Gram Flour

Papri chaat is an Indian dish consisting of deep-fried wafers (papri), tamarind and mint chutney, black grams, potatoes, and dahi. The ingredients are layered, and the dish is usually sprinkled with sev—fried chickpea noodles—and chaat... READ MORE

As the name suggests, this thick and creamy variety of Indian kadhi is traditionally associated with Punjab. The base of the dish is prepared with a combination of yogurt and gram flour, also known as besan, and is typically flavored with a fragra... READ MORE

Pakora is a savory, deep-fried Indian snack made with pieces of vegetables such as cauliflower and eggplant. Although it is a quintessential Indian snack that can be easily found on numerous street corners, it can also be made at home. Traditional... READ MORE

Vada pav is one of Mumbai's favorite sandwiches, its name referring to the key ingredients: vada, or spicy mashed potatoes that are deep-fried in chickpea batter, and pav, or white bread rolls. This iconic street food is said to ... READ MORE

Mysore pak was invented in 1935 at the Mysore Palace by the royal chef Madappa. As the King Krishna Raja Wodeyar was ready to have his lunch, the chef began experimenting with a sweet dish, combining gram flour, ghee butter, and sugar into a syrup... READ MORE

Dahi vada is a popular Indian snack that can also be served either as a main dish or as an accompaniment to vegetable or meat dishes. The dish originates from North India and consists of savory lentil-based fried balls (vadas) that are so... READ MORE

Khandvi is a popular Gujarati snack made from a batter consisting of gram flour, dahi, turmeric, and ginger paste. The batter is cooked and rolled in small, bite-sized pieces. It is usually consumed as a snack or an appetizer, served either hot or... READ MORE

Batata vada is a popular vegetarian street food item that was invented in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a potato fritter made with a combination of mashed potatoes and spices that is shaped into a ball, dipped in chickpea batter called READ MORE

Beguni is a simple dish consists of deep-fried eggplant slices. The variations may include dipping the slices in batter or coating them with various combination of gram flour and spices. The batter is usually prepared with rice and gram flour, whi... READ MORE

Galouti kebab is a traditional kebab that's especially popular in Lucknow. The dish consists of ground lamb or mutton that's marinated in a combination of ground ginger, garlic, cloves, papaya paste, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, chil... READ MORE

Papadum is an Indian snack made with either gram, rice, or chickpea flour that is baked into a thin, crispy cracker bread. It can be consumed on its own, with pickles, or served with other dishes such as curries, when it's used as a utensil for sc... READ MORE

Bonda is a bite-sized fried Indian snack. Often referred to as potato bonda, it is made with a spicy mashed potato filling that is dipped in gram flour batter, then fried until crispy. It is believed that the original bonda, which include... READ MORE

Patrode is a savory vegetarian dish from Malvani and Maharashtrian cuisine. Basic ingredients are the same throughout the entire region - taro (colocasia) leaves stuffed (or chopped up) with a mixture of gram flour, tamarind, jaggery, and various ... READ MORE

The city of Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan is most famous for its bhujia, a popular, crispy snack made with flour and a variety of spices. It is characterized by its intense yellow color. Although the snack is commonly consumed throughou... READ MORE

Gujarati version of kadhi is a traditional summer staple that can be prepared with dahi. The refreshing, creamy base is mixed with besan (gram flour), and it is then slowly simmered alongside a variety of spices such as cumin and mustard ... READ MORE

Sev is a crispy, savory, noodle-like Indian snack that is made with gram flour and seasoned with spices such as ajwain and turmeric prior to being deep-fried in oil. It is believed that the word sev is derived from siv, meaning <... READ MORE

Although it originates from Kutch in Indian Gujarat, this filling snack is also enjoyed in other parts of the country. Dabeli combines toasted ladi pav buns and a filling that is made with mashed potatoes and a spice mix usually consistin... READ MORE

Murukku is a popular Indian snack with a crunchy texture, usually made with rice flour and urad dal bean flour, combined together into a spiral-shaped paste that is deep-fried in oil. Most of these savory snacks are additionally flavored with cumi... READ MORE

Masala papad is a traditional snack and a version of papadum flatbread that’s topped with a mix of tangy and spicy ingredients. The flatbread is roasted or fried and it’s usually made with lentil, chickpea, or rice flour. After it&rsqu... READ MORE

Amritsari fish is a traditional fish dish and a popular street food originating from Amritsari. It’s usually made with a combination of freshwater fish, ginger-garlic paste, ajwain, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur mango powder, lemon ... READ MORE

Originating from the Indian state of Gujarat, dhokla is a vegetarian snack consisting of fermented gram flour batter and rice. Spices such as chili and ginger are added to the batter in order to improve the flavor of the dish. When baked, dhokla i... READ MORE

Murgh malai is a type of Indian curry made with marinated bone-in chicken cuts and a creamy curry sauce. The chicken is often marinated in yogurt before it is simmered in a flavorful mixture of spices, onions, yogurt, and cream. Some variations ad... READ MORE

Ganthiya is a popular Indian deep-fried snack made from gram flour. It has origins in the Indian region of Gujarat, where it is commonly served with tea. Unlike most other Indian snacks, ganthiya is not crunchy, but soft and puffy. It can be found... READ MORE

Missi roti is a North Indian variety of roti, an unleavened flatbread made by combining whole wheat flour, gram flour, salt, water, and a blend of freshly ground Indian spices such as red chili powder, cumin seed powder, carom seed powder, turmeri... READ MORE

Aloo chop is a traditional snack originating from Bengal. It’s usually made with a combination of potatoes, oil, gram flour, baking soda, onions, ginger-garlic paste, chili peppers, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, cumin, and salt. The... READ MORE

Bharwan karela is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country and consists of stuffed bitter melon. Although there are many versions, the dish is usually made with a combination of bitter melon, red chili powder, garam ma... READ MORE

Pudina paneer tikka is a traditional appetizer or a snack originating from the northern parts of the country. The dish consists of paneer cheese that's marinated with mint and a variety of spices, then grilled. The ingredients typically include pa... READ MORE

Pitod ka saag is a traditional dish originating from Rajasthan and consisting of gram flour dumplings in yogurt sauce. The dumplings are made with a combination of chickpea flour, dahi, turmeric, salt, sugar, garam masala, ginger, ghee, fennel see... READ MORE

Bhindi kadhi is a traditional dish originating from North India. In Rajasthan, the dish is made with a combination of okra, yogurt, chickpea flour, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, hot peppers, turmeric, onions, lemon ju... READ MORE

Prawn Koliwada is a popular appetizer and street food consisting of deep-fried shrimp, which have been rubbed in spiced and battered. The dish is said to originate in Sion, a part of Mumbai, and was created by Hukamchand Singh Julka, who served it... READ MORE

Chorafali is a traditional snack originating from the region of Gujarat. The fritters are made with a combination of chola dal flour(or a mix of besan and urad dal flour), salt, baking soda, and oil which is used for deep-frying. The dough is poun... READ MORE

Kakori kebab is a traditional meat dish originating from the Indian town of Kakori in Uttar Pradesh. These kebabs are famous for their tender texture and fragrant aromas. They're prepared with a combination of mutton, ghee, eggs, cinnamon, and (of... READ MORE

Hari mirch ke pakodey is a traditional dish originating from Andhra Pradesh. This snack is made with a combination of green chili peppers, salt, potatoes, amchur (powdered mango), coriander leaves, cumin powder, and gram flour. The chili peppers a... READ MORE

Mohanthal is a festive Indian dessert made by sautéing gram flour, ghee, and milk in a pan until the combination becomes golden and fragrant, then covering the mixture with hot sugar syrup before finishing it with chopped nuts such as pista... READ MORE

Thalipeeth is a pancake-like bread belonging to the Maharashtrian cuisine of India. The batter is prepared with a base of Bhajani multi-grain flour, while cumin, chilies, coriander, turmeric, and onions are also added to the mix, making the dish s... READ MORE

Though it is native to the cuisine of the Sindhi people from Sindh, Pakistan, due to migration, Sindhi kadhi is commonly found throughout India. Unlike other kadhi varieties, next to the common elements of besan (gram flour), different ve... READ MORE

Gola kebab is a traditional meat dish originating from India. It consists of meatballs that are usually skewered when served. The meatballs are made with a combination of mutton, onions, and a variety of herbs and spices such as red chili powder, ... READ MORE

Paneer Amritsari is a traditional dish originating from the Punjab region. The dish is usually made with a combination of paneer cheese, ginger-garlic paste, oil, garam masala, and a variety of other Indian spices such as ajwain seeds, coriander, ... READ MORE

Dahi ke aloo is a traditional vegetable dish originating from North India. Although it has many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, asafoetida, dahi, gram (chickpea) flour, mustard seeds, hot peppers, oil or ghee, ... READ MORE

Boondi raita is a version of raita (yogurt-based side dish) originating from North India. This version of raita can also be enjoyed as a snack on its own – it's made with a combination of dahi, coriander, red chili powder or chopped chili pe... READ MORE

Undhiyu is a specialty dish of the Indian state of Gujarat, typically consisting of numerous vegetables such as purple yam, sweet potatoes, eggplanst, and bananas. All of the ingredients are slowly simmered in a garlic, chili, coriander, and cocon... READ MORE

Kalmi kebab is a traditional dish influenced by Mughlai cuisine, and it’s especially popular in Punjab. The dish is made with chicken drumsticks that are marinated and shallow-fried on high heat in a pan until deep golden in color. The meat ... READ MORE