Jun 9, 2024, 08:10 PM IST

Indian states with maximum non-vegetarian population

Shweta Singh

Telangana's cuisine is known for its spicy non-vegetarian dishes, with a particular emphasis on mutton, chicken, and fish. 

Telangana

Fish and seafood are integral to Bengali cuisine, with dishes like macher jhol (fish curry) being staples. The state is famous for its extensive use of mustard oil and spices in non-vegetarian recipes.

West Bengal

Known for its fiery hot cuisine, Andhra Pradesh has a rich variety of non-vegetarian dishes, including spicy chicken and mutton curries. 

Andhra Pradesh

Non-vegetarian food in Odisha includes a variety of fish, seafood, and mutton dishes. The coastal areas particularly favor fish, with machha besara (fish in mustard paste) being a popular dish.

Odisha

Tamil cuisine features a wide range of non-vegetarian dishes, particularly in the Chettinad region, known for its spicy chicken and mutton preparations. 

Tamil Nadu

Kerala's cuisine is heavily influenced by its coastal geography, with fish and seafood being dietary staples. Non-vegetarian dishes like fish molee and beef fry are well-loved.

Kerala

Assamese cuisine includes a variety of meats such as fish, duck, and pork, often prepared with local herbs and spices. 

Assam

The cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir features rich, aromatic non-vegetarian dishes, with Rogan Josh (a type of lamb curry) being particularly famous. 

Jammu and Kashmir

Bihar's non-vegetarian dishes often include mutton and fish, with specialties like litti-chokha being complemented by meat curries. 

Bihar

The tribal influences in Jharkhand contribute to its rich non-vegetarian cuisine, which includes dishes made from chicken, mutton, and fish. 

Jharkhand