Discover the flavors of India with this collection of 21 Indian Inspired Recipes. From savory curries to aromatic rice dishes, these recipes offer a taste of Indian cuisine that you can easily make at home. Whether you’re new to Indian cooking or looking to expand your repertoire, you’ll find approachable dishes that showcase the diverse spices and ingredients central to this culinary tradition. With options ranging from quick weeknight meals to more elaborate weekend projects, this lineup provides a great starting point for exploring Indian flavors in your own kitchen.
Tandoori Halloumi Tikka and Mushroom Skewers
Tandoori Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers – a delightful fusion of smoky, spiced goodness perfect for BBQ season. Marinated in a rich blend of yogurt and aromatic spices, these skewers are grilled to perfection.
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Tandoori Chicken Gyros with Curried Yogurt Sauce
These Tandoori Chicken Gyros with Curried Yogurt Sauce are bold, flavorful, and super easy to make! Made by marinating chicken thighs in a well-spiced yogurt-based marinade, this oven, grill, or skillet Tandoori chicken is guaranteed to be a new family favorite.
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Onion Bhaji Burger
These Indian-fusion onion bhaji burgers have soft burger buns, crispy onion bhajis, sweet tamarind chutney, and herby yogurt sauce. Yum!
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Instant Pot Chana Masala
Instant Pot Chana Masala is a flavorful and satisfying meatless Indian dish. Making chana masala in Instant Pot is so easy and is a perfect recipe for busy weeknight dinners.
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Indian Toor Dal
This Indian toor dal recipe is creamy, tangy and made from wholesome ingredients. The flavors of ginger, garlic, and spices mingle with lentils to create a delicious stew that can be prepared in about 30 minutes. This vegan dal recipe is also soy-free, dairy-free, and plant-based!
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Restaurant Style Punjabi Dal Makhani
This restaurant style Punjabi dal makhani is a spin on a classic, made quicker and easier in the Instant Pot. Pantry staple lentils get a spicy twist with a perfectly creamy and luscious gravy. While this dal makhani may taste like it cooked for hours, it only takes 30 minutes! Pair this recipe with baingan bhartha and classic kachumber salad, two Indian vegetarian favorites, for a feast!
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Keema Stuffed Naan (On Tawa)
This keema stuffed naan recipe elevates the classic naan recipe that we all know and love, with a meaty, spiced filling. Homemade pillowy soft dough, juicy, seasoned beef, and a surprise crunch from sesame seeds make this an addictive flatbread recipe! You can have this restaurant quality flatbread on your table in under 40 minutes.
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Vegan Butter Chicken (Indian Butter Chickpeas)
This easy recipe for Vegan Butter Chicken is a plant-based version of the classic Indian dish that’s completely dairy-free and made with chickpeas! These healthy Indian butter chickpeas are gluten-free, allergy-free, marinated in creamy yogurt and fragrant spices; finished in a single skillet with a tomato-based sauce in just 10 minutes!
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Creamy Chicken Korma
This homemade Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe is infused with aromatic Indian spices and created with everyday ingredients.
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Tandoori Pasta
Tandoori Pasta is a blend of paneer and pasta and Indian spices, what could be better? Add a fusion element that incorporates tandoori cooking methods for a delicious tandoori sauce pasta that comes together easily. Using elements of tandoori cooking methods is what makes the spices really stick to the paneer and veggies. With a couple substitutes, Pasta Tandoori can even be a vegan pasta.
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Chana Masala
This Easy Chana Masala recipe is so simple and quick to make! Naturally vegan and gluten-free, made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and tons of aromatic and authentic Indian spices, this one-pot meal is perfect for dinner or lunch! It’s great for meal-prepping and makes delicious leftovers. Hearty meatless and allergy-free, it’s healthy, veggie-packed, and satisfying for everyone!
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Chicken Tikki Masala
Chicken Tikki Masala is a classic Indian dish now with a gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and allergy-friendly recipe! With a creamy tomato and coconut yogurt sauce, this comforting dish will make a great healthy weeknight dinner that packs in the flavor!
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani has all the flavor of the authentic Indian dish, but it is so simple to make! Chicken Biryani is a hearty and comforting meal made with marinated chicken, aromatic basmati rice, and a selection of herbs and spices. Instant pot biryani can be made in a fraction of the time of traditional Biryani.
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Red Lentil Curry
If you love curry, you are going to love this protein-packed, simple, pantry staple Red Lentil Curry that cooks up in 30 minutes.
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Pork Curry (Keralan Pandi)
This wonderfully warming pork curry recipe is as tasty as it looks. It’s made with tender strips of pork loin steak and flavoured with fennel, turmeric and coconut milk, with a fresh hit of crunchy green beans.
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Tandoori Chicken
You’ll love this crispy, easy tandoori chicken recipe, made with a simple marinade using Greek yogurt, lime, garlic, and garam masala.
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Butter Chicken
This easy butter chicken recipe has a quick spiced yogurt marinade and a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala. A simple weeknight dinner!
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Black Lentil Dal
“This black lentil dal, also know as dal makhani, is one of my favorite Indian dishes to make. It have so much depth of flavor with all the spices added in. This dal just gets better with time. Let the flavors meld together to make a rich and creamy dish.”
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Baked Samosa Recipe
This easy, baked samosa recipe is perfect if you have a craving for a crispy, savory samosa but want to avoid frying. Packed with a vegetarian potato filling with curry spices and peas, this easy samosa dough perfect for baking contains just three main ingredients and is the perfect healthier alternative to traditional samosas.
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Coconut Curry Chicken
This coconut curry chicken is hearty, creamy, and incredibly flavorful! This one skillet meal has warm and spicy flavors. Everything simmers away until the chicken is melt in your mouth tender. The leftovers are even better the next day!
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Chicken Korma
Chicken korma is a rich and creamy Indian curry made with chicken, yogurt, spices, and nuts. It is characterized by its mild flavor and velvety creamy texture. Chicken korma is a popular dish in India and is often served with rice or naan bread!
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Butter Chicken Indian Pizza
This super yummy Butter Chicken Indian Pizza recipe uses butter chicken curry as the sauce, with lots of delicious toppings. Trust me, its seriously good.
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