Made a delicious curry but stuck for something to serve it with? See our list of Indian side dishes for the perfect accompaniments, from naan to dhal
Whatever the time of year, we know goodfood.com users absolutely love a curry. When we enjoy a warming, well-spiced dish, we like to load our plates up with lots of side dishes to complement it, and we’re not just talking about that old jar of mango chutney that’s loitering at the back of the cupboard.Advertisement
Read how to create delicious accompaniments to your favourite Indian recipes, whether you want something similar to a takeaway, swish and slow-cooked. If you prefer something a bit gentler on the chilli, we have a great selection of mild curries and for beginners we have plenty of easy curry recipes. Theres something for chicken curry lovers as well as veggie and vegan options for meat-free Mondays and beyond. For a little something afterwards, also check out our Indian sweets.
Bhajis and pakoras
For more bites of deep-fried, lightly-spiced goodness, why not try our classic pakoras, chicken pakoras for a twist, and our courgette version.
Our favourite side dishes for curry
If you love to mop up curry sauce with a pillowy naan, we have recipes that’ll youll want to try. If you’ve never made your own bread before, Indian flatbreads are a good place to start. Tom Kerridges quick flatbreads couldn’t be simpler – the dough doesnt require any resting and, after kneading for a couple of minutes and dividing, the balls of dough are roughly flattened ready to be fried.
Anjum Anand’s grilled flaky naans will need a few hours for the dough to rest, but they are packed with a heady mixture of spices, including ajwain seeds, which are a little like an extra-pungent thyme. Alternatively, our easy easy naan bread recipe is made in a frying pan.
If you’re nervous about working with dough, we have ideas for sprucing up shop-bought naans, too. These cheese & chilli naans make Indian pizzas out of supermarket breads, while Roopa Gulati gives us three more ways of jazzing up naans – with rosemary, garlic and mint, or harissa.
Thepla bread is another popular Indian flatbread. Our version of this Indian bread with courgettes & coriander is made in a frying pan. Versions of unleavened, pancake-like roti or chapati bread are also ideal accompaniments to spiced sauces.
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