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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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Recipe# 9634
22 Mar 07

 
 by krishnabhuwalka
No reviews
This is a great party dish. instead tomatoes you can use any vegetables or even left over salads along with the tomatoes.
Recipe# 9640
04 Nov 05

 
 
by suganthi 321
No reviews
Tomato Rice, a chawal preparation with tomato puree as the base. The sweet and tangy tomato flavor embodies the pulao and tastes excellent when served with any vegetable or meat gravy.
Recipe# 9642
20 Sep 05

 
 
by ksphanse
No reviews
Mexican rice is rice roasted in a skillet with garlic and onions until light brown, then steamed or simmered with tomato puree and spices. Discover how to make Mexican Rice using our easy to make Mexican Rice recipes . Share and Recommend Mexican Rice recipes.
Recipe# 9646
04 Apr 07

 
 by svkhanna
No reviews
Tomato Rice, a red colored delicious rice preparation with tomato puree as the base. The sweet and tangy tomato flavor embodies the pulao and tastes excellent when served with any vegetable or meat gravy.
Recipe# 9649
28 Jul 11

 
 by Rajeshwari.Ch
No reviews
A delicious mixed dal recipe with a blend of tuar and moong dal. The mixed dals are tempered with mustard and cumin seeds and flavored with tomatoes, chillies and jeera powder. Simply delicious!
Recipe# 9684
08 Nov 03

 
 
by rehanak
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An innovative parantha recipe,spout and paneer stuffed paratha is wheat roti stuffed with bean sprouts and paneer mixture. The healthy sprouts and paneer stuffed paratha is tasty and simply melts in the mouth.
Recipe# 9685
30 Oct 05

 
 by geetharam32
No reviews
This is a very healthy break fast because of oats and ragi!
this will help in controlling the blood sugar and you wont feel hungry for a long time!
Recipe# 9042
06 Mar 01

 
 by ganesh
No reviews
Soya curry is a delectable vegetable dish prepared from soybean. Soya curry is a great way of adding protein to your diet. Try this simple and delicious soya curry recipe.
Recipe# 9044
17 Jun 11

 
 by kajal
No reviews
Mix flour parantha is a healthy blend of high fibre flours like wheat, jowar, bajra along with protein rich soya and gram(besan) flour. Mix flour can be stored in an airtight container and used to prepare paranthas, poories, roti or even pancakes as desired.
Recipe# 9213
08 Apr 06

 
 by anu_bunny
No reviews
Tread the nostalgic lanes with this easy and quick cauliflower recipe, Gobhi kasoori.Gobi kasoori is prepared by stir frying cauliflower florets with kasuri methi(dried methi leaves) and other Indian spice powders. Sans rich masala and overpowering spices, gobi kasoori is simply awesome!
Recipe# 9216
05 Oct 11

 
 
by anu_bunny
No reviews
Methi matar malai, it is a tempting quick vegetable recipe with fresh and finely chopped methi leaves, peas, cream (malai), indian spice powders and green coriander leaves. Serve hot with phulka or parathas.
Recipe# 9217
02 Aug 11

 
 by anu_bunny
No reviews
Paneer jalfraezi is a specaility paneer or cottage cheese dish with select vegetables stir fried together. The paneer jalfarezi taste superb with the succulent paneer cubes cooked in a rich creamy gravy. A must have vegetable dish for parties.
Recipe# 9218
08 Apr 06

 
 by anu_bunny
No reviews
Sai bhaji recipe is a good way of having healthful greens like spinach leaves, sai leaves, khatta leaves on your dinner table. A tasty crunchy leafy vegetable recipe, sai bhaji are tossed with tomato and ginger garlic paste, a creative recipe with health benefits.
Recipe# 9049
22 Oct 00

 
 by rubi
No reviews
Mushroom chili fry is a mixed vegetable recipe with mushrooms ,chopped capsicum, onion and tomatoes stir fried together. Find many mushroom recipes, veg recipes at Tarla dalal.com
Cheese Macaroni
Recipe# 9050
22 Oct 00

 
 by rubi
No reviews
A cheesy pasta dish, cheese macaroni is loved by adults and children alike. Prepare a delicious cheese macaroni with our easy to prepare cheese macaroni recipe. Share and recommend your favorite cheese recipe, macaroni recipe, cheese macaroni recipe, pasta recipe online at tarladalal.com
Recipe# 9065
18 Feb 01

 
 by usha_chokhra
No reviews
Seven jewel pulao is a special pulao recipe with seven dried fruits namely cashew, pista, walnuts, almonds, peanuts and raisins added to rice. The aromatic seven jewel pulao preparation is mildly spiced and served hot with rose petal and tamal patra(silver oil0 as garnishing. A mouthwatering pulao r ....
Recipe# 9066
11 Mar 01

 
 
by sanghvi
No reviews
A tangy rice preparation, tamarind pulao has a nice South Indian touch. Adding the tamarind pulp to rice along with spices and creates a lovely blend of flavors. Share your favorite pulao recipe online
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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