37 Indian Recipes We Love

Making Indian food at home doesn't have to be intimidating. It also doesn't have to be limited to simple curries and tikka masala. There's an entire world of crispy cilantro fritters, rich and soothing coconut soups, and bright, refreshing mango drinks to try. We've got 37 recipes to get you started. See them all in the slideshow or jump straight to a dish from the list below!

Appetizers and Sides

• Quick Indian Cabbage Salad
• Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf
• Bhakri (Indian Unleavened Rice Bread)
• South Indian Lime Rice
• Indian-Spiced Chickpea Gravy (Chole)
• Pepper Poppadoms
• Aromatic Indian Shrimp Pilaf (Kolambi Bhaat)
• Indian Prawn Patties
• Cilantro Fritters (Kothimbir Wadi)
• Indian-Style Stir-Fried Spiced Carrots
• Grilled Naan

Mains

• Crab Masala Fry
• Lamb or Chicken Biryani
• Crispy Indian-Style Simmered Goat Chops
• Pork Sorpotel (Goan Pork Offal Stew)
• Kerala-Style Chicken (Nadan Khozi Curry)
• Squid Masala
• Kerala Shrimp Moilee (Curried Shrimp and Coconut Soup)
• Steamed Indian Lentil and Rice Cakes (Idlis)
• Tamarind Fish Curry
• Chutney Sandwiches
• Indian Masala Omelet
• Spiced Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry
• Scrambled Eggs with Chili Oil
• Kerala-Style Egg Gravy
• Chicken Ghee Roast
• Pork Vindaloo
• Chicken Pepper Fry
• Tandoor-Style Grilled Chickens or Cornish Hens
• The Best Chicken Tikka Masala
• Chickpea, Coconut, and Cashew Curry
• Easy Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Masala
• Chickpea, Potato, and Spinach Jalfrezi With Cilantro Chutney

Desserts and Drinks

• Spiced Indian Yogurt (Chaas)
• Indian Mango Cooler (Panha)
• Aamrakhand (Mango-Flavored Yogurt)

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