Raita is a yogurt-based side dish. It can be plain or flavoured with ingredients like cucumber, tomato, onion, mint or boondi (fried chickpea flour balls).
Indian pickles such as mango, lime, mixed vegetable or chili can be a side dish. They add a tangy and spicy kick to parathas.
Parathas pair well with Indian curries such as Paneer Butter Masala, Chana Masala, Dal Tadka and Palak Paneer.
Various chutneys can be served alongside parathas. Some popular choices are Mint Chutney, Tamarind Chutney and Coconut Chutney.
Vegetable salads provide a crunchy contrast to the soft texture of parathas. Some options are Carrot and Cabbage Slaw and Beetroot.