Accompaniments

There is a vast range of salads, chutneys and raitas on offer in India, and they vary tremendously from one region to another, depending on what ingredients are available locally. Chutneys are used as a way of preserving ingredients for the months when fresh produce is not available, but they have the added benefit of being extremely tasty. Usually served alongside main dishes, all these tempting accompaniments are eaten in small quantities to add zest, as well as being used as flavoursome garnishes and dips.