Indian Cuisine Recipes

This potato skin appetizer was inspired by chaat, a popular Indian street food. The crispy potato skins are infused with the sweet, spicy, sour, and tangy flavors of three sauces...

Kidney beans are often underrated, yet they're incredibly nutritious and versatile. Don't miss out! Canned kidney beans are a perfect addition to this vegetarian curry. Instead of...

To make a simple Indian-style side dish, simply add green peas and Indian curry powder to fried potatoes. Once everything is heated through, drizzle with natural...

Murgh Makhani was invented at a Delhi restaurant when the chef was looking for a way to use up some leftover tandoori chicken from the previous night's dinner. He created a spicy tomato sauce with cinnamon,...

This meatless pilaf makes a great side dish for any meat dish. Make it with basmati rice and a whole host of aromatic spices: cardamom, anise, cinnamon, bay leaf, and...

You'll be delighted not only by the spicy potato filling of these samosas, but also by the dough, which underwent numerous tests before achieving the result that everyone loves Indian...

Stir-fried vegetables are incredibly popular for weeknight dinners. They come pre-cut and packaged, so all you have to do is toss them in the pan. But with this recipe,...

This quick and delicious Indian-inspired dish is perfect for holidays or special occasions. Salmon fillet rubbed with curry powder is pan-fried and served with braised Swiss chard...

Chicken tikka masala, according to some sources, was first prepared in the 1960s by a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a spicy tomato-based dish seasoned with...

"This is my take on a delicious childhood dessert that my teacher's wife used to make," says Nidhi Jalan. "Narkel means coconut in Bengali, and naru is a ball-shaped dessert (a laddu...)"

Incredibly delicious and sweet, gulab jamun is a deep-fried dough ball soaked in a fragrant rosewater syrup (gulab) with hints of saffron and cardamom. The balls are served in the syrup,...

"Chana masala is my favorite chickpea dish," says recipe author Nidhi Jalan. "There are so many variations of this curry. I love it when the chickpeas are completely coated in a deliciously thick and..."

Pulao is an Indian basmati rice pilaf that's easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Everything is cooked in one pot. In this recipe, the rice is cooked with whole chicken breasts, which...

This traditional Indian drink is incredibly refreshing, invigorating, and uplifting. Lassi is made with plain yogurt, mango pulp, and spices. All the ingredients are simple...

Manit Chauhan, who grew up in Ranchi, in eastern India, often traveled with her parents by train, spending two or three days on the journey. She loved the long journeys, as train stations throughout India sold chaat...

This vegan Indian dish gets its incredible flavor from a whole host of aromatic spices, including curry powder, curry paste, and garam masala, and thanks to the quick-cooking red lentils,...

Enjoy fresh and juicy spring radishes, layered on a generously buttered flatbread. Slice the radishes very thinly (preferably using a vegetable peeler), and pair them with a fragrant...

To prepare this popular Indian chicken, you don't need a special tandoori oven; your oven will do the job just fine on the grill. The chicken breast is pre-marinated in...

In India, the word "chaat" refers to several types of savory vegetarian appetizers. This recipe comes from Nidhi Jalan, founder of the Brooklyn restaurant Masala Mama, which serves exceptional...

Nidhi Jalan, owner of Masala Mama, makes these fun snacks every year during Holi, the Indian spring festival. Crispy, crispy, deep-fried balls...

This spinach and paneer dish is popular worldwide, but it originated in Punjab in northern India. Making the paneer from scratch is the key to success. Don't worry, it's much easier than you think.

Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or just looking for a new way to cook beef, you're sure to love this quick and easy dish, even a whole meat dinner,...

This dish is infused with the aromas of Indian spices paired with fragrant cilantro. Its superb flavor is enhanced by a special sauce made from fresh cilantro and hot serrano peppers, which...

The highlight of this appetizer is the tomato-ginger chutney, served over large shrimp (two per guest). It can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then before assembly...

This popular dessert is prepared in northern India during the winter, when red carrots (gajar) are abundant. While most Indian desserts are considered overly sweet, gajar ka halwa has a more...

In India, this dessert is often prepared for special occasions, such as Diwali, when the weather cools down and lal gajar (orange carrots) appear in the markets. Gajar ka halwa...

Aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, is a popular snack in India. They are often stuffed with crushed green peas and served hot straight from the pan. On the streets of Delhi, aloo...

Treat your loved ones to a traditional Indian dessert made from shrikhand and puri. Shrikhand is an ancient Indian sweet dish made from condensed yogurt with sugar and spices such as cardamom,...

This vibrant Indian-inspired side dish is made with split orange lentils, which cook quickly and perfectly absorb the flavors of other ingredients, including ginger,...

These Indian-style meatballs can be served as a main course, perhaps with rice, or as an appetizer by placing each meatball on a lettuce leaf and garnishing with a dash of tamarind...

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious and healthy Indian-style dinner. Red lentils are simmered in a light fresh tomato sauce and served with butter-sautéed shrimp. A unique...

Lovers of Eastern cuisine will appreciate the rich flavor and luxurious aroma of this dish, which can be served as a thick vegetarian soup or as a side dish for meat. Its simplicity of preparation and...

Biryani is a delicious Indian rice dish similar to a layered pilaf. This recipe is very close to the traditional one, except that the biryani is cooked in the oven instead of on the stovetop...

Fragrant, fluffy basmati rice is a wonderful side dish for Indian dishes, chicken, or vegetables in sauce. With this recipe, you'll learn how to cook this simple rice properly, ensuring it's perfectly cooked...

This spicy Indian-inspired dish is ready in less than half an hour and is packed with flavors from spices, sweet potatoes, coconut milk, hot sauce, grilled chicken, and fresh mango.

This simple side dish will immerse you in the flavors and aromas of Indian cuisine in just minutes. Green beans are sautéed in vegetable oil with coconut flakes, curry powder,...

Chicken korma is a traditional Indian dish you can easily make at home in less than an hour. Chicken thighs are simmered in a sauce made with coconut milk, ground almonds, onions, and...

Even if you don't plan on spending the evening watching Bollywood masterpieces, make these Indian-style fries just because they're incredibly delicious, aromatic, and spicy. Stop...

Indian-style burgers are made with a turkey patty and served with butter-sautéed potatoes and green peas. The superb oriental flavor with a mildly spicy kick comes from...

A one-sheet dinner is quick and delicious, especially when the vegetables soak up the juices released from the chicken while it's roasting. This Indian-style dish includes chicken...

An Indian version of the popular American sandwich, the Sloppy Joe, which consists of meat sauce sandwiched between two buns, giving it a sloppy appearance. It's made with...

Just half a spoonful of garam masala seasoning will transform ordinary tomato soup into an Indian dish. In addition to the spices, you'll also need plum tomatoes, onions, and tomato paste. Grind the tomato paste into...

The Mexican taco idea is so versatile that it can easily be transformed into an equally vibrant Indian dish. Instead of tortillas, use Indian naan bread, and for...

Dosa, or dosai, is a South Indian dish typically served for breakfast. These thin pancakes are filled with a hearty filling. For the dosa filling in this recipe, potatoes are simmered with chickpeas in a sauce...

Before grilling, pieces of wild salmon are rubbed with a small amount of garam masala, which infuses the fish with the magical aromas of Indian cuisine. Along with the salmon, grilled...

This semi-closed chicken and vegetable pie is infused with exotic Indian flavors, thanks to a blend of coconut cream and Madras curry. It's spicier than the usual...

A single flatbread holds a whole breakfast of scrambled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and cheese, like a plate, and it's easy to eat with your hands, just like pizza. It looks delicious. You can...

Murg Makhani is one of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide. It consists of chicken pieces simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with a generous amount of butter...

Grill these tender lamb shoulder cutlets, which are rubbed and marinated for a few minutes in a tandoori marinade blend that's perfect for grilled meats, and...

The Indian spice blend garam masala gives these delicious muffins a spicy, oriental aroma and flavor that pairs perfectly with the moist, sugar-coated center.