Indian cuisines that are incredibly popular in foreign countries
India boasts a rich selection of cuisines that put the country on a global pedestal. Be it during festivals or celebrations, millions around the world, from countries big and small, relish the diverse range of Indian food that warms their hearts. Today, let us explore five Indian cuisines that have gained popularity and are savored across international borders.
North Indian cuisine
North Indian cuisine is a mass favorite. The fanbase of dishes like dal makhani, naan, rajma chawal, chole bhature, gol gappe, samosa, and aloo chaat isn't only limited to Indian foodies but also those residing in different parts of the world. From the US and the UK to Japan and Germany, you will find this appetizing Indian cuisine almost everywhere.
South Indian cuisine
Divided by geography, united by the love of dosas! People abroad love South Indian food because of its subtle flavors (not too hot/spicy), variety, health benefits (gut-related aspects), and the ingredients (lentils and rice flour) used. Berlin in Germany houses a very popular restaurant named Dosa and More which is usually packed with locals and tourists alike throughout the day.
Gujarati cuisine
From dhokla and khandvi to thepla, handvo, gathiya, and undhiyu, people living in foreign countries love what Gujarati cuisine has in store for them. The craze for these offerings is such that many supermarkets offer ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and powder mixes for instant deliciousness. Additionally, many Indian-origin and foreign-owned restaurants in the US, the UK, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia offer this cuisine.
Mughlai cuisine
Foreigners are captivated by Mughlai cuisine, with dishes like navratan korma and malai kofta gaining popularity. However, if it comes to naming one dish from this cuisine that is popular beyond the seven seas, it has to be biryani. The rich flavor and aroma of this rice-based dish have led to the opening of many restaurant chains in countries like Australia, Japan, and Canada.
Bengali cuisine
When it comes to traditional Indian desserts, Bengalis make it like no one else. There are so many Bengali sweet treats like rasgulla, mishti doi, rasmalai, chomchom, and sandesh, that are widely sold around the world, especially in countries like the US, the UK, Japan, Canada, UAE, etc. Besides desserts, savory offerings including alur dom, alur posto, and luchi are also widely enjoyed.
