Indian Recipes
Bold, aromatic classics from across the Indian subcontinent
Aloo Paratha
Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.
Poha
Flattened rice tossed with onions, peanuts, turmeric and lemon.
Rava Upma
A savory semolina breakfast with vegetables and a curry-leaf tempering.
Kaju Katli
Diamond-cut cashew fudge — a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth festive sweet.
Home-style Chicken Curry
A comforting everyday chicken curry in a spiced onion-tomato base.
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic layered rice and spiced chicken — the crowd-pleasing classic.
Egg Curry
Boiled eggs simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Prawn Masala
Prawns tossed in a robust, spicy onion-tomato masala.
Jeera Rice
Fluffy basmati rice tempered with cumin and ghee.
Rice Kheer
A creamy slow-cooked rice pudding scented with cardamom and nuts.
Chicken 65
Fiery, deep-fried chicken bites tossed with curry leaves and chili.
Vada Pav
Mumbai's spicy potato fritter tucked into a soft bun with chutneys.
Dhokla
Soft, steamed and spongy savory cake made from fermented gram flour.
Gajar Halwa
Grated carrots slow-cooked in milk and ghee into a warm, rich dessert.
Tandoori Roti
Charred, chewy whole-wheat flatbread from the tandoor.
Bengali Fish Curry
Fish in a light mustard-and-turmeric gravy — a Bengali staple.
Sweet Lassi
A cooling, frothy yogurt drink lightly sweetened and cardamom-kissed.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer in a rich, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with a hint of sweetness.
Rava Fish Fry
Fish fillets coated in semolina and shallow-fried until golden and crisp.
Veg Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and whole spices.
Chana Masala
White chickpeas in a bold, tangy masala brightened with amchur and garam masala.
Jalebi
Crisp, coiled batter spirals soaked in saffron syrup — sticky, golden and irresistible.
Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced mixed vegetables and fried onions.
Malai Kofta
Soft paneer-and-potato dumplings in a rich, creamy tomato-cashew sauce.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked with butter and cream until luxuriously smooth.
Chole Bhature
Fluffy deep-fried bhature paired with a tangy, spiced chickpea curry — a beloved Punjabi brunch.
Rajma Chawal
Slow-simmered red kidney beans in a rich onion-tomato gravy served over steamed rice.
Butter Naan
Soft, pillowy leavened flatbread brushed with butter, straight from the tandoor.
Rasmalai
Soft cheese discs steeped in chilled, cardamom-scented saffron milk.
Masala Chai
Aromatic black tea simmered with milk, ginger and warming spices.
Palak Paneer
Soft paneer cubes folded into a velvety spiced spinach gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Char-grilled chicken tikka simmered in a creamy, lightly spiced tomato sauce.
Aloo Gobi
A dry stir-fry of potatoes and cauliflower with turmeric, cumin and ginger.
Rogan Josh
An aromatic Kashmiri lamb curry rich with fennel, ginger and Kashmiri chili.
Matar Paneer
Paneer and green peas in a comforting spiced tomato gravy.
Amritsari Fish
Crispy gram-flour battered fish fritters seasoned with ajwain and Punjabi spices.
Bhindi Masala
Sauteed okra tossed with onions and a dry blend of Indian spices.
Gulab Jamun
Golden milk-solid dumplings soaked in fragrant rose-cardamom syrup.
Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt-and-spice marinated chicken roasted to a smoky, charred finish.
Baingan Bharta
Smoky mashed roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and green chilies.
Pav Bhaji
A buttery mashed vegetable curry served with toasted soft rolls — Mumbai's favorite street food.
Chicken Korma
Chicken braised in a mild, fragrant gravy of yogurt, cashews and warm spices.
Keema Matar
Spiced minced meat cooked with green peas and aromatics.
Kadai Paneer
Paneer and peppers tossed in a freshly-ground coriander-chili kadai masala.
Samosa
Crisp pastry pockets stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.
Smoky Paneer Tikka
Cubes of cottage cheese and peppers marinated in spiced yogurt, char-grilled to smoky perfection — a vegetarian party favorite.
Classic Butter Chicken
Tandoori-charred chicken simmered in a velvety tomato, butter and cream gravy finished with kasuri methi — India's most beloved curry.
Crispy Masala Dosa
Golden, paper-thin fermented rice crepes wrapped around a spiced potato filling, served with coconut chutney and sambar.