
Indian recipes
Everyone loves a curry. From a big-flavoured balti to a fragrant veggie biryani, and a refreshing lassi drink to refresh the palate.
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Railway lamb curry
Try this spicy lamb curry, so named as it was once cooked by the chefs working on the Indian railways in the 1900s. Lamb on the bone gives loads of flavour
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Swap your usual takeaway for homemade butter chicken. The dish is made in two parts, combining tandoori chicken with a rich, buttery sauce
Healthier chicken balti
A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic from Angela Nilsen, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers
Creamy beetroot curry
Try an original approach to serving thickly sliced beetroot by combining with Madras spices, mustard seeds and green chilli
Chicken pakoras
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Make a batch of these crispy golden pakoras as a snack, or part of an Indian meal. Serve hot with sweet chilli sauce or green chutney
Spiced roast side of salmon
Serve salmon with paprika, ginger and honey mustard glaze for an Indian-inspired, original roast
Bombay potatoes
Enjoy Bombay potatoes as a brilliant side dish to an epic feast. These Indian-style potatoes made with nuggets of juicy tomato are super-easy to make, spicy and moreish
Bengali scotch eggs
Impress guests at dinner parties with these moreish Bengali scotch eggs. They make a popular starter in an Indian menu, or as part of the snack spread
Channa bhatura
Serve up a hearty Indian veggie chickpea curry served with fried bread. The addition of spices such as black cardamom impart an irresistible smoky note
Dosa
Make your own dosa – Indian rice pancakes made from fermented batter. They take a little effort, but are delicious served with aloo masala and other fillings
Malabar prawns
Make one of Kerala’s staple dishes – malabar prawns, a speciality of the South Indian coast. They're quick and easy to prepare and full of distinct flavours
Family meals: Mild chicken curry
A mildly-spiced curry with a rich yogurt sauce that will appeal to adults and kids alike
Beef bhuna
Enjoy this rich, flavourful beef curry with chapatis or jeera rice. It's a great family dish and ideal for a special occasion, such as Eid
Squash & cabbage sabzi
Serve this veggie Indian at a Indian feast. Made with pumpkin, cabbage and spices, it makes a good side dish with dhal and rice, or eat as a main with roti
Coronation chicken naans with Indian slaw
Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw
Fried fish & tomato curry
Use a sustainable white fish like pollock in this southern Indian-style coconut and tomato curry with fresh coriander
New potato & tamarind salad
Tamarind is commonly used to flavour potatoes in India, and makes this low-fat salad authentic and punchy
Stuffed paratha
Try making stuffed paratha, a popular Punjabi breakfast or afternoon snack. These have a potato filling, but we also have tips for other great fillings
Keema pav
Enjoy keema pav, a favourite Indian street food. Featuring spiced lamb mince, it's served with red onions, lime and soft white rolls
Cardamom butter chicken
A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway - a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee
Coconut pastries (gujiya)
Make this version of a popular Indian sweet filled with gently spiced coconut, almonds and raisins. They're usually made to celebrate the festival of Holi
Goan prawn & coconut curry with cumin rice
Spice up your mid-week meals with a curry in a hurry - throw in a handful of spices with shellfish, tomatoes, and spinach
Chicken tikka with spiced rice
Indian food needn't be a guilty pleasure - this healthy baked chicken with fragrant, fresh rice is nutritious and flavoursome
Puris with potato masala (alu puri)
Try making this traditional Indian dish – a popular lunch during the Holi festivities in spring