Known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, Punjabi cuisine features dishes like Butter Chicken, Sarson da Saag (mustard greens), and Makki di Roti (cornbread).
Maharashtra
Maharashtrian cuisine includes dishes like Vada Pav (potato fritter sandwich), Pav Bhaji (spiced mashed vegetables with bread), and Puran Poli (sweet flatbread).
Gujarati
Gujarati cuisine is predominantly vegetarian and includes dishes such as Dhokla (steamed fermented rice cake), Khandvi (gram flour rolls), and Undhiyu (mixed vegetable curry).
West Bengal
Bengali cuisine is known for its emphasis on fish and rice, with dishes like Machher Jhol (fish curry), Chingri Malai Curry (prawn curry), and Rasgulla (syrupy dessert).
Tamil Nadu
Tamil cuisine features dishes like Dosa (fermented rice and lentil crepe), Sambar (lentil stew), and Chettinad Chicken (spicy chicken curry).
Kerala
Kerala cuisine is characterized by its use of coconut and seafood, with dishes like Appam (fermented rice pancakes), Fish Curry, and Avial (mixed vegetable curry with coconut).
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh cuisine includes dishes such as Kebabs (grilled meat), Dum Biryani, and Aloo Rasedar (spicy potato curry).
Karnataka
Karnataka cuisine features dishes like Bisi Bele Bath (spicy rice and lentil dish), Ragi Mudde (finger millet balls), and Mysore Pak (sweet made from gram flour and ghee).
Assam
Assamese cuisine includes dishes like Masor Tenga (sour fish curry), Aloo Pitika (mashed potatoes), and Pitha (rice cakes).