Top 5 Typical Indian Foods Popular in Bangladesh
Spices, by the way, are some of the hallmarks of India and Bangladesh is also one of those spice loving nations in the world. The food that is available and popular in India are also eaten in Bangladesh in the same manner. Bangladesh and India are similar due to the food habit and we both have cultural ties. In this post, we are going to discuss some of the most famous foods in India that are also eaten in Bangladesh.
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1. Samosa
Samosa is an appetizer that can accompany main meals. Despite the shape, it is made with a pastry similar to the pastel. The filling is vegetable. The samosa is fried and, in general, served as a starter in restaurants. Here in Bangladesh, most street food restaurants specializing in fried food offer samosa. It would be really funny those who have not eaten this India food in Bangladesh, it is an excellent option to start, since the flavors are better known to the Bangladesh palate.
2. Masala Beans
Masala is a variety of sauces in India. They usually take herbs and some pepper. Masala beans are nothing more than beans cooked in the sauce. Beans, in this case, are very reminiscent of string beans. The dish can be simple or added with vegetables, making an Indian vegan dish. This is the case at most of the street food booths, located in Dhaka and most probably all over Bangladesh. The masala beans are also known as Chola Vuna in Bangladesh.
3. Chicken Lasooni Tikka
Although much of India’s population is vegetarian, there are those who are not and consume chicken and other meats. One of the dishes that non-vegetarian Indian like is Chicken Lasooni tikka. Chicken Lasooni tikka is a chicken marinated in homemade yogurt. The chicken is more fried than with sauce. The sauce serves to add flavor to the dish. It can be accompanied by rice and vegetables. Chicken Lasooni tikka can be found at the Indian Gourmet restaurants in Dhaka.
4. Garlic Paneer Tikka
To bring mining cuisine closer to Indian food, paneer tikka is one of the best options. That’s because the paneer is nothing but cheese! It is the vegetarian option for the dish we mentioned above, the chicken Lasooni tikka. In this, the cheese used is ricotta cheese and is marinated in a sauce of natural yogurt and garlic. As with the chicken option, it can also be accompanied by rice and vegetables at the time of serving. People of Bangladesh love beef and other halal meats but they also like vegetable tikkas made at home and served with heavy foods.
5. Naan
Naan is a kind of bread, and also one of the main Indian foods. It is made with water, wheat, salt, and a pinch of yeast. It is included in several meals throughout the day. Because it is light but tasty, and without being too seasoned, it is an excellent accompaniment.
In India, it is common to even use naan to pick up leftover sauces or food that are left at the end of the dish! You can clean it because it is a tradition! Naan can be served in any Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants as a starter with some accompaniment like sauces, or accompanied by the main dish, on a tray with the house combo. In most of the cases, Naan is eaten with grilled BBQ chicken in Bangladesh.
Although most of the ingredients of Indian food also exist in Bangladesh, it is the mixture and way of preparing the dishes that can often be foreign to the Bangladeshi palate. The best way is to try Indian food that resembles tastes already known to you. You can start by making some simple dishes at home or even going to one of the places we recommend by Food O’Clock.
