Side Dish Recipes

low angle shot of a plate of paneer pakoras with sliced red onions and green chutney in the background.

Paneer Pakora

Bite into a crispy, hot Paneer Pakora and it’s not hard to see why this north Indian snack is so popular. Pieces of tender paneer are batter fried to a … Read more

low angle shot of a white bowl filled with kachumber salad.

Kachumber Salad

Kachumber Salad is a crunchy chopped salad that’s bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and ground spices. It is a chopped Indian salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and green … Read more

High angle shot of 3 air fried corn on the cob.

Air Fryer Corn Elote

Air Fryer Corn Elote is a favorite summertime side dish. It’s fresh and addictively flavorful. Sweet corn on the cob with cayenne, mayo, and salty cotija cheese. This Mexican street … Read more

High angle shot of two pint size mason jars filled with pickled jalapenos.

Pickled Jalapenos

Pickled Jalapenos are a staple in my house. If we don’t have them at the ready to put on tacos, quesadillas, tuna salad sandwiches, wraps of all sorts, nachos, chilaquiles, … Read more

close-up shot of a mason jar filled with pickled daikon radishes and carrots.

Pickled Daikon and Carrots

Vietnamese Pickled Daikon and Carrots are an essential part of my all-time favorite sandwich, the Vietnamese Banh Mi. These quick pickled veggies add just the right crunch and sweet-and-sour flavor. … Read more

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Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish made of cooling fresh cucumbers spiked with chili crisp and other seasonings. It’s crunchy and light, but also packed with … Read more

Overhead shot of garlic butter naan on a plate.

Butter Garlic Naan

Buttery Garlic Naan Bread is pillowy soft, chewy with crispy edges, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for sopping up delicious curry sauces and soups like Chicken Korma and Chicken Curry … Read more

low angle shot of a stack of arepas con queso.

Arepas con Queso

Arepas con Queso are a delicious cornmeal-and-cheese concoction that is quickly going to become your new favorite snack. They’re like a combination of the best, moistest, slightly sweet cornbread-slash-homemade-corn-tortilla filled … Read more

Low angle shot of air fryer artichokes on a plate.

Air Fryer Artichokes

Air Fryer Artichokes are a quick and delicious vegetable side dish. Much faster than steaming or boiling, air frying artichokes takes less than 10 minutes. They’re even better when you … Read more