Making Indian food at home is so easy! With our helpful Indian recipes you can master all the classics, from fragrant curries and hearty dhals to beautifully-spiced biryanis - give these Indian dishes a go today.
Jamie says: "Fantastic for picnics and parties, and of course for serving alongside curries, these fragrant nibbles made with humble ingredients are incredibly simple to make, and are a guaranteed winner if you’re feeding a crowd. They’re easy to make gluten-free or vegan, too – simply swap in gram flour or vegan yogurt."
This really easy chicken korma recipe gives tender chicken breast in a mildly-spiced, rich and creamy curry sauce. Learning how to make chicken korma is pretty straightforward – it’s sure to become a regular dinnertime feature!
This simple, nourishing dhal really hits the spot when it comes to flavour and can be served with a little rice or some bread, if you like. Share with friends or keep handy leftovers for the next day.
Try this cooling, mango fruit lassi the next time you've gone too wild with the hot sauce. Mango, ice, ground cardamom, milk and yogurt, blended together until smooth. This Lassi would also of course be delicious for breakfast on a hot summer's day.
This soup will thicken a little as it stands, so thin it out with a splash of hot water or stock if needed
These veggie samosa puffs make a delicious addition to a picnic. They’re based on the flavours of traditional Bangladeshi samosas – but easier to make!
Upma is a traditionally south Indian breakfast, but is so simple and versatile it can be a lunch or snack too. Try this take on it using cubes of bread and whichever fresh veggies that you have to hand
Craving a curry without the calories? Try this aromatic fish soup with fragrant coconut milk and ginger. Onions, ginger and garlic are softened in the pan before being combined with storecupboard spices, any white fish fillet, coconut milk and tomato puree. Curry easy.
Liven up your lamb chops with this fragrant, flavoursome Indian-inspired dish, which is easy to make, too. Cooking the new potatoes with mustard seeds adds an aromatic hit. Serve with steamed greens or a salad.
Add some heat and spice to your barbecues this summer with these Indian-inspired lamb burgers.
This recipe for coconut dhal is quick, easy and super comforting.
A classic Indian dish combining succulent lamb, ginger, bay leaves, chilli and cinnamon, in a fresh tomato based sauce
If you want a curry in moments, keep it veggie. This cauliflower, sweet potato and coconut curry is speedy, satisfying and fragrant thanks to its use of delicious, ready-made curry paste. The chopped green beans added towards the end of cooking bring colour and crunch.
Arm yourself with some vegetables and a balti curry paste and this rich and spicy meal will be ready for the family in just 40 minutes. Sweet potato, green beans, cauliflower and carrots make this Indian dish as colourful as it is satisfying. Serve with naan bread and fresh coriander.
This sweetcorn salad is inspired by the refreshing kosumalli salads of Southern India, made with desiccated coconut, chilli, and coriander. Finish with a knob of butter and a squeeze of lemon for an extra lift.
A delicious healthy, spiced dinner that's both healthy and vegan! This easy channa dhal is quick to cook and perfect to try on meat-free Mondays.
These oven-baked chicken drumsticks, deliciously spiced with curry paste, are sure to become a firm favourite with the whole family. Served with a refreshing cucumber salad, it’s the perfect dish to enjoy any night of the week
This fragrant lamb recipe creates an exotic and filling pilaf dish with tender meat in 40 minutes. The dried apricots add a sweetness of flavour with the combination of spices in the curry powder adding depth.
The ever-underrated monkfish is made the star of the show in this spicy fish curry. Coconut milk keeps things dairy-free while the addition of prawns adds a seafood spin. It's an easy recipe that the whole family will be clamouring for again.
Eating just one onion bhaji requires an almost Herculean amount of self-control.
A delicious Keralan prawn curry for two with coconut milk, fresh ginger and aromatic storecupboard spices.
There are few foods on Earth that contain as much joy within them as a simple samosa. This vegetarian versions – stuffed with a traditional mix of carrots, potatoes, onions, and peas – are best served piping hot alongside a generous spoon of mango chutney.
Full of flavour, this chicken curry is made with succulent chicken thighs and chickpeas for a real protein punch - perfect as a hearty get-together dish with family or friends. Serve with fluffy rice, fresh coriander and warm naan bread on the side.
This Indian-inspired recipe for tikka masala mackerel is a healthy lunch option you can make in just 20 minutes
A vegetarian Indian dish consisting of various spices, potatoes and cauliflower
Looking for a fresh way to cook butternut squash? Try this twist on the rogan josh for a tasty chicken curry that cooks in no time. The hearty squash bulks up the dish so freeze any leftover portions for up to three months.
Mix, marinate and pop onto skewers – that’s all you have to do to whip up a batch of these tasty chicken kebabs. Whether you’re barbecuing them in the garden for guests or grilling a few for a Friday night treat, they’re a guaranteed taste sensation!
Spice up your life with this quick dip made with fresh, juicy mango, zingy lime juice, cumin and coriander. Serve as an appetiser with tortilla chips, to pep up a chicken breast or with your favourite salad.
Master making your own spice paste using this medley of spices to make this lovely chicken curry. Mustard seeds add more heat and an extra depth of flavour. You won't go back to store-bought jars of the stuff ever again.
A wonderful way to spice up your roast chicken. Use a little bit of garam masala to marinate the chicken and move away from roast potatoes with squash roasted with zingy ginger and rich cumin. Homemade mint and lime raita makes a lovely side.
A sweet and spicy, low-fat veggie dish, perfect for a Saturday night fakeaway curry. The combination of sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, beans and lentils make this as filling as it is flavoursome. Serve with rice and fat-free yoghurt.
Tender peas cooked in exotic Indian gravy with the tang of freshly ground pepper
Looking for ways to use up leftover rice? These crunchy rice cakes have a lovely kick to them – and are a good healthy, savoury snack to boot. The hazelnuts add a nice crunch. Add slightly more chilli if you like it hot.