Here are 12 lesser known strees food of India you must try.

Pathiri from Kerala, a soft and thin rice flour pancake, often served with spicy meat or vegetable curry, commonly found in the malabar region.

Khar from Assam, a traditional assamese dish made with pulses, raw papaya, and alkaline water filtered through sun-dried banana peels. it has a unique earthy taste and is often eaten with rice.

Bhutte Ka Kees from Madhya Pradesh, this Indore-special dish is made by grating fresh corn and cooking it with ghee, mustard seeds, and spices, resulting in a creamy and aromatic delicacy.

Khavsa from Gujarat, a lesser-known but delicious dish inspired by burmese cuisine, khavsa is a coconut milk-based noodle soup with chicken or vegetables.

Chana Madra from Himachal Pradesh, a rich and creamy dish made with chickpeas cooked in yogurt-based gravy, often flavored with cardamom and cloves.

Jhalmuri from West Bengal, a spicy puffed rice snack mixed with mustard oil, peanuts, and chopped vegetables. it’s a flavorful and crunchy treat, perfect for on-the-go munching.

Tehri from Uttar Pradesh, a fragrant and mildly spiced rice dish cooked with vegetables, similar to a vegetarian biryani but with a lighter texture.

Phanipuri from Chhattisgarh, a variation of golgappa, made with a special mix of tamarind water and buttermilk, giving it a unique tangy-sour flavor.

Ghugni from Odisha & Bengal, a flavorful curry made with dried yellow peas, topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. it's similar to chole but has a unique regional twist.

Kottu Parotta from Tamil Nadu, a delicious dish made by shredding parotta and stir-frying it with eggs, vegetables, and spicy gravy on a hot iron griddle.

Misal Pav from Maharashtra, a spicy lentil curry made with sprouted moth beans, topped with crunchy farsan and served with pav.

Litti Chokha from Bihar, though gaining popularity, litti chokha is still lesser-known outside bihar. it consists of whole wheat balls stuffed with spiced sattu and served with mashed spiced eggplant and tomato.