Bashpata Catering

Here’s a diverse Indian food list suitable for a catering service, featuring a variety of flavors from different regions of India:

Appetizers:

1. Samosas – Fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.
2. Pakoras – Deep-fried fritters made with vegetables or paneer (Indian cheese).
3. Chicken Tikka – Marinated chicken pieces grilled or baked, served with mint chutney.
4. Vegetable Spring Rolls – Crispy rolls filled with mixed vegetables and spices.
5. Paneer Tikka – Grilled cubes of marinated paneer served with green chutney.
6. Aloo Tikka – Spicy potato patties served with tamarind chutney and yogurt.

Main Courses:

Rice Dishes:

1. Biryani – Fragrant rice dish cooked with spices, vegetables, and choice of meat or tofu.
2. Pulao – Mildly spiced rice dish with vegetables and nuts.
3. Jeera Rice – Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds and herbs.

Curries:

1. Butter Chicken – Creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken pieces.
2. Chicken Korma – Mild curry made with yogurt, cream, and spices.
3. Rogan Josh – Spicy and aromatic curry made with tender lamb pieces.
4. Paneer Butter Masala – Cubes of paneer cooked in a rich, buttery tomato sauce.
5. Chana Masala – Chickpeas cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato-based gravy.
6. Dal Makhani – Creamy black lentils cooked with butter and cream.
7. Aloo Gobi – Spicy potato and cauliflower curry.

Vegetarian Dishes:

1. Palak Paneer – Spinach curry with cubes of paneer.
2. Baingan Bharta – Roasted eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.
3. Bhindi Masala – Stir-fried okra with spices and onions.

Breads:

1. Naan – Soft, leavened bread, available in varieties like garlic, butter, or plain.
2. Roti – Whole wheat flatbread, perfect for pairing with curries.
3. Paratha – Layered flatbread, which can be plain or stuffed with vegetables or paneer.

Sides:

1. Raita – Yogurt-based side dish with cucumber, mint, and spices.
2. Pickles – Assorted Indian pickles, like mango, lime, or mixed vegetable.
3. Papadam – Crisp, thin wafers made from lentil flour.

Desserts:

1. Gulab Jamun – Deep-fried dough balls soaked in a sweet, fragrant syrup.
2. Jalebi – Sweet, deep-fried spirals soaked in saffron syrup.
3. Rasgulla – Soft, spongy cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup.
4. Kheer – Creamy rice pudding flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
5. Barfi – Sweet confection made from condensed milk, often flavored with nuts and cardamom.

Drinks:

1. Mango Lassi – Refreshing yogurt-based drink flavored with mango.
2. Masala Chai – Spiced tea brewed with milk and aromatic spices.
3. Sweet Lassi – Traditional yogurt-based drink sweetened with sugar.
4. Mint Lemonade – Chilled lemonade flavored with fresh mint leaves.

This menu offers a wide range of Indian dishes, covering appetizers, main courses, breads, sides, desserts, and drinks, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying experience for any catering event.