<p>Among the big stage of Indian wedding cuisine, there is always center-stage focus on the biryanis, the kebabs, the paneer lababdars, and the majestic dessert tables. But quietly going about on the sidelines&mdash;often in a little steel katori or that corner of the thali&mdash;is the true dark horse: achaars and chutneys. And let&#39;s face it, no wedding menu would ever be complete without their spicy, bold, tangy, and zesty presence.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;re marrying in the midst of Delhi or in the wedding farms of Gurgaon, it&#39;s high time you gave these flavor-rich condiments the recognition they deserve.</p>

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<h2><strong>The Supporting Cast That Steals the Show</strong></h2>

<p>While your main course options might have the theatrics, the butter, and the &#39;gram followers, achaars and chutneys bring it all home. You might be having a humble dal-chawal combination, but one taste of lemon pickle or zesty hari chutney and voil&agrave;&mdash;chef&#39;s kiss&mdash;the plate is elevated.</p>

<p>At Delhi weddings, you&rsquo;ll often hear uncles evaluating the wedding not by the number of counters, but by the &ldquo;achaar kisne banaya tha?&rdquo; or &ldquo;yeh chutney kahaan se mangwai hai?&rdquo; And trust us, if the answer is &ldquo;homemade by dadi,&rdquo; then the caterer might just be outshined.</p>

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<h2><strong>North Indian Weddings = Pickle Playground</strong></h2>

<p>In weddings across Delhi NCR, there&#39;s a silent competition of sorts: whose achaar game is strongest? You&rsquo;ll find everything from the evergreen nimbu ka achaar to the fiery mirch ka achaar, the tangy amla achaar, and even a seasonal mango pickle that reminds everyone of summer vacations in grandma&rsquo;s kitchen.</p>

<p>And chutneys? They&#39;re no longer just a dip. From coriander-mint chutney with a green vendetta to sweet and sour imli chutney to have with anything from chaat to chaap, and even mango chutney with red chilli flakes&mdash;each one is worthy of a solo counter at your shaadi.</p>

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<h2><strong>Wedding Menu Glow-Up: Give Them Their Own Spotlight</strong></h2>

<p>Chutney-deep in the fridge, if you will. Today&#39;s Delhi and Gurgaon wedding caterers are reimagining with chutney bars, achaar stations, and region-to-region condiment pairings. And we can&#39;t get enough of it.</p>

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<p><strong>Here&#39;s a wedding where you can enjoy:</strong></p>

<h3><strong>A &quot;pick-your-heat&quot; chili chutney station</strong></h3>

<p>Classic Punjabi pickle set with stuffed red chili, raw mango, and lemon</p>

<p>&nbsp;Innovative fusion chutneys such as cranberry-mint or guava-garlic for the thrill-seeking aunties and uncles</p>

<p>And, for the health-conscious: flaxseed and tomato chutneys (really.)</p>

<p>Not only do these small bowls of attitude make the whole menu better, they also get people talking. Observe guests coming together over &quot;yeh achaar toh Bilaspur waala lagta hai&quot; or &quot;meri nani yeh chutney exactly aise banati thi.&quot;</p>

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<h3><strong>Perfect Pairings = Happy Guests</strong></h3>

<p>The magic of achaars and chutneys lies in their versatility. Add mooli achaar to a tandoori roti and you&rsquo;ve got yourself a mini feast. Pair imli chutney with your fried starters and the crunchy-to-tangy ratio hits just right. And don&rsquo;t even get us started on the combination of lasun chutney with baati&mdash;Rajasthani guests will declare war if it&rsquo;s missing.</p>

<p>In the grand Indian wedding feast, it&#39;s tempting to overlook the humble achaar and chutney. But don&#39;t forget, they&#39;re the secret to your plate singing, your guests smiling, and your mom muttering, &quot;Just one more bite.&quot; So the next time you sit down with your <a href="https://www.getyourmenu.in/function/wedding-caterers-delhi/">wedding caterer</a>, don&#39;t forget to put the MVPs on the guest list as well.</p>

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