Indian weddings are all about food, fun, and drink. A big fat Indian wedding is incomplete without sumptuous food. Food forms an integral part of a wedding, as it is an occasion which calls for a grand feast. However, at a wedding, you find a variety of people right from foodies, freeloaders to those diet conscious people. Nowadays the spread is not just restored to tried and tested dishes hailing from a particular region. Rather it is all about having something befitting the likes of everyone, it’s a buffet consisting of Indian and International cuisines.
Are you one of those diet conscious people who take their diet seriously? Weddings are cheat meal days for people on diet. Although for fear of gaining weight many skip the heavy wedding meals and end up sufficing themselves with mocktails or salads. Wedding buffets are definitely not the ideal place for fitness freaks and dieticians to be lurking around. Guests returning with an empty stomach is the last thing that you would want to happen.
Whether your getting married in Kolkata, Pune or Mumbai you would definitely want to make your reception memorable. So have you booked the top wedding caterers in Chandigarh, Mumbai or Pune but are still perplexed over what to serve to your diet-conscious guests? Keeping in mind the taste and liking of your diet-conscious guests we have garnered a list of the best wedding cuisines. Read on to find out more.
South Indian Food
When talking about healthy and tasty Indian food the first thing to strike our minds is South Indian Cuisines. The light dishes packed with the goodness of flavorsome herbs and spices makes them the most preferred choice. From steam to grilled the lip-smacking south Indian cuisine is the perfect choice for those dieticians who love the desi food. Some of the popular south Indian dishes that you can consider making a part of your menu are:
Steamed Idli
Dosa
Uttapam
Steamed or grilled fish
Maharashtrian
If your looking for serving less spicy food for your guest then opt for Maharashtrian food. The simplicity and authenticity of the Maharashtrian cuisines are what makes it a delectable selection. If you’re wondering which Maharashtrian cuisines would be an apt choice for your wedding menu then have a look at these
Varan
Patal Bhaji
Koshimbir
Vada Pav
Chinese
Who doesn’t loves Chinese? Although for fear of putting on the extra weight people on a diet refrain themselves from having Chinese delights owning to the amount of oil and spice that they contain. Who said that every Chinese cuisine is high on spiciness? There is some Chinese food which is suited for diet conscious people. Here are some of them
The best part of having Mexican food is that it is more of baked rather than oiled. Let your diet-conscious guests enjoy their cheat meal day at your wedding without worrying about putting on extra weight, as they gorge upon spicy baked Mexican goodness. Here are some of the best Mexican dishes that you can serve at your wedding
Tacos
Burritos
Fajitas
Grilled corn
Mole wedding cookies
Baked chicken chalupas
Italian
Italian cuisines have gained wide popularity and serving them at a wedding has become mandatory. From baked delights to stir fired goodness the flavorsome Italian cuisines are sure enough to make your guests to drool over them. Here is a list of the best lip-smacking Italian cuisines
Minestrone soup
Whole wheat pasta
Vegan Pizza
Whole Wheat Pizza
Tossed salad
Lebanese
Packed with the goodness of whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood Lebanese cuisines comes as a natural choice for those on a diet. Why not serve the scrumptious Lebanese delights at your wedding and surprise your guests with its charm. Here are a few of the best Lebanese cuisines that you can serve at your wedding.
Baba Ghanouj
Aubergine
Fava beans
Moutabel
Shawarma
Pita bread and hummus
Falafel
Japanese
Boiled and steamed that’s not just what a portion of Japanese food is all about. Japanese food is rich with proteins and perhaps the most healthy delicious cuisine. Give your guests a sweet surprise with the Japanese goodness. Here are some of the best Japanese cuisines that you can consider serving at your wedding.
Miso Soup
Ramen
Udon
Sushi
Seaweed salad
Sukiyaki
Nikujaga
Thai
The aromatic components and the spicy edge of Thai cuisine make it a popular dish. The flavorsome Thai cuisines are not just rich o flavor but also possess medicinal benefits. Delight your diet conscious friends by serving them with Thai cuisines at your wedding. Here are some of the best Thai cuisine that would add more spark to your wedding menu.
Tom Yam Gong
Pad Thai noodles
Massaman curry
Green curry
Papaya Salad
Mu Nam Tok
Som Tam
Street Food
Wondering why we have enlisted it with the cuisines, well without the savory and scrumptious street food of India a wedding menu is incomplete. Although you might have served a galore if international cuisines at your wedding but what steals the limelight is the delectable street food. With the galore of street food selection choosing the ones to incorporate in the menu is a difficult task. Here are some of the best street foods that is sure to bewilder your diet-conscious guests.
Pani Poori
Dahi Bhalla
Aloo Chana Chat
Dry Fruit Chat
Fruit Chat
Paneer Tikka
Salads
Irrespective of which country’s cuisine you are serving at your wedding salad is one of the most mandatory items. For people on a diet, it acts as their starter. With the wide array of salad selection available why settle for one when you can have a variety of them. Wondering which salads you should be serving at your wedding? Here have a look at this curated salad list to get a better idea about your selection.
Israeli Salad
Mexican black bean salad
Cobb salad
Waldorf salad
Gado-Gado
Dressed Herring Salad
Larb
Nicoise salad
Tabbouleh
Fiambre
Have you yet decided your menu? Tell us about your menu selection for diet conscious people in the comments below.
