7 Indian Dishes You Must Try And Where To Find Them
Are you an expat or Asian living in China and think Indian food is all about the curries? Have you ever gone to an Indian restaurant and wondered what those dishes really mean or what is the best thing to try? Well here’s your expert curated guide to Indian food in China and where to find them.
As a foreigner the thought often crosses your mind especially if you are student, if the food from a different cultural palette will suit your taste and liking. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. We totally understand the money woes even more so towards the month end when you feel you are nearing the financially broke dead end. So we figured a solution to your problem, because trust us, we understand. Food in Shanghai is pricey and almost every restaurant charges a delivery fee within which you could afford a super cheap roadside meal.
So here’s our trusted, treasured and most effective solution: ready to cook meals. Where to find them you ask? Well duh, Taobao of course! This is my list of top 7 Indian dishes you must try and where on Taobao to find them.
Pav Bhaji
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Why try it? It’s not a dish very easily found in any Indian restaurant but is a delicious thick gravy made of mashed potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, onions and spices. It is traditionally a Maharashtrian fast food delicacy, served with soft bread rolls or buns. Can also be eaten with any bread. Its best served piping hot with a dollop of butter on top.
Where to find it?
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Search for Indianfood house on Taobao or simply type Pav Bhaji and the result will show up. It is currently priced at 18 RMB with 10 RMB delivery fees, makes for a perfect meal for 2. Make sure you do not order the Pav Bhaji masala instead, it is a spice mix that will do you no good unless you plan on looking for a recipe and cooking it yourself.
Paneer Makhani
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Why try it? MOST people would go for b utter chicken instead, but trust the vegetarian option and try the Paneer Makhani instead.
Paneer could be awarded the title of National dish of India. It is what you cook when you have guests over, like a special meal. It is cottage cheese cooked in a tomato, onion, garlic and butter gravy. This one is a North Indian dish, best served with flat bread, naan, paratha or roti or any kind of rice.
Where to find it?
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You will find the paneer dish and all the flat breads mentioned on India Store on Taobao, this dish is also priced at 18 RMB and 10 RMB delivery. Have it with rice if you want to save cost on bread, serves maximum 2.
Chicken Biryani /
Vegetarian biryani
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Why try it? It is the most sought after, craved rice dish all over India. There’s also Mutton Biryani, but may not be as easily available. Its curried rice with vegetables/ chicken and spices. It is traditional a dish from Hyderabad in India.
Where to find it?
Indianfoodhouse for Chicken biryani priced at 32 RMB plus 10 RMB delivery. Slightly on the higher side on our price scale b ut totally worth it.
18 RMB for veg biryani with 10 RMB kuaidi from Indianfood
Dal Makhani
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It’s a popular dish from Punjab, with the main ingredients being black lentils, red beans, butter and cream. Best served with rice or naan.
Where to find it: Indianfood on Taobao. Priced at the same fixed cost of ready to eat Indian meals of 18 RMB and 10 RMB delivery fee.
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Yellow Dal Tadka: prefer Haldirams as a brand for this one, it’s mildly spiced yellow lentils with onions, fresh green chilies and spices cooked in a tomato based gravy. Best enjoyed with rice.
Where to find it?
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Indianfood on Taobao, this is a different store from the previously mentioned, follow the link. Priced at a regular 18 + 10 RMB Serves 2.
Rajma Masala
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It’s a red bean curry made in tomatoonion, garlic gravy with spices. Absolute must try. Best had with basmati rice but any kind of rice does good. Its comfort food like no other.
Where to find it?
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Indianfoodhouse on Taobao, 18 +10 standard charge.
Samosa
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Deep fried or baked dish, common snack time favorite with potato, peas, onion, cumin and spice fillings. There are also chicken fillings to be found sometimes.
Where to find it?
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Priced at 16 RMB for 10 pieces, with a steep delivery fee of 23. Though we assure you, it won’t be regretted.
Rasgulla
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Ball shaped dumplings made of chhena and semolina, cooked in a sugar syrup. Absolute must have for dessert fanatics. Best served cold.
Priced at 33RMB with 8 RMB delivery charge for 1 kg tin.
Alternatively, try its darker sibling.
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Gulab Jamun: Spongy milk solid balls soaked in a saffron and rose syrup. Best served warm.
Priced at the same 33 RMB + 8 RM for a 1kg tin
Where to find it?
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Indian Pakistani Food on Taobao
Come back and thank us when you’ve satiated your taste buds and are looking for more Indian food options. Until then, get on Taobao and eat to your heart’s desire.
Author: Khushboo Khanna
