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India

58 recipes

Recipes from India, metric, with nutrition per serving.

Creamy pale korma with paneer topped with flaked almonds and coriander beside rice.

Vegetable and Paneer Korma with Cashew Cream and Toasted Almonds

1 h 10 min · 360 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsVegetarian

Indian

A puffed, golden flatbread with brown blistered spots, brushed with ghee and flecked with coriander and nigella seeds.

Paneer-Stuffed Kulcha with Garlic-Coriander Ghee

1 h 28 min · 228 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkSource of proteinVegetarian

Indian

Charred, deep red tandoori chicken legs on a platter with red onion rings, lemon wedges and a bowl of bright green mint chutney.

Tandoori Chicken

30 min · 458 kcal · 33 g proteinContains: Gluten, Milk, Tree nutsHigh proteinLow salt

Indian (Punjabi)

A dark bowl of soft golden rice and lentil porridge topped with fresh coriander leaves.

Khichdi

20 min · 569 kcal · 23 g proteinContains: Milk, MustardBalancedSource of proteinLow sugarsLow saltSource of fibreVegetarian

Indian

Four white steamed idli with bowls of sambar and coconut chutney.

Soft Steamed Rice and Lentil Idli with Coconut Chutney

20 min · 212 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: MustardLow saturated fatSugar-freeLow saltDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

South Indian

A dark bowl of glossy golden chunky mango chutney with a spoon on a dark plate.

Chutney · Mango

Spiced Mango Chutney

1 h 30 min · 114 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Mustard, SulphitesLow fatLow saturated fatLow saltDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian

Bowl of spiced minced beef keema with golden potato cubes and chopped coriander.

Keema · Aloo keema (potato)

Spiced Minced Beef Keema with Potatoes

30 min · 427 kcal · 24 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkHigh proteinLow sugarsLow salt

Indian

A platter of white and saffron-yellow biryani rice with chicken pieces, fried onions, fresh herbs and a halved boiled egg.

Chicken biryani

20 min · 464 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Eggs, Milk, Tree nutsHigh protein

Indian

A dark bowl of biryani with white and saffron-yellow basmati rice, tender pieces of spiced lamb, golden fried onions and fresh mint and coriander.

Biryani · Lamb

Saffron Layered Lamb Biryani with Golden Onions and Mint

2 h 10 min · 847 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Milk

Indian

A bowl of dark green mashed mustard greens topped with butter beside yellow corn flatbreads.

Sarson ka Saag with Makki di Roti (Punjabi Mustard Greens with Corn Flatbread)

30 min · 172 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Milk, MustardVegetarian

Punjabi (Indian)

Crisp puri shells filled with potato and chickpeas beside bowls of green mint water and dark tamarind water.

Pani Puri with Mint Water and Tamarind Water

1 h 30 min · 141 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: Gluten

Indian

Three golden fried samosas, one broken open to show the potato and pea filling, with a small bowl of green chutney.

Potato and Pea Samosas with Coriander-Mint Chutney

45 min · 85 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, MustardVegetarian

Indian

Golden samosas on a dark plate, one cut open to show the potato and pea filling, with green chutney.

Samosas · Potato-pea

Potato and Pea Samosas with Mint-Coriander Chutney

1 h 50 min · 122 kcal · 2 g proteinContains: GlutenVegetarian

Indian

Two scoops of golden mango frozen yoghurt with lime zest in a black bowl.

Frozen yogurt · Mango

Mango Lassi Frozen Yoghurt

5 min · 170 kcal · 2 g proteinContains: MilkLow fatLow saturated fatLow saltVegetarian

Indian

Mackerel · Masala

Masala Fried Mackerel

15 min · 238 kcal · 19 g proteinContains: FishHigh protein

Indian

A bowl of thick golden mulligatawny with pieces of chicken and carrot, a swirl of coconut milk and fresh coriander.

Mulligatawny with Chicken, Red Lentils and Coconut

1 h 40 min · 600 kcal · 36 g proteinContains: Gluten, Milk, Celery, MustardHigh protein

Anglo-Indian

Golden cubes of paneer in a smooth green spinach sauce with a swirl of cream.

Palak Paneer (Golden Paneer in Spinach Sauce)

20 min · 290 kcal · 14 g proteinContains: Milk, MustardSource of proteinLow sugarsVegetarian

Indian

A dark bowl of saffron-streaked vegetable biryani with potato, cauliflower, carrot and peas, scattered with fresh herbs.

Biryani · Vegetable

Layered Vegetable Biryani with Cauliflower, Potato and Cashews

1 h 30 min · 576 kcal · 13 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nuts, SulphitesVegetarian

Indian

An orange coconut fish curry with chunks of white fish, sliced green chilli and leaves, with a bowl of white rice.

Fish curry · Goan

Goan-Style Coconut Fish Curry with Rice

30 min · 205 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: Fish

Indian

A dark bowl of golden aloo gobi, potatoes and cauliflower scattered with fresh coriander.

Dry-Spiced Aloo Gobi with Cumin and Tomato

1 h 15 min · 232 kcal · 5 g proteinNo major allergensDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian

A stack of golden flaky spiral parathas with visible layers.

Flaky Spiral Paratha

55 min · 350 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkVegetarian

Indian

Garlic naan glistening with butter and scattered with chopped coriander.

Garlic and Coriander Butter Naan

1 h 42 min · 357 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkVegetarian

Indian

A bowl of creamy white yoghurt rice speckled with mustard seeds, curry leaves, pomegranate seeds and a dried red chilli.

Cool Yoghurt Rice with Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves and Pomegranate

50 min · 343 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nuts, MustardSource of proteinVegetarian

Indian

Craggy golden pakora on a dark plate with a small bowl of green chutney.

Crisp Onion, Potato and Spinach Pakora with Green Chutney

40 min · 303 kcal · 7 g proteinNo major allergensLow saturated fatSource of fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian

Golden aloo tikki on a dark plate, one broken open, with a small bowl of green mint chutney.

Crisp Spiced Aloo Tikki with Mint Chutney

40 min · 70 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkVegetarian

Indian

A dark bowl of creamy white raita flecked with green herbs, topped with coriander leaves and thin cucumber slices.

Raita · Cucumber

Cucumber and Coriander Raita

5 min · 12 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: MilkVegetarian

Indian

Dark, creamy black lentil and kidney bean dal with a swirl of cream and coriander.

Dal Makhani

1 h 15 min · 571 kcal · 18 g proteinContains: MilkSource of proteinSource of fibreVegetarian

Indian

A bowl of butter chicken in a glossy orange tomato and cream sauce with a swirl of cream, with naan bread alongside.

Butter Chicken

1 h 35 min · 455 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsHigh protein

Indian (Punjabi)

A bowl of chickpeas in a thick russet tomato gravy topped with a sprig of fresh coriander.

Chana Masala (Chickpeas in Spiced Tomato Gravy)

55 min · 205 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Milk, MustardSource of protein

Indian

Halved boiled eggs in a rich red-orange curry sauce with coriander leaves, served beside white basmati rice on a dark plate.

Egg Curry

20 min · 189 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Eggs, MilkSource of proteinLow sugarsSource of fibreVegetarian

Indian

Golden potato-stuffed flatbreads, one cut to show the filling, with a bowl of yoghurt.

Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbreads) with Yoghurt

26 min · 439 kcal · 10 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibreVegetarian

Indian

A dark bowl of chunky red tomato chutney topped with a single green bay leaf, with a spoon on a dark plate.

Chutney · Tomato

Sweet and Spicy Tomato Chutney

55 min · 39 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Mustard, SulphitesDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian

A dome of golden semolina upma flecked with peas and carrot, with a lemon wedge.

Vegetable Upma with Cashews and Curry Leaves

45 min · 353 kcal · 10 g proteinContains: Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, MustardVegetarian

Indian

A small dark bowl of fine brown garam masala surrounded by cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves and cardamom pods.

Toasted Whole-Spice Garam Masala

10 min · 4 kcal · 0 g proteinNo major allergensDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian

A plate of bright yellow lemon rice with fried peanuts, curry leaves and dried red chillies, with a lemon wedge.

South Indian Lemon Rice with Peanuts and Curry Leaves

10 min · 469 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Peanuts, Milk, Mustard

Indian

A glass of steaming milky masala chai beside a dark teapot, with cinnamon sticks, cardamom and star anise.

Spiced Masala Chai with Ginger and Cardamom

20 min · 168 kcal · 6 g proteinContains: MilkSource of proteinVegetarianCaffeine

Indian

Bowl of spiced minced beef keema dotted with green peas.

Keema · Keema matar (with peas)

Spiced Minced Beef Keema with Peas

55 min · 533 kcal · 35 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkHigh protein

Indian

Spiced minced beef keema garnished with coriander, with two soft bread rolls and a lime wedge.

Spiced Minced Beef Keema with Soft Rolls

55 min · 504 kcal · 33 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkHigh proteinLow sugars

Indian

A tall glass of white, frothy salted lassi with toasted cumin seeds sprinkled on top.

Salted Lassi with Toasted Cumin

7 min · 74 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: MilkVegetarian

Indian

A slice of green spinach lasagne with crumbled paneer under a pale golden béchamel top.

Lasagne · Paneer

Saag Paneer Lasagne

2 h 10 min · 695 kcal · 29 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkSource of proteinVegetarian

Indian

Four soft white rasgulla in light syrup in a dark bowl.

Rasgulla: Soft Chenna Dumplings in Cardamom Syrup

50 min · 229 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: MilkLow saltVegetarian

Indian

A bowl of creamy phirni topped with slivered pistachios and almonds.

Phirni: Cardamom and Saffron Ground Rice Pudding

30 min · 432 kcal · 13 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsLow saltVegetarian

Indian

A dark bowl of smooth bright green mint and coriander chutney swirled with a spoon on a dark plate.

Mint and Coriander Green Chutney

5 min · 13 kcal · 0 g proteinNo major allergensDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian

A bowl of white yoghurt raita flecked with chopped green herbs and topped with a sprig of mint.

Mint and Coriander Raita

20 min · 17 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Milk, MustardVegetarian

Indian

Three smooth golden orange mango lassi ice pops on a black tray.

Popsicles · Mango

Mango Lassi Ice Pops

10 min · 110 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: MilkLow fatLow saltVegetarian

Indian

A glass of thick golden mango lassi sprinkled with cardamom, beside a cut mango and pistachios.

Mango Lassi with Cardamom and Pistachio

20 min · 57 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsLow saltVegetarian

Indian

A pile of bright orange jalebi spirals glistening with saffron syrup.

Jalebi: Crisp Fermented Batter Spirals in Saffron Syrup

1 h · 602 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkLow saltVegetarian

Indian

Yellow flattened rice with peanuts, peas and potato, topped with coriander and a lemon wedge.

Kanda Poha (Flattened Rice with Onion, Peanuts, Peas and Potato)

30 min · 505 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Peanuts, MustardLow saturated fatLow sugarsDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Indian (Maharashtrian)

Six dark brown gulab jamun in amber syrup, sprinkled with pistachio slivers.

Gulab Jamun: Milk Dumplings in Cardamom and Saffron Syrup

30 min · 1536 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Gluten, Peanuts, Milk, Tree nutsVegetarian

Indian

A bowl of bright orange carrot halwa topped with slivered pistachios and almonds.

Gajar ka Halwa: Slow-Cooked Carrot Pudding with Ghee and Cardamom

1 h 10 min · 368 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsLow saltVegetarian

Indian

A bowl of chicken curry in a rich red-brown sauce scattered with coriander, with white rice on the side.

Easy Chicken Curry

20 min · 554 kcal · 37 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nuts

Indian

A long crisp rolled dosa with small bowls of yoghurt and tomato chutney.

Crisp Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato and Tomato Chutney

1 h 30 min · 542 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Milk, MustardLow sugarsVegetarian

Indian

A bowl of golden curried millet pilaf scattered with raisins, toasted almonds and chopped herbs, topped with a dollop of yoghurt.

Curried Millet Pilaf with Raisins, Almonds and Herbs

35 min · 300 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsBalancedSource of fibreVegetarian

Indian-inspired

A dark bowl of creamy pale chicken curry topped with toasted cashews and chopped coriander.

Korma · Chicken

Creamy Cashew and Yoghurt Chicken Curry with Cardamom

1 h 10 min · 524 kcal · 40 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsHigh proteinLow sugars

Indian

Blistered, charred naan breads on a dark plate.

Charred Pan Naan with Yoghurt and Ghee

45 min · 307 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkVegetarian

Indian

A pile of deep red-brown, crisply fried chicken pieces scattered with crackled curry leaves and garlic, served with onion rings and lemon wedges.

Chicken 65

45 min · 451 kcal · 36 g proteinContains: MilkHigh proteinLow sugars

Indian (Chennai)

A bowl of creamy kheer rice pudding topped with chopped pistachios and flaked almonds.

Cardamom Kheer with Pistachios and Almonds

1 h 5 min · 245 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsSource of proteinLow saltVegetarian

Indian

Two large puffed fried breads with a bowl of chickpea curry, onion rings and lemon.

Bhatura (Puffed Fried Bread)

40 min · 229 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkLow sugarsVegetarian

Indian