Indian Recipes

Restaurant favourites and home staples from across India: butter chicken and dal makhani from the north, dosa and sambar from the south, and the biryanis of Hyderabad, Lucknow and Kolkata. Each recipe shows exact heat, timing and a fix for the mistake most people make.

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What are the most popular Indian dishes?

Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, biryani, dal makhani, palak paneer, chana masala, masala dosa and samosa are among the most searched and cooked.

What is the difference between North and South Indian food?

North Indian cooking leans on wheat breads, dairy and rich gravies; South Indian cooking uses rice, lentil batters, coconut, tamarind and curry leaves.

Do I need special equipment for Indian cooking?

No. A heavy pan, a pressure cooker and a flat tawa cover almost every recipe here.

Which Indian recipe is easiest for beginners?

Masoor dal or chana masala: both are one-pot and forgiving.

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