Indian Thanksgiving Menu

Indian (inspired) thanksgiving menu. Fancy a fabulous feast for your thanksgiving (or friendsgiving) celebration? This Indian-inspired menu brings you dishes that are jam-packed with festive fall flavors. So why wait? Grab your apron, cook up a storm, set the table, and enjoy this delicious feast with your family and friends!

When you think of Thanksgiving, a beautiful roast turkey is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Besides turkey, the holiday celebrations are also about get-togethers with family and friends. And every celebration and special occasion is synonymous with delicious food.

So, to make holiday entertaining easier for you, I have created a delicious menu that’ll wow your guests. From appetizers to desserts, and everything in between, for easy, stress-free entertaining.

Roast turkey is, obviously, the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table. The perfect roast turkey never fails to impress your guests. But, how about an Indian inspired turkey to take this dish to the next level? Don’t forget to check out this simple and easy guide to brine and roast turkey like a pro. Not to mention the highly flavorful gravy made with pan juices from the roast turkey. Trust me, it’s a game changer.

For the appetizers, I have a very delicious line-up of dishes made just for you. The classic momos or dumplings marinated in tandoori masala and grilled to perfection. The super crunchy arancinis with a spicy twist and spring rolls to make this Indian thanksgiving dinner extra delicious.

Coming to the side dishes, you have plenty of options - spiced rice or pulao made with festive fruits, cheese stuffed naan, green beans lightly sautéed in garlic and turmeric, kachumber salad featuring the crunchy cucumbers tossed with tomatoes, and my favorite baked sweet potatoes with their melt-in-your-mouth texture.

And the desserts for the perfect sweet end to the meal? Simple yet delicious make ahead pudding made with your favorite fruit, a sweet twist on classic dumplings and cheesecake loaded with sweet gulab jamuns.

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Mains

Tandoori Turkey with Homemade Gravy

This succulent and flavorful roast turkey marinated with homemade tandoori paste is a game changer. Why not try this Indian inspired recipe this holiday season?

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Indian Spiced Turkey | Video

Delicious roast turkey marinated with aromatic spices

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Malabar Roast Chicken | Kozhi Nirachathu

Indian style roast chicken from the northern region of Kerala.

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Murgh Musallam | Chicken Musallam

Saffron and spice infused whole roast chicken with a delicious sauce!

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Tandoori Cauliflower | Tandoori Gobi

Marinate whole cauliflower with flavorful tandoori paste, bake and pair with mint chutney to create a showstopper.

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Cheesy Paneer Pav Bhaji Sliders | Video

For a modern twist on the classic pav bhaji, these cheesy sliders are the way to go. With the addition of paneer and parmesan, these are guaranteed to impress the whole family

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Side Dishes

Spiced Hasselback Sweet Potatoes | Video

Hasselback sweet potatoes taken to the next level with spiced dry rub. Served with garlic infused yogurt sauce, these are perfect for your holiday parties. Gluten free and vegan (minus burani raita)!

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Cranberry Rice | Video

Fluffy rice cooked with aromatic spices and ruby red cranberries to create layers of incredible flavours. Perfect festive meal to make for your family and friends.

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Samosa Salad

The ultimate samosa salad brimming with amazing flavors!

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Cheese Naan | Cheese Stuffed Flatbread | Video

Indian style flatbread featuring grated cheese sandwiched between two layers of naan

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Sauteed Green Beans | Video

Fresh green beans sauteed with garlic and ground turmeric

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Masala Peanut Chaat | Indian Peanut Salad

Loaded with roasted peanuts, fresh veggies, and vibrant pomegranates, this refreshing salad gets its flavor from classic chaat masala

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Breakfast

One Pan Breakfast with Sausages and Eggs | Video

Healthy and delicious breakfast made with one pan and loaded with sausages, plenty of veggies and eggs

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Appetizers

Tandoori Momos | Video

Momos coated in tandoori paste and chargrilled to perfection. So full of color and flavor!

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Vegetable Spring Rolls | Video

Make a simple veggie mixture, roll them up in spring roll wrappers, and deep fry. Creating delicious appetizers at home is much easier than you think!

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Indian Arancini | Biryani Arancini | Video

Indian arancini balls featuring spicy biryani rice encased in a super crunchy coating

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Chicken Spring Roll - Indian Style | Video

Chicken veggie mixture encased in a crispy covering is totally irresistible and guaranteed to satisfy everyone in the family

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Chilli Gobi | Chilli Cauliflower | Video

The perfect little bites of battered fried cauliflower coated in sweet and spicy Indo-Chinese sauces

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Dessert

No Bake Gulab Jamun Cheesecake | Video

No bake gulab jamun cheesecake featuring layers of rose flavored cheesecake, gulab jamuns and honey jelly

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Masala Chai Tiramisu

Decadent layers of masala chai soaked ladyfinger biscuits and spiced mascarpone to create the ultimate dessert of your dreams!

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Rasmalai Tiramisu | Video

Layers of ladyfinger biscuits and rasmalai flavored mascarpone filling make this dessert deliciously decadent!

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