Indian food is popular all over the world. Known for its complex flavors and use of fresh ingredients in making, Indian dishes have made their own place in the food-lovers’ heart irrespective of nationality and race. However, if you consider the percentage of the population that love Indian cuisines, the USA will perhaps come in first place and that is proven by the number of Indian restaurants coming up across the country of the USA rapidly.
In today’s article we are going to talk about 5 must-try dishes that one should try in Indian restaurants in the USA. These dishes are not as popular as say biryani or tikka masala, but know that they are no less than them in terms of taste and flavor and are also as commonly available in the USA as them.
5 MUST-TRY DISHES IN INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE USA
Korma - Korma is a north Indian dish prepared both with meat and vegetables which are cooked in coconut and cream based curry spices with a variety of spices like coriander, saffron, ginger, cardamom and black peppercorn. The dish also contains rich nuts like almond and cashews.
Madras Curry - Hailing from the Southern part of the Indian subcontinent, this curry is generally prepared with chicken and a variety of chillies, along with other necessary spices. Note that this curry is more on the hotter side, so if you are not a big fan of hot, complex flavored dishes, you may give this a pass.
Saag Paneer - Saag means green leafy vegetables, and saag paneer is another classic dish coming from North India. As the name implies, in this dish paneer cubes are cooked in green sauce prepared with spinach, mustard green and even broccoli.
Pasanda - Deriving its name from the word ‘pasand’ meaning ‘favorite’, this cuisine is known to be the most favorite dish among the Mughal emperors. This dish was traditionally prepared with the meat from the leg of the lamb or goat, however, nowadays it is prepared with chicken and prawns as well. First the meat is cut and flattened, then placed in a marinade consisting of yogurt, chili powder, and numerous spices and seasonings such as cumin, peppercorn, cardamom, and garlic. After a few hours of marination, the meat is placed in a saucepan with the other ingredients like onions, coriander, chillies, and sometimes cinnamon or black pepper. It is then fried for 30 minutes to an hour.
Tandoori -Tandoori is one of the tastiest and healthiest of the Indian dishes. Tandoori items are cooked in a clay oven popularly known as tandoor and hence the name. Tandoori can be prepared with both veggies and meat, however chicken tandoori is the most popular one. The veggie (generally large veggies, say cauliflower or brinjal) or the meat (chicken or mutton) is first marinated well with curd beaten with a number of spices and then slow cooked in tandoor. Tandoori items are free of any gravy and also use less fat to get cooked. So if looking for a healthier option in Indian food, this is the one to go for.
Now you can order Indian food online in the USA from Brick Lane Curry House, one of the famous Indian restaurants in New York and New Jersey. By the way, which is your favorite Indian dish? Let us know in the comments.
