10 Steamed Mexican food names in India

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Tamale

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Steamed corn dough filled with various savory or sweet fillings, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves.

Pozole

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A traditional Mexican soup made with hominy (dried maize kernels), meat (usually pork or chicken), and seasoned broth, often garnished with radishes, lettuce, lime, and salsa.

Tortitas de Camarón

Steamed shrimp cakes made from ground dried shrimp, masa (corn dough), and spices, served with salsa or guacamole.

Tlacoyos

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Oval-shaped masa cakes stuffed with beans, cheese, or meat, then steamed and served with salsa and toppings like onions, cilantro, and crumbled cheese.

Paches

Guatemalan steamed dumplings made from masa dough mixed with a filling of seasoned meat or vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until cooked.

Gorditas de Nata

Thick masa cakes made with cream (nata), stuffed with savory fillings like beans, cheese, or meat, then steamed until tender and served with salsa.

Tamalitos de Pipián

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Small tamales filled with a creamy pumpkin seed sauce (pipián) and chicken or pork, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until cooked.

Corundas

Triangular-shaped masa cakes filled with various fillings such as cheese, beans, or meat, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until tender.

Birria

A traditional Mexican stew made with tender meat (typically goat or beef), cooked in a flavorful broth made from dried chilies and spices, served with tortillas, lime, onions, and cilantro.

Molotes

Masa dough filled with mashed potatoes, chorizo, cheese, or beans, then shaped into oval patties, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed until cooked through.