Jun 27, 2024, 09:31 AM IST

8 dishes brought to India by Mughals

Mahipal Chouhan

Biryani: A fragrant rice dish cooked with meat (often chicken or mutton), spices, and sometimes with vegetables or eggs.

Kebabs: Various types of grilled or skewered meats (like seekh kebabs and reshmi kebabs) seasoned with spices.

Pulao: A rice dish cooked in broth with meat (or vegetables) and spices, often less elaborate than biryani.

Korma: A flavorful meat (or vegetable) dish cooked with yogurt or cream, often mildly spiced and rich in texture.

Naan: Leavened flatbread typically cooked in a tandoor, introduced by Central Asian influences.

Jalebi: A sweet made by deep-frying maida flour batter in pretzel or circular shapes, then soaking in sugar syrup.

Falooda: A dessert beverage made with milk, rose syrup, vermicelli, and basil seeds, influenced by Persian traditions.

Shahi Tukda: A dessert made with bread slices fried in ghee, soaked in sweetened milk, and topped with nuts.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports