Rank 13 on a list of 100 cuisines doesn’t sound as enthralling – but that’s only till you realise that our diverse and earthy Indian cuisine has beat the likes of global favourites like Thai, South Korean and Vietnamese flavours to have itself count among the top 15 cuisines in the world, as compiled by Taste Atlas for the year. Bested by Serbian, Mexican, Indonesia, French, Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Peruvian, Greek and Italian cuisines – and in that exact order – the creamy murgh makhani, the deeply classic and satiating Hyderabadi biryani and finally, some good old masala chai, are the top pick shining spotlight number 13 on our home foods. Here’s what’s so special about them, and how to concoct the ultimate desi feast for yourself in your home kitchen – and no, it’s not as hard as it sounds!
