Rogan Josh Recipe (Kashmiri Lamb Curry)
Make authentic Kashmiri rogan josh with lamb, yogurt, Kashmiri chilli, fennel and dry ginger, with no onion or tomato. Deep red, aromatic and tender.
Butter chicken, tikka masala, rogan josh, paneer curries and Punjabi chole: the rich, restaurant-style curries of North India. The secret in nearly all of them is cooking the tomatoes down until sweet, then finishing gently with cream or yogurt.
Recipes developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan
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The recipes to cook first
Butter ChickenCharred tikka, silky makhani- Chicken Tikka MasalaStovetop or Instant Pot
- 9Rogan JoshKashmiri, no onion or tomato
- Paneer Butter MasalaPaneer makhani in 30 minutes
- Chana MasalaDark, tangy Punjabi chole
- 9Malai KoftaKofta that never break
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Quick answers
North Indian Curries FAQ
Why does my butter chicken taste sour?
The tomatoes need longer cooking. Cook them until jammy and balance with a little sugar or honey.
How do I keep paneer soft in curries?
Soak it in hot salted water for 10 minutes and add it only for the last few minutes.
What is kasuri methi?
Dried fenugreek leaves, crushed into the curry at the end for the classic restaurant aroma.
Every recipe
All North Indian curry recipes
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Indian Lamb Curry Recipe (Stovetop or Pressure Cooker)
Cook tender Indian lamb curry with browned onions, yogurt and garam masala. Stovetop and pressure cooker timings, a tenderness gauge and easy fixes.
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Tandoori Chicken Recipe (Oven or Grill)
Make juicy tandoori chicken with a two-step marinade, deep slashes and a very hot oven or grill for charred edges. Timings and fixes for dry chicken.
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Indian Chicken Curry Recipe (Everyday Home Style)
Cook a classic Indian home-style chicken curry with browned onions, tomatoes and whole spices. Simple bhuna method, exact heat levels and easy fixes.
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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
Make chicken tikka masala with charred yogurt-marinated chicken in a spiced onion, tomato and cream masala. Stovetop and Instant Pot timings with fixes.
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Butter Chicken Recipe (Restaurant-Style Murgh Makhani)
Make restaurant-style butter chicken with charred tikka, a silky tomato, butter and cream sauce and kasuri methi. Exact stages and fixes for sour sauce.
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