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Side Dish

Complete your Indian thali with healthy, flavorful side dishes that add nutrition and variety to balance every meal. Discover traditional Indian sides including vegetable curries, chutneys, raitas, and protein-rich accompaniments. Each recipe includes nutritional information, cooking tips, and portion guidance to help you create balanced, satisfying Indian meals that support your health goals.

  • Spicy Korean spinach side dish topped with sesame seeds in a blue patterned bowl
    Spicy Korean Spinach Side Dish
  • Tender dark green massaged kale salad base in blue ceramic bowl with black dot pattern on wooden surface
    Massaged Kale Salad Base Recipe
  • Finished cabbage carrot green pepper salad base with crisp white cabbage, orange carrots, and green peppers mixed together
    Cabbage Carrot Green Pepper Salad Base
  • Smooth, vibrant green yogurt dressing with visible herb flecks in dark metal bowl showing creamy consistency
    Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing
  • Creamy golden 5 minute spicy peanut dressing with visible red pepper flakes in a dark metal bowl on wooden surface
    5 Minute Spicy Peanut Dressing
  • Creamy white Pappula Podi powder in decorative blue ceramic bowl on textured wooden surface
    Roasted Chana Dal Powder (Pappula Podi)
  • Vibrant orange-red Erra Karam with coarse texture served in traditional blue and white ceramic bowl on wooden surface
    Authentic Erra Karam Recipe
  • Homemade spice powder served in a polished steel bowl on wooden cutting board with scattered ingredients
    Roasted Chana Dal Coconut Powder (Senaga Pappu Podi Recipe)
  • Golden brown coconut garlic podi served in a stainless steel bowl on wooden cutting board
    Coconut Garlic Podi Recipe - 5-Minute South Indian Spice Powder
  • Fragrant sesame curry leaves powder served in traditional steel bowl ready to eat
    Sesame Curry Leaves Powder
  • Aromatic Peanut Podi Recipe served in a small ceramic bowl on wooden table
    Peanut Podi Recipe
  • Fine reddish-brown Kandi Podi powder in small ceramic bowl on wooden table, ready to serve with rice
    Kandi Podi Recipe - Authentic Andhra Toor Dal Powder
  • Traditional moong dal payasam served in ceramic bowl on wooden table
    Moong Dal Payasam
  • Bottle gourd sorakaya raita garnished with coriander in traditional serving bowl
    Bottle Gourd (Sorakaya) Raita
  • Vibrant South Indian carrot moong dal kosambari garnished with fresh coriander in a traditional serving bowl
    Carrot Moong Dal Kosambari
  • A glass of chilled homemade buttermilk, garnished with optional roasted cumin powder, ready to enjoy as a refreshing and healthy drink.
    Homemade Buttermilk
  • Freshly prepared broccoli eggplant chutney served in a traditional bowl ready to enjoy
    Broccoli Eggplant Chuntey
  • Freshly made chili egg omelette served on a plate, golden brown and ready to eat
    Spicy Egg Omelette
  • Smooth and creamy carrot chutney served in a bowl after blending
    Carrot Chutney (Pachadi)
  • Homemade tempered horsegram snack served in a rustic bowl, featuring protein-rich ulavalu with aromatic Indian spices.
    Tempered Horsegram (Ulava Vepudu)
  • Spicy and flavorful Cauliflower Vepudu Fry served in a bowl, ready to pair with rice or rotis.
    Cauliflower Vepudu Fry
  • Hot and spicy Indian style mushroom fry served in a traditional bowl, ready to eat
    Spicy Indian Mushroom Fry
  • Sauteed Spinach with Podi on a bowl
    Sauteed Spinach
  • Overhead view of traditional South Indian peanut chutney in a ceramic bowl, highlighting its creamy texture and vibrant color
    South Indian Peanut Chutney
  • Homemade Yogurt in a bowl
    Homemade Yogurt
  • A bowl of creamy coconut chutney garnished with tempered spices, served as a side dish for idlis or dosas.
    Authentic South Indian Coconut Chutney Recipe
  • Sprouted Mung Beans in a bowl
    Sprouted Mung Beans
  • A bowl of perfectly air fried zucchini, peppers, and onions, lightly seasoned and served as a healthy side dish.
    Air Fryer Zucchini, Peppers, and Onions
  • Cucumber Carrot Salad in a bowl
    Cucumber Carrot Salad | High Fiber Twist
  • coconut carrot salad in a bowl
    Carrot Coconut Salad
  • Cucumber Peanut Salad in a bowl
    Cucumber Peanut Salad
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