaturey, Lassi, Channa Masala, Amritsari Naan, Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, etc. |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Dal Baati Churma | Bazre ki Roti, Leheshun ki Chutney, Panchmeel ki Sabzi, Kichdi, Bikeneri Bhujia, Lal Mass, Sahi Gate, Haldi ki Sabzi, Dal wali Kachouri, Imarti, etc. |
| 22 | Sikkim | Momo | Thukpa, Phagshpa, Sha Phaley, Gundruk, Sinki, Kineapakku, MohiRakshi, Churpi, etc. |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Ven Pongal | Idli, Dosa Sambhar, Rasam, Tamilnadu Thali, Coconut Chutney, Dal Payasam, Fish Veppudi, etc. |
| 24 | Telangana | Hyderabadi Biryani | Polaou, JorraRotte, Mirchi ka Salan, Andhra Dhosa, Uppma, Idli-Sambhar, Maleeda, etc. |
| 25 | Tripura | Chakhwi | Muitru, Rice Tomato Ombal, Kothalerchakoi, Panch Phoron Torkari, Awan Babgai, Mui Borok, Mosdengserma, Wahan Mosdeng, etc |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Tunday Kebab | Arhar ki Dal and Roti, Mutton kofta, Teheri, Moradabadi Biriyani, Sahi Paneer, Chicken Qorma, Shami Kabab, Nihari, Vaouri Chokha, Gazar ka Halwa, Khasta Kachori, Soan Papdi, Rabdi, Petha, Cham-Cham, Peda, Ghewar, Sahi-Tukda, Haleem, Shermaal, Sikanji, Maakarkhoni, etc |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Kafuli | Sabzi-Roti Arsa, Bhaang ki Chutney, Singhal, Rajma Chawal, Alsi Daal, etc. |
| 28 | West Bengal | Kosha Mangsho | Shukto, Luchi and Alur Dom, Macher Jhol, Aloo Posto, Chingri Malai Curry, Puchka, Kathi Roll, Mughlai Paratha, Muri Ghonto, Rosogollah, Mishti Dahi, Sandesh, etc. |
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