This cuisine features dishes cooked in a tandoor oven and often includes rich, creamy sauces with aromatic spices.
- It frequently uses ingredients like ghee, yogurt, and garam masala.
- Naan, roti, and other flatbreads are staple accompaniments.
- Popular dishes include butter chicken, biryani, and palak paneer.
- The cuisine is strongly influenced by the Mughal Empire.