15 Vegetarian Indian Side Dishes

These 15 vegetarian Indian side dishes are easy and simple recipes that goes well with roti and rice.

1. Potato Pepper Fry from antoskitchen.com

Potato pepper fry is an easy and spicy South Indian recipe that goes well with rice varieties. It is simple to make in just a few mins.

Check out the recipe for Potato Pepper Fry.

2. Bittergourd Stir Fry from lathiskitchen.org

Many of us won’t like bitter gourd especially kids because of its bitterness. But it is loaded with nutrients.So just try to make it tastier instead of avoiding it. This is one such kind of yummy recipe even kids will say “yes” to bitter gourd.

Check out the recipe for Bittergourd Stir Fry.

3. Methi Malai Matar from traditionallymodernfood.com

Rich and creamy malai with method make a flavorful side dish for roti, rice variety etc.

Check out the recipe for Methi Malai Matar.

4. Aloo Dum – Baby Potato Curry from storyofcooks.com

Aloo Dum is a hearty, super simple baby potato curry with coconut, Greek yogurt, and spices. It’s perfect with flatbreads and salad.

Check out the recipe for Aloo Dum.

5. Rajma Masala from sandyathome.com

Rajma masala/ Rajma gravy is a protein packed gravy that is prepared by cooking rajma/ kidney beans in spicy and flavorful onion tomato based gravy. Rajma masala/ gravy is a easy to make gravy with simple preparation can be served with rice, roti or chapati.

Check out the recipe for Rajma Masala

6. Aloo Gobi Matar Masala from relishthebite.com

Simple stir fry of potatoes, peas and cauliflower flavoured with aromatic Indian spices.

Check out the recipe for Aloo Gobi Matar Masala.

7. Paneer Butter Masala from simplyvegetarain777.com

Paneer butter masala is a rich rich rich curry and oh-so-easy to put together. It doesn’t need a long list of ingredients either as compared to other curries. It is a very popular restaurant dish, and often finds its place on the top of the vegetarian menu.

Check out the recipe for Paneer Butter Masala.

8. Vegetable Manchurian from brijdeepkaur.com:

This is a dry version of Manchurian to be had as a snack and trust me, ME who HATES Indo-Chinese also liked this light, simplified and flavorful version of Manchurian. I made this recipe in my Appe Pan. Do try this recipe and I’m sure you will love it!

Check out the recipe for Vegetable Manchurian.

9. Dal Makhani from momsrecipediary.com

Dal Makhani is one of the most popular Indian dishes. Lentils and beans are cooked in a buttery gravy. Dal means lentils and Makhani means buttery. Creaminess in this dish is achieved by slow cooking the lentils and beans in a rich sauce made with butter, onions, tomatoes, and cream.

Check out the recipe for Dal Makhani.

10. Baingan Ka Bharta from myheartbeets.com

If you like eggplants and Indian food, this recipe is definitely for you. This spiced and smoky Baigan ka Bharta is bangin’…. yup, I went there. I couldn’t resist… the play on words was way too tempting. It’s true though – this recipe is fabulously tasty.

Check out the recipe for Baingan Ka Bharta.

11. Chole Masala from Kalimirchbysmita.com

This is a very simple and very tasty preparation, one that has become a favorite for me and my family. Enjoy this Chole-Masala with Naan, Bhatura, Tandoori-Roti or steamed rice.

Check out the recipe for Chole Masala.

12. Palak Paneer from mystoryfood.com

My method is pretty unconventional because most recipes will ask you to blanch the spinach, but I think that’s so not required. Spinach cooks so quickly that I just blend it with some cashews (for creaminess), chilies, ginger and garlic and add it to the onion tomato mixture and let everything simmer for a few minutes. It’s totally no fuss and you’ll have a bright, green spinach color in your gravy and the best restaurant style palak paneer flavor!

Check out the recipe for Palak Paneer.

13. Aviyal from thetakeiteasychef.com

Cooked with an assortment of vegetables, grated coconut, mildly sour yogurt (or raw mangoes), and garnished with coconut oil, Avial is a star dish that elevates any meal to a feast!

Check out the recipe for Aviyal.

14. Vegetable Coconut Milk Stew from cheenachatti.com

Vegetable stew is a global dish made from a mixture of vegetables like Carrot, potatoes, green peas etc which goes well with pathiri, puri, appam, bread or rice.

Check out the recipe for Vegetable Coconut Milk Stew.

15. Vegetable Korma from myfancypantry.com

The korma-style curry is my ultimate favorite.  It’s sweet, mildly spicy, creamy…and just tastes so exotic.  One taste, and I was hooked!

Check out the recipe for Vegetable Korma.