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Side Dish

Complete your Indian thali with healthy, flavorful side dishes that add nutrition and variety to 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.

  • 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
  • Golden brown easy egg dosa folded in half on decorative blue floral plate, showing crispy edges and egg filling
    Easy Egg Dosa Recipe
  • Golden crispy Erra Karam Dosa recipe folded in half on decorative white plate with blue floral rim
    Erra Karam Dosa Recipe
  • 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
  • Perfectly fermented authentic Sona Masoori dosa batter in steel bowl showing bubbles and smooth texture
    Authentic Sona Masoori Dosa Batter Recipe
  • tamarind onion tomato base in a freezing tray showing one cup filled
    Tamarind Onion Tomato Base for Easy South Indian Curries
  • Completed egg pulusu served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh curry leaves
    Egg Pulusu Recipe - Authentic South Indian Tamarind Egg Curry
  • 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
  • horse gram curry with bottle gourd raita & rice in mini bowls on a plate
    Balanced Indian Thali #7 — Horse Gram Curry, Raita & Rice (18g Protein, 469 Calories)
  • Bottle gourd sorakaya raita garnished with coriander in traditional serving bowl
    Bottle Gourd (Sorakaya) Raita
  • Creamy horse gram curry garnished with fresh herbs in ceramic bowl
    Horse Gram (Ulavalu) Curry
  • Nutritious Indian thali featuring high-protein rice, creamy methi paneer, vibrant broccoli eggplant chutney, and a refreshing glass of homemade buttermilk. Perfect for a healthy, balanced meal.
    Balanced Indian Thali #6: 26g Protein Vegetarian Meal
  • Broccoli Eggplant Chuntey
  • Carrot Moong Dal Kosambari
  • Cauliflower Vepudu Fry
  • Spicy Indian Mushroom Fry
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Homemade Buttermilk
  • Methi Paneer Stir Fry
  • Spicy Egg Omelette
  • Tempered Horsegram (Ulava Vepudu)
  • Carrot Chutney (Pachadi)
  • South Indian Peanut Chutney
  • Homemade Yogurt
  • Authentic South Indian Coconut Chutney Recipe
  • Sprouted Mung Beans
  • Air Fryer Zucchini, Peppers, and Onions
  • Cucumber Carrot Salad | High Fiber Twist
  • Carrot Coconut Salad
  • Cucumber Peanut Salad
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  • 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
  • A serving of hot Methi Paneer Stir Fry in a bowl, garnished and ready to be enjoyed, showcasing the finished dish.
    Methi Paneer Stir Fry
  • Freshly prepared broccoli eggplant chutney served in a traditional bowl ready to enjoy
    Broccoli Eggplant Chuntey

Thalis

  • Balanced Thali with white rice, flavorful Ulavacharu Rasam, protein-rich omelet, & crisp salad on a plate.
    Ulavacharu Rasam & Egg Thali
  • Overhead view of a colorful Indian thali featuring protein rice, carrot chutney, spiced shrimp fry, and horsegram snack arranged on a traditional plate
    Shrimp Fry & Horsegram Thali
  • Traditional South Indian upma thali served on a banana leaf with fluffy upma, peanut chutney, egg bhurji, and boiled edamame, showcasing a balanced and nutritious meal with vibrant colors and variety.
    Upma Thali
  • Delicious and Nutritious South Indian Tomato Pappu Thali featuring Tomato Pappu, White Rice, Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, Mushroom Fry, and Homemade Yogurt.
    Tomato Pappu Thali: Balanced with Chicken & Mushrooms

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