Make a list (with pictures, when possible) of food items generally taken by people of different regions of India. Place these on a large outline map of India to display in your classroom.


State/Union Territory'sCuisine
Jammu & KashmirGustaba, Tabak Maz Dum Aloo, Haak or Karam ka Saag
LadakhMomos, Thupka, Skew, Tigmo, Khambir
UttarakhandAloo ke Gutke, Kaapa, Jhangora (millets) ki Kheer, Chainsoo
Uttar PradeshKabab, Biryanis, Bedmi Aloo Kachoris, Banarasi Chaat
JharkhandThekua, Pua, Pittha, Marua-ka-roti
SikkimMomos, Thupka, Gundruk Phagshapa, and Seal Roti
ManipurIromba, Kabok, Chakkouba
NagalandMomos, Rice Beer and Cherry Wine
AssamMason Tenga, Pitha
Arunachal PradeshChinese cuisine and Apong (Local beer)
MeghalayaJadoh, Kyat (Local beer), Bitchi
BiharLitti-chokha, Sattu Paratha, Khaja, Khubi ka Lai, Anarasa, Tilkut
West BengalRosogulla, Mishti Doi, Bhapa Illish
TripuraChakhwi, Mwkhwi Muitru
MizoramZu (A special tea)
PuducherryKadugu yerra, Vendakkai, Patchaddy
Andhra PradeshHyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi Salan, Ghonghura Pickle, Korikoora
TelanganaGongura Ghost, Pappucharu, Gongura Pappu, Hyderabadi Biryani
OrissaFish Orly, Khirmohan, Rasabali, Chhenapodapitha
Tamil NaduAppam, Dosai, Idli, Sambhar, Rasam, Chettinad Chicken Pongal
KeralaPuttu-Kadala, Kappa-Meen Kari Sadya Meal, Avial, Malabar Parotha Payasam, Irachi Stew, Karimean Kari
KarnatakaBisi Bele Bhaat, Kesari Bath, Mysore Pak, Dharwad Pedha, Chiroti
GoaVindaloo, Bebinca, Prawn Balchao
MaharashtraShrikhand, Thalipeeth, Vada Pav, Modak, Pani puri
Madhya PradeshLapsi, Bafla, Bhutte ki Khees, Bhopali Kabab
GujaratDhokla, Thepla, Khandvi, Handvo, Panki
ChattisgarhBafauri, Kusli Red Ant Chutney
RajasthanDal Bati Churma, Ker Sangari, Lal Maas, Gatte
DelhiTandoori Chicken Paranthe, Chaat, Chole Bhature
HaryanaRabadi, Bajre ki Khichdi, Cholia, Chaach, Lassi, Kachri ki Sabzi
ChandigarhButter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Mutton Pulao
PunjabDal Makhani, Makke di Roti - Sarson Da Saag, Chana Bhature
Himachal PradeshSidu, Aktori, Dham Seppu Vadi, Badana, Babru

Updated on: 09-Jan-2023

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