Looking for the three essential Indian poppadom dips that instantly make any curry night feel special? These classic Indian dips – Yogurt mint sauce, Indian onion chutney, and Mango chutney.– are the same ones served with poppadoms in Indian restaurants, and they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.
Once you try them, you won’t go back to store-bought versions again.
Picture this: you're seated at an Indian restaurant in the UK, eagerly awaiting your meal. Suddenly, a basket of crispy, deep-fried poppadoms and a trio of tantalising chutneys and dips arrive at your table. You're in heaven. But what if I told you that you could recreate these starter dipping sauces and poppadom recipe at home with ease?
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- About the Three Indian Dips Recipes for Starters and Popadoms served at the Indian restaurants
- Easy Way to Make Poppadom Recipe at Home
- 5 minutes Indian Mint Sauce Recipe
- Indian Red Onion Chutney Recipe
- Indian Mango Chutney Recipe
- Serving Suggestions
- Storing Poppadom Dips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Easy Indian Condiments, You'll Love
- Easy Indian Poppadom Dips Recipe
About the Three Indian Dips Recipes for Starters and Popadoms served at the Indian restaurants
That's right! Making your own fresh yogurt mint sauce and red onion chutney takes just 5-10 minutes each, while mango chutney will take a bit longer but is totally worth the effort.
Easy Way to Make Poppadom Recipe at Home
Making poppadoms at home can be a fun and rewarding experience, and with just a few simple ingredients, it's easier than you might think. Poppadoms are also called papad, poppadums and papadams.
Short on time? Grab a packet of uncooked poppadoms at Asian stores and deep fry them until crispy for a tasty snack or appetiser.
Make it from scratch - All you need is lentil flour, water, and a pinch of salt to form a dough. Then roll the dough out into thin discs and fry them in hot oil until crispy. Not only will homemade poppadoms be fresher and healthier, but they'll also be the perfect base for all your favourite Indian dips.
For step-by-step instructions and tips, check out our detailed ultimate guide on making crispy poppadoms at home.
5 minutes Indian Mint Sauce Recipe
Make your own delicious Indian Mint Sauce at home with just a few simple ingredients. This refreshing light green colour condiment is made with yogurt, mint, coriander, green chilli, lemon juice, and cumin powder. It's perfect for dipping poppadoms and is a popular accompaniment to other Indian appetisers like samosas and onion bhajis.
While you can easily purchase pre-made mint sauce from the fridge section of most supermarkets in the UK, making it fresh at home is easy and cost-effective. Plus, it tastes so much better!
Check out our detailed post on how to make Indian mint sauce for step-by-step instructions and tips.
With just a little effort, you can enjoy this delicious and versatile sauce in the comfort of your own home.
Indian Red Onion Chutney Recipe
Red Onion Chutney is a fresh and cold Indian condiment that requires no cooking at all. All you need are some red onions, tomato ketchup, tomato paste, cumin, cumin seeds, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice. Simply mix them together and chill before serving to allow the ingredients to meld and the flavors to enhance.
Making your own batch of this delicious Indian onion relish is not only cost-effective, but it's also incredibly easy. For less than £1, you can enjoy a flavourful dips for poppadoms, samosas, crispy onion bhaji, and other Indian appetisers.
To learn how to make cold red onion chutney at home, step-by-step and get some useful tips, be sure to check out our detailed post.
Indian Mango Chutney Recipe
Mango chutney is one of the most popular Indian condiments among the three Indian dips mentioned earlier. It is commonly served with poppadoms and pairs well with most appetisers.
Aside from using it as an Indian dip, did you know that a spoonful of homemade mango chutney can enhance the flavours of your curries or dal? You can also enjoy it with crackers and cheese for a delicious snack.
While Geeta's mango chutney is a popular brand in the UK, you can easily make it at home using fresh mango, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Once the chutney has cooled, you can store it at room temperature for a few months. Simply open one jar at a time and enjoy it with your favourite sides, then store the rest in the fridge.
Check out our detailed post on how to make Mango Chutney at home for step-by-step instructions and tips.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chutneys/dips in small bowls alongside a basket of poppadoms.
- Serve as a starter before the main course of an Indian meal.
- Enjoy these Indian dips for poppadoms as a side with favourite Indian appetisers like samosas, vegetable pakoras, or onion bhajis.
- Use dips as a condiment to enhance other dishes, like aloo gobi tray bake, paneer curry, split yellow peas dal or biryanis.
- Arrange dips and poppadoms on a platter for casual gatherings or parties.
Storing Poppadom Dips
- Green Indian Mint Sauce: Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Red onion chutney: Store this Indian onion dip in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Mango chutney: Store in a sterilised jar and enjoy at room temperature for 6 months to a year. Once opened, use within 4 weeks and store in fridge.
Recipe FAQ's
Poppadom dips such as red onion chutney and mango chutney are naturally vegan and gluten-free. Always check the ingredients when buying store-bought dips to be sure.
Poppadoms are usually served on a platter with small bowls of dips. You can scoop chutneys or yogurt dips on top, or enjoy them individually as a crunchy snack alongside curries or main meals.
Poppadoms are traditionally served with chutneys and dips like mango chutney, mint yogurt sauce, and cold onion chutney. Beyond these, they can be topped with masala—chopped onions, tomatoes, carrots, coriander, and spices like chaat masala. They make a perfect snack or starter and are often served alongside vegetarian curries.
More Easy Indian Condiments, You'll Love
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Indian mint sauce or more
- ¼ cup Indian onion chutney or more
- ¼ cup Mango chutney or more
- 4 poppadoms
Instructions
- The recipe for each of the chutney's are in the ingredients link. Please click on each to make the homemade chutneys.
- Decant mint sauce, onion chutney and mango chutney in three small serving bowls.¼ cup Indian mint sauce , ¼ cup Indian onion chutney, ¼ cup Mango chutney
- Serve with crispy poppadoms.4 poppadoms
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use thick yogurt for the mint dip so it tastes creamy and not watery.
- Let the onion chutney rest for 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavours blend properly.
- Add a pinch of roasted cumin powder for a more authentic Indian flavour.
- Balance the flavours – slightly sweet, a little tangy, and mildly spicy works best.
- Chill the dips for 15–20 minutes before serving for the best taste.
Josie says
What supermarkets sell these ready made dips
Sandhya Hariharan says
These are homemade dips Josie. And the recipes are listed there. You can also buy poppadom dips from Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons or Waitrose too.
Ali says
The perfect combination of poppadom dips -- I love how easy these are to make at home!
Steve says
Yeah right go to the supermarket put three jars in your trolly go home and put them in dishes and serve. Fantastic recipe!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thanks for your comment Steve! The recipes for these homemade dips are right here if you want to give them a try. But hey, if you're short on time, supermarket dips can be a quick fix too. Either way, hope you enjoy!
Gina Abernathy says
Love these dipping sauces. I can't wait to serve them to guests.
Tavo says
These recipes are an absolute gem! The variety of flavors and textures in these dips is simply outstanding. Each dip complements the crispy poppadoms perfectly, creating a tantalizing culinary experience that's hard to resist. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Indian flavors!
Dannii says
I love these dips when we are at in Indian restaurant, so it was so nice to be able to make them at home. Really easy to make too.
Amanda says
I could put that mint sauce on everything! Love these sauces - so nice to be able to make your own at home.