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🇮🇳Indian Recipes

Explore the vast world of Indian cuisine — from creamy curries and fragrant biryanis to crispy dosas, tandoori dishes, and aromatic dal.

45 recipes

Indian cuisine is not one cuisine but hundreds — a vast tapestry of regional traditions spanning the subcontinent. From the rich Mughlai flavors of the north to the coconut-laced dishes of Kerala, from Rajasthani desert cooking to Bengali fish preparations, India's food heritage is among the world's most diverse and deeply documented.

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Shorshe Ilish (শরষে ইলিশ) — Hilsa in Mustard-Grreen Chili Gravy
Shorshe Ilish is a beloved Bengali classic where rich hilsa is gently simmered in pungent mustard paste, green chilies, and mustard oil. The dish is prized for its bold aroma and silky gravy, traditionally served with hot steamed rice.
38 min 4 420 cal

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Undhiyu — Indian Winter Mixed-Vegetable Curry with Methi Muthia - authentic indian recipe

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Indian · Main Courses

Undhiyu (ઉંધિયું) — Indian Winter Mixed-Vegetable Curry with Methi Muthia

Undhiyu is a beloved Gujarati winter specialty traditionally cooked slowly with seasonal vegetables, fenugreek dumplings, and a coconut-peanut masala. It’s festive, hearty, and often served at family gatherings with puri or rotli.

120 min 6 520 cal

Misal Pav — Spicy sprouted moth bean curry with farsan - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Misal Pav (मिसळ पाव) — Spicy sprouted moth bean curry with farsan

Misal Pav is a beloved Maharashtrian street food: a fiery sprouted moth bean curry (usal) finished with spicy tarri and crunchy farsan. Served with soft pav, it balances heat, tang, and texture in every bite.

70 min 4 620 cal

Chettinad Chicken — Peppery roasted-spice chicken curry from Tamil Nadu - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Chettinad Chicken (செட்டிநாடு கோழி குழம்பு) — Peppery roasted-spice chicken curry from Tamil Nadu

Chettinad Chicken is a bold Tamil Nadu curry built on freshly roasted whole spices, black pepper, and coconut. It reflects the Chettiar trading heritage, where layered aromatics and spice-forward gravies are prized for depth and heat.

65 min 4 520 cal

Avial — Kerala mixed vegetables in coconut-yogurt gravy - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Avial (അവിയൽ) — Kerala mixed vegetables in coconut-yogurt gravy

Avial is a classic Kerala dish of mixed vegetables gently cooked and coated in a coconut–yogurt gravy. It’s traditionally finished with coconut oil and curry leaves, often served in a sadya feast alongside rice and other small dishes.

50 min 6 230 cal

Appam with Stew — Lacy rice pancakes with coconut vegetable curry - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Appam with Stew (അപ്പം & ഇഷ്ടു) — Lacy rice pancakes with coconut vegetable curry

Appam with stew is a beloved Kerala breakfast where lacy fermented rice pancakes meet a gentle coconut-milk curry. The pairing reflects the region’s rice culture and coastal pantry, often served for family mornings and festive brunches.

80 min 4 560 cal

Chingri Malai Curry — Indian Prawns in Coconut Milk with Gentle Spices - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Chingri Malai Curry (চিংড়ি মালাই কারি) — Indian Prawns in Coconut Milk with Gentle Spices

A beloved Bengali curry where prawns are simmered in coconut milk with whole spices and a whisper of sweetness. Often served at celebrations, it balances richness and fragrance without heavy heat.

45 min 4 520 cal

Undhiyu — Gujarati winter mixed-vegetable curry with methi muthia - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Undhiyu (ઉંધિયું) — Gujarati winter mixed-vegetable curry with methi muthia

Undhiyu is a beloved Gujarati winter specialty traditionally cooked slowly, showcasing seasonal vegetables and fragrant spices. Methi muthia dumplings add herbal richness and soak up the sweet-sour, coconut-sesame masala.

115 min 6 520 cal

Haleem — Indian Slow-simmered wheat-lentil-meat porridge, spiced - authentic indian recipe

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Haleem (حلیم) — Indian Slow-simmered wheat-lentil-meat porridge, spiced

Haleem is a beloved Indo-Muslim slow-cooked porridge of wheat, lentils, and tender meat, simmered until silky and rich. Often served at iftar in Ramadan, it’s finished with fried onions, herbs, lemon, and warming spices.

250 min 6 620 cal

Bisi Bele Bath — Indian Spiced Rice-Lentil Stew with Vegetables - authentic indian recipe

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Bisi Bele Bath (ಬಿಸಿ ಬೇಳೆ ಬಾತ್) — Indian Spiced Rice-Lentil Stew with Vegetables

Bisi Bele Bath is a beloved Karnataka comfort dish where rice and toor dal simmer into a thick, stew-like meal. Its signature flavor comes from a roasted spice blend, tamarind tang, and a fragrant ghee tempering.

65 min 4 520 cal

Ven Pongal — South Indian rice and lentil porridge with black pepper - authentic indian recipe

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Ven Pongal (வெண் பொங்கல்) — South Indian rice and lentil porridge with black pepper

Ven Pongal is a classic South Indian comfort dish of rice and split mung cooked into a creamy porridge, tempered with ghee, pepper, and cumin. Traditionally served for breakfast and during harvest festivities, it’s soothing, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

40 min 4 430 cal

Pesarattu — Indian Green Moong Dal Crepe with Ginger - authentic indian recipe

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Pesarattu (పెసరట్టు) — Indian Green Moong Dal Crepe with Ginger

Pesarattu is a beloved Andhra-style crepe made from soaked green moong dal, ground with ginger and green chili. Naturally gluten-free and protein-rich, it’s traditionally served hot with chutney and sometimes upma for a classic breakfast pairing.

515 min 4 323 cal

Kadai Paneer — Indian Paneer in Spicy Bell-Pepper Tomato Gravy - authentic indian recipe

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Kadai Paneer (कड़ाही पनीर) — Indian Paneer in Spicy Bell-Pepper Tomato Gravy

Kadai Paneer is a North Indian restaurant classic cooked in a wok-like kadai with a bold, freshly ground spice mix. Paneer and crisp bell peppers simmer in a tangy tomato gravy that’s finished with ginger and kasuri methi.

45 min 4 395 cal

Saag Aloo — Indian Spinach and Potatoes with Garlic - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Saag Aloo (साग आलू) — Indian Spinach and Potatoes with Garlic

Saag Aloo is a beloved North Indian home-style dish where tender potatoes simmer in spiced spinach with plenty of garlic. It’s comforting, everyday food often served with roti or rice, and it showcases how leafy greens become richly savory with simple tempering.

45 min 4 230 cal

Dal Tadka — Indian Tempered Yellow Lentils with Ghee and Spices - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Dal Tadka (दाल तड़का) — Indian Tempered Yellow Lentils with Ghee and Spices

Dal Tadka is a beloved North Indian lentil dish where cooked yellow lentils are finished with a sizzling ghee tempering of cumin, garlic, and chilies. It’s everyday comfort food, often served with rice or roti, and prized for its aroma and warmth.

50 min 4 360 cal

Idli Sambar — South Indian Steamed Rice Cakes with Lentil Stew - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Idli Sambar (इडली सांभर) — South Indian Steamed Rice Cakes with Lentil Stew

Idli Sambar is a beloved South Indian breakfast of fluffy steamed rice cakes served with a tangy lentil-and-vegetable stew. Though pan-Indian today, it reflects Tamil and Karnataka home cooking, where fermentation and tempered spices build deep flavor.

960 min 4 520 cal

Butter Chicken — Indian Creamy Tomato Butter Curry - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Butter Chicken (मुरग मखनी) — Indian Creamy Tomato Butter Curry

Butter Chicken, known as Murgh Makhani, is a beloved North Indian restaurant classic born in Delhi. Tandoori-style chicken is simmered in a silky tomato-butter sauce finished with cream and aromatic spices.

70 min 4 650 cal

Chicken Tikka Masala — Creamy Indian Tomato Curry with Charred Chicken - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Chicken Tikka Masala (چکن ٹِکا مسالا) — Creamy Indian Tomato Curry with Charred Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala pairs yogurt-marinated, charred chicken with a silky tomato-cream curry. Though popularized in the UK, it draws directly from North Indian tandoori flavors and restaurant-style makhani gravies.

60 min 4 560 cal

Authentic Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh — Wazwan-style red lamb curry - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Authentic Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh (روغن جوش) — Wazwan-style red lamb curry

A Wazwan cornerstone from Kashmir, Rogan Josh slow-simmers lamb in a yogurt-based gravy perfumed with Persian-influenced spices. The hallmark is a deep red hue from Kashmiri chili and ratan jot, not heavy heat.

135 min 6 520 cal

Traditional Bihari Litti Chokha — Roasted sattu-stuffed wheat balls with smoky mash - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Traditional Bihari Litti Chokha (लिट्टी चोखा) — Roasted sattu-stuffed wheat balls with smoky mash

A rustic staple from Bihar, Litti Chokha pairs fire-roasted whole-wheat litti stuffed with spiced sattu and served with smoky mashed vegetables. It’s beloved street and home food, finished with mustard oil for signature pungency.

80 min 4 610 cal

Vada Pav — Mumbai Spiced Potato Fritter Burger - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Vada Pav (वड़ा पाव) — Mumbai Spiced Potato Fritter Burger

Vada Pav is Mumbai’s iconic street snack: a crisp, gram-flour potato fritter tucked into a soft bun with fiery garlic chutney. Born around the city’s mills and train stations, it’s a portable, filling bite with big flavor.

60 min 6 520 cal

Poha — Indian Turmeric-Scented Flattened Rice with Peanuts - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Poha (पोहा) — Indian Turmeric-Scented Flattened Rice with Peanuts

Poha is a beloved Indian breakfast made from flattened rice gently steamed with turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts. Light yet satisfying, it’s especially popular in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, often finished with lemon and fresh coriander.

24 min 4 360 cal

Upma — Indian Savory Semolina Breakfast Porridge - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Upma (उपमा) — Indian Savory Semolina Breakfast Porridge

Upma is a classic South Indian breakfast made by roasting semolina and cooking it with tempered spices, ginger, and vegetables. Served hot with lemon and coconut chutney, it’s a comforting, quick morning staple across India.

25 min 4 320 cal

Idli — South Indian Steamed Rice and Lentil Cakes - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Idli (इडली) — South Indian Steamed Rice and Lentil Cakes

Idli are soft, steamed cakes made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal, cherished across South India for breakfast and tiffin. Fermentation builds a gentle tang and airy texture, traditionally served with sambar and coconut chutney.

800 min 4 320 cal

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