Photos: 6 lip-smacking Mexican dishes similar to Indian foods

Indians do not have a hard time in Mexico since their dishes are very similar to Indian cuisine. Just like the Indians, Mexicans too like their food spicy and filled with flavours.

Updated on: Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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Indians love their rotis whereas Mexicans cannot live without tortillas. Here are six Mexican dishes that are basically Indian dishes. (Instagram)

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Gorditas – Parathas: Gordita is a dish prepared with masa (maize dough) and stuffed with cheese, meat, or other fillings. It is similar to the Indian paratha which is bread stuffed with potato, cauliflower, meat, etc. (Instagram/@sarasmarket/@ranjitharprabhu)

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Chicken Curry: Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce that contains fruits, nuts, chilli peppers, and spices like black pepper, cinnamon, or cumin. It is rich and thick just like the Indian chicken curry. (Instagram/@basil.and.lime/@chicken_lover_foodies)

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Wheat Tortilla – Roti or Chapatti: Wheat Tortilla is a flatbread similar to chapatti. Both the dishes play an important role in their cuisines. (Instagram/@pychotkidomi/@thali_by_kubra)

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Salsas – Chutneys: Salsa is a type of sauce in Mexican cuisine that is used as a condiment for tacos and other Mexican and Mexican-American foods. (Instagram/@mamamaggieskitchen/@hungrygirlintoronto )

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Huevos a la Mexicana – Anda Bhurji: The name might sound fancy but the dish is very easy to make. If you love anda bhurji, you'll surely like the Mexican breakfast dish Huevos a la Mexicana. (Instagram/@mumbaikhaogalli/@rohand79)

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Totopos – Fried Papad: Just like the Indian fried papad, Totopos are also flat and crunchy. It can be fried or baked and is topped with vegetables and sauces. (Instagram/@gudomagazine/@a_chick_foodie)