10 Bizarre Foods Eaten In India

Sagar Puri
Nov 20, 2023

Red Ant Chutney

This unusual chutney is famous in many parts of eastern states like Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand. It is made by crushing and making a paste of the red ants

Frog Legs

It is a dish of French cuisine. It is served widely in Kerela, Karnataka, and Goa. However, it is banned in many areas of the country because of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972).

Black Rice

Black rice, also known as magic rice, is famous in West Bengal, Manipur, and Kerela regions. It is a scarce variety of rice found only in Asia.

Fried Snails

Fried snails are primarily served in Odisha and Nagaland. The tribal people of Odisha eat fried snails, and snail curry with cooked rice.

Khorisa

It is a famous Assamese dish made of young bamboo shoots.

Phan Pyut

This is a dish made of rotten potatoes. People of North-East India find these rotten potatoes delicious.

Doh Khleh

It is the famous pork salad served in Meghalaya. Pig’s head and brain are finely chopped, and mixed with chopped onions, chilies and lemon juice.

Bheja Fry

Lamb's brain is a dish from the Hyderabadi cuisine of India. It is commonly called ‘Bheja Fry.’

Baby Shark Curry

This famous East Indian curry is made of baby sharks with Indian masaale. This spicy seafood is also known as ‘Mori mutton’ in many parts.

Onion Halwa

It is one of the weird dishes served in India. However, it tastes uncommon but is quite famous among people.

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