In Indian cuisine, dhal, parippu, pappu, or paruppu are dried, split pulses that do not require soaking before cooking. India is the largest producer of pulses in the world.

Indian weddings are incomplete without paneer tikkas. They are famous Indian starter and also generally served in every Indian wedding.

Naan is a leavened, oven-baked or tawa-fried flatbread, that can also be baked in a tandoor. It is characterized by a light and fluffy texture and golden-brown spots from the baking process.

Gajar ka Halwa is a winter preparation due to the availability of the best carrot produce in this season. Many housewives make a batch of this halwa and refrigerate it for a week.