Say good-bye to boring! The exotic and layered flavors of these dishes will chase away any dinner blahs. Indian meals usually start with a spicy marinade to tenderize and season your favorite meats or vegetables before cooking. Then carefully selected side dishes like our raita and chutney recipes make great condiments to accent your main dish and add contrasting textures and flavors, even a little sweetness. Lastly, since Indian cooking typically uses many warming spices—such as cinnamon, clove, ginger, and hot chile peppers—yoghurt is a great counterpoint to cool the tongue. You can even use it to make refreshing drinks, called lassi, to complete your meal.