5 delicious combos that taste the best from Indian cuisine.

With all the extraordinary flavors and lip-smacking ingredients, Indian food is a treasure for the foodies. The Indian dishes give you a ride through all the flavors - spicy, sweet, sour and tangy. These dishes are served and eaten as meals with the staples like a variety of rice and bread on a platter. So, if you’re planning on hitting an Indian restaurant in town, try these suggestions and you’ll fall in love with it at your first sitting.

South Indian Shrimp Curry with Rice 

Known as one of the zestful curries in the southern states, this shrimp curry is loved by millions of Indians. Made with fresh shrimps in a tomato-based sauce with a hint of spices, coconut and curry leaves, this dish is perfect to gulp down with rice.

Dal Makhani with Butter Naan 

Originated in Punjab, this dal makhani is prevalently eaten in many Northern states. People love the creamy texture of this dish that comes from the slow cooking process and the fresh cream used in it. The mild and aromatic spices add the flavors and taste mouth-watering when served with butter on top and butter naan to relish it with.

Lamb Korma with Kashmiri Naan 

One of the many culinary gifts of Mughals to India, this Lamb korma uses lots of rich ingredients like nuts, yogurt and butter. The unique blend of spices used in the curry when the tender lamb is cooked, makes every ounce of it speak deliciousness. The best way to make this rich curry richer is by trying it with special Kashmiri naan stuffed with nuts and raisins.

Vegetable Biryani with Raita 

If there’s an abode for vegetarians, you’ll find it in Vegetable Biryani. The crispy veggies combined with aromatic spices and cooked with rice taste beyond delicious when served with raita on a summer afternoon. 

Goat Biryani with Chutney and yogurt

Goat Biryani is a famous dish that is relished everywhere in the country. Lots of spices mixed with tender goat meat and cooked by layering, give you a uniform taste in every bite that nothing can beat. The best way to have it is with mint chutney and yogurt.

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