Better not forget to include these flavourful Indian dishes while curating your wedding menu!
An Indian wedding is not only about the vows, the vows, and the henna. It’s also about that one thing everyone secretly anticipates most — the food! While the flowers wither and the music plays no more, it’s the flavours of your wedding menu that remain on every mouth and heart. And in a country as large and diverse as ours, there are culinary possibilities galore.
From tangy chaats in Delhi to the coastal seafood feasts of Kerala, Indian wedding food has truly become an explosion of culture, nostalgia, and pure indulgence. Today’s couple will have none of that boring buffet material; in fact, they are designing menus that are conversations in themselves. So, if you’re planning your dream wedding, here, in this blog created by our team at Wedding Affair, is just how you can weave the flavours of India into your wedding menu, making every bite tell a delectable story.
1. North Indian Nostalgia
Let’s start where most wedding plates do. North India, the undisputed superstar of big, fat weddings spreads. Think luscious gravies, melt-in-your-mouth kebabs, fluffy naans, and hearty biryanis.
Must-haves:
Butter Chicken or Paneer Butter Masala: Nothing says North Indian comfort like a creamy, tomato-rich curry.
Dal Makhani: Slow-cooked overnight, this black lentil delight is a wedding staple no one skips.
Kebabs: Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebabs, or Hara Bhara Kebabs for vegetarians, live counters serving sizzling kebabs are always a hit.
Chaat Counter: Bring in the street magic with Golgappas, Papdi Chaat, Dahi Bhalla, and Aloo Tikki as they’re conversation starters at every cocktail hour.
Pair these with butter naan, garlic kulchas, and piping hot stuffed parathas straight from the tandoor, and you’ve got yourself a feast that spells home.
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2. Royal Rajasthani Flavours
If your wedding demands a royal flair, nothing can match the traditional kitchens of Rajasthan. Imagine bold spices, ghee-rich curries, and colourful sweets galore.
Must-haves:
Dal Baati Churma: This classic trio is simple yet sumptuous. Crumbly ghee-dipped baatis, spicy dal, and sweet churma to complete.
Gatte ki Sabzi: Soft chickpea flour dumplings in a yoghurt gravy. It is truly a vegetarian heaven.
Laal Maas: For spice-loving non-veg guests, this hot mutton curry is royalty on a platter.
Ker Sangri: A dish of the desert that’s earthy, tangy, and unlike anything else.
Sweets: Ghewar, Mawa Kachori, or Malpua to depart on a classic note.
A Rajasthani thali immediately brings a regal, rustic touch to your wedding and celebrates India’s food diversity.
3. Coastal Kerala and Konkani Delights
Why not bring the sea to your wedding menu? Seafood flavours are light, refreshing, and ideal for day weddings or beach weddings.
Essentials:
Meen Pollichathu: Fish marinated in spices, enwrapped in banana leaves, and grilled to perfection.
Appam and Stew: Light rice pancakes accompanying aromatic coconut milk stew.
Malabar Biryani: Aromatic, slightly sweet, and oh-so-scented.
Prawn Curry: With coconut milk and curry leaves, this is a heaven for seafood fans.
Vegetarian Delights: Avial, Thoran, or Kerala-style Sambar with red rice for equilibrium.
Have live counters where chefs prepare appams afresh. The fragrance itself will have your guests waiting in line for a second helping.
4. Eastern Essence: Bengali Treats
If you wish to indulge your guests with a spread that sings of rivers, mustard, and sweets — Bengal beckons you.
Must-haves:
Shorshe Ilish: Hilsa fish in pungent mustard sauce. It is a delicacy for true connoisseurs.
Chingri Malai Curry: Prawns cooked in creamy coconut milk.
Kosha Mangsho: Slow-cooked mutton curry, best paired with soft luchis (deep-fried flatbreads).
Vegetarian: Aloo Posto, Shukto, or Chhanar Dalna.
Sweets: Mishti Doi, Rasgullas, Sandesh, and if you’re feeling generous. Live counters for fresh Malai Kulfi.
A Bengali spread brings warmth, nostalgia, and that touch of indulgence that every wedding deserves.
5. South Indian Splendour
Lots of brides and grooms adore adding a South Indian element to break the monotony and reflect India’s rich regional flavor. It’s also ideal for brunch or a day wedding menu.
Must-haves:
Dosa and Idli Station: Live counters with freshly made dosas, idlis, vadas, and a variety of chutneys and steaming hot sambar.
Chettinad Chicken: Spicy and aromatic for the fearless eaters.
Vegetarian: Vegetable Stew, Coconut Rice, or Curd Rice for the comfort food seekers.
Sweet Touch: Mysore Pak, Payasam, or Banana Fritters sprinkled with powdered sugar.
There’s nothing that pleases guests more than the smell of hot dosas being tossed live. It brings the entire South Indian breakfast magic into your wedding ambience.
6. Street Food Fest
Today’s couples understand that half of the enjoyment lies in relaxed, retro bites. No wedding menu is complete without paying homage to India’s street food stars.
Must-haves:
Pav Bhaji Counter: Buttered, spicy, and guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
Kathi Rolls: Filled with paneer, chicken, or egg — speedy, delicious, and satisfying.
Momos or Chole Kulche: Simple enough to grab on-the-go between dances and cocktails.
Mini Tandoori Sandwiches: For the Indo-Western fusion.
Street food stalls shatter the ice and keep the atmosphere casual with no starched decorum, just bare, old-fashioned comfort.
7. The Grand Sweet Finale
No Indian wedding menu is complete without an unapologetically grand dessert table. Think beyond just Gulab Jamuns and Jalebis (though please don’t omit those classics!).
Ideas:
Live Jalebi Counter: Hot, crisp, and sugar-syrup dipped right before your very eyes.
Kulfi Station: Matka kulfi, stick kulfi, or mango stuffed kulfi — the more the merrier.
Regional Specials: Maharashtra’s Puran Poli, Goa’s Bebinca, or Tamil Nadu’s Badam Halwa.
Chocolate Fountain: Because who denies chocolate?
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Ultimately, your wedding menu is a celebration of where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and the numerous flavours that make your love affair your own.
