8 Most Popular Indian Street Foods in Malaysia

Currently, there are 28 states and 8 Union Territories in India and each one of these 36 distinct entities has at least one signature dish of their state! The best part is all these dishes differ greatly from each other but still are loaded with Indian flavors. Some have crossed Indian borders and have become popular across the globe. We have listed 8 dishes that have a huge fan following in Malaysia; do check out how many have you tasted, from the list!

 

Banana Leaf Rice

Serving food on banana leaf has been a traditional way of serving food in the southern part of India; specifically, meals are served on this banana leaf (the assortment contains rice, pulses, gravy veggies, pickles, curd, etc.). This dish has traveled globally and has become quite popular in other parts of the world as well (including Malaysia). It is also advised to eat the whole meal with your bare hands (as it heightens the experience of having food). Do note that the banana leaf here is used only as a disposable plate and is not directly consumed.

 

Masala Dosa

Dosa is the Indian version of crepe; the batter for Dosa is made by fermenting a paste made of rice & pulses. You eat this with a special tangy & sweet stew made with vegetables and lentils (known as Sambhar in India) and coconut dip (also known as Nariyal Chutney). This dish is a staple in the southern part of India. You can stuff any mixture inside this crepe like fried spicy potato, cottage cheese, mixed vegetables, chicken mince, mutton mince, etc. In Malaysia, you can find several Indian joints serving a range of Dosa, especially in the morning time.

 

Butter Chicken

This is probably one of the best ways of having chicken (at least Indians would agree). This is a chicken curry where boneless chicken pieces are cooked in Indian gravy and a lot of butter is added to this dish (hence the name, butter chicken!). The dish is rich in texture and oozing with flavors. It is so creamy and delicious that you will always reach for the whole bowl of curry! You eat this curry with Indian bread like Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan, etc. You can find Indian and Malaysian version of Butter Chicken in Malaysia.

 

 

Vada Pav

This is a go-to snack for Indians (more for people based out in Mumbai, India). This looks like a burger but is rich in Indian flavors. You first prepare a spicy potato mixture, make a small patty with the mixture, and fry the patty in a gram flour batter. You then stuff this inside the “Pav” and add some spices and coriander chutney to it. This is the traditional way of making Vada Pav; though a lot of fusion versions of the dish are becoming popular with Indian streets. In Malaysia, you will find lovers of fusion and modern Indian food like Vada Pav.

 

Rogan Josh

This is a red meat curry and is a signature dish from the Valleys of Kashmir, India. Red meat is slow-cooked with a lot of spices, herbs, tomatoes, and yogurt. It is because of slow cooking, that all the flavors sweep inside the meat and the meat becomes tender and flavourful. You can use lamb, goat, or mutton to make Roghan Josh. A special ingredient (native to Kashmir) named Alkanet Flower is the secret behind the unique flavor of the dish. The dish is very popular in Malaysia and you can get it delivered at your home; use discount coupons to get discount on online food delivery in Malaysia.

 

Samosa

Samosa is an Indian snack that is popular across the country; this is perhaps one snack that you will find in every corner of India (there would be some roadside stalls selling this snack!). It is made by stuffing potato filling inside small dough balls made by kneading all-purpose flour & water. This is a fried Indian snack that is crispy from outside and chewy from India. It is eaten with coriander chutney. You will find fans of this dish across India and also Malaysia.

 

Chole Bhature

Ask a Punjabi what Chole Bhature and he/she will tell you that it is their lifeline! As you must have guessed, this dish belongs to the State of Punjab, India but is cherished by every Indian-based out in different corners of the world. Chole is a chickpea curry that is spicy, tangy, and rich in flavors. Bhatura is a kind of bread made with all-purpose flour dough. The bread and the curry feel like a perfect pair (made in heaven)!

 

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is an Indian sweet and the list will not be complete without adding a sweet dish to it. Gulab Jamun is made with a mixture of dried evaporated milk solids, cottage cheese, and refined flour. Small balls are made of this mixture, are deep fried, and are dipped in sugar syrup. This Indian sweet dish is very popular across various neighbouring countries of India and has a fan-following across the globe.

 

 

Conclusion

There is a special way we address food in India (we bow down to it) because it gives us life! Indians also eat their food with hand, so that they can connect with their food more deeply and enjoy their meal with utmost satisfaction. Above mentioned dishes are signature dishes of India and you can also try eating these dishes the Indian way!