Most of us love experimenting with food, letting the demand for fusion flavours rise over the years. It allows us to be creative by blending different cuisines and enjoying the best of both worlds. Instagram and TikTok have motivated people to try out different combinations and tastes and create new, innovative dishes, however, this has its drawbacks also. The craze to become viral has also led to the making of some weird dishes like 'Spiderman biryani' or maybe panipuri with cola! Despite these strange combinations, there are also some dishes to marvel at. Here 5 trending fusion dishes for the Indian palate that are a must-try.
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Fusion Dishes To Try:
1. Chai Cake:
It’s summer and some people avoid hot beverages; so for chai lovers, consider baking a chai cake. It is an Indian food enhanced with the flavours of an American dessert. Tropical with flavours of cardamom, cinnamon or ginger, it has a cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate it for the best outcome. It is a sweet dessert and you can feel it melting in your mouth as you take each bite on the cake. This chai cake will surely be your perfect pick for a warm, spiced, and tasty moment’s delight.
2. Chicken Tikka Masala Spaghetti:
Craving Italian and Indian? Why not go for Chicken Tikka Masala Spaghetti? Tender and juicy chicken pieces marinated in yoghourt and spices are cooked with creamy tomato gravy. After mixing it with the marinade for several hours, it is tossed with spaghetti to make a delicious fusion. With a preparation time of less than 30 minutes, one can make it in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
3. Kulfi Tiramisu:
Love tiramisu? Then you can also give a try to Kulfi Tiramisu! Arrange the ladyfingers in a single layer and spread a layer of the coffee-soaked mixture followed by the kulfi-mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers and then chill. This fusion dessert offers the best of both worlds: Kulfi and the aroma of spices, along with tiramisu. The smooth texture and thick consistency are like no other and it will be a great dessert option to serve your guests.
4. Chatpata Cheesy Desi Sliders:
Enjoy this T20 World Cup with Chatpata Cheesy Desi Sliders instead of the traditional popcorn and chips! These delicious oven-baked sliders are full of flavour: red pepper sauce, ground coriander chutney, cabbage slaw, raw vegetables, spicy chicken nuggets, and gooey cheese. It's a burst of textures and flavours as each bite contains the kick of Indian spices combined with cheese.
5. Idli Sandwich:
If you want, you could transform some basic everyday plain idlis and make mouth-watering Idli Sandwiches out of them. All you need to do is cut the idlis into halves, apply mint chutney and tamarind sauce on top, arrange the veggies and cheese over it and grill or toast the idlis until crispy and brown. These are so packed with flavour that no side dishes are required and children also enjoy these.