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Indian Cuisine Recipes


If you associate Indian cuisine exclusively with chicken curry or lamb in a spicy sauce, as well as vegetables in a garlic-pepper sauce, then our recipes with photos will expand your knowledge of the country's dishes.

We'll tell you which traditional Indian dishes are appropriate for everyday use and which are best prepared for special occasions. You'll learn which spices are commonly added to popular Indian dishes. We'll share our knowledge of the history of Indian cuisine, dishes you'll surely want to try in your own kitchen.

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Potato pancakes (pakoras) with yogurt sauce
249 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Chickpea flour, spinach, potato, garam masala, garlic powder, turmeric, yogurt, mint, cilantro, ginger root, lemon zest...

Prepare this savory Indian appetizer for your next house party that everyone will love. Shredded vegetables...

Vegetarian meatballs in curry sauce
991 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
coconut milk, curry paste, lime juice, cilantro...

This recipe works with any vegetable meatballs, store-bought or homemade, that you like. If the meatballs are frozen,...

Indian-style veggie chickpea burger with cucumber-yogurt sauce
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Zucchini, bell pepper, chickpeas, pumpkin puree, curry, garam masala, ground cayenne pepper, ground ginger, cucumber, mint, lime zest, raita sauce, yogurt...

For a twist on traditional veggie burger patties, try this recipe that incorporates sweet pumpkin...

Aloo bhorta - mashed potatoes with chili pepper
111 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: average
Servings: 6
potatoes, mashed potatoes, cilantro, serrano pepper, red onion, lime juice...

This savory Indian mashed potato dish is delicious and easy to make. It has many variations depending on...

Indian-Style Lentil and Shrimp Stew
470 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Lentils, shrimp, spinach, coconut cream, shallots, tomatoes, garam masala, ginger root, cilantro...

This delicious red lentil stew is flavored with garam masala, tomatoes, spinach, and aromatic herbs,...

Turkey Samosas for Thanksgiving
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: average
Quantity: 18 pcs.
All-purpose flour, potatoes, peas, ginger root, turkey, dried cranberries, chutney sauce, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro...

A filling of diced turkey and dried cranberries gives traditional Indian samosas a Valentine's Day flavor.

Tandoori chicken thighs and rice with marinated vegetables
674 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, fenugreek, mustard seeds, chili pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, basmati rice, jardiniere...

Marinate chicken thighs in spiced Greek yogurt with a whole host of spices that infuse them with the flavor of Indian chicken...

Grilled Tandoori Chicken
570 kcal
Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, garam masala, turmeric, cucumbers, cilantro, ginger root, wheat flatbreads...

Marinating is the easiest way to change the flavor of your weekday dinner every day. For example, try an Indian-style marinade...

Spicy tandoori chicken breast with grilled tomato jam and herb yogurt
652 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken breasts, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, serrano pepper, turmeric, coriander, onion powder, white peppercorns, saffron, pitta...

A whole bouquet of carefully chosen spices gives this chicken breast the amazing flavor of Indian tandoori chicken. Grill it and...

Tangy Meatballs and Cilantro Raita
258 kcal
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
minced beef, meatballs, curry, paprika, chutney sauce, tamarind, lettuce, cucumbers...

These juicy, flavorful meatballs are a delicious combination of ground beef, yogurt, chutney, breadcrumbs, and...

Pita with chicken stewed in yogurt
351 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
minced chicken, coriander, cumin, peas, cilantro, red onion, ginger root, cashew nuts...

This dish is inspired by Indian korma: ground chicken is slowly simmered in a spicy yogurt sauce and served on warm pitas with...

Toasts with Taleggio cheese and aromatic butter
117 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 15
Cherry tomatoes, toast, taleggio cheese, mustard seed, cumin, chutney sauce...

Make a sweet cherry tomato chutney the way it's made in South India and serve it as an appetizer on toasted...

A simple recipe for Butter Chicken
1113 kcal
Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken nuggets, tomato puree, ginger root, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, paprika...

Butter chicken is a more commonly known name for the original Punjabi dish, murgh makhani. Pieces...

Masoor dal with shiitake mushrooms in a slow cooker
425 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Lentils, shiitake mushrooms, chili pepper, ginger root, ground cayenne pepper, coriander, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, lime...

This rich, creamy, and incredibly spicy red lentil stew cooks quickly and easily in the slow cooker, eliminating the mess.

Palak Paneer in a Slow Cooker
422 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
spinach, paneer cheese, ginger root, serrano pepper, garam masala, lemon zest, basmati rice...

Fresh baby spinach, quickly cooked in a slow cooker using the pressure cooker, and fried paneer make a tender...

Aloo roti
107 kcal
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 15
potatoes, roti...

These soft, thin and delicious potato roti are easy to make, divinely delicious and great for breakfast, lunch or dinner....

Chaat with sweet potato and carambola
118 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
sweet potato, carambola, lemon juice, chutney sauce, tamarind...

Chaat is the name given to various Indian snacks, and there are many variations. This chaat with sweet potato and star fruit is...

Papeta-par-eda
367 kcal
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
eggs, potatoes, red onions...

"The Parsis in India make the most amazing egg dishes, and papeta par eda (scrambled eggs with potatoes) is my favorite recipe,"...

Cookies with pistachios, cardamom and saffron
203 kcal
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Complexity: hard
Servings: 16
...

"There's something sophisticated about the simplicity of shortbread cookies. These light, rich-flavored cookies look delicious, and the heady...

Desai vada with greens and coriander chutney
567 kcal
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 4
...

These fritters made from soaked and fermented lentils are a popular snack from Gujarat, the western Indian state where...

Lilva Kachori
254 kcal
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 8
...

"Every year on Diwali, my mom and I make these deep-fried doughnuts with a spicy green pigeon pea filling, –...

Dum aloo biryani
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: average
Servings: 6
...

Biryani is one of the most popular rice dishes in India. On Diwali, when predominantly vegetarian food is served, this...

Dahi-bhalla
Time: 11 a.m.
Complexity: average
Servings: 14
...

"Dahi bhalla is a chaat (street food) popular in Delhi, but variations can be found throughout South Asia. It's a creamy...

Grilled salmon with garam masala spices
500 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Salmon, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet onions, ginger root, avocado, lemon, naan bread, garam masala...

Grill salmon to perfection, top with lemons and naan bread, and serve with a juicy, crisp tomato and...

Chili with chicken curry and sriracha sauce
558 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Ground chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger root, jalapeño pepper, garam masala, sriracha sauce, tomato sauce, chutney sauce, naan bread, chili seasoning, coriander, cumin...

This spicy chili con carne (or just chili) with an Indian twist is a fresh take on a classic Tex-Mex dish....

Spicy Chicken Naan Wraps
540 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken breasts, naan bread, cucumbers, chutney sauce, mango, lime, cilantro, Fresno pepper, garam masala...

Make Indian-style wraps with juicy, fried chicken seasoned with garam masala. Wrap it in flatbread...

Spicy pork with cabbage
462 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Pork tenderloin, basmati rice, raisins, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, curry...

Bake pork tenderloin on a single baking sheet with cabbage and cherry tomatoes, and serve with basmati rice and raisins. Your secret...

Turkey tikka masala
679 kcal
Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Turkey, coconut milk, tomatoes, ginger root, lime, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seed, cumin, nutmeg...

"Chicken tikka masala is a popular Punjabi dish in Britain. The word 'tikka' means 'pieces,'" Alton explains...

South Indian yellow rice
299 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: average
Servings: 4
Basmati rice, ghee, turmeric, mustard seeds, cashew nuts, asafoetida, curry leaves, lemon zest...

This vibrant rice is made with turmeric, mustard seeds, nuts, and beans, with a finishing touch of lemon juice and zest. The rice...

Recipes inspired by national dishes
Recipes inspired by national dishes
Oven-baked cilantro chicken and cashew rice
480 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, coconut flakes, serrano peppers, jasmine rice, cashews, lemon juice, curry powder, turmeric...

Chicken is rubbed with a fragrant fresh cilantro sauce and baked until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. Serve with...

Mixed nuts and raisins masala
314 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins, coconut, garam masala...

You won't find a nut mix like this in the supermarket! Bake almonds, pistachios, and a bunch of other nuts with a curry spice mix and...

Besan-laddu
322 kcal
Time: 3 hours
Complexity: average
Servings: 11
chickpea flour, ghee, cashew nuts, cardamom...

"Besan laddu is the most popular Diwali delicacy. It's the first mithai (sweet) recipe I mastered, and it was my...

Cauliflower chaat salad with tamarind cocoa chutney
458 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 8
Cauliflower, chickpeas, radicchio, lime, avocado, mint, garam masala, coconut sugar, cocoa, cumin...

In Indian cuisine, the word "chaat" can describe a wide variety of mouth-watering appetizers and snacks. Many types of chaat include...

Dal-makhani
446 kcal
Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 5
Red beans, ginger root, ground red hot pepper, garam masala, tomato sauce, cream...

"It's one of the most popular and delicious dals in India," says Nidhi Jalan. "Thick and rich, with a deep flavor, it..."

Mangalorean buns
249 kcal
Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 10
Premium flour, yogurt, bananas, unrefined sugar, honey, cumin, turmeric, flaked sea salt...

"Mangalorean buns are incredibly popular in India, and I can see why!" shares Aarti Sequeira. "I'm so proud..."

Malai-kyufta
647 kcal
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 4
Paneer cheese, meatballs, potatoes, pistachios, cashews, tomatoes, cream, raisins, garam masala, ground red pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric...

These vegetarian meatballs (koftas) are made with mashed potatoes stuffed with a rich filling of paneer, nuts, and...

Rice pudding (kheer) with coconut
396 kcal
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Basmati rice, milk, coconut flakes, raisins, almonds, cardamom...

This amazing pudding is made with basmati rice and whole milk. A long simmering process results in a perfectly...

Suji ka halva
501 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
ghee, semolina, cardamom, saffron...

Indian halva is made from a wide variety of ingredients, such as wheat flour, almond flour, semolina or yellow...

Paneer tikka kebab
Time: 3 hours
Complexity: average
Servings: 6
Paneer cheese, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, ghee, chutney sauce, yogurt, serrano pepper, mustard powder, fenugreek, turmeric, garam masala, paprika, ground red hot pepper...

Paneer is a fresh, unsalted Indian cheese made by curdling milk with vinegar or lime. The resulting curd...

Almond burfi
448 kcal
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 36
caramel, ghee, almonds...

Almond burfi is a wonderful marzipan-like candy with a ghee-like flavor. This Indian delicacy is characterized by its dense...

Pumpkin kheer
316 kcal
Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Butternut squash, milk, cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, star anise, condensed milk, rose water, raisins, pistachios, almonds...

Kheer is a popular Indian dessert. Delicious, creamy, and rich, it's usually made with rice and is perfect for...

Carrot halva
326 kcal
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
carrots, ghee, cardamom, raisins, milk powder, pistachios...

Carrot halva (gajar ka halva) is a fragrant dessert from northern India that is appreciated all over the world.

Indian rice pudding
441 kcal
Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Basmati rice, milk, cardamom, rose water, pistachios, almonds...

Indian rice pudding is made from starchy basmati rice with the addition of pistachios, cardamom, and rose water, which...

Jalebi
Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 20
rice flour, unrefined sugar, cardamom, saffron, ghee...

“Jalebi is a very popular Indian delicacy, most often found at street vendors,” says Nidhi...

Coconut Laddus with Pistachio
162 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 16
coconut flour, condensed milk, truffles...

It's customary to serve huge trays of laddoos at Diwali, and this treat looks very festive. Hand-rolled dessert...

Cashew, ghee, and spice snack
309 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
cashew nuts, ghee, garam masala, curry leaves...

Indian cuisine features a variety of savory snacks made with nuts, puffed rice, and other crunchy ingredients, all with added...

Samosas with date and tamarind chutney
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: average
Servings: 12
All-purpose flour, potatoes, peas, peanuts, chutney sauce, tamarind, dates, cumin, fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom, coriander, ghee...

These delicious little patties with a savory filling are a popular snack not only in India but also far beyond its borders....

Eggplant Masala with Green Peas in a Slow Cooker
220 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Eggplant, plum tomatoes, basmati rice, peas, ginger root, mint, curry, turmeric, cumin...

This dish was inspired by the flavors and aromas of baingan bharta, an Indian eggplant curry. Our simplified recipe eliminates...

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