11 Instagram-Worthy Indian Food Trends to Try

5. Desi Fusion Pasta

Indian flavors meet Italian pasta in café menus that emphasize saucy, photogenic finishes. Tikka masala pasta, butter chicken pasta, or lasooni palak pasta offer color contrasts and, crucially, the cheese pull—either from melted mozzarella tossed in or a final gratin stage. For a North American kitchen, use penne or rigatoni to catch sauce pockets, and fold in leftover curry or a quick tomato-cream tikka sauce. Add a sprinkle of chopped coriander and a wedge of lemon to brighten the image.