No matter what season it is, people always crave a good curry. They pile plates high with sides to accompany the huge mound of curry instead of just eating it with the old mango chutney.

With that said, here are four side dishes you should try pairing with curry!

Rice

Some people prefer to serve the curry with rice that does not have any additional flavors. This is so that the curry is not distracted. However, there are many ways to flavor rice if you want a little extra kick.

Some best ways to flavor rice include adding turmeric, tomato, golden onions, spinach, and lentils. You can also add pistachios for a lightly spicy flavor. This 20-minute rice with frozen peas is a good option if you want a quick meal.

Potatoes

Potatoes are flavorful, have an inexpensive filling, and are a popular ingredient in Indian cooking. There is no definitive recipe for spicy Bombay potatoes, but several tasty variations exist. One variation includes adding peas for extra vegetables.

Another dish, sag aloo, is a classic side dish containing a blend of garlic, spices, and ginger. Then, fry it in a pan with potatoes until soft. Try Indian oven chips flavored with turmeric, fennel seed, garlic, and ginger for something different. These wedges are the perfect shape for scooping up sauces.

Bread

Indian flatbreads are the best place to start if you’ve never made your bread. Naan bread is quick and easy and produces delicious, soft, and fluffy, perfect for mopping up the curry sauce. The dough only needs to sit for fifteen minutes, and then balls of dough are roughly flattened and ready to be grilled for mere minutes. This recipe is for a traditional Indian flatbread called naan.

We make naan typically in a tandoor or clay oven, but this recipe shows you how to make it on a grill or in a frying pan. The naans are packed with a heady mix of spices, including ajwain seeds, a little like extra-pungent thyme. The dough for the naans needs to rest for a few hours, so plan. Otherwise, you can make an easy naan recipe by adding store-bought cheese and chili to supermarket bread or jazz up naans with rosemary, garlic, mint, or harissa.

Chutney

We know Indian cuisine for its pickles and chutneys. These condiments are often very sweet, so homemade versions are a great way to avoid that sugar overload. Try an easy mango chutney or a more specialized tamarind-rich chutney.

If you’re running low on chutney, you can follow some quick recipes to make a fresh batch. Tomato chutney is similar to salsa, while pea green herb chutney is made from mint, coriander, green chili peppers, and roasted pistachios.

The Final Words

When eating curry, it is essential to have various flavors to enjoy the dish to its fullest. There are a few dishes that eat best with curry. These include rice, naan bread, dal, and chutney. Each dish has a unique flavor that perfectly complements the curry.

Little India of Denver is one of Denver’s oldest Indian restaurants serving authentic delicacies. Our a la carte menu offers a unique overview of the traditional Anglo-Indian Classics, the Indian Fusion dishes, and the original regional masterpieces that have existed for generations. Our main courses are conveniently matched with selected world wines by a talented Sommelier so that you can enjoy the best of both. If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant in Denver, visit us! Experience the best of what Indian cuisine has to offer!