This collection of 26 Easy Side Dishes will be a great asset when you are looking for easy and quick side dishes for planning a meal, be it any special occasion.
Special meals you prepare for Thanksgiving, Diwali surely means you come up with interesting side dishes. These have to be are easy to make and yet delicious.
We started with this A to Z Series last year. This year I decided to focus on side dishes as it always makes a difference in what you plan for your meal.
The recent side dishes like Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry or Yogiratna were a total hit at home. I can't wait to make them again. I had even made some interesting curries like Zero Oil Kandhari Aloo. If you want to see some Easy Dinner Family Meal Ideas, this collection will surely help.
Other series for you to check is this A to Z Indian Breakfast Dishes Roundup
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Amritsari Chole | How to make Authentic Punjabi Chole Masala Recipe
Amritsari Chole is an authentic Punjabi Chole Masala recipe. The traditional recipe from Amritsar is a rich dark colour side dish served with poori or Bhatura.
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Bihari Chole Masala Recipe ~ Side Dish for Poori
Bihari Chole Masala recipe is an easy-to-make side dish for Poori. This Chana masala can be served with parathas, pooris, and rice as well.
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Chena Tarkari | Odia Style Paneer Curry
Chhena Tarkari is Odia Style Paneer Curry made with fresh chenna or paneer balls deep fried and added to onion tomato gravy. This is a popular side dish made across Odisha and West Bengal.
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Dahi Aloo Recipe | How to make Aloo Rassa
Dahi Aloo Recipe is a quick no onion no garlic recipe, also referred to as Dahi Wale Aloo. The creamy texture comes from the thick whisked curds along with boiled potatoes cooked in spices.
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Erissery Recipe | Kadala Mathanga Erissery
Erissery is an easy recipe to make and has a prominent place in the Sadya. This Kadala Mathanga Erissery is a delicious side dish served along with Rice.
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Cauliflower Masala Curry ~ Easy Side dish for Pulao
Fulkopi Masala or Cauliflower Masala Curry is a simple Side dish for Pulao. This easy-to-make dish makes a good side dish for roti.
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Ghuguni | Guguni recipe in Odiya Style
Ghuguni or Guguni is a popular side dish served with different dishes in the states of Odisha, Bengal, Bihar. The gravy can be with different varieties of dried peas and potatoes. Here I have served with Chakili Pitha.
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Haridwar ki Aloo Jhol | How to make Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol
Haridwar ki Aloo Jhol is a simple aloo jhol recipe without onion and garlic. This is a thin gravy you can serve with kachoris and other chaat dishes as well.
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Inguva Charu Recipe | How to make Inguva Chaaru
Inguva Charu Recipe is a thin lentil stew, which is a special version of roasted Chaaru from the Andhra cuisine. This can be served piping hot with Steamed Rice.
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Jalfrezi Paneer | How to make Paneer Jalfrezi Sabzi
Jalfrezi Paneer or Paneer Jalfrezi Sabzi is an easy side dish for rotis made with paneer and capsicum cooked in an onion-tomato gravy spiced with regular Indian spices.
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How to make Simple Kadala Curry
This Kadala Curry is an easy side dish for Appam. If you have been looking to know how to make simple kadala curry, then this recipe is for you. With simple ingredients, you can get this done in no time!
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Lobia Masala Curry | Alasandala Masala Kura
This Lobia Masala Curry is made with Fresh Alasandalu and in Telugu, we call it Alasandalu Masala Kura or Bobbarlu Curry. We use a lot of these Black-eyed peas in our cooking, both as fresh peas and dried ones.
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Goan Mixed Bhaji for Goan Buns
Goan mixed bhaji is a delicious combination of dried peas and potatoes cooked in onion tomato gravy. In goan, Patal refers to the thin or runny curry consistency. It is a popular dish served for breakfast with fresh pav buns or goan buns.
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Nellore Style Pappucharu Recipe
Nellore Style Pappucharu Recipe is a simple and easy side made with toor dal and other basic seasonings. Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe or you can call it Lentil Soup Style Curry is a typical thin lentil side dish made for lunch served with piping hot steamed rice.
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Okra ki Sabzi | How to make Bhindi Sabzi
This Okra ki Sabzi or Bhindi Sabzi is an easy and simple side dish you can serve with rice or roti. The side dish is so simple that you can get it done in under 20 minutes.
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Poricha Chow Chow Sundal Kootu ~ Easy Side dish for Rice
Poricha Chow Chow Sundal Kootu is an easy Side dish for Rice and a typical South Indian lunch dish. It is part of the traditional meals that we serve in Thalis.
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Quick Kadai Paneer ~ Side dish for Chapati
Quick Kadai Paneer as the name says is the quickest way to make a tasty and easy side dish for chapati.
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Rajasthani Pakoda Kadhi Recipe | How to make Rajasthani Kadhi
Rajasthani Kadhi is a popular dish made with curds, besan and makes a delicious side dish for parathas and rice. The Rajasthani Pakoda Kadhi is the other sinful dish made with crispy-fried besan pakodas.
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Sitaphal ki Subzi | How to make Kaddu ki Sabzi
Sitaphal ki Subzi is a delicious sabzi made with pumpkin, served with Haridwar Kachoris that is Urad Dal stuffed Pooris. The sweet-spicy side dish tastes excellent with pooris.
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Tamatar Aloo ki Sabzi ~ Easy Side dish for Poori
Tamatar Aloo ki Sabzi is a delicious potato gravy made in a tomato base. This is a No Onion No garlic recipe that can make your fasting meal even more delicious.
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Ulli Theeyal | Kerala Style Shallots in Roasted Coconut Curry
Ulli Theeyal is a delicious Kerala Style Shallots in Roasted Coconut Curry. This is an easy dish made as part of Sadya and you can always make this on regular days to serve as such as well.
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Veg Kurma | Kerala Style Vegetable Kurma
Vegetable Kurma or Kerala Style Vegetable Kurma is a typical south Indian Style side dish prepared with freshly available vegetables in a coconut base, tempered with spices. This style highlights Kerala style of cooking.
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Xacuti Chana Masala
Xacuti Chana Masala is a fusion take on the traditional Chana Masala using the Xacuti Masala powder This is easy to make side dish takes a different level when you add the xacuti masala to the gravy.
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Yogiratna | Valval ~ Konkani Curry - Udupi Recipes
Yogiratna also called Valval is a popular Konkani curry made during festivals. It's a simple coconut milk-based curry with no fancy spices and has loads of veggies in it.
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Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry
Zafrani Paneer Kofta Curry is a creamy delicious gravy with sinful paneer koftas in it. This makes a rich gravy for your parties.
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Vaishali says
Super round up ! One stop shop for all these delicious recipes . Wish we could continue with our monthly marathons !
Radha says
This is an amazing round up! So many curries from different regions! I am bookmarking to refer now and then. Amazing!
Suma Gandlur says
It is a great collection of recipes from around the country which includes both simple and party worthy dishes. You have tried to keep them interesting and nutritious at the same time.