green apple raita
The coolness of the yoghurt, with the sweetness of the fruit, makes this apple raita, or hare seb ki raita, the perfect accompaniment for hot food
accompaniments
Pickles, chutneys and sambals are things you make and serve to show how much you appreciate your guests or family. These are the difference between having a curry and having a special Indian meal.
Fresh, home-made accompaniments are rewarding and easy to make. Your guests will love you for these.
A chutney is a cooked, sweet-tangy condiment with a smooth or finely chopped texture. It is typically made from fruits, spices, sugar, and vinegar. It’s cooked down into a thick, rich, jam-like consistency.
Pickles involve preserving whole or large pieces of fruits or vegetables in brine, vinegar, oil, or lemon juice, often with bold spices like mustard seeds, fenugreek, and chili. Pickles are more intensely tangy, salty, and sometimes hot, with a pronounced preserved flavour.
Sambal is a fresh, sometimes spicy condiment or side salad. It is often made with chopped tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and tempered spices like mustard seeds. It is also often just a simple salad.
beetroot raita
A south Indian beetroot raita, or pachadi. This is a vibrant coloured dish, with fresh crunchy beetroot, cooling yoghurt and a hint of spice.
carrot raita
This carrot raita is another simple, easy, and refreshing accompaniment made with yoghurt, carrots, green chillies, and a few spices. Gajar ka raita is from the Punjabi cuisine.
cucumber raita
The coolness of the cucumber and yoghurt, with a touch of sweetness, makes this kheere ka raita the perfect accompaniment for hot food
tomato, cucumber and onion salad
Fresh and slightly acidic, kachumber is a chopped salad featuring tomato, cucumber and onion. It is one of the most common accompaniments to an Indian meal.