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Garlic Kheer to Anda Halwa: 5 most bizzare dishes that actually taste delicious

etimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 20, 2026, 15:06 IST
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Have you tried any of these dishes?

When it comes to food, innovation has no boundaries. Time and again people have proven that experimentation can lead to hits and misses. While misses are forgotten with time, hits often become the legacy the world talks about. There are some innovations in the world of food that might sound very bizarre but have evolved over time into delicious treats often highlighted at gatherings. Take a look at some of these most bizarre dishes that actually taste delicious.

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Anda Halwa


It is a Mughlai-style dessert, where eggs are turned into an indulgent sweet. The key ingredients used in making this dish are eggs, full-fat milk, ghee, sugar, cardamom, cashews, almonds and saffron.

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Lehsun ki Kheer


This sweet dish is very popular in parts of Rajasthan and is counted among the traditional desserts. It is made with garlic cloves full-fat milk, sugar, ghee, cashews, almonds, saffron, and is topped with green cardamom.

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Chicken Pickle


While we all know about chicken kebabs and curries, there also exists a spicy pickle often referred to as a bold, spicy, and tangy condiment loved especially in Andhra and Telangana kitchens. It is made with juicy chicken pieces, ground spices and oil and is mostly served with rice, paratha, or even dal-chawal.

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Chocolate Maggi


This is an indulgent treat often loved by maggi and chocolate lovers. The combination of melted chocolate and boiled Maggi makes for a treat, mostly loved by kids.

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Onion Halwa



This is another lesser-known dish, where finely chopped onions are cooked in ghee, and then simmered with milk and sugar, until they transform into a rich, aromatic dessert. This dish is popular in parts of North India and Rajasthan.


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