Planning an Indian function can be stressful, especially when it comes to the menu. The menu has to light up the guests and be healthy at the same time. India has a variety of dishes from starters to desserts, and the right catering services can help you make the best options. You can intentionally create a menu that caters for everybody, for the children, the elderly, the middle-aged and the young adults, whilst ensuring it’s exciting, flavourful and healthy. This blog includes some dishes you can include in your menu, from starters to desserts and street food.
Street food
Enjoy a blissful function with the best Indian street food that ranges from sweet to spicy hot. Indian street food like Paneer Tikka, Samosa, Veg Sekh Kebab, Aloo Tikki, Beetroot Tikki and Dahi ke Kebab are some of the best options to savour. Each dish has its own distinct flavour that will leave you excited and asking for more. Not only are they delicious, but they are also healthy as the food is prepared from fresh ingredients.
Starters
There are different options you can choose from when it comes to Indian veg starters. The dishes will excite your appetite for the main courses. You can enjoy the cheese corn balls, Tandoori aloo, Hara Bhara Kebab, and Paneer pepper fry, which all have aromatic, bold flavours to ensure you enjoy the function whilst you have memorable times with loved ones or colleagues. The dishes are mostly grilled or fried, leaving the food with a juicy taste.
Traditional veg dishes
Once you are done with enjoying the starters, you will have to save some space for the delicious main courses. The array of options is broad; you can choose various dishes like the Chole Bhature, which is one of the most famous dishes, Dal Makhani, Aloo Gobi, Masala Dosa, Kadala curry or the Rajma Chawal, just to mention a few. These healthy and flavourful dishes are wholesome and satisfying; they have a range of flavours and textures: sweet, spicy, savoury and some with a creamy texture.
Disserts
After savouring a platter of flavourful traditional staples, you can enjoy an array of delicious desserts. Indian desserts are commonly made from ghee, milk, nuts, cardamom, saffron and some aromatic spices. There are various options like the creamy Kheer, dense milk-based Burfi, carrot-based Gajar Halwa and the syrup-soaked Gulab Jamun, and so much more. They are best enjoyed shared with the people around it, it could be your loved ones or colleagues.
Conclusion
The right menu sets an exciting tone for the guests during the function. Intentionally prepare the menu based on the majority of the guests’ preferences, mindful of the health concerns and based on your preferences as well as the host. You can entrust Crown Indian Cuisine, led by Sandeep, to offer you the best Catering services for Indian veg food, from starters, main courses, to desserts and street food. Our dishes are prepared with authentic ingredients, and we understand the etiquette of professional catering for smooth services. All you have to do is get in touch with us, and we will be ready to serve you.
FAQ’s
How is Paneer Tikka prepared?
Paneer Tikka is prepared by firstly dicing the paneer into cubes, cutting some onions and bell peppers and also preparing a mixture of Greek yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, basan and spices. The paneer is marinated in the mixture for at least two hours, then skewered and grilled.
Are Indian dishes spicy?
Not all Indian dishes are spicy; each dish has a distinct taste, and the degree of spiciness is based on an individual’s preference.
What are the most famous North Indian veg dishes?
The most North Indian veg dishes are Paneer butter Masala, Chole Bhature, Dal Makhani, Bhindi Masala and Aloo Gobi.
