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    Masala & Chai ยป Recipes

    Side Dishes

    Round out your meal with flavorful Indian side dishes. From fragrant Basmati Riceย to cooling Cucumber Raita and refreshing Kachumber Salad, these recipes complement everything from curries to grilled meats. Theyโ€™re quick to prepare but add a huge flavor boost to any spread.

    • Kukuri bhindi served in a plate with chutney and lime wedges.
      Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra Fries)
    • A serving platter filled with roasted delicata squash chaat with a serving spoon.
      Roasted Delicata Squash Chaat
    • Rubbing a masala covered lime wedge on grilled corn.
      Indian Street-Style Masala Corn (On the Cob + Salad Option)
    • Indian Kachumber salad with lemon wedges.
      Kachumber Salad (Indian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
    • Roasted stuffed eggplant in a platter with fresh tomatoes, rice, and dal.
      Indian Stuffed Eggplants (Bharwa Baingan)
    • Chaat-style shaved brussels sprouts salad in a bowl with a fork and lime wedge.
      Chaat-Style Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Cucumber Mint Raita in a bowl with a spoon with chili powder and extra cucumbers.
      Cucumber Mint Raita
    • Platter of saffron rice with spices and a serving spoon.
      Saffron Rice
    • Platter with oven roasted carrots topped with cranberries and almonds with a serving spoon.
      Garam Masala Oven Roasted Carrots
    • A large bowl of mashed potatoes and serving spoon with a spicy garlic tadka.
      Tadka Mashed Potatoes
    • basmati rice in a platter with lemon slices and a gold spoon.
      How to Cook Stovetop Basmati Rice
    • a serving bowl with dahi bhallas and chutney
      Dahi Vada
    • sweet potato casserole in a white baker with toasted marshmallow
      Garam Masala Sweet Potato Casserole
    • three mini cocottes with spiced ginger cranberry sauce
      Spiced Ginger Cranberry Sauce
    • aloo methi in a tray
      Aloo Methi Sabji
    • tandoori chicken garlic bread on a platter surrounded by passionfruit juice
      Cheesy Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread
    • a tray full of chickpea fries garnished with curry leaf ranch on a wooden surface
      Chickpea Fries
    • Boondi Raita in a big bowl with a serving spoon on a platter with chili powder, cilantro, and boondi
      Boondi Raita
    • homemade dahi in two bowls with a spoon and boondi
      How to make Dahi (Indian Curd Yogurt)
    • grilled pineapple in a platter with appetizer picks and a lime wedge covered with a seasoning blend
      Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple
    • Delicata Squash with Pomegranates, Walnuts, and Basil in a platter with a golden spoon and honey in a bowl
      Honey-Roasted Delicata Squash
    Shweta in a Professional Kitchen with milkshakes.

    Hi, I'm Shweta!

    I've been learning how to cook Indian food since I was a young girl in the kitchen with my mom. I'm currently living in Phoenix, AZ. Iโ€™m a full time tech consultant who also enjoys eating out at restaurants, discovering and supporting small business, and cozying up with a cup of chai.

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