10 Best North Indian Recipes

Amritsari Chole Bhature, Kashmiri Rogan Josh, Rajasthani Dal-Bati Churma, and Delhi ki Chaat are just a few of the delectable range of dishes that the North Indian cuisine has to offer. Characterised by rich aromatic gravies, spicy vegetable stir-fries, moist and tender slow-cooked meat, and sinful desserts, each dish shouts out flavour. And the availability of a plethora of vegetables, fruits, grains and spices makes the cuisine more vibrant and colourful.

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In comparison to other cuisines of India, the northern food is richer, where a number of preparations are made in pure desi ghee or doused in fresh cream – the world-famous Butter Chicken being the perfect case in point. Some of the dishes take long hours to prepare as they involve meticulous steps, but once you take a bite of it, you know you are in for a gastronomic joyride. But then, you also have simple, comfort food such as Dal Tadkaand Rajma-Chawal that hold the favourite spot in most people’s hearts. No exotic dish can ever replace the love for it.



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North Indians also love dairy, which is clearly evident as no traditional meal is served without chaas, lassi, paneer and milk-based desserts like kheer, kulfiand the like in Punjab. Yes, talk about desserts and the wide spread of irresistible treats are sure to bowl you over. Mostly prepared from reduced milk or cream, it is difficult to keep away from them – think hot malpua with decadent rabdi, melt-in-the-mouth makhan malai, kesar flavoured phirni, burfis, etc.

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And then with every changing season as new local produce hit the markets, one can indulge in dishes such as makki ki roti with sarson ka saag, chaulai ki saag, kanji made from black carrots, arbi ki sabji, gajar ka halwa, and others. It is not without reason when people say that the North Indians take their food seriously. Every nook and corner here has many delightful treats to offer.

 Here are some of the best recipes from the various regions of North India –

1. Chole Bhature

Recipe by chef Aditya Bal

 Mouth-watering meal straight from the Punjabi kitchen – garma garam bhature with chickpeas cooked in assorted spices. What’s better than that?

2. Rogan Josh

Recipe by Waza Brothers

Originated in Kashmir, we bring you the signature dish of the valley. This one is an all-time favourite among meat lovers.

3. Stuffed Bati

Recipe by Chef Sujatha Natraj

This Rajasthani bread snack is cooked in ghee and served with chutney and dal. Bati is usually stuffed with paneer and spices.

4. Malai ki Kheer

Recipe by Chef Girish Krishnan, Foodistan

It is a perfect dessert after a filling meal.  Rice kheer made with condensed milk, khoya, cream and nuts.

5. Chicken Dum Biryani

Recipe by Chef  Marut Sikka

Flavourful biryani with chicken cooked in assorted spices and garnished with sliced green chillies and ginger juliennes.

6. Aloo Samosa

Recipe by Chef  Kishore D Reddy

The perfect companion for your evening tea. A fried snack stuffed with a mixture of potato and peas.

7. Nihari Gosht

Recipe by Chef  Sultan Mohideen ITC Maurya, New Delhi

Delicious meat cooked on low heat for several hours and drizzled with a few drops of rose water as a final touch.

8.Butter Chicken

Recipe by Chef R John, Moti Mahal, Daryaganj, Delhi

Enjoy this creamy chicken dish, marinated overnight and then cooked to perfection. Butter chicken will never leave you unsatisfied.

9. Dahi Bhalla

Recipe by Chef Marut Sikka with Anil Kudamal

Try your hand at making delicious bhallas topped with sweet curd, sour and tangy chutneys and chaat masala.

10. Almond Malai Kulfi

Recipe by Chef Aditya Bal

It is happiness served in a matki! Cooked with dry fruits, condensed milk and saffron, kulfi  is a must try.