Indian-Style Samosas
Samosas are one of those dishes that need no introduction — crisp pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and herbs. In Canada, they’ve become more than just an Indian snack: you’ll find them in food trucks in Toronto, bakeries in Vancouver, and at family potlucks across the country. Affordable, bold, and endlessly satisfying, samosas are proof of how global traditions have been warmly folded into Canadian kitchens.
Creamy Butter Chicken
Butter chicken may have been born in Delhi in the 1950s, but it has found a true second home in Canada. With more than 1.8 million Canadians of South Asian heritage, the dish has become a staple in households and restaurants from Toronto’s Little India to Surrey’s vibrant Punjabi markets. Creamy, spiced, and deeply comforting, it’s the kind of dish that feels as Canadian as stew or chili — warming you from the inside out on a snowy night, shared with rice, naan, and family around the table.
Indian Style Naan Bread
Naan, soft and pillowy from the tandoor or skillet, is one of India’s most beloved breads. In Canada, it became part of everyday cooking through the country’s large South Asian communities, especially in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. With Indian restaurants, bakeries, and home kitchens, naan moved from being a specialty food to a Canadian comfort, often served not just with curries but alongside barbecues and stews — proof of how seamlessly global flavours fit into our mosaic.