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    Indian-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes

    Thanksgiving is a celebration of some of the best things in life - food, family, and togetherness. Most Indo-American households don't celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey and all the classic sides. Instead, we have a mix of Indian food, some traditional Thanksgiving dishes, and a whole lot of fusion!

    If you're looking for delicious flavorful recipes for your Thanksgiving spread, you're in the right place! Try my favorite - Pumpkin Pie Samosas - or an Indian twist on a classic, Spiced Ginger Cranberry Sauce.

    25 Indian Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes Collage.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    25+ Indian-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes

    Celebrate Thanksgiving with over 25 Indian-Inspired twists on your favorite side dishes and main dishes! Your family will welcome the bold, bright flavors!

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    Beverages

    Get the party started with a kid-friendly fall-themed slushie! Keep it going with a fall-themed foam on top of cold brew, you'll need it after so. much. fooood.

    • apple cider slushies with apple juice, apple slices, and apple cider donuts
      Spiced Apple Cider Slushie
    • macro shot of pumpkin cream cold foam with pumpkin spice
      Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam (Starbucks Dupe)

    Appetizers

    Keep your guests entertained with delicious handheld appetizers that are perfect for passing around as the main dish finishes in the oven.

    • Achaari Deviled Eggs with scallions in a large bowl.
      Achaari Deviled Eggs
    • A platter full of mango chutney brie bites with a bowl of mango chutney.
      Baked Mango Chutney Brie Bites
    • Samosa Pinwheels on a platter with appetizer picks and cilantro green chutney. Surrounded by other Indian snacks and chai.
      Samosa Pinwheels
    • Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese log on a platter with crostinis and fresh cranberries.
      Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese Log

    Side Dishes

    The Thanksgiving meal is incomplete without the best side dishes! Your guests will love these flavorful sides.

    • 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
    • Delicata Squash with Pomegranates, Walnuts, and Basil in a platter with a golden spoon and honey in a bowl
      Honey-Roasted Delicata Squash

    Sauces

    Sauce it up with these accompaniments that pair perfectly with all the classic Thanksgiving dishes!

    • A bowl of cranberry chutney with orange juice.
      Cranberry Chutney
    • Cucumber Mint Raita in a bowl with a spoon with chili powder and extra cucumbers.
      Cucumber Mint Raita
    • three mini cocottes with spiced ginger cranberry sauce
      Spiced Ginger Cranberry Sauce
    Roasted Spatchcock Tandoori Chicken in a baking tray with rice, onion, lemons, and raita.

    main dish

    Whole Tandoori Roasted Chicken

    Indians love bold, flavorful chicken dishes! You cannot miss this gorgeous roast tandoori chicken. Looking for turkey instead? No worries! You can use the marinade on a turkey, too.

    Get the recipe →

    Dessert

    Still got room for dessert? You'll love these Indian twists to your favorite Thanksgiving sweets.

    • A slice of masala chai tres leches cake in a cake plate with two cups of masala chai.
      Masala Chai Tres Leches Cake
    • Pumpkin Halwa
    • sweet potato casserole in a white baker with toasted marshmallow
      Garam Masala Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Pumpkin Pie Samosa Dipped in Caramel
      Pumpkin Pie Samosas

    Thanksgiving Leftovers

    Sick of Thanksgiving dishes and want to repurpose those leftovers? You'll love a Pumpkin Pie Milkshake or Cranberry Sauce muffins for breakfast.

    • A pumpkin pie milkshake with a slice of pie and a straw.
      Leftover Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
    • leftover cranberry sauce muffin on a tea towel with a bundle in the back
      Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins
    • Baked loaf of bread with slices that are filled with cranberry sauce, brie, and topped with jalapeños.
      Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread

    More Thanksgiving Recipes

    • Sweet Potato Samosas
    • Curried Roast Chicken with Rice
    • Chaat-Style Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Pear Brie Cracker Bites
    • Sweet Potato Seviyaan Kheer
    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower 65
    • Whole Roasted Tandoori Chicken
    • 25 Indian-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
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    • Chutney Cheese Brioche Rolls
    • Sweet Potato Tahini Brownies
    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. I’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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