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Last Updated : May 06,2021



मेन कोर्स वेज - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Main Course recipes in Hindi)
મેન કોર્સ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Main Course recipes in Gujarati)

Indian Main Course Vegetarian Recipes, Main Dish Recipes

In any meal, the main course comprises the most filling and important part of the meal. The main course is served after the starters or snacks and is followed by the dessert. It may be made up of a single sumptuous dish, or a combination of a couple of dishes. It is common to find Subzis, curries or Dal served with Roti, parathas or rice as part of the Indian main course recipes.

On the other hand, dishes like biryanis, pasta, pizzas and baked dishes make up one-dish meals. When planning a menu, one must focus on the main course because it leaves a lasting impression on the diners, being the most comprehensive course of the meal. One dish meals are generally easy to make which ensure you never sleep with an empty stomach as they are also quite filling.

Indian Main Course Recipes, Subzis

Aloo Gobi Methi Tuk
Aloo Gobi Methi Tuk

Subzis/Sabzis are vegetables , pulses/dals cooked with a myriad of spices and tempered with aromatic, flavorful ingredients like cumin/mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafetida. Indian cuisine is vast and food of every region is influenced not only by locally available ingredients but also, cultural background of the community and seasonal availability. The markets are flooded with a number of gourds like bottle gourd, bitter gourd during summers. Whereas with the arrival of monsoon, the markets brim with luscious, green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek leaves, dill leaves.

Winters showcase green garlic, mogri, fresh toovar, yam that are used to make winter special traditional subzis. Vegetables like tomatoes, onion, cucumbers, beetroot are available around the year.

Badami PaneerBadami Paneer

In case of North India, the sabzis make abundant use of dairy products and rich ingredients like dry fruits. Southern India uses vegetables like jackfruit, yam, raw banana, yellow banana, ash gourd and pumpkin with coconut milk and curry leaves to cook an array of dishes. In western Indian states like Gujarat, they make use of a combination of vegetables perked up with a sweet ingredient like jaggery/sugar giving it a spicy-sweet flavor and in regions like Rajasthan, they make use of lots of curd/ buttermilk instead of water. Eastern India makes use of panch phooran masala to enhance the flavor of subzis. Explore subzis from all over India in our section and make delectable Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Manglorean Drumstick Curry, Rasawala Sev Tameta, Bengali Style Jackfruit Curry, Dahi Bhindi ki Subji, Shahi Paneer Mutter

Indian Main Course Recipes, Flatbreads

Butter NaanButter Naan

Indian flatbreads like roti, chapatti and parathas are mostly made with wheat flour but, you can also make use of plain flour or multigrain flour. They are usually served with subzis and dals or with accompaniments like achaar and curd. Each region has its specific type of flatbread and indigenous ways of making them. Parathas can be made into different varieties by stuffing them with vegetables or a combination of vegetable and cheese/paneer, seasoned with enough spices to make delectable stuffed parathas.

Cooking in the tandoor is another aspect widely used for making crispy yet soft flatbreads. Tandoori Naan, Tandoori Kulcha, Tandoori Laccha Paratha, Tandoori Missi Roti and Tandoori roti are some popular flatbreads made in a clay pot oven and tastes amazing with North Indian gravies and Mughlai subzis. Aloo kulcha and Paneer kulcha smeared with butter taste amazing as they are and can be relished as breakfast with a tall glass of sweet lassi.

PurisPuris

Puris are the perfect accompaniment for certain subzis like aloo bhaji , oondhiya and desserts like shrikhand, aamraas. These deep-fried , piping hot puris are surely soul satiating if not thought about the number of calories consumed. You can even enhance the taste by adding various spices, beetroot/ palak puree or sometimes using different flours and leafy vegetables to make delights like Masala Puris Served with Curds and Chunda a common breakfast in Gujarati households. Spinach Puri, Beetroot Puri, Nachni Soya Puri, Phudina Puri are some variants you can try.

Indian Main Course Recipes, Dals and Kadhi

Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka

For most Indians, lunch and dinner are incomplete without dal or kadhi with rice. Dals are a staple in India. They are lentils cooked and tempered with whole spices and seeds, while some are enhanced using masala pastes. Peppy ingredients like kokum, lemon juice, tamarind are added to give a zingy flavor whereas jaggery /sugar balances the tangy taste. An addition of coconut paste, crushed groundnuts, cream boosts the flavor fourfold. Traditional Indian meals feature dal as it acts like a soupy accompaniment and also provides with the necessary daily nutrients for a healthy body. No matter whether it is prepared as Rasam or as Maa ki Dal, Dal Banjari or as Dal Tadka, every region has its favourite dals and every meal is sure to include a bowl of it!

KadhiKadhi

Kadhi is another soupy accompaniment made using curd/buttermilk and besan. The flavor highly relies on the tempering and can be enhanced by adding vegetables or pakodi. Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi from the North , Kokum Kadhi, Gatte ki Kadhi from west, have a look at these wide ranges of Kadhis and try these simple side dish to enjoy with rice, khichdi or sometimes even with roti/rotla.

Indian Main Course Vegetarian Recipes, Rice

Restaurant Style Tomato PulaoRestaurant Style Tomato Pulao

There are numerous types of rice available in India which are used to make different varieties of rice preparation. Basmati rice is used for Biryani/pulao, Surti Kolam is used for khichdi, parboiled rice is used to make idli and dosa batters. They can be served plain or with currys/kadhi and dal or transformed into a delicious one-dish meal. From traditional Biryani, Curd Rice, Khichdi to Creamy Beetroot Risotto, Chinese Fried Rice, Mexican Rice we have them all. Whether you want to cook something in a jiffy or something elegant with elaborate preparation , you can find a rice dish for every occasion.

Enjoy our collection of Indian Main Course Vegetarian Recipes given below. 


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Mixed Dal with Spinach and Kabuli Chana
Recipe# 4795
10 Mar 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
mixed dal palak recipe | easy dal palak | healthy mixed dal with spinach | dal palak dhaba style | mixed dal with spinach and kabuli chana is a simple, everyday d ....
Triple Schezwan Rice, Mumbai Roadside Recipe
Recipe# 33436
09 Mar 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
triple schezwan rice | triple schezwan fried rice | Mumbai roadside triple schezwan rice | with 50 amazing images. Triple Schezwan Rice is a Indo-chinese dish and is a combination of noodl ....
Whole Wheat Pizza Base
Recipe# 3246
26 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
whole wheat pizza base recipe | Indian style whole wheat pizza base | 100% whole wheat pizza dough | with 37 amazing images. whole wheat pizza dough thin crust is a slightly a healthier alt ....
Laal Math Dal Fry, Amaranth Dal
Recipe# 32793
14 Apr 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
laal math dal fry recipe | red chawli leaves dal | red amaranth leaves dal | healthy amaranth dal | with 32 amazing images. laal math dal fry is a healthy delicio ....
Massaman Curried Rice
Recipe# 463
25 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
‘Massaman Curry’ is a traditional Thai dish that imbibes many aspects of Malay curries. Massaman curried rice is a memorable rice ‘experience’ that involves flavouring steamed rice, marinated cottage cheese and veggies with massaman curry paste and garnishing the preparation with crisp crushed peanu ....
Jini Dosa
Recipe# 33409
17 Feb 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
jini dosa recipe | Mumbai street food jini dosa | mini cheese and veg dosa | with 20 amazing images Jini dosa is a popular Mumbai street food
Hare Mutter ki Puri
Recipe# 3643
13 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
hare mutter ki puri recipe | Rajasthani hare matar ki puri | stuffed green peas puri | with 36 amazing images. This scrumptious Rajasthani hare matar ki puri is super tasty as it features a ....
Broccoli and Baby Corn Stir Fry, Chinese Style Broccoli Corn Vegetable
Recipe# 324
14 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
broccoli and baby corn stir fry recipe | Chinese style broccoli corn vegetable | 10 minute stir-fry recipe | with 33 amazing images. broccoli and baby corn stir fry recipe |
Thai Sizzler
Recipe# 4838
16 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Thai cooking is a tempting blend of Indian, Chinese and Malay cooking. Varying form the soothing coconut to fiery chillies, these flavours of Thailand on one platter are sure to stimulate your taste buds and your appetite too!
Paneer Tikka Pulao
Recipe# 4754
10 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This festive season surprise your loved ones with this exotic Paneer Tikka Pulao. The juicy paneer and vegetables are marinated in a dense blend of curd and spices, before being cooked on a tava, and finally tossed in with the rice to make a finger-licking delicacy.
Creamy Mushrooms
Recipe# 153
08 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
creamy mushrooms recipe | easy creamy mushrooms | Indian creamy mushrooms in 20 minutes | with 13 amazing images. creamy mushrooms recipe | easy creamy mushrooms ....
Dal Baati Churma
Recipe# 3645
07 Feb 22

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
dal baati churma recipe | Rajasthani dal baati churma | authentic dal baati churma | with 50 amazing images. This three-in-one treat dal baati churma is a typical
Mullangi Sambar, South Indian Radish Sambhar
Recipe# 42456
13 Apr 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The Mullangi Sambhar is an all-time favourite of the South Indians, especially those in Tamil Nadu where it is made very often. Being simple and easy, it is an everyday fare. The strong flavour and aroma of radish together with the spiciness of the sambhar masala make this a mouth-watering treat ....
Bengali Khichdi, Bengali Khichuri
Recipe# 33045
11 Aug 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Bengali khichuri recipe | Bengali moong dal khichdi | healthy, pregnancy vegetable khichdi | with 45 amazing images. Bengali khichdi also known as Bengali khichuri
Bhindi Sambhariya
Recipe# 4333
31 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bhindi sambhariya recipe | stuffed okra fry | Gujarati style stuffed bhindi | with 24 amazing images. stuffed bhindi with coconut is a famous Gujarati style sabzi made on Sundays and festi ....
Oondhiya, Undhiyu, Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe
Recipe# 602
24 Nov 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
undhiyu recipe | Surti undhiyu | Oondhiya | authentic Gujarati undhiyu | with 60 amazing images. Oondhiya is a classic Gujarati vegetable from the city of Surat ....
Rajma Brown Rice, Low Salt Recipe
Recipe# 42032
01 Feb 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
rajma brown rice recipe | low salt rajma chawal | healthy rajma pulao | instant one pot Indian rajma brown rice | rajma brown rice recipe | lo ....
Gobi 65, Cauliflower 65 Restaurant Style
Recipe# 42139
08 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
gobi 65 recipe | cauliflower 65 restaurant style | crispy gobi 65 dry | Indian veg starter | with 39 amazing images. gobi 65 recipe | cauliflo ....
Spicy Refried Beans, Chilli Con Carne
Recipe# 36274
08 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Delicious refried beans enhanced with tomato puree, capsicum and mixed herbs and spiced with green chillies and tabasco. Enjoy with ladi pav , rice or Corn Tortillas .
Batata Nu Shaak, Bateta Nu Shaak
Recipe# 601
11 Apr 22

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by Tarla Dalal
batata nu shaak | bateta nu shaak | gujarati potato sabzi | with 18 amazing images Batata Nu Shaak is one of the most popular Gujarati foods, made in ....
Aloo Paratha, How To Make Aloo Paratha
Recipe# 2172
22 Oct 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
aloo paratha recipe | how to make aloo paratha | stuffed aloo paratha | whole wheat aloo parathas | with 24 amazing images. aloo paratha recipe is a
Aloo Aur Kaddu ki Subzi
Recipe# 4346
23 Mar 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
aloo aur kaddu ki sabzi recipe | kaddu aloo sabzi | Rajasthani aloo aur kaddu ki sabzi | with 35 images. aloo aur kaddu ki sabzi is a sukha Rajasthani sabzi. Learn to make
Malai Kofta
Recipe# 2174
19 Jul 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
malai kofta recipe | malai kofta curry | restaurant style malai kofta | with 35 amazing images. Malai Kofta is a super popular Punjabi curry. Deep fried koftas ( made from paneer, potatoes ....
Kokum Kadhi
Recipe# 8684
09 Jan 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
kokum kadhi recipe | Konkani style kokum kadhi | Maharashtrian kokum kadhi | kokum kadhi made with coconut milk | with 30 amazing images. Konkani style kokum kadhi
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Main Course
5
 on 10 Jul 20 12:20 AM


Looks scrumptious:)
Main Course
5
 on 08 Nov 17 01:47 PM


Yes excellent recipe happy to do it again and again