Indian side dishes
No Indian feast is complete without the side dishes. In fact, many would argue that the sides are the best part of the meal. You’ll find plenty of classic Indian side dishes in our collection. We’re talking pakora, pilau rice, crisp onion bhajis and creamy dhals.
If you love pickles and chutneys, try fresh coriander chutney, or Romy Gill’s lime pickle and authentic mango chutney.
Fans of Indian breads and pancakes have so much to choose from: moreish aloo paratha, spicy chilli naan, or classic dosa to name a few.
Complete the meal and make one of our cracking curries made with chicken, beef, lamb, fish – or keep it vegetarian.
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Jersey royal recipes
Crispy jersey royals with curry leaves
Nutty jersey royal potatoes are enhanced with the fragrance of curry leaves, mustard seeds and turmeric in this simple side dish.
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Fennel recipes
Fennel and onion pakoras
Acclaimed chef Aktar Islam shares his recipe for the best pakoras you'll ever cook. Golden, light and crisp - these fritters hit the spot.
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Snacks and nibbles
Aloo tikki
Aloo tikki is a popular Indian street food. Maunika Gowardhan's spiced potato patties are perfect as a snack or part of a spread.
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Indian side dishes
The Roti King’s roti canai
The Roti King's roti canai are the stuff of legend, and we've got the recipe. Get ready for the flakiest, most buttery flatbreads ever.
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Sustainable recipes
Fridge-raid thoran
Spice up festive leftovers with a bright, tropical thoran. The quick stir-fry is a good way of adding greens to your Boxing Day table.
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Curry recipes
Maunika Gowardhan’s vegetable korma (Navratan Korma)
Maunika Gowardhan's rich vegetable korma is packed with cashews, vegetables, ginger and tangy pineapple. Perfect for Diwali celebrations.
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Diwali recipes
Maunika Gowardhan’s Sindhi fish pulao (Sindhi machhi jo pulao)
Maunika Gowardhan's recipe for fragrant Sindi fish pulao, made with sea bream, is perfect for serving as part of a big Diwali spread.
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Maunika Gowardhan’s spicy potato fry (Chettinad Urulai)
Maunika Gowardhan shares her recipe for authentic Chettinad potato fry. This spicy potato dish sings with chilli, mustard and black pepper.
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Vegetarian comfort food recipes
Aubergine biryani
Vegetarians deserve biryani too! In this wonderful recipe from DabbaDrop, aubergine brings meatiness while tomato masala offers umami punch.
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Easy vegan recipes
Savoury semolina upma
A traditional South Indian breakfast, savoury semolina upma hits the spot at any time of the day and takes minutes to make.
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Potato recipes
Coconut curry dauphinoise
This vegan dauphinoise recipe is a revelation. Layers of potatoes, onion and creamy coconut: delicious as a side or the main event.
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Indian side dishes
Pudla
Pudla are crisp Indian pancakes made with chickpea flour. Theese savoury crepes have a real spice kick, thanks to the chill and ginger batter.
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Chaat plate
This snacking recipe is based on the chaat author Sumayya Usmani used to sneak out and eat on dates with Danesh when she was a teenager.
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Coronation recipes
Bangla egg-stuffed mutton chops
Try Vivek Singh's egg-stuffed update on mutton chops. This Bengali favourite adorns the menus of many clubs back in India and it is extra special.
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Diwali recipes
Pakora
Super quick and versatile, you can put pretty much any vegetable into pakora – just finely slice anything firm so it can cook quickly.
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Indian side dishes
Pilau rice
Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment for an Indian main. Quick and easy to make - this side was made for soaking up rich curries.
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