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Charred yogurt-marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based spiced sauce — comfort in a bowl.

Tandoor-roasted chicken in a velvety tomato, butter and cream sauce — the world's most ordered Indian dish.

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables and caramelised onions — India's most celebratory rice dish.

Slow-simmered whole black lentils and kidney beans in a rich tomato and butter sauce — the king of Indian dals.

A classic North Indian dish of spicy chickpeas served with fluffy deep-fried bread.

A nutritious and creamy spinach and paneer curry, a staple of Indian vegetarian cuisine.

Fragrant, saffron-infused chicken biryani with tender marinated chicken layered with basmati rice and whole spices. This authentic chicken biryani recipe from scratch is perfect for special occasions — deeply aromatic and utterly impressive.

Golden, crispy samosas filled with a perfectly spiced potato and pea filling — the iconic Indian street food snack. This easy samosa recipe makes the crispiest, most flavourful samosas with a flaky, blistered pastry shell.

Classic Indian aloo gobi — tender potato and cauliflower dry-fried with cumin, turmeric, ginger and spices. This easy vegan aloo gobi recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is one of India's most beloved everyday side dishes.

Pillowy, charred naan bread made in a regular frying pan — no tandoor needed for this Indian flatbread.

Creamy tomato-based chicken curry with warm spices.

Grilled chicken chunks in a spiced creamy tomato sauce.

Fragrant layered rice and spiced lamb.

Creamy spiced spinach with pan-fried paneer cubes.

Yellow lentils finished with a sizzling spice temper.

Rich, creamy butter chicken with no added sugar or flour.

Warming oatmeal infused with turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger.

Velvety blended spinach sauce spiced with garam masala, cumin and ginger, studded with golden paneer cubes. One of India's most beloved vegetarian dishes.

Hearty, deeply spiced North Indian chickpea curry with tangy amchur, warming spices and a rich onion-tomato base. Vegan, packed with protein, and better than any restaurant version.

India's most beloved everyday lentil dish — yellow lentils cooked until creamy and topped with a sizzling spiced ghee tadka of cumin, garlic, dried chilli and tomato. Restaurant quality in 30 minutes.

The world's most popular Indian restaurant dish, decoded. Smoky charred tikka chicken in a rich, spiced tomato cream sauce. Includes the charring technique that makes restaurant tikka masala different from home cooking.

India's most indulgent vegetarian curry — fresh paneer in a velvety, mildly spiced tomato and cream sauce. Richer and more delicate than tikka masala, this is the vegetarian centrepiece of any Indian feast.

Kashmir's magnificent slow-braised lamb — deeply red from Kashmiri chillies, perfumed with cardamom, cloves and fennel, with a rich, intensely aromatic sauce.

South Indian spiced vegetable and lentil curry with tamarind sourness and aromatic spices.

Crispy fermented rice and lentil crepe, served with coconut chutney and spiced potato filling.

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced meat in a royal Hyderabadi style biryani.

Creamy tomato-based curry with tender paneer cheese — a North Indian restaurant classic.

South Indian dry curry with roasted spices, black pepper, and tender chicken chunks.

Thick, spongy rice and lentil pancake topped with vegetables and served with sambar and chutney.

Black urad lentils slow-cooked with kidney beans, cream, butter and tomato — North India's most beloved restaurant dish.

Yogurt-marinated chicken cooked at high heat until smoky and charred — North India's most iconic restaurant dish, refined.

Tender marinated chicken in creamy spiced tomato sauce — Britain's national dish, beloved worldwide.

Royal layered rice with marinated chicken, saffron, and aromatic spices — fragrant, festive, complex.

Crispy triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas — India's most loved street food.

Tandoor-charred chicken in a velvety tomato-cream-butter gravy with cardamom, fenugreek, and kasoori methi.

Bengal's prized hilsa fish poached in fiery yellow-mustard gravy with green chili and turmeric — eaten over white rice in monsoon season.

Bengal's caramelized clay-pot sweet yogurt — set overnight from reduced milk and palm jaggery, eaten with a spoon, cool and amber.

Gujarat's pillowy yellow steamed cake of fermented chickpea flour with mustard, curry leaves, and a sugar-lemon glaze.

The original Kashmiri rogan josh — lamb slow-cooked in a brick-red yogurt gravy colored by ratan jot and Kashmiri chili, perfumed with fennel and dried ginger.

South India's fiercest curry — Tamil Nadu chicken in a roasted-spice masala built around black pepper, fennel, and toasted coconut.

Goa's iconic fiery-tangy pork curry — slow-cooked with Kashmiri chilies, palm vinegar, garlic and warm spices in a thick mahogany sauce.

Hyderabad's royal layered biryani — marinated chicken and parboiled basmati sealed in a pot and slow-cooked over low heat with saffron, mint and fried onions.

A signature Kashmiri lamb curry — tender braised lamb in a deeply red, fragrant gravy of yogurt, Kashmiri chillies, fennel, ginger and dried ginger powder.

South India's iconic breakfast — a paper-thin, golden, crisp fermented rice and lentil crepe folded around a spiced potato filling, served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Smoked pork belly stewed with axone (fermented soybean), bamboo shoot and the ferocious Naga king chili — a fiery, smoky stew from Nagaland.

Light, golden Bengali fish curry of pan-fried rohu in a turmeric-tomato gravy with potato and slit green chilies — a daily ritual in Kolkata kitchens.

North India's most beloved comfort dish — red kidney beans slow-simmered in a tomato, onion, and warming-spice gravy, served over basmati rice.

A legendary Ramadan stew from Hyderabad — lamb, lentils, and cracked wheat cooked for hours into a creamy, deeply spiced paste eaten with crispy fried onion and lime.

Goa's deeply spiced coconut fish curry — roasted whole spices ground with toasted coconut into a dark, complex masala simmered with fresh seafood.

Lacy fermented rice-and-coconut pancakes from Kerala — crisp at the edges, spongy in the middle — paired with a delicate coconut-milk vegetable stew flavored with curry leaves.

Kashmir Valley's everyday greens — collard or kale leaves simmered with mustard oil, asafoetida, and dried red chili into a brothy, peppery side served with rice.

Velvety Punjabi spinach gravy laced with ginger, green chili and warm garam masala, holding cubes of golden pan-seared paneer in a rich, emerald-green sauce.

The royal Punjabi dal — whole urad lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight on low heat with tomatoes, ginger and a final, lavish enrichment of butter and cream.

Fragrant lamb curry with yogurt, Kashmiri chile and warming spices.

Creamy tomato butter chicken with warm spices and tender marinated chicken.

Delhi Masala Chickpea Rice Bowl brings indian flavor into a practical home recipe with chicken thighs, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a finish of cilantro.

Kerala Coconut Fish Soup brings indian flavor into a practical home recipe with white fish, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a finish of cilantro.

Punjabi Spinach Paneer Skillet Dinner brings indian flavor into a practical home recipe with lamb mince, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a finish of cilantro.

Goan Tamarind Shrimp Salad brings indian flavor into a practical home recipe with roasted carrots, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a finish of cilantro.

Gujarati Lentil Tomato Dessert brings indian flavor into a practical home recipe with almonds, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a finish of cilantro.

Delhi Lemon Herb Grain Bowl turns indian pantry flavors into a complete grain bowl with salmon, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Kerala Smoky Tomato Soup turns indian pantry flavors into a complete soup with white fish, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Punjabi Sesame Lime Stew turns indian pantry flavors into a complete stew with chicken legs, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Goan Charred Pepper Noodles turns indian pantry flavors into a complete noodle dish with wheat noodles, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Gujarati Green Herb Salad turns indian pantry flavors into a complete salad with grilled chicken, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Hyderabad Lemon Herb Flatbread turns indian pantry flavors into a complete flatbread with flatbread dough, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Bengal Smoky Tomato Traybake turns indian pantry flavors into a complete traybake with sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Kashmir Sesame Lime Fritters turns indian pantry flavors into a complete fritters with salted fish, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Tamil Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate turns indian pantry flavors into a complete breakfast plate with yogurt, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.

Mumbai Green Herb Dessert turns indian pantry flavors into a complete dessert with coconut, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl brings indian flavor to a practical rice bowl built with chicken thighs, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Village Smoky Tomato Soup brings indian flavor to a practical soup built with mushrooms, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Garden Sesame Lime Skillet brings indian flavor to a practical skillet dinner built with cauliflower, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles brings indian flavor to a practical noodle dish built with rice noodles, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Mountain Green Herb Salad brings indian flavor to a practical salad built with grilled chicken, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread brings indian flavor to a practical flatbread built with flatbread dough, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake brings indian flavor to a practical traybake built with sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Street Sesame Lime Fritters brings indian flavor to a practical fritters built with salted fish, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate brings indian flavor to a practical breakfast plate built with beans, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Indian Weeknight Green Herb Dessert brings indian flavor to a practical dessert built with coconut, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and a fresh cilantro finish.
Cumin rice topped with garlicky, chili-spiked chickpeas simmered in a tomato-onion masala.
Tangy simmered yogurt soup thickened with chickpea flour, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and cilantro.
Sliced bell peppers simmered fast in a spiced onion-tomato masala until just tender and glossy.
A crunchy, lime-dressed cucumber and tomato salad brightened with fresh mint, served alongside any Indian meal.
Warm whole wheat flatbread served with a tangy tamarind and lime chutney for dipping.
Basmati rice baked with whole spices and saffron, topped with deeply caramelized onions for a fragrant one-pan meal.
Crisp chickpea-flour fritters loaded with sliced onion, scallion, and fresh ginger, fried until deeply golden.
A spiced Indian-style omelette with tomato, onion, and cumin, served with buttered toast for breakfast.
Thick strained yogurt sweetened with sugar and perfumed with saffron and cardamom, a cooling Indian dessert.
Split red lentils simmered soft and finished with a lemony cilantro tempering for a bright, comforting stew.
Spiced grilled chicken and a smoky tomato-onion filling rolled up in a flaky paratha for a Kolkata-style wrap.
Yogurt-marinated fish fillets grilled until charred, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh lime.
Bell peppers stuffed with a spiced mashed potato and pea filling, pan-charred until blistered.
Turmeric rice tossed with a coriander-mint paste, roasted peanuts, and tempered mustard seeds.
Lamb shoulder slow-braised in a garlicky, Kashmiri chili-red gravy until deeply tender and richly spiced.
Roasted cauliflower and green beans tossed with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and green chili in a South Indian style.
Crunchy puffed rice tossed with sev, tomato, onion, and tangy tamarind and mint chutneys for a classic Mumbai street snack.
Fluffy rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and fresh ginger, finished with a generous squeeze of lemon.
Fragrant basmati rice pilaf built on deeply browned garlic and whole spices bloomed in ghee.
A bright, herbal chicken curry built on a blended fresh mint and cilantro base instead of a tomato-heavy gravy.
A street-style Mumbai sandwich packed with spiced boiled potatoes, chutney, and vegetables, grilled until golden and crisp.
Tender spiced lamb meatballs simmered in a fragrant tomato gravy sweetened with a touch of jaggery.
Slow-simmered black lentils and kidney beans in a rich, buttery tomato gravy, finished with a swirl of fresh herb butter.
A fluffy spiced omelet infused with saffron threads and loaded with onion, chile, and fresh cilantro.
A comforting one-pot rice and lentil porridge enriched with deeply browned garlic ghee -- India's ultimate comfort food.
White fish fillets marinated in a vibrant mint-cilantro-yogurt paste and baked until tender and lightly charred.
A skillet-baked pie version of samosa filling -- spiced potatoes and peas under a flaky, golden pastry crust.
A crunchy raw vegetable salad tossed with lemon and spice, topped with a shower of deeply fried golden onions.
A whole chicken marinated in yogurt and warming spices, roasted until the skin chars at the edges like real tandoori chicken.
Mixed seasonal vegetables roasted with warming spices and finished in a swirl of cilantro-garlic butter.
Sweet coconut and milk powder balls infused with saffron and cardamom -- a festive Indian sweet ready in minutes.
Layered basmati rice and spiced coconut-chile prawns, steamed together until the whole pot smells like a wedding kitchen.
Crisp savory pancakes made from chickpea flour batter, coconut, and green chile, cooked fast on a hot griddle.
Cooling South Indian curd rice topped with a sizzling mustard-seed tempering and fresh curry leaves.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with garlicky prawns, coconut, and warm whole spices in the coastal Goan style.
Creamy split lentils simmered with coconut milk, green chile, and curry leaves, finished with a sizzling coconut-oil tempering.
Bell peppers stuffed with a spiced, herby paneer and potato filling, pan-roasted until blistered and tender.
One-pot rice and lentil khichdi loaded with roasted garlic, baked until the top turns golden and crisp.
Crisp pan-fried paneer patties spiced with coconut and green chile, stacked in a bun with mint chutney and pickled onion.
Slow-simmered rice pudding scented with saffron, cardamom, and toasted nuts, the classic Indian festive dessert.
A festive Indian plate built around smoky tandoori-spiced paneer, tomato-based dal, and saffron rice, served together.