10 Unusual Dishes In India
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26 June 2024
From red ant chutney to frog legs, here's a list of the most bizarre Indian dishes that might leave you puzzled
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Bhaang Ki Chutney: Made of roasted hemp seeds or Bhaang, this dish is very popular in Uttarakhand's Kumaon district
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Red Ant Chutney: Known as Chaprah in Chhatisgarh, this tangy chutney is known to be a storehouse of medicinal goodness
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Dog Meat: Tribal communities of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur consume dog meat because it is rich in iron, which helps them stay warm during winter
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Frog Legs: This dish is made by battering and frying frog legs. It is among the most sought-after delicacies of the Lepcha community in Sikkim
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Baby Shark Curry: Also known as the Mori Mutton, this rare and expensive Goan dish is made with little sharks
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Eri Polu Silkworm: This dish is an exotic Assamese delicacy. For this dish, the silkworms are usually cooked after they have spun their cocoon
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Lamb's Brain: Bheja Fry or brain fry is popular in Hyderabad and Lucknow, though it is also very popular in other parts of the country
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Rotten Potatoes: Phan Pyut, which is basically rotten potatoes, is a much-loved and widely consumed side dish in northeast India
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Onion Halwa: Made by frying onions in butter and then cooking on slow heat with milk and sugar, this dish is believed to have a heavenly taste
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Garlic Kheer: Also known as Benami Kheer, this delicacy is popular in north India. To make this dish, the garlic is cooked for hours in milk until it gives a nutty flavour
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