Indian
Vegetarian
50 min
IndiaMain course
Chana masala
North Indian chickpea curry with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and warm spices. Filling, tangy, and deeply savoury.
4 servings
50 min
DinnerRead recipe
Cuisine
Indian
24 recipes in indian style — from quick weeknight dinners to weekend classics and sweet finishes. Browse freely or filter by time and meal type.
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Quicker indian recipes.
Useful when you know the cuisine and want something quicker to cook.
Weekend
Longer cooks and more time at the stove.
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Desserts, fika, or a softer way into the cuisine.
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Dal tadka
IndianVegetarian45 minIndiaMain courseDal tadka
Yellow Indian lentil dal with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and an aromatic tadka of ghee, cumin, and chilli.
4 servings45 minDinnerRead recipe
InternationalVegetarian1 h 10 minIndiaMain courseButter Chicken
Butter Chicken made with everyday ingredients and a method that is easy to follow at home.
4 servings1 h 10 minDinnerRead recipe
InternationalVegetarian40 minIndiaMain coursePalak Paneer
Palak Paneer made with everyday ingredients and a method that is easy to follow at home.
4 servings40 minDinnerRead recipe
InternationalVegetarian40 minIndiaMain courseAloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi made with everyday ingredients and a method that is easy to follow at home.
4 servings40 minDinnerRead recipeNaan Bread
InternationalVegetarian1 h 50 minIndiaBreadNaan Bread
Naan Bread made with everyday ingredients and a method that is easy to follow at home.
8 servings1 h 50 minDinnerRead recipeRaita
InternationalVegetarianQuick25 minIndiaSide dishRaita
Raita made with everyday ingredients and a method that is easy to follow at home.
4 servings25 minDinnerRead recipeDal – Indian spiced lentils
IndianVegan45 minIndiaMain courseDal – Indian spiced lentils
Comforting Indian dal with red lentils, tomatoes, and a tempered spice blend (tarka) of cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
4 servings45 minDinnerRead recipeHomemade naan bread
IndianVegetarian1 h 35 minIndiaSide dishHomemade naan bread
Soft and fluffy Indian naan bread made with yogurt and yeast, cooked in a hot pan. Perfect with curries, dals and grilled meats.
4 servings1 h 35 minSideRead recipeVegetarian samosas
IndianVegetarian1 h 30 minIndiaStarterVegetarian samosas
Crispy deep-fried Indian pastries filled with spiced potato and peas. Perfect as a starter or street food snack.
4 servings1 h 30 minSnackRead recipeChicken tikka masala
Indian2 hIndiaMain courseChicken tikka masala
The most popular Indian restaurant dish in Britain – grilled marinated chicken in a rich, creamy and mildly spiced tomato sauce.
4 servings2 hDinnerRead recipeLamb rogan josh
IndianVegetarian1 h 50 minIndiaMain courseLamb rogan josh
The signature dish of Kashmiri cuisine – slow-braised lamb in a deeply aromatic sauce with Kashmiri chillies, whole spices and yogurt.
4 servings1 h 50 minDinnerRead recipeDal makhani – creamy black lentil dal
IndianVegetarian8 hIndiaMain courseDal makhani – creamy black lentil dal
The luxurious Punjabi dal with black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked overnight and finished with generous amounts of butter and cream.
4 servings8 hDinnerRead recipeChicken biryani
Indian3 h 20 minIndiaMain courseChicken biryani
Fragrant Indian layered rice dish with marinated chicken, saffron-infused basmati rice, caramelised onions and whole spices. A festive masterpiece.
5 servings3 h 20 minDinnerRead recipeSaag paneer
IndianVegetarian45 minIndiaMain courseSaag paneer
Classic North Indian dish with pan-fried paneer cheese in a smooth and spiced spinach sauce. Nutritious, vegetarian and packed with flavour.
3 servings45 minDinnerRead recipeTandoori chicken
Indian4 h 40 minIndiaMain courseTandoori chicken
Indian grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and a vibrant mix of tandoori spices. Traditionally cooked in a clay tandoor oven, but great on the grill.
4 servings4 h 40 minDinnerRead recipeRajma – Punjabi red kidney bean curry
IndianVegan45 minIndiaMain courseRajma – Punjabi red kidney bean curry
Comforting North Indian kidney bean curry in a rich tomato and onion sauce. A weekly staple in Punjab, often served with rice (rajma chawal).
4 servings45 minDinnerRead recipeMasala dosa
IndianVegetarian50 minIndiaBreakfastMasala dosa
The iconic South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with spiced potato masala and served with coconut chutney and sambar.
4 servings50 minBreakfastRead recipePaneer tikka
IndianVegetarian1 h 30 minIndiaStarterPaneer tikka
Charred Indian paneer skewers marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices with peppers and onion. A popular starter or vegetarian BBQ dish.
3 servings1 h 30 minSnackRead recipeLamb korma
IndianVegetarian1 h 35 minIndiaMain courseLamb korma
Mild and luxurious Indian braised lamb in a fragrant sauce with ground almonds, coconut cream and aromatic whole spices.
4 servings1 h 35 minDinnerRead recipeVegetable Biryani
IndianVegetarian1 h 10 minIndiaPasta risVegetable Biryani
Fragrant Indian layered rice with mixed vegetables, basmati rice and a generous blend of whole and ground spices. Cooked dum-style for maximum depth of flavor.
4 servings1 h 10 minDinnerRead recipeKachumber – Indian Cucumber Tomato Salad
IndianVeganQuick10 minIndiaSaladKachumber – Indian Cucumber Tomato Salad
Fresh Indian raw salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, green chili, cilantro and lime juice. Served as a side dish with curries, dal and grilled meats.
4 servings10 minLunchRead recipeMint Coriander Chutney
IndianVeganQuick10 minIndiaSåsMint Coriander Chutney
Fresh and spicy Indian green chutney of fresh mint, cilantro, lime and green chili. Indispensable alongside samosas, pakoras and Indian snacks.
6 servings10 minSnackRead recipeCoconut Chutney
IndianVegetarianQuick15 minIndiaSåsCoconut Chutney
South Indian coconut chutney made with fresh coconut, roasted chana dal and green chili, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Served with dosa, idli and other South Indian dishes.
6 servings15 minBreakfastRead recipe