I found top awesome food to eat in India

India's food scene is incredibly diverse — from spicy street eats to rich royal curries, tangy chaats to comforting thalis. Here are some of the top awesome foods you absolutely must try when in India (or hunting for authentic versions abroad). These are crowd favorites across regions!

1. Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

This creamy, tomato-based chicken curry with butter and mild spices is pure comfort food. It's an iconic North Indian dish that's loved worldwide.

Here are a few mouthwatering examples:

Pair it with fluffy naan or rice — perfection!

2. Masala Dosa

South India's superstar: a super-crispy fermented rice & lentil crepe stuffed with spiced potato masala, served with sambar and coconut chutney. Light, tangy, and addictive!

Check out these crispy beauties:

Best enjoyed in Bangalore, Chennai, or any good South Indian joint.

3. Pav Bhaji

Mumbai's ultimate street food — mashed spicy veggies (bhaji) cooked in butter, served with buttered bread rolls (pav), onions, lemon, and chutney. Messy, delicious chaos!

4. Chole Bhature

Fluffy deep-fried bread (bhature) with spicy chickpea curry (chole) — a classic Punjabi/North Indian breakfast or anytime meal.

5. Hyderabadi Biryani

Aromatic, layered rice dish cooked with meat (chicken/mutton), saffron, spices, and herbs in the "dum" style. Hyderabad's crown jewel — rich, fragrant, and unforgettable.

Pani Puri / Gol Gappa — Crispy puris filled with spicy-tangy water, potatoes, chickpeas (explosion in your mouth!)

Vada Pav — Mumbai's "Indian burger" (spicy potato fritter in a bun)

Dal Baati Churma — Rajasthan's signature hearty meal (check this colorful thali)

Rajasthani thali with bafla baati and churma

Indian food is best experienced hot, fresh, and preferably from busy local spots (where the crowds are, the food is usually amazing).