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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.

95 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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Indian · Side Dishes
Mango Pickle (आम का अचार) — Indian Spiced Raw Mango Pickle in Mustard Oil
Aam ka achar is a classic North Indian-style raw mango pickle preserved with salt, spices, and pungent mustard oil. It’s traditionally sun-cured to deepen flavor and keep for months, served in tiny amounts alongside everyday meals.
55 min 32 85 cal

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Cucumber Mint Raita — Cooling Indian Yogurt Condiment - authentic indian recipe

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Indian · Side Dishes

Cucumber Mint Raita (रायता) — Cooling Indian Yogurt Condiment

Raita is a classic Indian yogurt condiment served to cool spicy meals and add a fresh, tangy contrast. This cucumber-and-mint version is common across North India, especially alongside biryani, kebabs, and parathas.

18 min 6 63 cal

Lassi — Indian Yogurt Drink with Mango or Rose - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Drinks

Lassi (लस्सी) — Indian Yogurt Drink with Mango or Rose

Lassi is a classic North Indian yogurt drink, prized for cooling the body in hot weather and balancing spicy meals. This recipe gives two beloved versions—mango and rose—both lightly perfumed with cardamom and served ice-cold.

10 min 2 235 cal

Gajar Ka Halwa — Indian Grated Carrot Pudding with Cardamom - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Desserts

Gajar Ka Halwa (गाजर का हलवा) — Indian Grated Carrot Pudding with Cardamom

Gajar ka halwa is a beloved North Indian winter dessert made by slow-cooking grated carrots in milk until rich and jammy. Finished with ghee, cardamom, and nuts, it’s a festive sweet often served at family gatherings and celebrations.

85 min 6 405 cal

Jalebi — Crispy Fried Spirals Soaked in Saffron Syrup - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Desserts

Jalebi (جلیبی) — Crispy Fried Spirals Soaked in Saffron Syrup

Jalebi is a beloved Indian sweet of crisp, lacy spirals fried until golden, then soaked in fragrant syrup. This version uses saffron for a floral warmth that echoes celebratory street stalls and festival trays across the subcontinent.

55 min 8 390 cal

Kheer — Indian Creamy Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Saffron - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Desserts

Kheer (खीर) — Indian Creamy Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Saffron

Kheer is a beloved Indian milk-and-rice pudding gently simmered until silky and fragrant. Saffron and cardamom perfume the custardy base, making it a classic sweet for festivals, family gatherings, and everyday comfort.

65 min 6 330 cal

Pani Puri — Indian Crispy Hollow Shells with Spiced Water - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Appetizers

Pani Puri (پانی پوری) — Indian Crispy Hollow Shells with Spiced Water

Pani Puri is a beloved Indian street snack of crisp, hollow puris filled with potato-chickpea mash and dunked in tangy, minty spiced water. Each bite balances crunch, heat, and sweet-sour notes that define chaat culture across India.

70 min 6 330 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

Rasgulla — Indian Soft Cottage Cheese Balls in Sugar Syrup - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Desserts

Rasgulla (रसगुल्ला) — Indian Soft Cottage Cheese Balls in Sugar Syrup

Rasgulla is a beloved Bengali sweet made from fresh chhena (curdled milk) shaped into tender balls and simmered in light sugar syrup. Served chilled, it’s prized for its sponge-like texture and delicate sweetness at festivals and family gatherings.

60 min 12 165 cal

Mulligatawny Soup — Indian-Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Soup - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Soups

Mulligatawny Soup (மிளகுத்தண்ணீர்) — Indian-Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Mulligatawny evolved from South Indian pepper-water into a colonial-era Anglo-Indian soup. This version stays true to its warming spices, lentils, and vegetables, finished with coconut milk for a silky, aromatic bowl.

65 min 6 330 cal

Rasam — South Indian Tangy Tomato and Tamarind Broth - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Soups

Rasam (ரசம்) — South Indian Tangy Tomato and Tamarind Broth

Rasam is a classic South Indian broth made with tamarind, tomato, and warming spices, often served with rice or sipped as a restorative soup. Its bright tang and peppery aroma reflect everyday home cooking across Tamil Nadu and beyond.

35 min 4 75 cal

Pakora — Indian Crispy Vegetable Fritters - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Appetizers

Pakora (پکوڑا) — Indian Crispy Vegetable Fritters

Pakora are beloved Indian fritters made by coating vegetables in spiced chickpea flour batter and frying until crisp. Often served with chai during monsoon season, they’re a classic street snack across North India and beyond.

40 min 4 360 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

Puri — Indian Deep-Fried Puffed Bread - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Breads

Puri (पूरी) — Indian Deep-Fried Puffed Bread

Puri is a classic Indian deep-fried bread that puffs into a light, crisp shell with a tender center. Served across India for breakfasts, festive meals, and temple-style offerings, it pairs beautifully with potato curry, chana, or sweet halwa.

40 min 4 430 cal

Paratha — Flaky Indian Layered Whole Wheat Flatbread - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Breads

Paratha (पराठा) — Flaky Indian Layered Whole Wheat Flatbread

Paratha is a beloved North Indian flatbread known for its crisp, flaky layers and hearty whole-wheat flavor. Traditionally cooked on a tawa with ghee, it’s served for breakfast or dinner alongside yogurt, pickles, and curries.

50 min 6 260 cal

Garlic Naan — Indian Garlic-Topped Tandoor-Style Flatbread - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Breads

Garlic Naan (نان سیر) — Indian Garlic-Topped Tandoor-Style Flatbread

Garlic naan is a beloved North Indian flatbread traditionally slapped onto a blazing tandoor wall, emerging blistered and buttery. This home version uses a hot skillet and oven broiler to mimic tandoor char and chew, finished with fresh garlic and herbs.

45 min 8 240 cal

Jeera Rice — Indian Cumin-Tempered Basmati Rice - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Rice Dishes

Jeera Rice (जीरा राइस) — Indian Cumin-Tempered Basmati Rice

Jeera Rice is a North Indian staple where fragrant basmati is steamed, then tempered with cumin in ghee for a nutty aroma. It’s a classic restaurant-style side that pairs beautifully with dals and rich curries.

35 min 4 262 cal

Bhindi Masala — Indian Spiced Okra Stir-Fry - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Bhindi Masala (भिंडी मसाला) — Indian Spiced Okra Stir-Fry

Bhindi Masala is a beloved North Indian-style okra stir-fry where tender bhindi is cooked with onions, tomatoes, and warming spices. It’s a homestyle staple often served with roti or paratha, prized for its bright masala and non-slimy okra technique.

45 min 4 230 cal

Kadhi Pakora — Indian Yogurt Curry with Chickpea Flour Fritters - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Kadhi Pakora (कढ़ी पकोड़ा) — Indian Yogurt Curry with Chickpea Flour Fritters

Kadhi Pakora is a beloved North Indian comfort dish where tangy yogurt-and-besan curry simmers with tender chickpea fritters. Often served in Punjabi homes and dhabas, it balances sour, savory, and gently spiced flavors over rice.

60 min 4 520 cal

Matar Paneer — Green Peas and Cottage Cheese Curry - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Matar Paneer (मटर पनीर) — Green Peas and Cottage Cheese Curry

Matar Paneer is a beloved North Indian curry where sweet green peas and paneer simmer in a tomato-onion masala. It’s a homestyle staple often served with roti or rice, balancing warm spices with a gently creamy finish.

50 min 4 360 cal

Shahi Paneer — Indian Cottage Cheese in Rich Tomato-Cream Sauce - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Shahi Paneer (शाही पनीर) — Indian Cottage Cheese in Rich Tomato-Cream Sauce

Shahi Paneer is a North Indian “royal” curry where paneer is simmered in a silky tomato-cream gravy enriched with cashews and warm spices. Often served at celebrations, its luxurious texture and gentle sweetness balance the tang of tomatoes.

50 min 4 520 cal

Keema Matar — Indian Spiced Ground Lamb with Green Peas - authentic indian recipe

Indian · Main Courses

Keema Matar (कीमा मटर) — Indian Spiced Ground Lamb with Green Peas

Keema Matar is a beloved North Indian home-style curry of minced lamb simmered with peas in a tomato-onion masala. It’s prized for its weeknight speed, warming spices, and how well it pairs with naan or basmati rice.

50 min 4 455 cal

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