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    Side Dishes

    25+ Easy Side Dishes

    Sides complete the meal. Growing up I always remember main dishes being accompanied by a vegetable and starch. To me, they make the meal interesting. Chicken with a sweet potato casserole or make it low-carb by serving it with cauliflower rice. The choice is yours!

    These side dishes are a perfect place for you to plan your next dinner by choosing one or two sides and then determining what protein would go well with what you’ve chosen. Also, many of the recipes here can be doubled for a main-course size. 

    There are classic starch sides such as rice and delicious saffron risotto. I show you how to make both very quickly by using the Instant Pot. No more stirring, simmering, and guessing when making your rice. It will be cooked to perfection every time!

    I’ve included some of my favorite Indian sides such as different types of raita - Pumpkin Raita and Beet & Cucumber Raita. There are also recipes for homemade Parathas, Handvo {Spicy Rice and Lentil Cakes}, and Batata Bhaji. 

    I hope you find inspiration from this collection when you’re cooking your next meal. Enjoy!

    pickled carrots with green chilies in a glass jar

    Pickled Carrots

    mint cucumber raita in a white bowl

    Cucumber Raita

    pickled cauliflower in a glass jar

    Pickled Cauliflower

    crispy Brussels sprouts in a white bowl

    Indian Spiced Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    sweet potato casserole garnished with pecans

    Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

    Jalapeno cheese cornbread in a platter

    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

    pickled jalapeños in a glass jar

    Pickled Jalapeños

    pickled onions in a glass jar

    Pickled Onions

    Peanut Thecha | Kharda

    pickled pearl onions in a glass jar and a small white dish

    Pickled Pearl Onions

    Tamarind Chutney in a glass jar

    Tamarind Chutney

    parathas

    Plain Parathas | Indian flatbreads

    Batata Bhaji served with puri, pickles and lime wedges

    Instant Pot Batata Bhaji | Indian Spiced Potatoes

    turmeric and cumin caulifower rice next to spice box

    Turmeric Cumin Cauliflower Rice | Cauliflower Jeera Rice

    lemon cauliflower rice served in a white bowl

    Lemon Cauliflower Rice With Mustard Seeds & Curry Leaves

    Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds

    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

    sweet potato fried with ketchup

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    Pumpkin raita in a white bowl

    Pumpkin Raita

    Air fried corn with spices and butter

    Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

    air fried green beans served with sliced lemon

    Air Fryer Green Beans

    asparagus stir fry with roti

    Asparagus Stir Fry Subzi

    green beans poriyal served with roti, salad, shrikhand, masala

    Beans Poriyal | Green Beans Stir Fry

    air fried broccoli in plate

    Air Fryer Broccoli

    air fried masala fries with sriracha mayo

    Masala Fries - Easy Air Fryer Recipe

    roasted carrots and pearl onions

    Roasted Carrots with herb chutney

    caulifower rice served in a white bowl

    How To Make Cauliflower Rice

    Instant Pot cumin rice

    Instant Pot Jeera Rice | Cumin Rice

    Jasmine rice in a bowl

    Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

    cabbage salad in a white bowl

    Flavor Bomb Cabbage Salad with Indian Tadka

    coconut chutney with idli

    Coconut Chutney

    rotis on a platter

    Phulka - Homemade Indian Roti

    cilantro mint chutney in a bowl and glass jar

    Cilantro Mint Chutney

    Basmati rice in a black bowl

    Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Puri in silver plate with potato bhaji and pickle

    Puri - Fried Indian Bread

    Cranberry sauce in a white bowl with rosemary and cinnamon on the side

    Cranberry Apple Sauce

    Cooked Brown rice in a white bowl with a fork

    Instant Pot Brown Rice

    Quinoa in a white bowl with fork

    How To Cook Quinoa In The Instant Pot

    Saffron Risotto, garnished with parmesan cheese and saffron served in 2 white bowls. A plate of grated parmesan cheese on the side, with few srings of thyme and a spoon.

    The Best Instant Pot Saffron Risotto

    Muthiya served with condiments and tea

    Dudhi Muthiya | Vegan Steamed Dumplings

    Kothimbir Vadi served in a white plate

    Instant Pot Kothimbir Vadi

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