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Read More There’s more to Indian starters than you might think – you’ll see more on these pages than the Bhaji and Pakora that you might expect to find at your local Indian takeaway. Of course, you’ll find authentic recipes for both of those staple menu items too!
You don’t have to limit yourself to just cooking these Indian starter recipes for dinner parties, or even have them as starters at all! Plenty of these dishes make fantastic light bites and snack foods perfect for lunch boxes. And if you’re feeling a little adventurous you could make a few of them and serve as an Indian meze-style meal.
Within these pages you will find inspiration and influence from all over India as well as my own modern twists on classic Indian starter recipes. Whatever skill level you’re at, and however spicy you like your food, there’s something here to tickle everybody’s taste buds.
Where do I start? If I were to write a list of my family’s favourite Indian main courses I don’t think it would ever end! There are so many dishes to choose from and so many different ways of cooking each one. So allow me to take you on a guided tour of my approach to great Indian food.
When deliberating Indian main dishes, your first decision is whether to base your meal around your favourite vegetables, meat or fish. Once you’ve established the foundation of your dish, the world is your oyster (…or chicken, or potato…whatever you choose!).
You could try knocking up a creamy curry, a spicy Dhal or even a side of dry-fried spiced fish.
Have a click through my pages and find your favourite Indian mains and while you’re there, why not have a look at the starters, sides, drinks and desserts too? Together we can turn your meal into an enticing feast for you family and friends to enjoy with you.
Find your favourite Indian side dishes amongst my pages to jazz up your curry night and bring a little extra zing to the table. Whether you whip up a Dhal, a Naan or two, a few chutneys or some fragrant Pilau, your meal will be instantly uplifted and taken to a whole new level of deliciousness.
If you can’t decide, you could serve a whole range of starters and sides in place of the one main. When I have lots of friends and family over I think it’s a nice touch to offer a mezze style meal, so everyone can dip into whatever they want, when they want!
There are no boundaries when it comes to Indian sides. You can prepare a larger portion and serve it as a main meal, or choose your favourite curry and offer a small portion as a side. When you’re cooking with me, feel free to be as creative as you like!
