6 Desi food combos that are so perfect they seem made in heaven

Some foods are simply delicious and full of flavour. However, their magic doesn’t end there. When they are paired with some other fabulous food, they come together to create a combo so delicious and mouth-watering, that it becomes a phenomenon. Food combos exist all over the world. In this age of social media where many content creators eat the most bizarre food combos in front of the camera, let us take a step back and revisit our favourite iconic Desi food combinations that are perfect together.

Here are 6 iconic food combinations that Desi people can’t resist:

1. Tea-Samosa

If there is one Indian office snack, it is the tea-samosa combination. Samosas are easily available in most office spaces and are best consumed in the evening with a cup of hot milk tea. This delicious desi combo always refreshes you after a tiring day and also goes well with the daily gossip.
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2. Dal-rice

Dal and rice are a magical combination. When it comes to “comfort food” or “ghar ka khana”, the most loved combination of dal chawal tastes best when eaten with hands, maybe with some pickles, chutneys, mangoes or papad. For the best taste, enjoy it with your loved ones.

3. Butter Chicken-Garlic Butter Naan

A combo of Punjabi food that has gained global fame, the sweet and spicy butter chicken tastes even better when paired with garlic and butter-laden naan. This yummy combo will make you forget everything else and focus only on the wonderful buttery flavour dancing on your tongue.

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4. Rabri-Jalebi

The Indian dessert combo can rule over any other dessert. Hot and crispy jalebi dipped in sugar syrup tastes great with cold and creamy rabri. This dessert combo is perfect in all aspects – temperature, taste and texture.

5. Curd-Paratha

Another great hot-cold Desi food combo is dahi and paratha. Choose a paratha with a filling of your choice – cabbage, radish, potato, paneer, mix, and eat it hot and fresh with a bowl of cold and creamy dahi. Wow!

6. Idli-Sambhar

This South Indian dish always impresses people. Soft and warm rice idlis paired with spicy and flavourful sambar taste amazing. You can either dip the idlis in sambar or eat them plain and drink hot sambar along with it. Whatever your preference, this combo is always delicious and satisfying.
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Which of these delicious food combos did you like? Are there any other Desi food combos that you love? Share with us in the comments.