39 Side Dishes to Serve with Butter Chicken

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your butter chicken.

In this essay, I present 39 of the most popular butter chicken side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Lemon rice, sweet potato samosas, and onion bhajis are the greatest side dishes to offer with butter chicken. Serve with Peshwari naan, curried potatoes, or Indian cabbage stir fry as a side. Try a kachumber salad or cucumber raita for something more refreshing.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Peshwari naan

I understand what you’re thinking. Naan bread is a natural option for a side dish.

And with reason: it’s light, fluffy, and excellent for soaking up any remaining curry sauce.

However, plain naan should not be served. A sweet coconut Peshwari naan (yum!!) is my favorite taste to pair with butter chicken.

(See my post for instructions on how to reheat leftover naan.)

Why we like this recipe: it tastes much superior than store-bought.

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Kachumber salad

Because butter chicken may be rather filling, why not serve it with a light salad?

This Indian cucumber salad is similar to pico de gallo, but with spices like cayenne pepper sprinkled in.

It’s ideal for hot summer nights or when you’re sick of slaving over a stove.

Why we like this recipe: it’s a no-cook dinner that takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

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Lemon rice

Curry and rice are as classic as it gets.

However, just like with naan, you do not have to be dull and offer plain white rice.

Instead, I serve butter chicken over lemon rice. The acidity of the lemon counteracts the thick, creamy sauce.

Why we love it: it’s the most tasty rice I’ve ever had.

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Sweet potato samosas

Samosas are the egg rolls of India.

Outsides are quite crispy, with a soft inside. They’re fantastic as an appetizer or a fun side dish.

I prefer to serve them with a dipping sauce (such as cilantro chutney), but you can simply dip them in the butter chicken sauce.

Why we like this recipe: they are little and will not fill you up too much.

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Cucumber raita

Although butter chicken is not hot, it might benefit with a side of refreshing cucumber raita.

The fresh tastes of cucumber and mint will brighten the dish and prevent it from getting too heavy.

I prefer to blend my raita into the curry, but it also works well as a dipping sauce for naan.

Why we like this recipe: it’s clean and straightforward, with no extraneous ingredients.

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Green goddess salad

Any salad served with butter chicken must have two components.

The first is crunch, which complements the silky sauce and delicate chicken. Freshness comes next to balance off the richness of the butter.

And both are present in this green goddess salad. It’s full of citrus tastes and crunchy green vegetables.

Why we like it: it’s a Tik Tok phenomena, therefore your kids will like it!

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Palak paneer

How about having a thali-style dinner?

A thali is a collection of tiny portions of several curries.

So, in addition to your butter chicken, you’d have a palak paneer curry.

It has soft cheese combined with a spinach puree sauce. It may not seem appealing, but it is quite excellent and one of my favorite curries.

Why we like this recipe: it’s not very saucy, so you won’t drown in sauce.

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Onion bhajis

Onion bhajis are always a crowd favourite. I bet you’ll hear a lot of onion bhajis if you ask people what their favorite three Indian cuisine are.

What is it about them that everyone adores? I believe it is because to their mild sweetness and really pleasant crunchy texture.

Psst, don’t eat too many of those or you’ll be too full for the butter chicken.

Why we like this recipe: it calls for ordinary flour, which is considerably simpler to come by than gram flour.

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Quinoa with mushrooms and scallions

So far, we’ve proposed a number of Indian-themed meals, but non-Indian sides may also work.

Quinoa has a nutty taste that I believe combines well with butter chicken, the mushrooms give earthiness, and the scallions offer a flash of brightness.

I also like to top the dish with chopped cashews.

Why we like it: it’s full, healthful, and convenient for meal prep.

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Aloo sabzi (curried potatoes)

Not feeling the classic rice and naan combo?

Instead, try potatoes with an Indian touch (of course).

The potatoes in aloo sabzi are flavored with robust spices including turmeric, ginger, and chile. So they’ll absolutely be able to compete with a butter chicken.

Why we like this recipe: it adds some spiciness to the table.

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Steamed veggies

Looking for something quick and easy?

Steamed veggies are totally okay (and possibly the healthiest choice).

All you have to do is go through your refrigerator to check what veggies you have on hand. I usually aim to slightly under-steam vegetables to avoid them becoming mushy.

Why we like it: It’s ideal for the mid-week rush.

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Cabbage stir fry

Combine this nutritious cabbage stir fry with your butter chicken.

The humble cabbage, also known as gobhi ki sabzi, is enhanced by flavoring it with spices like as cumin, turmeric, and cilantro.

Want to enhance the nutritional value?Other vegetables, such as carrots, peas, or corn, may be simply added.

Why we like this recipe: it’s a low-cost choice.

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Baked potato wedges

Fries (or chips) with curry sauce are popular in England.

And it’s easy to see why: who wouldn’t want to dip some fluffy chips into butter chicken sauce?

Its a million times better than ketchup!

Why we like this recipe: wedges are thicker than regular fries and can take up more sauce.

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