indian Recipes
91 delicious indian recipes from around the world
Chicken Tikka Masala
A beloved British Indian curry featuring tender, marinated chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and spiced tomato sauce. Often considered Britain's national dish.
Aam Ka Achar (Spiced Raw Mango Pickle)
A classic Indian condiment, this raw mango pickle is made by preserving tart, unripe mangoes in a fragrant blend of spices and oil. It's a staple served with most Indian meals, adding a tangy and spicy punch.
Aloo Gobi
A classic North Indian dry curry featuring tender cauliflower florets and golden potato cubes simmered in a fragrant blend of turmeric, cumin, and other aromatic spices. This vegetarian staple is known for its vibrant color and comforting flavors.
Aloo Paratha
A popular North Indian breakfast dish featuring whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a flavorful spiced mashed potato filling. Deliciously comforting and satisfying.
Aloo Tikki
Spiced potato patties - crispy pan-fried potato cakes, a popular Indian street food and a versatile base for chaat.
Amritsari Kulcha
A popular Indian street food from Amritsar, this is a soft, leavened flatbread stuffed with a flavorful spiced potato and paneer filling, then cooked until golden and served hot with butter and chole (chickpea curry).
Anda Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
Anda Bhurji is a popular Indian street food dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic spices. It's a quick, flavorful, and satisfying breakfast or light meal.
Appam (Lacy Rice Hoppers)
Appam are delicate, bowl-shaped fermented rice pancakes, a specialty of Kerala, India. They are characterized by their crispy, lacy edges and a soft, spongy center. Traditionally served with curries or stews.
Baingan Bharta (Smoky Mashed Eggplant)
A rustic and flavorful Punjabi dish featuring smoky mashed eggplant, fire-roasted to perfection and blended with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and chilies. The charring process imparts a signature smoky depth.
Besan Laddoo
Delicious and aromatic chickpea flour (besan) balls, sweetened and bound with ghee, often adorned with nuts. A quintessential Indian sweet for celebrations and festivals.
Bhatura
Bhatura is a classic North Indian leavened fried bread, known for its large, puffy, golden-brown appearance. It's a popular street food, especially in Delhi, and is traditionally served with chole (spiced chickpea curry). The dough requires a significant resting period for fermentation, which contributes to its light and airy texture.
Bhel Puri
A quintessential Mumbai street food, Bhel Puri is a delightful and quick snack mix featuring crispy puffed rice, crunchy sev (thin gram flour noodles), and a vibrant medley of tangy tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, and aromatic chaat masala. It's a textural and flavor explosion, best enjoyed immediately.
Bhindi Masala (Spiced Okra)
A popular and flavorful Indian dish featuring okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. This 'dry' preparation ensures the okra is tender yet not slimy, making it a delightful everyday vegetable accompaniment.
Butter Chicken
India's beloved creamy tomato curry with tender tandoori chicken in a rich, mildly spiced sauce. This recipe focuses on achieving authentic flavor and texture at home.
Chana Masala
A popular North Indian vegetarian dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, tangy, and aromatic tomato-onion masala. This comforting curry is a staple and perfect served with flatbreads or rice.
Chapati
Chapati is a quintessential Indian unleavened whole wheat flatbread, cooked on a griddle (tawa) until it puffs up, signifying it's perfectly cooked. It's a daily staple across the Indian subcontinent.
Chemmeen Curry (Kerala Prawn Curry)
A classic coastal Kerala delicacy featuring succulent prawns simmered in a rich, spiced coconut gravy, enhanced with the delightful tang of raw mango. This dish is a vibrant representation of South Indian coastal cuisine.
Chicken 65
A popular and fiery Indian appetizer from Chennai, featuring bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken that are deep-fried until crispy and then tossed with fragrant curry leaves and spices. It's known for its vibrant red color and spicy kick.
Chicken Chettinad
A fiery and aromatic Chicken Chettinad, a signature dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, known for its bold flavors and intense spice blend, particularly black pepper.
Chilli Chicken
A popular Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy fried chicken tossed in a spicy, savory chili-soy sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with a delightful balance of textures.
Chole Bhature
A beloved North Indian breakfast and street food classic, featuring tender, spiced chickpeas (chole) served alongside fluffy, deep-fried leavened bread (bhature).
Coconut Chutney
A fresh and flavorful South Indian condiment made from ground coconut, chilies, and spices, finished with a fragrant tempering. It's an essential accompaniment to dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and uttapam.
Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
A cooling and comforting South Indian dish of rice mixed with yogurt and finished with a fragrant tempering. Perfect for a light meal or as a palate cleanser.
Dahi Vada
Soft, fluffy lentil fritters (vadas) soaked in cool, sweetened yogurt and topped with tangy tamarind and spicy green chutneys. A refreshing and popular Indian snack or appetizer.