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Recipes For The South-Asian People Who Do Not Celebrate A Normal Thanksgiving

Step aside mashed potatoes and gravy

Rishitha Dalavayi

Nov 20, 2017

Michigan State University

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Recipes For The South-Asian People Who Do Not Celebrate A Normal Thanksgiving

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Growing up in a Desi household always made it difficult in terms of celebrating American traditions such as Thanksgiving.

I always felt as though I was missing out on turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, and other popular items found in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. As I grew up, I realized that it doesn't matter what we eat as long as it is delicious and with good company! Here are several South-Asian food options (from various regions) to spice up Thanksgiving this year.

Note: Vegetarian dishes will have a "V" next to it.

Appetizers/Side Dishes:

1. Chili Chicken/Paneer

2. Gobi Manchurian (V)

3. Pani Puri (V)

4. Samosas (V)

5. Pakora/Pakodi (V- depending on the contents)

6. Aloo chaat (V)

7. Cut mirchi bajji (V)

8. Tandoori chicken

Main Dishes:

These dishes can be eaten with rice, roti, naan, or by itself, so it is really up to preference!

1. Butter Chicken

2. Paneer Tikka Masala (V)

3. Dosa with Chutney/Sambar (V)

4. Aloo Gobi Masala (V)

5. Dal/Rasam (V)

6. Fish curry

7. Palak/Mutter Paneer (V)

8. Any type of biriyani (let's be real, it is all delicious especially with a side of raita) (V depending on contents)

Dessert: (All vegetarian)

1. Gulab Jamun

2. Rasamalai

3. Carrot Halwa

4. Kesari

5. Soan Papdi

6. Laddu

7. Kaju Katli/ Barfi

8. Mysore Pak

I hope everyone has a happy turkey (or not) day!

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