Indian recipes

Indian cooking layers spices like no other cuisine, and our Indian recipes make that layering easy to follow. You will find creamy curries, fragrant biryanis, crisp dosa, and soft idli, plus much-loved vegetarian dishes like aloo gobi — every recipe explains when each spice goes in, because in Indian food, timing is flavour.

Whether you want easy Indian curry recipes for a weeknight or a full weekend feast, start with the favourites below. Each dish includes spice-level guidance, dairy-free and vegan swaps where they work, and serving suggestions with rice, roti, or naan. New authentic Indian food is added daily.

Popular Indian recipes: Jalebi, Malai Kofta, Rasmalai, Baingan Bharta

Jalebi

Make crispy, juicy Indian jalebi at home. Golden spirals soaked in fragrant saffron syrup, ready in 40 minutes.

Malai Kofta

Make restaurant-style malai kofta at home. Soft paneer dumplings in a rich, creamy tomato-cashew gravy.

Rasmalai

Make soft, delicate rasmalai at home. Spongy milk cakes soaked in fragrant saffron milk with pistachios.

Baingan Bharta

Make baingan bharta, India's smoky mashed eggplant curry roasted over flame with tomatoes and peas. An authentic, easy vegetarian recipe. Smoky, rustic and...

Hyderabadi Biryani

Make authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani with marinated chicken layered over fragrant basmati. The king of Indian biryani recipes, step by step. The undisputed...

Rasam

Make authentic rasam, South India's tangy tomato-pepper soup with tamarind and spices. A light, healing Indian recipe ready in 25 minutes. Light, tangy and...

Aloo Paratha

Golden whole-wheat flatbreads stuffed with spiced potato, griddled in ghee. This aloo paratha recipe is the classic North Indian stuffed bread done right.

Paneer Tikka

Smoky, charred paneer cubes marinated in spiced yogurt with peppers and onions. This paneer tikka recipe brings tandoor flavor home — ideal as an appetizer.

Sambar

A tangy South Indian lentil stew with tamarind, vegetables, and crackling mustard-seed tempering. This sambar recipe is wholesome comfort food in 55 minutes.

Chicken 65

Crispy, fiery Chicken 65, the famous Indian fried chicken appetizer tossed with curry leaves and chilies. This authentic recipe delivers bold spice and crunch.

Pav Bhaji

Buttery, vibrant pav bhaji, Mumbai's beloved street food of mashed spiced vegetables with toasted rolls. This authentic pav bhaji recipe is pure comfort food.

Rajma Curry

Hearty, homely rajma curry with tender kidney beans in a thick tomato-garam masala gravy. This authentic Indian rajma recipe pairs perfectly with rice.

Gulab Jamun

Make soft, juicy gulab jamun at home. Khoya dumplings fried golden and soaked in warm rose-cardamom syrup -- the perfect Indian sweet, ready in one hour.

Rice Kheer

Make authentic rice kheer with this easy Indian recipe. Creamy slow-cooked rice pudding with cardamom and saffron, crowned with crunchy pistachios at home.

Mango Lassi

Blend the best mango lassi with this authentic Indian recipe. Creamy yogurt, ripe mangoes, and cardamom whipped into a thick, frosty summer drink at home.

Aloo Gobi

Make comforting Aloo Gobi with this easy Indian recipe. Tender potatoes and cauliflower simmered with onions, tomatoes, and warm spices — a vegetarian classic.

Masala Dosa

Learn how to make crispy, golden Masala Dosa at home with this authentic South Indian recipe. Fermented rice-lentil crepes filled with spiced potatoes.

Idli with Sambar

This easy Idli with Sambar recipe gives soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes with a tangy, vegetable-packed lentil soup. A light, wholesome South Indian breakfast.

Chicken Korma

Creamy chicken korma — tender chicken in a silky yogurt and almond sauce with cardamom, saffron, and warm spices. A mild, fragrant, easy Indian curry recipe.

Rogan Josh

Authentic rogan josh — a slow-simmered Kashmiri lamb curry in a rich red yogurt gravy, made with fennel, dry ginger, and warm spices. Easy step-by-step recipe.

Chicken Vindaloo

Authentic chicken vindaloo — a fiery Goan curry with vinegar-marinated chicken in a bold garlic-chili sauce. Easy recipe with overnight marinade tips.

Garlic Naan

Make soft, blistered garlic naan at home — pillowy flatbreads with garlicky butter, cooked in a hot skillet. Perfect with curries, ready in about an hour.

Vegetable Samosas

Learn how to make crispy vegetable samosas — flaky homemade pastry wrapped around spiced potatoes and peas. Better than takeaway, baked or fried to perfection.

Tandoori Chicken

Make smoky, charred tandoori chicken at home — overnight yogurt-spice marinade, roasted in a screaming-hot oven. Restaurant flavor with zero special equipment.

Chana Masala

Cook a hearty Chana Masala with tender chickpeas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. This easy authentic Indian chickpea curry recipe is ready in 40 minutes.

Dal Makhani

Creamy Dal Makhani with slow-simmered black lentils, tomatoes, butter, and cream. This authentic Indian recipe is rich, hearty, and deeply comforting.

Chicken Tikka Masala

How to make Chicken Tikka Masala at home with tender marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. An easy authentic recipe with full restaurant flavor.

Butter Chicken

This easy butter chicken recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor at home: tender marinated chicken simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with warm Indian spices.

Chicken Biryani

Learn how to make authentic chicken biryani at home — fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, saffron, and crispy onions. Easy step-by-step recipe.

Palak Paneer

This easy palak paneer recipe blends fresh spinach into a creamy, garlicky sauce with golden paneer cubes. A healthy vegetarian Indian classic in 40 minutes.