Most Popular Indian Thanksgiving Recipes
Looking for thanksgiving recipes that are desi family approved? Add these Indian-inspired thanksgiving recipes to your thanksgiving menu & you’ll be the more popular person at the party. These are the all-time, most popular thanksgiving recipes on my blog every thanksgiving. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a side dish, something vegetarian, an appetizer or just something with a little spice to it!
Caramelized Onion Baked Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Caramelized Onion Baked Mac and Cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, and irresistible – the perfect elevated mac and cheese recipe!
Spicy Masala Chicken Drumsticks
Sick of eating the same roast turkey every year? Swap it for these juicy masala chicken drumsticks for that extra spice & garam masala.
Crispy Cajun Smashed Potatoes
Not a big mashed potato fan? I personally love mashed potatoes but I love these Crispy Cajun Smashed Potatoes even more! They coated in a creamy, homemade cajun sauce and topped with chopped red onion & fresh cilantro.
Apple Cider Sangria
This is the ultimate festive large batch cocktail for thanksgiving dinner or friendsgiving! This VIRAL Apple Cider Sangria pitcher is infused with fresh apples, cinnamon, and herbs.
Almond Barfi Croissants
These SUPER SIMPLE decadent Almond Barfi Croissants are filled with an almond fudge filling, made with a cardamom, ghee and almond flour. They’re soaked in a homemade saffron syrup and topped with crispy almond, pistachios and powdered sugar!
My Signature Paneer Nachos
Indian & Tex-Mex fusion nachos!! Grab some tortilla chips and layer them with delicious paneer crumbles, creamy refried black beans, salsa, and creamy queso.
Brown Butter Penne Alla Vodka
This creamy Brown Butter Penne all Vodka is a rich, creamy sauce that starts with nutty brown butter and tastes just as good with vodka, as it does without it.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars
These individual pumpkin pie jars are complete with a graham cracker crust layer, pumpkin cheesecake mousse and topped with whipped cream. These are perfect for a party or after dinner dessert!
Baked Masala Corn Esquites Dip
You’ll definitely get compliments if you show up your next party with this spicy and creamy baked masala corn dip. It’s just as delicious hot as it is cold, and scalable for small and large parties!
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese
This Creamy and Spicy Mac and Cheese made with three cheeses and topped with a hot Cheetos breadcrumbs topping will take your Mac and Cheese game to the next level! You can totally leave out the Hot Cheetos for a regular Mac and cheese but the Hot Cheetos make it a showstopper.
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is as easy as cooking gets. Grab the ingredients you’ll need, dump them into a baking dish, mix and bake!
Goat Cheese Crostini with Sweet Potato & Rosemary
This eye-catching crostini is a simple toasted bread, topped with whipped tangy herb and goat cheese and finished off with creamy sweet potato and butternut squash.
Massaged Kale Salad
The most underrated part of thanksgiving dinner is the salad. This Massaged Kale Salad is the perfect refreshing complement to all the other heavy dishes you’ll have on the table!
High Protein Vegan “Egg” Salad
High protein, vegan spin on the classic egg salad – complete with dill, vegan mayonnaise and mustard!
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars
These individual pumpkin pie jars are complete with a graham cracker crust layer, pumpkin cheesecake mousse and topped with whipped cream. These are perfect for a party or after dinner dessert!
Baked Masala Corn Esquites Dip
You’ll definitely get compliments if you show up your next party with this spicy and creamy baked masala corn dip. It’s just as flavorful hot as it is cold, and scalable for small and large parties!
Whipped Feta Dip with Honey & Pistachios
This super creamy whipped feta & cottage cheese dip, topped with honey and pistachios has a whopping 17 grams of protein per serving and under 200 calories!