| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PAPPADOM | Indian side dish | |
| BHAJI | Indian side dish | |
| RAITA | Indian side dish | |
| SALAD | Side dish | |
| GREENSALAD | Leafy side-dish | |
| CAESARSALAD | Leafy side-dish | |
| CURRY | Indian dish | |
| BIRYANI | Spicy Indian dish | |
| JALFREZI | Medium-hot Indian dish | |
| BALTI | Spicy Indian dish | |
| BALTY | Spicy Indian dish | |
| VINDALOO | Spicy Indian dish | |
| GREEN SALAD | Summer side dish (5,5) | |
| NAAN | Indian side can make a comeback | |
| COLESLAW | Old king’s rule for side dish | |
| RICH | Savoury rice dish lacking side, in retrospect | |