🦃 How to Cook a Thanksgiving Meal with an Indian-Inspired Menu
Blending tradition, spice, and gratitude
🌶️ Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ Medium Prep Time: 60 mins | Cook Time: 2 hrs | Serves: 6–8 Calories (approx): Varies by dish
🌶️ The Spice Within
🌿 Introduction
Thanksgiving meets India in this fusion menu where cumin mingles with cranberry and garam masala perfumes roasted vegetables. This is your guide to an Indian-inspired holiday meal that keeps tradition at the table — just with a touch of spice and soul.
“Thanksgiving is a reminder that tradition and curiosity can share the same table” ~ Maya Shetty
Fusion Indian Thanksgiving Dinner — Turkey and Spiced Sides for a Festive Table
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📝 Ingredients
Main: Tandoori-spiced turkey or roasted chicken with turmeric butter.
Sides: Spiced mashed potatoes, cumin-scented green beans, cranberry chutney.
Gravy: Ginger-garlic infused pan sauce.
Dessert: Cardamom pumpkin pie or saffron kheer
🍽️ Instructions
Plan Ahead - Marinate turkey/chicken overnight with yogurt, spices, and herbs.
Prep Sides – Roast or mash vegetables with Indian aromatics like cumin and coriander.
Make the Chutney – Simmer cranberries with jaggery, ginger, and a dash of chili..
Infuse the Gravy –Add garam masala and ginger to drippings for a fragrant twist.
Serve and Celebrate – Plate with fresh herbs, light diyas, and share gratitude.
Optional Serving Notes
Pair your spread with masala wine spritzers or a cooling mango lassi.
Keep a small bowl of roasted nuts or spiced makhana as table nibbles.
💬 Soulful Note
It’s a table where the scent of ghee mingles with rosemary — East meets West in one grateful meal.
📚 Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs
Cook's Wisdom
Tip:🧂 Add a touch of garam masala to mashed potatoes for a cozy Indian twist.
Q: 💡Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Absolutely — swap turkey 🦃 for roasted paneer or a lentil loaf.
Q: Suggested dessert pairing?
A: ☕ 🍰Chai-spiced pumpkin pie or gulab jamun cheesecake.
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving — Approx.)
Calories 500
Protein 28g
Carbs 45g
Fat 22g
Fiber 5g
🍲 The Bottom Line
🍂 A Thanksgiving feast where spice and gratitude come together — uniting stories, flavors, and families.
🧡 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice
Hi, I’m Maya Shetty — cook, storyteller, and spice lover.
Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart — where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.
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