Your Next Wedding Menu

The love for food that the race of humans has is inevitable. It’s like we want to eat healthy – but healthy does not always suit the buds on our tongue, and when we go for unhealthy – it doesn’t suit our body. This battle might go on forever but eating tasty is all we crave for. All we are working day and night is to put food on our table. When we cross the bar of necessity – that’s where the real demon of taste lies. Eating food for taste is what some people live for. And when we talk about food in India – there is no way weddings are not getting included. We are about to tell you about some dishes which can make you fat for that Indian wedding!

For The Crazy Starters

Dahi Bhalla

When we are going to talk about Indian appetizers, there is nil chance that Dahi Bhalla is not getting a special mention. This snack includes two globby wet lentil-based balls that are called “Bhalla”. F you do take them raw, you’ll feel no taste and a very soft texture.

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These balls are then torn apart and a lot of curds are then even spread for that rich curdy taste. It also is topped with some syrups – most popularly known as “Chutney”. The red syrup is made of tamarind and jaggery for the sweetness and the green one is all mint. As for the final result – you will eat a cold, rich, sour and sweet dish topped with some fruit or salty treats.

When we cross the bar of necessity – that’s where the real demon of taste lies. Eating food for taste is what some people live for.

Dilli Ki Aloo Tikki

Here comes something straight from the heart of India – Delhi. Being the capital of this democratic power, Delhi always held geopolitical prominence but when it comes to delicious food, there is no other state in which you will find so many diverse cuisines.

“Dilli” represents the country’s capital in Indian slang and Aloo Tikki is a fried or deep-fried patty which is made up of potatoes spices and herbs mixed. Sometimes peas are also used in the process. It is topped with tamarind and jaggery red syrup, mint syrup, and sometimes curd too. The result is crispy, hot, and flavourful Dilli Ki Aloo Tikki.

Main Focus On The Main Course

Smoky Dal Makhni

The main course is what generally is remembered by the guests. Get ready to listen to complaints if the main course of an Indian wedding is not worth it. Dal Makhni is like Santa Claus on Christmas – they both have to co-exist for the event to take place.

This is an Indian smoky dish which is made up of lentils and heavy churning. Even after you are done with it – the flavour will fondle with your taste buds for quite a bit. Specifically made up of whole black lentils and kidney beans, it originated in New Delhi and is found at most Indian weddings. It is also mixed cream for that heavy and rich texture. Wonders touch the earth when you mix it with rice.

Mughlai Shahi Paneer

It is also one of the Indian main course essentials. Mughals ruled the Indian province from 1426 to 1857 until the British took over. The cuisine which took birth in that era cannot be replaced by anything. Every Mughlai dish speaks Indian as soon as you smell it close.

Shahi Paneer is a popular dish in India which can also be easily found at most Indian weddings. It consists of Indian Cottage Cheese and a blend of certain Indian spices and herbs which makes this dish so good. All that is found in it is cream – full of the creamy blend, this dish might be the one for you. It is also one of the protein-rich options that you may go for at a wedding.

Here comes something straight from the heart of India – Delhi. Being the capital of this democratic power, Delhi always held geopolitical prominence but when it comes to delicious food.

Don’t forget The Sweet Tooth

Ice Cream Gulab Jamun

Here comes the national dessert of India making its way into your stomach. ‘Gulab’ means rose and ‘Jamun’ means Indian blackberry. But if you are going for the name – you might get disappointed.

There is this new trend in marriages to blend Gulab Jamun with plain flavoured ice creams. Gulab Jamun is made up of condensed milk also known as “khoya”. Due to this, the texture is quite soft and then it is dipped in the sugar syrup so that all the sweetness is soaked inside of that milky dough. You can try this for that extra glucose kick if you do get a chance to visit an Indian wedding.

From the September-October-November 2022 issue of FHM India.