May 26, 2024, 10:12 AM IST

Famous dishes brought by Mughals to India

Pravrajya Suruchi

Biryani: This fragrant rice dish, layered with meat, vegetables, and spices, is a staple in Indian cuisine today.

Kebabs:The Mughals introduced a variety of kebabs to India, including the seekh kebab (minced meat skewers), and galouti kebab (melt-in-your-mouth minced meat patties). 

Korma: This rich and creamy curry, made with meat or vegetables in a yogurt-based sauce, is another Mughal legacy. 

Nihari: A slow-cooked stew traditionally made with mutton or beef, Nihari is said to have been a favorite breakfast dish among the Mughals.

Sheer Khurma:This sweet vermicelli pudding is a popular dessert during Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

Gulab Jamun: These melt-in-your-mouth fried dough balls, soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, are another Mughal dessert that has become a favorite in India.

Phirni:This creamy rice pudding, flavored with cardamom and nuts, is a popular Indian dessert.

Falooda: This chilled dessert made with vermicelli, rose water, milk, and ice cream is a refreshing treat on a hot day.

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