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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.

  • 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: 18g Protein, 16g Fiber | 469 Cal
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Bowl of fluffy, cooked high-protein rice made with white rice and split green moong dal.
    High Protein Rice
  • Balanced Thali with white rice, flavorful Ulavacharu Rasam, protein-rich omelet, & crisp salad on a plate.
    Ulavacharu Rasam & Egg Thali
  • Freshly made chili egg omelette served on a plate, golden brown and ready to eat
    Spicy Egg Omelette
  • Steaming hot Ulavacharu Rasam served in a traditional brass bowl garnished with fresh cilantro leaves
    Ulavacharu Rasam
  • 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
  • Crispy golden Indian spiced shrimp fry served on a white plate with fresh curry leaves garnish on a wooden table
    Quick Shrimp Fry
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Finished egg bhurji served in a bowl on a wooden table
    Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
  • Boiled edamame served in a bowl on a wooden table
    Boiled Edamame
  • Cauliflower Vepudu Fry
  • Spicy Indian Mushroom Fry
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • 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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