it's difficult to pinpoint an exact number but one source identify 31 dishes the define Indian cousins and other source list 28 traditional delicacies from each state of India one blog list 29 food specialties of 29 states, India has a vast and divers culinary seen with many fadz7nmous foods with some sources suggesting around 31 defining dishes while there is no exact number the share variety across different regions and styles of cooking makes it hard to print down a definite of list what is your favourite?