Most popular gourmet dishes you will commonly find in Indian weddings

March5,2024

This fragrant rice dish, layered with meat (chicken, lamb or goat) and seasoned with saffron and spices, is a showstopper at any wedding. 

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 Hyderabadi Biryani

This rich and creamy black lentil stew is a vegetarian staple at Indian weddings. Slow-cooked black urad dal (whole black gram) with butter, cream, and a melange of spices, it's both decadent and comforting.

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Dal Makhani

Another crowd-pleaser, Butter Chicken is known for its succulent pieces of chicken in a velvety tomato, butter, and cream gravy.

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Murgh Makhani 

A vegetarian cousin to Butter Chicken, Paneer Butter Masala features cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in a similarly decadent tomato-based gravy

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Paneer Butter Masala

A lamb dish hailing from Kashmir, Rogan Josh is known for its deep red color and flavorful gravy. Slow-cooked with yogurt, aromatic spices, and sometimes even added nuts, it's a luxurious and heartwarming dish

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Rogan Josh

A delightful appetizer or side dish, Dahi Vada consists of crispy lentil fritters (vadas) dunked in a creamy yogurt-based dip (dahi). The sweet and savory combination is a burst of textures and flavors.

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Dahi Vada

Succulent pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), Tandoori Chicken is a true classic of Indian cuisine

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Tandoori Chicken

Depending on the region, various types of fish curries might be served at an Indian wedding. In South India, fish curries are often cooked in coconut milk, while Bengali fish curries might be mustard-based.

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Fish Curry

Vegetarian meatballs made with mashed potatoes, paneer, nuts, and spices, Malai Kofta are deep-fried and then simmered in a creamy gravy. 

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Malai Kofta