How about tasting some international cuisines in the Pondicherry city? Everyone knows that the heritage city is occupied by French people for long years. Pondicherry was the former colony of France and the city is actively involved in promoting the French heritage through various forms. You can taste a wide range of French cuisine dishes in several multi-cuisine restaurants of Pondicherry.
Before that, you need to know the French recipes famous in the tourist destination. Just have a look at the list of French Dishes that you should eat when visiting Pondicherry:
Salad Nicoise
One of the healthy dishes available in the city is Salad Nicoise. This salad looks colourful, delicacies and tasty too. You need to know that this dish is basically originated from the coastal French city of Nice near Mediterranean Sea.
The main ingredients of the yummy salad include tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, shallots, anchovies, olives, potatoes and other ingredients. You can serve the dish with or without lettuce.
Ratatouille
A new French vegetable dish has been introduced for the people after the success of Walt Disney’s “Ratatouille” film. It is served as a side dish accompanied with rice, bread or pasta.
When you taste this dish, you will be flattered and tempt to eat once more. Aubergines, tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers and herbs de Provence are some of the major ingredients used in this vegetable dish. If you are in Pondicherry, then ensure to try in any of the multi-cuisine restaurants.
Crème Caramel
Popularly known as Caramel Custard, Crème Caramel is a lovely custard desert with soft caramel layer on top. It may look tough to prepare, but it is an easiest dish to cook. You have to make custard and add caramel for outer coating.
The desert can be made colourful by adding Vanilla flavour. Usually, the kids will really love this type of deserts as they become crazy on sweets.
French Pastries
For people who are addicted with sweets have to taste the French Pastries available in Pondicherry. They are basically the single portion desserts that come in various shapes and flavours. Some of the main ingredients of the pastry include butter, whipped cream, fruits, nuts, chocolate and much more.
When you are in a party mood with your friends, then select your favorite pastry and taste different flavours with great fun.
Croissant
If you are bored with normal pastries, then you can try tasting the special Croissant with your beloved ones. This unique pastry item became popular during 1930’s and it is based on Austrian Kipferi. In order to offer a different taste, the pastry is available in many variants like Cheese Croissant, Almond Croissant, Ham and much more.
Croissant is a breakfast pastry and it is recommended to taste the pastry along with marmalade and a cup of tea/coffee.
To Wrap Up
Start tasting these amazing French dishes and get melted with its taste. Pondicherry is not only a lovely tourist destination but it is a city packed with delightful French dishes. If there is any other interesting French recipe, do share with us!
