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Indian Main Dish Recipes

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Your favorite Indian dish has never been so easy, thanks to this recipe for slow cooker chicken tikka masala.

By MeanDean

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

Kerala Chicken Curry

This family recipe for Indian chicken curry is from the Southern state of Kerala. A very flavorful dish, the chicken is cooked in a tomato sauce with lots of Indian spices.

By Anne-Marie

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Red Lentil Curry

Indian Vegetable Bhaji

Indian Shrimp Curry

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

Curry in a Hurry

This red lentil curry in a hurry is made in a multi-functional pressure cooker and is perfect for a quick and hearty vegetarian meal.

By Garrett Griffin

Instant Pot(R) Chicken Biryani Recipe - Thanks to the multicooker, this recipe saves time but still produces an mouthwatering meal of fluffy rice and fragrant, tender, spiced chicken.

Instant Pot® Chicken Biryani

Thanks to the multicooker, this recipe saves time but still produces an mouthwatering meal of fluffy rice and fragrant, tender, spiced chicken.

By Buckwheat Queen

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

Butternut squash, simmered with curry spices and coconut milk, makes a tasty and easy Indian-inspired stew that is great on fall weeknights.

By hame0051

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

Easy Chicken Madras Recipe

Instead of ordering take-out, try this easy Indian chicken curry recipe made with spicy Madras curry powder, tomatoes, and onions.

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Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry

This flavorful vegetarian Indian curry is made with vegetables, lentils, quinoa, and lots of mouthwatering spices, including garam masala.

By Alisan

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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

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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

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Vegetarian Korma

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

By YAKUTA

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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

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

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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

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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

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Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

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

By MeganLee

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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

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

By AMINAH A. RAHMAN

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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)

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

By Yakuta Rasheed

Aloo Phujia

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

By CHRISTYJ

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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

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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

Indian Tandoori Chicken

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

By Simmi Gupta

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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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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

Keon's Slow Cooker Curry Chicken

Chunks of chicken breast cook slowly in a creamy, curry-flavored sauce with coconut milk, peas, and mushrooms for a nicely spicy take on a slow cooker chicken dish. Serve over rice or with hot naan bread.

By KEON ROBERTSON

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Indian Eggplant - Bhurtha

This is a traditional North Indian (Punjabi) Bhurtha made with eggplant and tomato, and seasoned with cumin, turmeric garlic and ginger. Serve with fresh roti or naan.

By SimmiG

Indian Main Dish Recipes

Inspiration and Ideas

Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy

Vegetarian Korma

Absolutely Perfect Palak Paneer

Easy Vegetarian Kofta Curry

Most Made Today

Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

Chef John's Chicken Tikka Masala

Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Indian Eggplant - Bhurtha

Authentic Saag Paneer

Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

Samosadilla (Samosa Quesadilla)

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Recipe of the Day

By MeanDean

By SHAMMI EDWARDS

By Anne-Marie

Videos to Watch

Lamb Shank Vindaloo

Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)

Vegetarian Korma

The Indian Pantry

How to Make Saag Paneer

Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Red Lentil Curry

Indian Vegetable Bhaji

Indian Shrimp Curry

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

By Garrett Griffin

By Buckwheat Queen

By hame0051

By NITISHA

By Try This Recipe!

By Alisan

By Yakuta

By Chris Bellers

By YAKUTA

By Amanda Fetters

By Emma Maher

By MITCHMAN21

By mn

By MeganLee

By Ayshren

By AMINAH A. RAHMAN

By The Meal Planner

By Yakuta Rasheed

By CHRISTYJ

By Chef John

By DIANA F

By Simmi Gupta

By SHECOOKS2

By Trina

By KEON ROBERTSON

By SimmiG