We’ve been keeping a secret close to our kitchens and hearts! THE WAIT IS OVER!
We can’t keep calm anymore, but first – let’s recap!
You know we’ve been hot on the trail of Chillies in India: Bhavnagri (????) from Gujarat, Jwala (????????) from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and Byadgi (????) from Karnataka and Goa. All these chillies are distinctive in their own right, bringing something to the table, quite literally!
We encountered four more on our ‘spice journey’ –
• Kanthari (????????????) from Kerala: Bird’s Eye Chilli in some parts, the petite, fiery Kanthari Chilli is used in chutneys, curries, and pickles. This chilli also lessens heart disease risk, stops blood clots, and acts as a natural painkiller.
• Laungi (????????) from Tamil Nadu: This one’s used in crispy snacks called bhujia/namkeen because it’s the right kinda peppery!
• Guntur (????????) from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: The food in these regions are spicCcCcy, owing to Guntur Chillies’ fiery flavour. Locals in the area believe the heat level of this chilli is proportional to how small the chilli is!
• Kolhapuri (????????) from Maharashtra: A coastal cuisine staple, Kolhapuri Chillies are also used to make spice mixes like garam masala.
Sources: Live Kerala, Local Sparrow, Native of Natural, Rachnakar, The Hindu, Zone of Fresh Food
Our chilli trail is over! Now, for THE BIG REVEAL! The powers of these chillies combined to give you our ????????️ Flavours of India ????️???? burgers!!!!
INTRODUCING the Flavours of India McAloo Tikki Burger®, Flavours of India McChicken® Burger, and Flavours of India McVeggie® Burger!
Your classics in a #TrulyIndianBurger avatar: namely, our Flavours of India sauce made with 7 Chillies from our customers’ home states, making it truly inclusive and a locally relevant menu. Bhavnagri (Gujarat), Jwala (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh), Kolhapuri (Maharashtra), Guntur (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), Byadgi (Karnataka & Goa), Kanthari (Kerala), and Laungi (Tamil Nadu).
The Flavours of India sauce is a cooked sauce, first-of-its-kind at McDonald’s India! This Desi Tadka technique elevates our latest liquidy sauce to a legendary level. Think chatpata sauce with a bit liquid consistency. Pair that fiery blend with our classics and va-va-voom!
Flavours of India McAloo Tikki Burger®
Our McAloo Tikki Burger® patty, made of peas, potatoes and warm spices is served in a toasted bun with tomato slices, tangy tomato mayonnaise, and our Flavours of India sauce. With No Onion, No Garlic in its preparation nor recipe, this is a ‘Shravan special menu’ fave!
Flavours of India McChicken® Burger
Everyone’s go-to McChicken® Burger served in a toasted bun with veg mayonnaise and fresh lettuce gets a fiery upgrade with the Flavours of India sauce!
Flavours of India McVeggie® Burger
Lovers of our the classic McVeggie burger, look no further! This one’s gonna have you reaching for more. ✌????
And yes, these also reflect the Real Food, Real Good philosophy as they contain no artificial colours, no artificial flavours, no artificial preservatives, and no added MSG in the chicken offerings.
Celebrating our diverse Indian fans AND versatile chillies of India!
Our Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald’s India (W&S), Mr. Arvind R.P. shares, “At McDonald’s India, we are constantly looking for ways to delight our customers and celebrate the rich flavours of India. The new ‘Flavours of India’ McAloo Tikki Burger®, McVeggie® Burger, and McChicken® Burger showcase McDonald’s India’s commitment to democratising our menu and creating value for its fans. We’re excited to introduce this limited-time offering and bring the rich, diverse Flavours of India to McDonald’s fans across the country.”
Order our Flavours of India burgers soon as it is a limited time range, in-store with the McDonald’s App AND online through the McDelivery® website and McDelivery® App for a #TrulyIndianBurger celebration!
*McDonald’s, play Alisha Chinai’s Made in India, please*
