Indian halal food features a wide variety of flavors and dishes, cooked according to halal dietary laws (permissible under Islamic law). Some popular Indian halal dishes include:

1. Biryani:

  • A fragrant rice dish made with meat (chicken, mutton, or beef), spices, and saffron. It’s often served with raita (yogurt sauce).

2. Mutton/Chicken Curry:

  • Rich, flavorful curry made with tender meat, simmered in a mix of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala.

3. Kebabs:

  • Grilled meat skewers, often marinated with yogurt and spices like turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. Popular varieties include seekh kebabs and chicken tikka.

4. Paneer Dishes (for vegetarians):

  • Paneer is a type of Indian cheese used in dishes like Paneer Butter Masala and Palak Paneer (paneer with spinach).

5. Naan/Roti:

  • Flatbreads served with curries, naan is soft and fluffy, while roti is thinner and more rustic.

6. Samosas:

  • Triangular pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or minced meat, then deep-fried to a crispy texture.

7. Haleem:

  • A slow-cooked stew made from wheat, meat (usually mutton), and lentils, often enjoyed during festivals like Ramadan.

8. Korma:

  • A mild, creamy curry, often cooked with yogurt, cream, and ground nuts.

9. Pulao:

  • A flavorful rice dish cooked with spices and meat (chicken, mutton, or vegetables).

10. Desserts:

  • Gulab Jamun (fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup), Jalebi (crispy, syrupy treat), and Kheer (rice pudding).