Must-Try Desi Wedding Foods to Spice Up Your Celebration
At Desi weddings, the excitement is palpable, and one element truly steals the spotlight: the food! Desi wedding food is not just about filling your tummy but also warming your heart. The key to a memorable celebration lies in serving scrumptious dishes that your guests will rave about. Here, we’ve rounded up the most popular Desi wedding foods to make your big day extra special.
Appetizers
Kick off your celebration with mouth-watering appetizers that set the tone for the main meal. These delights represent the rich culinary traditions of Desi culture:
– Pani Poori
– Mini Samosa
– Dahi Vada
– Sprouts Chaat
– Sweet Potato Chaat
– Daal Baati (Rajasthan)
– Aloo Chaat
– Khakra Roll
– Dahi Puri
– Sev Puri
– Kuzhi Paniyaram
– Masala Vadai
– Dahi Bhalla
– Bhajiye
– Bhel Puri
– Cocktail Kachori
– Litthi Chokha (Bihar)
– Mumbai Ragda Patties
– Spinach Roll
– Tokri Chaat
– Aloo Katori Chaat
Snacks
Beyond appetizers, add crispy, crunchy snacks to keep the mood lively:
– Veg Kebab
– Chilly Potato
– Honey Potato
– Coin Parota
– Mushroom Tikka
– Chilli Parotta
– Pesarattu with Uppuma (Andhra Pradesh)
– Nellore Dosa
– Neer Dosa
– Semiya Biryani
Salads
Salads add a burst of color and flavor to your wedding feast, blending taste and nutrition:
– Fruit Salad
– Apple Cucumber Salad
– Kachumber Salad
– Cheese & Pineapple Salad
– Sprouts Salad with Veggies
– Vegetable Salad with Lemony Apple Dressing
– Sprouted Moong Salad
– Sprouted Chana Salad
– Beans Salad
– Beetroot and Garlic Salad
Vegetarian Delights
Vegetarian dishes are the heart and soul of Desi wedding foods, offering a multitude of choices:
– Paneer Capsicum Masala
– Navratan Korma
– Veg Jalfrezi
– Kadai Paneer
– Paneer Achari
– Shahi Paneer
– Mixed Veg
– Methi Aloo
– Palak Paneer
– Gobhi Aloo Matar
– Kurkuri Bhindi
– Methi Aloo Malai
– Stuffed Bhindi
– Paneer Methi Malai
– Baby Corn Capsicum
– Aloo Baingan
– Beerakaya Cashew Masala
– Paneer Korma
– Chennai Chops
– Vegetable Bhel (on tawa)
– Stuffed Baingan
– Tawa Bhindi
– Tandoori Stuffed Sesame Aloo
– Matar Paneer
– Paneer Makhani
Daals
Daals are a staple in Desi cuisine, adding depth and flavor to the wedding menu:
– Daal Tadka
– Daal Makhani
– Panchratna Daal
– Rajma
– Chana Daal
– Choley
– Urad Daal
Curries and Gravies
Curries and gravies are the flavor-packed stars, transforming every meal into a rich culinary experience:
– Malai Kofta
– Paneer Lababdar
– Kashmiri Dum Aloo
– Kadai Panchme
– Goan Vegetable Curry
– Bagara Baingan
– Sarson Ka Saag
– Khumb Do Pyaza
– Amritsari Paneer Tikka
– Bhindi Do Pyaza
– Mushroom Matar
– Makai Khumb Masala
– Navrattan Curry
– Mixed Vegetables Makhani
– Dahiwale Aloo
Naan and Bread
These bread varieties add a comforting and wholesome dimension to the meal:
– Puri
– Green Puri (spinach or other leafy veggies)
– Naan
– Butter Naan
– Missi Roti
– Tawa Roti or Chapati
– Phulka
– Bajra Rotla
– Laccha Paratha
– Paratha
– Parotta
– Kulcha Naan
Raitas
Raita adds a layer of complexity to the meal, making every bite special:
– Pineapple Raita
– Cucumber Raita
– Cabbage Raita
– Plain Curd
– Masala Raita
– Mint Raita
– Burani Raita
– Ginger Mint Raita
– Green Chilli Raita
– Onion Mint Raita
– Pomegranate Raita
– Fruit Raita
– Pahari Raita
– Gujarati Raita
– Mixed Vegetable Raita
– Boondi Raita
Desserts
Desserts are the grand finale, the crown jewels of the wedding feast:
– Gulab Jamun
– Jalebi
– Kheer
– Dry Fruits Kheer
– Kesar Kheer
– Rasgulla
– Payasam
– Ladoo
– Shrikhand
– Mango Payasam
– Gajar Ka Halwa
– Rasmalai
– Apple Halwa
– Pazha Pradhanam
– Cadbury Roll
– Ice Cream
– Ghevar
– Anarkali Roll
– Mysore Pak
– Pistachio Praline Parfait
– Malpua
– Kulfi
– Pot Kulfi
– Roller Kulfi
– Badam Cassata
– Qubani ka Meetha
– Balushahi
– Bebinca
– Patishapta with Strawberry Couli
– Badam Ka Halwa
– Basundi
– Faluda Kulfi
Beverages
Beverages keep the energy high and the laughter flowing:
– Iced Tea
– Gola (Mumbai’s delight)
– Aam Panna
– Cold Coffee
– Lassi
– Sharbat
– Thandai
– Nimbu Paani
– Watermelon Juice
– Mixed Fruit Juice
– Orange Punch Juice
– Pineapple Juice
– Black Grape Juice
Wrapping Up
Desi wedding food is always the star of the celebration. We hope these must-try traditional dishes help you create a memorable wedding menu.
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