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Here you’ll find my collection of sides from Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan and India – including dips, cutlets, fritters and rice dishes to accompany your main dishes.

A bowl of creamy potato salad topped with crispy fried onions, sliced red chilies, and chopped herbs. Elegant gold-toned serving tongs lie atop the salad, and a lacy pink tablecloth partially covers the table beneath the bowl.

Crispy Spicy Potato Salad Recipe – No Mayo, Just Big Flavor!

A plate of crispy vegetable pakoras surrounds a small bowl of orange dipping sauce with chili flakes. The pakoras are golden-brown and filled with herbs. The dish is placed on a white plate and set on a wooden board with a cloth underneath.

Crispy Onion Pakoda Recipe | How to Make Onion Pakoras

A plate of crispy vegetable fritters is served alongside a small bowl of creamy green dipping sauce. The plate rests on a white lace tablecloth, and a golden spoon is placed in the bowl of sauce.

Gluten Free Corn Fritters (Sweetcorn Pakoras)

Close-up of crispy fried potato slices next to a bowl of creamy green dip. The potatoes are golden and slightly textured, while the dip is smooth with a light green color, placed on a decorative bowl.

Aloo (Potato) Pakoras

Plate of crispy, golden-brown fritters served on a floral-patterned dish, accompanied by a small bowl of vibrant green chutney, set on a white surface.

Mint and Coriander Chutney

A bowl of creamy dip topped with olive oil, herbs, and spices, served on a lace-patterned tablecloth. On the side, a platter of pita bread triangles and a small dish with fresh mint and chives.

Authentic Persian Mast o Khiar | Persian Yogurt and Cucumber Dip

Pickled Persian Cucumbers

Pickled Persian Cucumbers

Garlic Labneh with Hazelnuts

Garlic Labneh with Hazelnuts

Herbed Chicken Kebab

Herbed Chicken Kebab

Boondi Raita

Boondi Raita

Ramp (Wild Garlic) Pakora

Ramp (Wild Garlic) Pakora

Spicy Rice Cakes

Spicy Rice Cakes

Creamy Beetroot and Horseradish Dip

Creamy Beetroot and Horseradish Dip

Cannellini Bean Dip with Anchovies

Cannellini Bean Dip with Anchovies

Kabab Tabei

Kabab Tabei (Kebab in a Pan)

Carrot and Zucchini Fritters

Carrot and Zucchini Fritters

Squash Bharta

Squash Bharta

Kuku Sibzamini

Kuku Sibzamini

Baingan Bharta

Eggplant Yogurt Dip: Baingan Ka Bharta

Peach Compote

Afghan Peach Compote

Surkh e Murch

Afghan Red Pepper Chutney: Surkh e Murch

Aloo Tikki

Pakistani Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

Borani Kadu

Borani Kadoo: Butternut Squash & Yogurt Dip

Pakistani Beef Kebab

Pakistani Beef Kebab

Keema Bharta Borani

Keema Bharta Borani

Pakistani Pakoras

Pakistani Pakoras

Borani Kachalu

Borani Kachalu

Spiced Glazed Carrots

Spiced Glazed Carrots

Beetroot Borani: Persian Beetroot & Yogurt Dip

Beetroot Borani: Persian Beetroot & Yogurt Dip

Borani Esfanaj: Persian Yogurt & Spinach Dip

Borani Esfanaj: Persian Yogurt & Spinach Dip

Chelo Shibit: Afghan Dill Rice

Chelo Shibit: Afghan Dill Rice

How To Cook Basmati Rice

How To Cook Basmati Rice

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  • Recipe Index
  • Ethnic Cuisine
    • Afghan Recipes
    • Persian (Iranian) Recipes
    • Pakistani Recipes
    • Indian Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Main Dishes
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
  • Specialties
    • Street Food
    • Tea Time
    • Curry
    • Rice Dishes