How to Eat Indian: Must-Try Dishes Many Indian restaurants offer their own unique dishes and preparations, but look for these delicious staples on the menu. Save Collection Navigating the Menu Samosas ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Chicken Tandoori ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Raita ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Naan ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Shahi Korma ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Chicken Tikka Masala ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Chana Masala ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Saffron Chicken ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Kolkata Gobi Manchurian ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Dilli Bajji ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Gulab Jamun ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Ras Malai ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Navigating the Menu Heading out for Indian food? Menus can vary widely from restaurant to restaurant, but here are some classics you'll want to order if they're offered. Samosas Appetizer pastries often filled with potato and other vegetables, served with mint-coriander and mango chutneys Chicken Tandoori Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in the traditional clay tandoor oven Raita A cooling condiment and dipping sauce made with yogurt Naan Soft and chewy Indian flatbread Shahi Korma Roasted lamb in a creamy curry sauce Chicken Tikka Masala A relatively mild dish made with roasted chicken served in a creamy tomato sauce Chana Masala A vegetarian dish of chickpeas served in a spicy sauce made with onion, garlic and chile peppers Saffron Chicken A mild, creamy chicken dish made with saffron threads Kolkata Gobi Manchurian Cauliflower florets tossed in ginger, garlic and Indian-Chinese fusion spices Dilli Bajji South Asian vegetable fritters Gulab Jamun A dessert of dumplings in sweet saffron syrup Ras Malai A dessert of cottage cheese dumplings served in sweetened condensed milk, garnished with rose water and pistachios More from: Restaurants Next Up Where to Eat in Memphis 26 Photos Where to Eat in Knoxville 12 Photos The Healthiest Dishes at 30 Major Restaurant Chains 30 Photos Where to Eat in Santa Fe 20 Photos The Best Places to Eat in Baltimore 33 Photos Culinary Wonders in The Magic City: What to Eat in Birmingham 17 Photos 21 Beautiful Rainbow Foods You Can Eat at Restaurants Across the Country 21 Photos The Best Restaurants in Savannah, Georgia 20 Photos The Best Restaurants in Chicago 26 Photos The Best Food Delivery Services and Apps 8 Photos We Recommend How to Eat Thai: Must-Try Dishes 9 Photos How to Eat Ramen: Must-Try Dishes 13 Photos How to Eat Italian: Must-Try Dishes 13 Photos How to Eat Dim Sum: Must-Try Dishes 14 Photos 11 Must-Try Dishes in Phoenix 12 Photos 10 Dishes You Must Eat While in Sicily 11 Photos
