The moment we are invited for a wedding, we get excited and the first thing that comes to mind is about the great food you will probably have at the wedding! Wedding and good food has been inexorably linked since ages. Most guests pronounce a wedding to be good, if they had great food. Hence the wedding feast has to be given particular care and attention. As the catering bill constitutes one of the largest expenses of a wedding budget, the role of the wedding caterer is highly important during the marriage.

While deciding upon the caterer, always go by the reputation. Cross- check with people who have already utilized the particular wedding caterer's services and ask for their feedback. Another important aspect is the dinnerware being used by the caterer. One should make sure that it is not chipped, scratched or worn out.

Nikhil Bhide-The Wedding Planner will assist you in your wedding preparations by selecting a suitable wedding caterer for your special occasion. We have tie -ups with premium and exclusive wedding caterers who would provide top quality cuisines at your wedding function including a custom made wedding cake. Nikhil Bhide-The Wedding Planner would also take up responsibility for the décor of the dining hall and the table seatings as well as helping out in finalizing the wedding menu in consultation with the chosen wedding caterer.

With us, you wouldn't face any problems deciding on the menu. Nikhil Bhide-The Wedding Planner has a comprehensive list of various Indian food preparations that include the different of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine that would gel with the overall ambience of the wedding. Following is the list of the some of the popular food dishes of India that commonly feature in the Indian wedding feasts-

BREADS
Indian breads, such as naan and kulcha are the more glamorous and delicious cousins of the plain old chappatti that can be eaten with the spicy curries, tandoori chicken and other preparations that consist of gravy. Naan and Kulchas come in various flavors such as Garlic, Keema and Chicken Naan and Onion, Paneer, and Vegetable Kulcha to anem just a few. You can also choose from Tandoori Roti or Paranthas.

STARTERS & ENTREES
Indian weddings serve an assortment of irresistible starters and entrees, the very thought of which makes our mouth water. Samosas and pakoras are the most common ones. Guests can also chose from a variety of kebabs such as Paneer Kebab, Boti Kebab and Barra Kebab (lamb preparations) and Seekh Kebab that is actually barbequed chicken. Tandoori mushrooms, prawns and chicken also make for delectable appetizers.

MAIN COURSE

Non-Vegetarian Preparations
Chicken and Lamb feature prominently in the various main course food preparations. For example, the Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo that is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and spices is a famous Goan dish. Then there is the Murg Mumtaz, famouly known as butter chicken, Kadai Chicken, Bhuna Chicken, Shahi Korma, Chicken Korma, Rogan Josh and Chicken Tikka Masala that are the mainstay of a typical Indian Feast. Lamb preparations that are generally a part of the main course are Lamb Madras, Lamb Pasanda, Sag and Bhuna Gosht while the popular prawn dishes are Prawn Malabari and Prawn Sagwala

Vegetarian Delights
Paneer preparations such as Matar Paneer, Palak Panner, Sag and Shahi Paneer are the firm favorites for the vegetarians. Vegetable preparations such as Subzi Bhaji, Ganga Jamuna Subzi, Stuffed tomato curry and Vegetable Kofta Curry also find favor with the guests. You can also gorge on Malai Kofta that is a special preparation made up of cheese, potatoes, nuts and spices mixed together and then deep fried and served with a creamy gravy made of crushed cashews and spices. You can also dip your naan and kulchas in an assortment of pulses such as Daal Makhani and Tadka Daal.

RICE DISHES
Rice has traditionally figured in Bengali weddings but now you can expect to come across a rice dishes in all types of weddings. Some of the popular rice preparations are the Chicken/Lamb/ Shrimp Biryani, Mughlai Pulao and Kashmiri Pulao, the latter being a vegetarian dish.

SOUTH INDIAN DISHES
South Indian Dishes can be differentiated by their usage of spices and coconut along with its milk that lends a unique taste to the food. Some of the popular south Indian dishes have been listed below.

Entrees
The Rasam, a clear lentil soup flavored with pepper garlic and cumin, the Karveipullei Year that is prawns marinated with special spices and Kozhi varuval, which is chaicken marinated in ginger and garlic and garnished with lemon juice are just some of the popular south Indian appetizers served during the wedding feast. Others include Mamsam pepper fry, Lona Esi putta gudgula, Palkatti wada, Keerai wada and Batata bonda.

Chicken Dishes
Famous south Indian chicken dishes include Kodi Koora, Kozhi Melagu Chettinad, Kori Mangalorean Curry and Mysore Chilli Koli to name just a few. The Kozhi Ishtwe is a special chicken preparation that is stewed in coconut milk with vegetables ginger and whole black pepper corn.

Lamb Dishes
Veinchaina mamsam that is boneless lamb cooked with brown onions and Attitarachi thenga kari, where lamb is cooked in coconut paste ginger and fennel powder are the popular lamb dishes down south. You will also come across other lamb preparations such as Masa koondhapur, Erachi thenga varuval and Mamsam nilgiri to name a few.

Vegetarian Dishes
Vegetarian dishes of South India use lots of coconut, paneer, mushroom and spices and other condiments to dish up scrumptious mouthwatering dishes. Some of the common vegetable preparations are Palkatti annabe chettinadu, Telengana palkatti, Battani gudugulla, Kai kurma, Avail, Bendakai polusa and Ennai kathrikai.

Rice Dishes
South Indians use basmati rice to rustle up wonderful rice dishes such as Kodi Biryani, Mamsam Biryani, Year Biryani that includes prawns, Bisi bela Bhaath, which is an udipi specialty comprising of spiced rice lentils and vegetables and Nimmakai annam, in which the rice is cooked in lemon juice and turmeric, to name just a few.

Nikhil Bhide-The Wedding Planner is based in Mumbai, and offers wedding planning services for all of India, with a special focus on Mumbai and Goa.

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