Side Dish + Diwali recipes (21)

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Aloo jeera

Recipe by: DRAGONSBANE

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Chunks of warm potato tossed with cumin, turmeric and curry powder.

Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Aubergine)

Recipe by: CARTHA

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This is a very simple, quick and more importantly authentic Indian side dish of grilled aubergine and tomato. Best served with naan or roti. It should have a consistency of, um, well, 'mush' when finished - but it's delicious!

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Basmati Rice

Recipe by: Kristine Weatherly

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Growing tired of takeaways? Make your own basmati to go with a spicy homemade curry.

Bhindi (okra curry)

Recipe by: vburrito

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This is an Indian dry curry recipe from my mum. Tastes great with parathas or rice!

Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

Recipe by: Vaish

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This is one of my favourite easy-to-make Indian recipes. Although I try to make it the best as I can, my gran is THE BEST at this... the smell of which reminds me of my school days!

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Dal

Recipe by: Pyromommy

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I actually learnt this in the kitchen of a seasoned Indian homecook! Traditional fragrant dish with toor dal, ginger, chilli, tomatoes, cumin and garlic.

Easy Masoor Dhal

Recipe by: Cathy

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Dhal is simply the Indian word for lentils, and masoor dhal refers to the red variety. They are infused with ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, onion and cumin. Serve over plain or fragrant rice, or with naan.

Gobi Mutter Masala

Recipe by: MELLY343

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Cauliflower and pea masala - one of the first Indian dishes I made. It is easy and quick. Fresh or frozen garden peas may be used.

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Indian Saffron Rice

Recipe by: Rachel Cross

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Indian saffron is richer, darker in its red-orange color then the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavor to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part of the liquid in the recipe. The following is a recipe prepared in the Indian manner.

Jeera Fried Rice

Recipe by: Moomal Abro

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In India, jeera is the word for cumin. This Indian fried rice is fragrant and delicious.

Jeera Rice

Recipe by: MEDHALEE

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Jeera simply refers to cumin. Cumin seeds are fun to cook with, they come alive when you drop them in hot oil. They impart a very special flavour to this rice. Serve with your favourite curry.

Masoor Dhal

Recipe by: Rachel

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Masoor dhal refers to red lentils. This warming and fragrant soup can be enjoyed as part of a meal, or on its own with rice or naan.

Palak Dhal (Spinach and Lentils)

Recipe by: bobawood

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This is my own adaptation of an Indian recipe. It is simple, but surprisingly yummy. Serve this for a healthy vegan dinner over basmati rice.

Pilao Rice

Recipe by: Sigrid

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When I grew up as a child in India, I always enjoyed this wonderful rice which was served at weddings or other special occasions. Also good with curry.

Pilau Rice with Cashews and Sultanas

Recipe by: MICHELLE0011

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A colourful, fragrant pilau rice. If desired, for presentation purposes, the rice can pressed into a lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and un-moulded on to a decorative serving plate, and then garnished with fresh coriander and slices of lime and tomato.

Potato Bhaji

Recipe by: shubhada

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A very popular and spicy side dish. Some people prefer to use potatoes that have been boiled and are completly cool.

Punjabi Aubergine - Bhurtha

Recipe by: simmig

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This is a traditional Punjabi bhurtha made with aubergine and tomato, and seasoned with cumin, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Serve with fresh roti or naan.

Saag

Recipe by: VALONE

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Saag is a curry of cooked mustard or similar 'bitter' greens (kale, turnip greens), and spinach or similar mild greens (chard, beet greens). Any combination of greens works! Use more spices and chillies for spicy saag, or less for mild.

Spicy Bhindi (Okra)

Recipe by: Shanthi

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A wonderfully spicy vegan Indian dish. Asafoetida is used throughout India and South Asia, and available in Asian and Middle Eastern shops; it should be used sparingly.

Spicy Brinjal

Recipe by: meenal

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It's simply yummy - this is an Indian aubergine recipe. I am sure you'll love it.

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