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Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal) Recipe - These Indian-inspired red lentils (masoor dal) flavored with cumin, turmeric, and ginger can be customized to suit your family's tastes.

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Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal)

These Indian-inspired red lentils (masoor dal) flavored with cumin, turmeric, and ginger can be customized to suit your family's tastes.

By katie

Cholay (Curried Chickpeas) Recipe - This is a very flavourful recipe from North India, usually eaten with fried bread like bhatura or puri. I like to serve it over rice for a very filling meal. You can also try it as a quick snack over toasted bread. This recipe is much quicker to make if you use precooked canned beans, but I like to think that the authentic flavour comes from doing it the hard way!

Cholay (Curried Chickpeas)

This is a very flavourful recipe from North India, usually eaten with fried bread like bhatura or puri. I like to serve it over rice for a very filling meal. You can also try it as a quick snack over toasted bread. This recipe is much quicker to make if you use precooked canned beans, but I like to think that the authentic flavour comes from doing it the hard way!

By SHAMMI EDWARDS

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Indian Tomato Chicken Recipe and Video - Ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and a host of exotic spices coat sauteed chicken in tomato sauce. A long simmer seals in the complex flavors of this aromatic dish.

Indian Tomato Chicken

Ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and a host of exotic spices coat sauteed chicken in tomato sauce. A long simmer seals in the complex flavors of this aromatic dish.

By SHECOOKS2

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Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

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Red Lentil Curry

Indian Vegetable Bhaji

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

Indian Chicken Curry I Recipe and Video - My friend's father, who is from India, showed me how to make this. It's delicious! Serve with hot cooked rice.

Indian Chicken Curry I

My friend's father, who is from India, showed me how to make this. It's delicious! Serve with hot cooked rice.

By Kristi Martinez

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Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe and Video - This fragrant, spicy Indian butter chicken recipe is from the owner of the India Cuisine restaurant in Seattle, Washington. Serve with hot Indian bread.

Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken)

This fragrant, spicy Indian butter chicken recipe is from the owner of the India Cuisine restaurant in Seattle, Washington. Serve with hot Indian bread.

By RKOZEL

Prawn Malai Curry Recipe and Video - This creamy curry dish combines prawns with coconut milk, onion, ginger and garlic pastes, tomato, and freshly ground spices. Serve it with steamed basmati rice.

Prawn Malai Curry

This creamy curry dish combines prawns with coconut milk, onion, ginger and garlic pastes, tomato, and freshly ground spices. Serve it with steamed basmati rice.

By Niloufer

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Reshmi Kebab (Silken Kebabs) Recipe - This is a traditional Muglai dish prepared in India. It gets its name from the succulence of the meat after prolonged marinating and light braising. Traditionally, chicken, beef or lamb meat is used, but prawns or scallops are good substitutes too for this smooth as silk kebabs.

Reshmi Kebab (Silken Kebabs)

This is a traditional Muglai dish prepared in India. It gets its name from the succulence of the meat after prolonged marinating and light braising. Traditionally, chicken, beef or lamb meat is used, but prawns or scallops are good substitutes too for this smooth as silk kebabs.

By NITISHA

Chicken Biryani Recipe and Video - For a traditional Pakistani/Indian dish, simmer tender morsels of chicken in a creamy, spicy blend of onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.

Chicken Biryani

For a traditional Pakistani/Indian dish, simmer tender morsels of chicken in a creamy, spicy blend of onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.

By Nazia

Bhuna Gosht Recipe - Pan-frying a variety of spices with the lamb chops gives this curry dish a deep flavor.

Bhuna Gosht

Pan-frying a variety of spices with the lamb chops gives this curry dish a deep flavor.

By SUSMITA

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe and Video - This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm flatbreads.

Chicken Tikka Masala

This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm flatbreads.

By Yakuta

Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe and Video - Chunks of chicken simmer in a spicy tomato and cream sauce for the bright orange chicken tikka masala you crave.

Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce

Chunks of chicken simmer in a spicy tomato and cream sauce for the bright orange chicken tikka masala you crave.

By Chris Bellers

Vegetarian Korma Recipe and Video - This is an easy vegetarian curry. It's rich, creamy, mildly spiced, and extremely flavorful. Serve with naan and rice.

Vegetarian Korma

This is an easy vegetarian curry. It's rich, creamy, mildly spiced, and extremely flavorful. Serve with naan and rice.

By YAKUTA

Indian Chicken Curry II Recipe and Video - Indian-inspired chicken curry includes a variety of aromatic spices simmered in a coconut milk-based sauce and served with naan bread and rice.

Indian Chicken Curry II

Indian-inspired chicken curry includes a variety of aromatic spices simmered in a coconut milk-based sauce and served with naan bread and rice.

By Amanda Fetters

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Red Lentil Curry Recipe and Video - This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice.

Red Lentil Curry

This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice.

By Emma Maher

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe and Video - Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne.

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne.

By MITCHMAN21

Easy Indian Butter Chicken Recipe and Video - This creamy curry Indian butter chicken recipe combines ethnic spices with simple ingredients like onion, butter, and tomato sauce for a tasty dish.

Easy Indian Butter Chicken

This creamy curry Indian butter chicken recipe combines ethnic spices with simple ingredients like onion, butter, and tomato sauce for a tasty dish.

By mn

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry Recipe and Video - Abundant spices make this better than any restaurant curry I've tasted.

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

Abundant spices make this better than any restaurant curry I've tasted.

By MeganLee

Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari) Recipe and Video - Chicken breasts simmer in a curry sauce with yogurt, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger in this spicy Indian dish.

Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)

Chicken breasts simmer in a curry sauce with yogurt, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger in this spicy Indian dish.

By Ayshren

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Chickpea Curry Recipe and Video - Chickpeas are simmered in a fragrantly spiced curry sauce mixture and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas are simmered in a fragrantly spiced curry sauce mixture and garnished with fresh cilantro.

By AMINAH A. RAHMAN

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe and Video - Chicken thigh meat cooks with tandoori masala and garam masala in a sauce of coconut milk and tomato in this tasty Indian classic.

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Chicken thigh meat cooks with tandoori masala and garam masala in a sauce of coconut milk and tomato in this tasty Indian classic.

By The Meal Planner

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry) Recipe - Enjoy this spicy Indian eggplant curry dish over rice or with Indian bread (or both).

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)

Enjoy this spicy Indian eggplant curry dish over rice or with Indian bread (or both).

By Yakuta

Aloo Phujia Recipe - Spicy potatoes, tomatoes and onions with an Indian kick! This is super spicy so be aware!

Aloo Phujia

Spicy potatoes, tomatoes and onions with an Indian kick! This is super spicy so be aware!

By CHRISTYJ

Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe - Chicken is marinated overnight in a spicy yogurt marinade then grilled in this authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken.

Indian Tandoori Chicken

Chicken is marinated overnight in a spicy yogurt marinade then grilled in this authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken.

By Simmi Gupta

Grilled Chicken Thighs Tandoori Recipe - These grilled chicken thighs are moist, luscious, and delicious: they're marinated in yogurt with just the right blend of spices.

Grilled Chicken Thighs Tandoori

These grilled chicken thighs are moist, luscious, and delicious: they're marinated in yogurt with just the right blend of spices.

By DIANA F

Chicken Korma II Recipe and Video - In this mild Northern Indian dish, chicken is simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashews. Serve over basmati or sticky rice.

Chicken Korma II

In this mild Northern Indian dish, chicken is simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashews. Serve over basmati or sticky rice.

By Trina

Chef John's Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe and Video - It requires a few ingredients and a little time, but Chef John's recipe for chicken tikka masala is well worth the effort.

Chef John's Chicken Tikka Masala

It requires a few ingredients and a little time, but Chef John's recipe for chicken tikka masala is well worth the effort.

By Chef John

Absolutely Perfect Palak Paneer Recipe - This Indian dish combines fresh spinach and ricotta in a creamy curry. Use paneer if you can find it! It is absolutely wonderful with basmati rice or naan.

Absolutely Perfect Palak Paneer

This Indian dish combines fresh spinach and ricotta in a creamy curry. Use paneer if you can find it! It is absolutely wonderful with basmati rice or naan.

By MCFALONE

Indian Dahl with Spinach Recipe - Cook plain lentils with Indian spices such as turmeric and garam masala and you get this delicious, authentic dahl. This recipe uses spinach and coconut milk, which is optional. Perfect addition to rice and curry.

Indian Dahl with Spinach

Cook plain lentils with Indian spices such as turmeric and garam masala and you get this delicious, authentic dahl. This recipe uses spinach and coconut milk, which is optional. Perfect addition to rice and curry.

By Gillian Stevens