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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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Kadai Paneer Subzi
Recipe# 58
08 Jul 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
kadai paneer subzi recipe | restaurant style kadai paneer sabzi | homemade kadai paneer sabzi | with amazing images. Treat yourself to this fine sabzi, made in traditional restaurant style kadai p ....
Usal ( Healthy Subzi)
Recipe# 6420
11 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A traditional Maharashtrian preparation made healthier using an assortment of sprouted pulses. Sprouting not only increases the protein content but also makes the dish easier to digest and richer in calcium. While some methods of preparation use kokum, we have used tomatoes for tang so that it can b ....
Mexican Rice (  Zero Oil Dal and Chawal)
Recipe# 22160
10 Jun 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
The use of vibrant red chilli flakes, mealy kidney beans, peppy capsicum and pungent garlic make the Mexican character of this dish very clear indeed. This rice delicacy is made without oil, and using brown rice instead of white to enhance the fibre content. Moreover, lots of fibre-rich and nutritio ....
Cheese Paneer Paratha Recipe
Recipe# 42448
30 Aug 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
cheese paneer paratha recipe | paneer cheese paratha | paneer cheese stuffed paratha | with 29 amazing images cheese paneer paratha recipe is an utterly cheesy paratha that combines cottag ....
Cheesy Veg Footlong
Recipe# 5241
07 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Cheesy, saucy, amazing! This Cheesy Veg Footlong is a really sumptuous snack that holds a tasty assortment of sautéed veggies within it. The combination of veggies is also unusual, including sweet corn, brinjals, celery and much more. The addition of tomato ketchup and mixed herbs gives it a pun ....
Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
Recipe# 40188
21 Jul 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | with 52 amazing images.
Potato Bajra Pancake
Recipe# 22350
18 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
potato bajra pancake recipe | gluten free bajra potato pancake | bajra aloo cheela | pearl millet pancake | with 20 amazing images. potato bajra pancake recipe | ....
Corn Tortillas
Recipe# 1273
23 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
corn tortilla recipe | Mexican corn tortilla | Indian style corn tortilla | easy homemade corn tortillas | with 18 amazing images. corn tortilla recipe |
Beetroot and Coconut Sabzi, South Indian Sabzi
Recipe# 41484
03 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
beetroot and coconut sabzi recipe | South Indian beetroot sabzi | beetroot poriyal | stir fried beetroot | with 25 amazing images. beetroot and coconut sabzi recipe
Barley Moong Dal Vegetable Khichdi, Jau Dal Khichdi
Recipe# 22378
01 Jul 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
barley moong dal vegetable khichdi recipe | jau dal vegetable khichdi | healthy barley khichdi with vegetables | acidity friendly khichdi | with 34 amazing images. barle ....
Cabbage and Chana Dal Subzi
Recipe# 22680
05 Jun 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
cabbage chana dal sabzi recipe | chana dal sabzi with cabbage and coconut | South Indian chana dal veg sabzi | cabbage upkari | with 26 amazing images. cabbage chana dal ....
Aloo Gobi Methi Tuk
Recipe# 4357
13 Nov 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
aloo gobi methi tuk recipe | Indian style aloo gobhi methi tuk | potato cauliflower and fenugreek sabzi | easy Sindhi recipe | with 27 amazing images. aloo gobi methi t ....
Beetroot Tikkis in Spinach Gravy
Recipe# 39644
27 Jan 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
beetroot tikki in spinach gravy recipe | beetroot kofta in palak gravy | healthy beetroot kofta curry | with 44 amazing images. A beautiful subzi for valuable good health, beetroot tikki in spinac ....
Papad Mangodi ki Sabzi Recipe, Rajasthani
Recipe# 3866
14 Apr 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
papad mangodi ki sabzi recipe | Rajasthani papad mangodi ki wadi | traditional Rajasthani sabji | with 34 amazing images. papad mangodi ki sabzi is a traditional Rajasthani dish. Learn ho ....
Aloo Mutter Korma, Punjabi Aloo Matar Korma
Recipe# 22201
05 Mar 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
aloo matar korma recipe | Punjabi aloo matar korma | potatoes and peas curry | with 25 amazing images. aloo mutter korma, meaning "potato and peas in creamy gravy," is a comforting and fla ....
Chick Pea and Mint Rice, Healthy Chana Pulao
Recipe# 5586
28 May 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
chick pea and mint rice recipe | healthy chana pulao | pudina chana pulao | instant pot chickpea brown rice | with 36 amazing images. chick pea and mint rice recipe
Paneer and Green Peas Burger ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 33063
25 May 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
green peas burger recipe | paneer and green peas burger | easy Indian matar paneer veggie burger | tiffin box recipe | with 25 amazing images. paneer and green peas bur ....
Poha Nachni Handvo
Recipe# 22308
27 Oct 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
poha nachni handvo recipe | nachni handvo | snacks for hypertension | Indian snack for high blood pressure | with step by step images. poha nachni handvo is a nou ....
Brussels Sprouts and Spring Onion Stir-fry
Recipe# 40699
27 Apr 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Brussels Sprout, which has become a common sight in most vegetable markets today, is a dainty vegetable that is sure to attract you to buy some even if you don’t know how to cook it! Not to worry; it is not so tough to handle. It cooks quite like any other vegetable and lends itself to many wonderfu ....
Maida Tandoori Roti
Recipe# 2421
10 Jul 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
maida tandoori roti recipe | no yeast tandoori roti on tava | homemade butter tandoori roti | with 31 amazing images. Enjoy restaurant-style tandoori rotis at home with this simple recipe! ....
Bhaat Na Poodla ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 567
18 Apr 20

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by Tarla Dalal
bhaat na pudla recipe | Gujarati bhaat na poodla | gram flour rice Indian pancake | with 17 amazing images. Bhaat Na Poodla is a wonderful Indian
Sai Bhaji (  Pressure Cooker)
Recipe# 33350
09 Dec 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
sai bhaji pressure cooker recipe | Sindhi sai bhaji | saibhaji | Indian style healthy sai bhaji | with 28 amazing images. sai bhaji pressure cooker recipe |
Thai Satay Paneer Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32678
23 Dec 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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I’ve brought together many authentic thai recipes in this wrap, which is truly wonderful due to right balance of flavours arising from peanuts, chick peas, lemon grass and the khimchi salad. Your popularity amongst your friends and family will rise a notch higher when they taste this yummy wrap!
Kamal Kakdi ki Subzi
Recipe# 22803
17 May 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Lotus stems taste very similar to water cress (singoda), and acquire an exotic flavour in this innovative gravy which combines tomatoes and brinjal. The roundels look like pretty small wheels, adding visual appeal also to this tasty dish!
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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