10 North Indian Main Dishes That Evoke Nostalgia

By Team Editorial

These 10 North Indian meals will bring back memories for anyone, whether you are young or in your late 30s.

Rajma Chawal

Rajma Chawal is the most common response when you ask a Punjabi what they ate for Sunday lunch.

Chole Bhature

The dish chole bhature is very flavorful, spicy, and filling. The taste of this dish will make you remember your childhood.

Aloo Paratha

This dish is well known to those who grew up eating it. It is a perfect choice for breakfast and comfort food when feeling low.

Litti Chokha

You'll undoubtedly crave more after tasting the simpering smokey litti and chokha (baingan bharta) originating from Bihar.

Dal Bati Churma

Dal Bati Churma is a delight for your taste buds. Even the memory of the taste will take you back to your younger years.

Dal Makhani

This relatively contemporary adaptation of lentils is known to treat many taste bud-related disorders in foodies.

Dum Aloo

A delightful recipe of baby potatoes cooked in gravy is called dum aloo. Many North Indian homes consider this meal to be a staple.

Sarso Ka Saag

Winters in North India are for flavorful sarson ka saag and makki ki rotis that will melt in your mouth.

Kadhi Chawal

Kadhi chawal is one of those foods that epitomizes coziness and a mother's affection. It is a delicious way to include curd in your diet.

Poori Aloo

In India, poori aloo is the equivalent of biryani as comfort food for Sunday brunch.