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

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Updated On Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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.

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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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 ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 12:52 PM IST

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)

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