25 Delicious Indian Side Dishes – Chef's Pencil

25 Delicious Indian Side Dishes – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes25 Delicious Indian Side Dishes – Chef's Pencil

A traditional Indian meal usually requires a wide variety of food to be served. Whether it is a wedding ceremony housewarming or the birth of a child the community goes out of its way to prepare a lavish meal to celebrate the joyous occasion.

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Food is also an integral part of ritual ceremonies in most Indian religions and thanksgiving for food and reverence for the deity are offered before the festivities can begin. One of the most important courses in a traditional Indian Thali are side dishes.

In India side dishes play an important role in the rituals surrounding meals. If you’ve ever eaten a traditional Banana Leaf meal you’ll know that the order of service begins with the placing of salt on the table followed by a variety of side dishes or accompaniments ranging from pickles to pappads from sweets to savouries. This is to prepare our senses for the main course that is about to come. It builds anticipation and sets your taste buds alight: the perfect starter.

Let’s take a look at some of the famous and interesting dishes that Indian cuisine has to offer. We’ll give you links to recipes that are so easy to prepare that you’ll blow your guests away.