5 Rustic Indian Dishes That Are in Vogue Again

By Afiur
January 13, 2026

Litti Chokha

A staple dish from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Litti Chokha is making a strong comeback.

Litti is a roasted dough ball stuffed with spiced gram flour, served with chokha.

Khura

Khura is a famous pancake from Arunachal Pradesh, made from buckwheat flour.

Northeast dishes like Khura are trending in urban cafés for its gluten-free nature.

Pathrode

This steamed roll from Karnataka is made of colocasia leaves, rice, coconut, tamarind, and jaggery.

Pathrode is gaining popularity as an iron-rich, gluten-free coastal delicacy.

Sidu

This popular Himachali dish is winning over tourists.

It’s a slow-cooked, fermented wheat bread stuffed with walnuts, usually served with ghee and dal.

Thecha Bhakri

Hailing from Maharashtra, Thecha Bhakri pairs hand-crushed chili-garlic chutney with millet flatbread.

Thanks to social media and food vloggers, this rustic, bold dish is trending again.

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