Coconut Chutney (or Nariyal Chutney in Hindi) is a traditional Indian chutney. And it goes well with many South Indian snacks, which include Idli, Medu Vada, Dosas, etc. You can also have this Chutney as an accompaniment for lunch and dinner. It tastes delicious with Indian thali dishes. As for me, I like to have…
Accompaniments Recipes
Indian snacks are incomplete without traditional side dishes like Chutneys, Sauces, and Pickles. Whether it's a Bhel Puri or Thalipeeth, you must serve an accompaniment or two with your snacks.
So, here's the list of best Indian accompaniments recipes for you. Most of the following recipes are easy to make at home, and you can store them for longer durations as well.
Schezwan Chutney
Schezwan Chutney is a typical Indo-Chinese Chutney, which goes along with numerous Indian as well as Chinese dishes. From hot Samosas to soft Momos, this Chutney is all you need to enjoy your snacks. In recent times, Chings’ Schezwan Chutney has become an instant hit among Indian food lovers. I have also tried it a…
Tamarind Chutney
Tamarind Chutney, also known as Imli ki Khatti Meethi Chutney, is one of the most loved Chutneys amongst chaat lovers in India. It is the quintessential Chutney for many of our Indian snacks, which includes Samosas, Vada Pavs, Bhel Puri, Aloo Tikkis, Chaats, etc. As the name suggests, the Tamarind Chutney is made using Tamarind…
Thecha
Having spent years in Maharashtra, I am yet to come across an accompaniment or side dish that is as spicy as Thecha. I think it has to be the spiciest thing you’ll ever find in Maharashtrian cuisine. For those who don’t know, Thecha is a traditional Maharashtrian Chutney. It is prepared using Green Chilies, Green…
Koshimbir
Koshimbir is a Maharashtrian version of Raita and Salad. If you have never heard or tasted it before, you should attend a Maharashtrian wedding of your friend or colleague. You will always find this accompaniment in their traditional lunches and dinners. As mentioned earlier, Koshimbir is served as an accompaniment to main course dishes. And…
Vada Pav Chutney
Vada Pav Chutney is one of the most iconic chutneys of Mumbai’s street food. It is served with hot and spicy Vada Pav or Batata Vada. Sometimes, the vendors also offer it with Bread Cutlets and Fritters. However, things have changed a lot in the last few decades. These days many stalls and snack shops…
Boondi Raita
Boondi Raita recipe is one of the easiest Raita recipes for your Pulaos and Biryanis. And when I say it’s an easy to make recipe, I really mean it. For this recipe, all you need is some Boondis and Yogurt/Dahi. Both these main ingredients are good enough for you to make the perfect Boondi Raita….
Coriander Chutney
Coriander Chutney recipe is one of the first recipes I learned during my early days of cooking experiments. It didn’t take me long to learn this recipe, as there isn’t much to do in the procedure. All you got to do is roughly chop the required ingredients and grind them in a mixer grinder. If…