Indian side dishes
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Potato recipes
Coconut curry dauphinoise
This vegan dauphinoise recipe is a revelation. Layers of potatoes, onion and creamy coconut: delicious as a side or the main event.
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Indian side dishes
Pudla
Pudla are crisp Indian pancakes made with chickpea flour. Theese savoury crepes have a real spice kick, thanks to the chill and ginger batter.
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Chaat plate
This snacking recipe is based on the chaat author Sumayya Usmani used to sneak out and eat on dates with Danesh when she was a teenager.
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Coronation recipes
Bangla egg-stuffed mutton chops
Try Vivek Singh's egg-stuffed update on mutton chops. This Bengali favourite adorns the menus of many clubs back in India and it is extra special.
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Diwali recipes
Pakora
Super quick and versatile, you can put pretty much any vegetable into pakora – just finely slice anything firm so it can cook quickly.
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Pilau rice
Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment for an Indian main. Quick and easy to make - this side was made for soaking up rich curries.
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Beetroot recipes
Gunpowder’s Bengali beetroot croquettes
A tradition in Kolkata, Gunpowder's beetroot croquettes are such a satisfying snack or starter. The chaat masala makes them moreish.
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Green coriander chutney
Whizz up a batch of green coriander chutney in just 10 mins. This zingy fresh chutney has a chilli kick. Spoon it over fish or chicken.
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Indian side dishes
Jackfruit pickle (Kathal achaar)
Romy Gill shares her recipe for tangy jackfruit pickle (Kathal achaar). Serve this versatile vegan condiment alongside Indian dishes.
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Lime pickle
Chef Romy Gill shares her easy recipe for lime pickle. Serve this classic Indian condiment alongside an array of dishes.
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Mango chutney (Aam ki meethi chutney)
An Indian meal isn’t complete without a pickle or chutney on the side, and there’s no substitute for homemade mango chutney says Romy Gill.
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Papdi chaat
Vivek Singh shares his recipe for papdi chaat. This colourful snack dish includes crispy papdi, coriander chutney, spiced potato and yogurt.
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Mixed vegetable pilau (Subz mutter pulao)
Vivek Singh's mixed vegetable pilau (subz mutter pulao) is packed with cauliflower, carrots and peas. Serve with lamb or goat curry.
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Indian side dishes
Jodhpuri mirchi vada (spiced chilli fritters)
Vivek Singh shares his recipe for jodphuri mirchi vada, fried chillies with spiced potato stuffing. This delicious snack is eaten at Holi.
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Indian side dishes
Tandoori hasselback potatoes
Sanjana Modha-Patel mixes crispy spuds, spices, cheese and moreish garlic butter to make irresistible Tandoori hasselback potatoes.
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Spinach recipes
Palungo ko saag (spinach stir-fry)
This healthy Nepali side dish is a simple spinach stir-fry, and can be made with other leafy greens – use kale or mustard leaves if you like.
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