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Browse our delicious section of traditional Indian, Indo-American, and Indian-inspired dishes! These recipes have been sourced from various places, including my childhood, my family, and my favorite Indian cookbooks. New to cooking Indian cuisine? Be sure to check out our guide to cooking with Indian spices.

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A casserole dish with baked chicken thighs coated in a tomato sauce.

Spicy Tangy Baked Chicken Curry

This spicy, tangy Indian-inspired baked chicken curry recipe is an extra-flavorful dinner you will absolutely love! Chicken thighs are coated...

Hand holding a piece of kaju katli over a plate of kaju katli.

Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)

Kaju katli (or Kaju barfi) is a delightful cashew dessert topped with edible silver leaf, often enjoyed during Diwali, and...

A kadai with chickpeas in a tomato sauce topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

Tomato Chickpea Curry

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying...

Array of chili powder and whole chilies on a countertop.

Essential Indian Spices (And How to Cook With Them)

Looking to dive deeper into Indian cooking? This comprehensive guide will walk through the essential Indian spices and their flavor...

A white bowl with shrikhand ready to be served and topped with pistachios and saffron.

Shrikhand Recipe (Indian Yogurt Dessert)

This easy shrikhand recipe is a refreshing, creamy Indian dessert made with strained yogurt (hung curd), saffron, cardamom, and sugar....

A metal bowl with kadhi topped with onion pakoras, chili oil, and fresh cilantro.

Kadhi Pakora Recipe (Punjabi-Inspired)

This Punjabi-inspired kadhi pakora recipe is a comforting meal full of unique flavors and textures. Crispy pakoras are nestled in...

A bowl of sour cream dip with a bowl of chips next to it and chips spilled on the counter.

Spicy Sour Cream Dip with Garlicky Tadka

Say hello to this fun and festive spicy sour cream dip loaded with caramelized onions, garlic, scallions, and a crunchy tadka (spiced...

Bowl of butter paneer topped with cilantro and red onions with naan in the background.

Paneer Butter Masala Recipe (Paneer Makhani)

This paneer butter masala recipe (or paneer makhani) is my take on the Indian classic, featuring soft paneer coated in...

Spiced mushroom biryani in a bowl with cilantro and yogurt

Mushroom Biryani (Step-by-Step Instructions)

This savory spiced mushroom biryani recipe is a wonderful meal for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Layers of marinated, meaty mushrooms,...

Homemade chapatis in a kitchen towel.

Easy Homemade Chapati Recipe (Indian Flatbread)

You're going to love this soft chapati recipe! This traditional Indian flatbread recipe was passed down from my grandmother to my...

Bowl of watermelon jalapeno and corn salad with glasses and silverware in the background.

Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Salad with Charred Corn

This watermelon jalapeño salad combines juicy pieces of watermelon, charred corn, fresh herbs, and crushed corn nuts in a spicy...

Paneer Bhurji Sandwich with pickled onion and green chutney aioli

Easy Paneer Bhurji Sandwich (30-Minute Recipe)

These paneer bhurji sandwiches are loaded with spiced paneer and pickled red onion for an easy and delicious lunch! They're...

A bowl of pulao topped with peas, fresh cilantro, crispy fried onions, and cashews.

Peas Pulao with Fried Onions

This green peas pulao recipe, or matar pulao, uses tried-and-true techniques to produce fluffy, aromatic grains of rice studded with...

A bowl of dal with white rice and cilantro and a tadka pan in the background.

Masoor Dal Tadka Recipe (Red Lentils & Garlic Tadka)

Looking for a cozy, comforting dal? This masoor dal tadka recipe features aromatic spiced red lentils topped with crispy garlic...

Roasted squash with lentils, herbs, and labneh on a serving plate.

Spiced Squash with Labneh, Lentils, and Herbs

Roasted spiced squash with labneh, lentils, and herbs makes a satisfying weeknight dinner in the fall and winter months. Tender,...

A stack of blondies with the top one with a bite taken out of it on a terracotta plate.

Chewy Blondies with Cardamom and Nuts

These chewy blondies have white chocolate, spiced, cardamom, and nutty peanuts. Indian desserts often combine sweet buttery flavors with spices...

A glass of chai with more glasses and spices in the background.

Guest Post: Josh’s Masala Chai

This deliciously spiced, creamy masala chai recipe comes from Josh Temple. Josh is an amateur home chef who is fascinated...

Overhead shot of limbu sarbat (lemonade) glasses

Limbu Sarbat (Indian Lemonade)

Limbu sarbat is an incredibly refreshing take on lemonade. My version features a cardamom-mint infused syrup that perfectly balances the...

Grilled peaches with paneer on a plate

Grilled Paneer & Peaches with Honey Syrup and Pistachios

When people think of paneer, they tend to think of its application in savory dishes. But the neutral flavor and...

A bowl of maggi noodles topped with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and garlic.

Maggi Noodles Recipe with Black Pepper and Garlic

This spicy noodle recipe is a twist on the popular Indian noodles with black pepper spice, fried garlic, and herbs....