Top 12 popular Indian Vegetarian Food list

Top 12 popular Indian Vegetarian food

Nothing brings people together like good food.

There's no love sincere than the love for food. And that's the reason I am writing this blog post and you are reading it. 

So let me start with the list of top 12 most popular vegetarian Indian food list

Also click on the highlighted word and check out the recipe.

1. Panipuri

I had to start this list with Panipuri and Chaat food like Sev Puri, Aloo Chaat. To be honest we all have missed eating the street style Panipuri alot especially in this lockdown. And have tried making it at home at least once and why not to miss this one. The spicy cum sweet cool and tastiest food in world. We all have different styles and ways of eating it some like it with bundi, some with sprouts, some with potatoes.

But till the time you get to eat it from your favorite street vendor's panipuri till then try this recipe at home. (Panipuri )

No fail Panipuri's Puri recipe

2. Jalebi

Do you know Jalebi recipe is the most Googled recipe in the lockdown. And why not this tangled round orange yellow shade sweet is loved by everyone. Best part of this sweet is that you can pair it with anything eg. Jalebi fafda- Gujrat, Poha-Jalebi- Indore, Rabri-Jalebi Madhya Pradesh list is long.

Here is Instant Jalebi recepie

3. Gulab Jamnun and Rasgulla

World is divided into two team Gulab Jamnun and team Rasgulla. Gulab Jamnun has origin from Persia but it is known as totally Indian sweet and loved by everyone. Nothing best than piping hot Gulab Jamnuns

It won't be fair if I forget Rasgulla in this list. This Bengali sweet was first offered by lord Krisha to his beloved wife Rukmini as token of apology when he forgets to along his wife during Jagannath Yatra or Trip. 

4. Paav Bhaji

This one is an iconic dish from Mumbai. Bhaji is a Marathi word which basically means mix mashed vegetable buttery gravy cooked on a huge  tava or pan which is accompanied by English bread called as Paav with loads of Amul butter. Pav bhaji originated in Mumbai as a quick lunch option for textile mill workers. Gradually this dish becomes so popular that now it is served as street food as well as in restaurants in Mumbai and the rest of India.

5. Chole bhature

Chole bhature is a food originating from northern India. Also known as "Halwa Puri" in Pakistan, it is a combination of chana masala and bhatura/Puri, a fried bread made from maida. There is a distinct Punjabi variant of the dish. The dish is also very popular in Pakistan as a breakfast meal. 

6. Idlis and dosas

It is said that breakfast is one of the most important part of meal and never skip it.

Idlis and dosas are probably the most popular breakfast foods in India. Though they originated in South India, idlis and dosas have gained nation-wide recognition now. There’s probably no place in India where you will not find these popular South Indian breakfast foods. In fact, it is fair to say that idli and dosa have gained cult status throughout the world now.

7. Dhokla

Dhokla.... there's is famous dialogue in movie 3 idiots 

Tum Gujarati log itne cute hote ho ... par tum log ka khana itna khatarnak kyun hota hai ... dhokla, fafda, handva, thepla ... aaise lagta hai jaise koi missiles hai

Though names sound dangerous, but they never fail to satisfy your taste buds.

Dhokla can be eaten as a snack or side dish. Made of chickpea flour and best part is it is steamed not fried. Though there are many varieties but Khaman DHOKLA is most popular.

Here is tandoori dhokla's recepie

8. Indian Desi Chinese Food 

Desi Chinese includes hakka noodles, Manchurian, Fried rice, Chilli potato and all that you read on menu in Chinese section. Basically all these food is of Indian origin and most popular street food and you will find fans of desi Chinese food all over India.

9. Butter paneer and Naan

If you are vegetarian and going out with your family for a dinner at a restaurant this is a must order dish. Butter paneer and Naan has to be ordered. It is one of the most popular Indian dish and most ordered in Indian restaurants.

Do try out Chef Kirti's recipe of Butter Paneer at home.

10. Samosa

This word "SAMOSA" need to introduction. This deep fried triangle shaped savory filled with aloo (potatoes) and matar ( green peas) filling along with green chutney and Indian Masala Chai is match made in heaven. I am sure this is everyone's go to monsoon food.

Here's how you can make simple Bread Samosas

11. Indian Masala Chai

Yes, when we say most popular Indian food, Chai has to be included because this one is considered as National beverage of India. Be it morning breakfast or monsoon time evening snack it is incomplete without Indian Masala Chai.

12. Tomato soup

It sounds funny to include Tomato soup here but it is popular one. Though there are more than 500 varieties of soup but when at a restaurant waiter notes your order and ask about soup without looking at menu answer will be Tomato soup. So we can consider it as popular Indian food. Hahaha

But try out these other soup varieties as well to boost your immunity.

So these were my top 12 most popular Indian Vegetarian Food list.

Honestly there is a huge and a long list of popular Indian food but had to sum it up here. I hope you enjoyed reading.

Do let me know in comments if you want part 2 of this list.

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