5 Indian Side Dishes for Dinner

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

Indian meals aren't complete without our favourite side dishes. Here are five Indian side dishes that can elevate the whole dining experience during dinner.

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Crispy Papad

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It has a crispy, crunchy texture and comes in a variety of flavours. It is made from dried lentils and a few spices.

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Pakoras

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Pakoras can be made with any vegetable. You can serve green chilli pakora or hari mirch pakora during dinner.

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Rasam

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Cucumber Raita

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This refreshing raita is made with yoghurt and grated cucumber seasoned with salt and pepper.

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piced Stir-fried Vegetables

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Spiced stir-fried vegetable goes well with practically any dinner. You can use any number of veggies, such as bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, capsicum, tomatoes, and so on.

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