Dishes You Must Try When In Bangalore

Each city in India has a unique quality about itself. Some cities are famous for clothes, some are famous for beaches, some are famous for their hill stations, some for handicrafts etc. Similarly, Bangalore is known for a whole lot of things that set it apart from other cities of the country. From monuments to modern buildings, and obviously the famous IT sector of Bangalore, all are praise-worthy. While there are hands in the city that work swiftly on laptop keyboards in cubicles, there are hands in the same city that skilfully work with knives, ingredients, and cauldrons.

There are numerous restaurants and small eateries in Bangalore that serve food from different parts of the world and India, from Continental food to Chinese delicacies, and various Indian cuisines. But Bangalore food is more than these dishes borrowed from other corners of the world. The actual talent of the chefs of the city lies in the dishes that have been invented here and it is these dishes that give Bangalore its flavor, its uniqueness. So here is a list of a few dishes that have been invented in Bangalore.

1) Masala Papad 

A popular snack among Indian cuisine, Papad is one thing that is munched on in all parts of the country, in different forms though. One such interesting variant of this popular snack is masala papad. Made from black gram this huge, crispy chip is usually served with toppings of onions, various spices, and sometimes even finely grated coconut.

2) Gadbad 

If you have got a sweet tooth then this dish is for you. Largely resembling ice cream falooda, Gadbad consists of ice cream and juicy fruits as toppings. Sometimes to make it even better ice creams of different flavors are added together. This surely is one sweet trouble you want in your life.

3) Fried Fish 

Found in all parts of the world, fried fish is one dish that is not so common. So what is so different about the one served in Bangalore? Well, the fish here is marinated for a few hours. After that, it is dipped in flour and in semolina. Finally, it is shallow fried in oil. To enjoy it fully eat it with veggies and spices.

4) Handi Biryani 

It is not at all possible that you talk about Bangalore and skip Biryani. A beautiful combination of meat, rice, and spices, this dish has an aroma that can make your mouth water. It is called handi biryani when it is cooked and served in an earthen pot called a handi. Traditionally it is savored with curry or yogurt.

5) Palak Dosa

Dosa, India’s healthy reply to Italy’s pizza. With tons of variations in dosa, there is one that is called palak dosa since it is made of spinach. The toppings usually consist of carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, spices etc. Sometimes it is topped with tofu or cottage cheese.

6) Dahi Sev Puri 

Traditionally, a north Indian street food item, it can be found in a different form in Bangalore. Sweet and sour chutneys poured over fried puris along with grated beetroot, crispy sev, and yogurt. It can be found on every street, in every nook and corner of the city.

So while you revel in the beauty of Bangalore, do not forget to taste these dishes that are the creations of the super talented people of the city. Happy eating.