From cooling raitas and crunchy salads to tangy and spicy chutneys and refreshing drinks- find the best sides to go with Indian Biryani right here.
These easy-to-make sides take under 20 minutes to make, and are great to serve at a dinner party or a get-together, or just on a regular day when you want to whip up that classic Biryani and indulge.
Even if you don't have a lot of special ingredients, you're bound to find something on this list that you can easily put together.
1
Kachumber (Indian Salad)
Learn how to make Kachumber, the classic Indian salad that's packed with flavor, light, refreshing, tangy and so easy to make.
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2
Dahi Boondi
This dahi boondi is creamy, spicy, and crunchy. Serve it as a side dish with your favorite biryani or pulao- it's the best boondi raita recipe ever!
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3
Mango Lassi
Making mango lassi from scratch has never been easier! This 4 ingredient lassi is a game changer and tastes just like the restaurant version!
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4
Laccha Onion (Laccha Pyaaz)
Learn how to make laccha onion salad aka laccha pyaaz, which is a spicy and tangy North Indian salad that pairs well with almost any Indian meal.
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5
Masala Buttermilk
This masala buttermilk aka masala chaas is an incredibly creamy and refreshing Indian yogurt drink that's great for summers.
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6
Masala Papad
This masala papad is spicy, crunchy, salty and an explosion of flavors and textures in the mouth. It's the perfect 5 minute side for any Indian meal.
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7
Dahi Chana Chaat
A simple chickpea salad is topped with yogurt and spicy chutney to make this dahi chana chaat recipe, perfect for your Ramzan get-togethers.
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8
Cucumber Mint Raita
This cucumber mint raita has the perfect balance of creamy, salty and tangy flavors with a hint of the freshness from mint.
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9
Mix Veg Raita
Learn how to make this salty and creamy mix veg raita with just a few ingredients! It is the perfect side dish with your biryani, pulao and other rice dishes.
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10
Rose Lassi
With a delicate floral flavor and a beautiful pink hue, this rose lassi is best served chilled and enjoyed as a summer drink.
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11
Gulkand (Rose Petal Preserve)
Learn how to make Gulkand - a fruity and sweet Indian rose petal preserve using just 4 simple ingredients. Make it in a batch and store it for weeks.
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12
Schezwan Potatoes
Spicy, tangy and wicked delicious, these Schezwan potatoes are the perfect appetizer or side to make in a jiffy!
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13
Paneer Shashlik
Spicy, savory cottage cheese cubes are skewered with veggies and grilled to perfection in this Paneer Shashlik recipe.
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14
Baked Potato Samosas
Super crispy, flaky and ultra delicious, these baked potato samosas are going to become your next favorite teatime snack.
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15
Mixed Fruit Chaat
This mixed fruit chaat is a medley of seasonal fruit with some chaat masala and seasonings sprinkled to create a delightful version of a fruit salad.
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16
Tamarind Date Chutney
Sweet, tangy and spicy, this quick and easy tamarind date chutney is going to take your chaat game to the next level!
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17
Mint Coriander Chutney - CookinUpLife
Indian mint coriander chutney - tangy and flavorful! Perfect as a dipping sauce for snacks such as samosas, chips and more!
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18
Green Chili Pickle - CookinUpLife
Tangy, spicy and packed with flavor, this green chili pickle aka Mirchi ka Achar is a kickass Indian condiment you need to try!
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Ginger Mango Chutney - CookinUpLife
Learn how to make the most delicious, sweet, tangy and spicy ginger mango chutney from scratch in under an hour.
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