Indian cuisine is loved all over the world for its rich and delicious taste. This comes from the variety of ingredients used for preparing it. Spices play a vital role in giving the authentic flavour our dishes have. There is no doubt Indians are fond of eating spicy foods and our curries are the best example for this. If a dish is not properly flavoured with red chilli and other spices, we consider them blunt and boring.
Most people in our country have a high tolerance level for spicy foods while the rest enjoy those dishes by keeping a glass of water next to their plate. Every region in India has some special dishes that only tastes good when its spicy specially the non-vegetarian ones. So, if you also want to relish some hot and fiery dishes, here are seven most spicy delights from Indian cuisine that will blow your mind:
Laal Maas
Belonging to the cuisine of Rajasthan, the term laal maas means “read meat”. The most important ingredient of this dish is mathania, a special variety of Rajasthani red chilli which gives it an extreme hot flavour. Made by slow cooking mutton with raw spices, laal maas has a spicy and smoky flavour that used to be an all-time favourite of the Rajput warriors in the state.
Rista
This mouthwatering and fiery dish is from the land of Kashmir. Made with lamb meat, it is cooked in a tomato-based gravy which is flavoured with garlic, ginger, red chilli powder and lots of other spices. Rista is a rich and aromatic dish that is mostly enjoyed during cold weather. It is best paired with naan or jeera rice.
Phaal Curry
The most interesting fact about phaal curry is it is prepared with Naga jolokia, one of hottest chillies in the world. This curry is made by cooking chicken with tomatoes, ginger and hot chillies. Paired with both rice and roti, phal curry can also make you end up in hospital. So, eat this delicacy with caution.
Kolhapuri Chicken
As the name suggests, this dish belongs to Kolhapur which is in the state of Maharashtra. This spicy dish is made by marinating chicken with a blend of spices which includes cloves, dried red chillies and garlic paste then cooked in a coconut-based curry. If you are a hardcore fan of non-veg food, then Kolhapuri chicken is a must try.
Nagamese Pork Curry
This pork curry is a gift of Nagamese cuisine which belongs to the people of Nagaland. Nagamese pork curry is made with several exotic spices including bhut jholokia, a kind of chilli that originated in Nagaland. Just like Naga jolokia, this also belongs to the list of spiciest chillies in the world. It uses bamboo shoots for seasoning and can also be prepared with chicken or fish.
Saoji Chicken Curry
This is another spicy curry from the land of Maharashtra. It belongs to the Nagpur cuisine and its roots are linked to the Saoji community of the city. Prepared with garam masala, dried red chillies, black pepper, powdered coconut and cinnamon, it is best served with steamed rice.
Vindaloo
Vindaloo is a well-known Goan delicacy that is connected with the Portuguese history. Made with pork meat, spicy chilli peppers, garlic, vinegar and other spices, this dish is going to steal your taste buds if you enjoy spicy food. Vindaloo is best served with naan or basmati rice.