BEST INDIAN CLASSIC DISHES EASY TO MAKE AT HOME

Aloo Tikki


Think of aloo tikki as delicious Indian potato fritters. These appetizers or snacks are made with mashed potatoes and a variety of spices, formed into patties, then fried in oil. You'll find them sold on the streets of Northern India and on the menu of your local takeout.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
Think of aloo tikki as delicious Indian potato fritters. These appetizers or snacks are made with mashed potatoes and a variety of spices, formed into patties, then fried in oil. You'll find them sold on the streets of Northern India and on the menu of your local takeout.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

 Mango Chutney




This quintessential Indian condiment is used to top many Indian appetizers and is made with mangoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Mango chutney is probably the most recognizable chutney, and the most widely available, but chutneys can be made from a number of other ingredients including mint and tamarind.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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This quintessential Indian condiment is used to top many Indian appetizers and is made with mangoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Mango chutney is probably the most recognizable chutney, and the most widely available, but chutneys can be made from a number of other ingredients including mint and tamarind.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

3. Samosas


Think of samosas as being an Indian version of empanadas. These are a favorite appetizer made with with a flaky pastry enveloping a hearty filling of potatoes and vegetables. They're folded into triangles, fried, and served with chutneys.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Think of samosas as being an Indian version of empanadas. These are a favorite appetizer made with with a flaky pastry enveloping a hearty filling of potatoes and vegetables. They're folded into triangles, fried, and served with chutneys.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

4. Raita


Raita is your best friend if you're having Indian food for the first time. Not exactly sure how spicy your dish is going to be? Think you might not be able to handle it? Have no fear. Raita's got your back. This cooling cucumber-mint yogurt sauce will dial down the heat if things get too hot.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Raita is your best friend if you're having Indian food for the first time. Not exactly sure how spicy your dish is going to be? Think you might not be able to handle it? Have no fear. Raita's got your back. This cooling cucumber-mint yogurt sauce will dial down the heat if things get too hot.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

5. Momos


Momos are simply Indian dumplings. The spices used in the filling and sauce are more characteristic of Indian cuisine than Chinese cuisine, but like dumplings, momos are steamed or fried and come with a variety of vegetable and meat fillings.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Momos are simply Indian dumplings. The spices used in the filling and sauce are more characteristic of Indian cuisine than Chinese cuisine, but like dumplings, momos are steamed or fried and come with a variety of vegetable and meat fillings.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

6. Pakora/Bhaji


Pakora and bhaji are two terms for vegetables that are battered and deep fried, kind of like tempura. Onion is one of the most popular varieties of pakora and bhaji, but other vegetables are prepared the same way. That's a pretty convincing way to get your 3-5 a day.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Pakora and bhaji are two terms for vegetables that are battered and deep fried, kind of like tempura. Onion is one of the most popular varieties of pakora and bhaji, but other vegetables are prepared the same way. That's a pretty convincing way to get your 3-5 a day.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.


7. Palak Paneer/Saag Paneer


Palak paneer is what Popeye would eat if he ate Indian food. It's cooked spinach with a soft, fresh white cheese called paneer, and it's amazing. You might also know this dish as saag paneer. "Palak" is the Hindi word for spinich, while "saag" means greens, so the two terms are somewhat overlapping. Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Palak paneer is what Popeye would eat if he ate Indian food. It's cooked spinach with a soft, fresh white cheese called paneer, and it's amazing. You might also know this dish as saag paneer. "Palak" is the Hindi word for spinich, while "saag" means greens, so the two terms are somewhat overlapping.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

8. Chana Dal


Chana dal is a dish consisting primarily of split chickpeas stewed with spices such as turmeric. Dal also refers to other legumes such as peas, kidney beans, and lentils, and it's possible you might also find these varieties on your restaurant menu.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Chana dal is a dish consisting primarily of split chickpeas stewed with spices such as turmeric. Dal also refers to other legumes such as peas, kidney beans, and lentils, and it's possible you might also find these varieties on your restaurant menu.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

9. Aloo Gobi


Aloo gobi is a flavorful dish made with potatoes and cauliflower that are cooked in garlic, ginger, turmeric, and other spices. It's typically on the spicier side and is drier because, unlike many main dishes, it isn't served as a stew or in a sauce.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Aloo gobi is a flavorful dish made with potatoes and cauliflower that are cooked in garlic, ginger, turmeric, and other spices. It's typically on the spicier side and is drier because, unlike many main dishes, it isn't served as a stew or in a sauce.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

10. Tandoori Chicken


Traditionally, tandoori chicken is roasted in a clay oven called a tandoor. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices overnight before it goes in the tandoor on long skewers. If your kitchen or takeout spot doesn't have a clay oven, a grill or broiler will do the trick.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Traditionally, tandoori chicken is roasted in a clay oven called a tandoor. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices overnight before it goes in the tandoor on long skewers. If your kitchen or takeout spot doesn't have a clay oven, a grill or broiler will do the trick.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

11. Chicken Tikka Masala


Chicken tikka masala is a classic Indian takeout dish and a prominent feature of Indian as well as British cuisine. It's so popular that it's even been called, unofficially, the "national dish of the U.K." Pieces of tandoori chicken are cut up and stewed in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce consisting of a spice mix called garam masala. If it's your first time having Indian food, this is a good one to start with.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Chicken tikka masala is a classic Indian takeout dish and a prominent feature of Indian as well as British cuisine. It's so popular that it's even been called, unofficially, the "national dish of the U.K." Pieces of tandoori chicken are cut up and stewed in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce consisting of a spice mix called garam masala. If it's your first time having Indian food, this is a good one to start with.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

12. Butter Chicken


Butter chicken is very similar to chicken tikka masala, but whole, bone-in pieces of chicken may be used. In most cases, however, chicken tikka masala and butter chicken are nearly interchangeable.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Butter chicken is very similar to chicken tikka masala, but whole, bone-in pieces of chicken may be used. In most cases, however, chicken tikka masala and butter chicken are nearly interchangeable.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

13. Lamb Rogan Josh


Lamb rogan josh originally comes from Pakistan and the Kashmir region of Northern India and is available today at most Indian takeout restaurants around the world. After the meat marinates in yogurt, garlic, and ginger, it's cooked with onions, peppers, and loads of spices. Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, fennel seeds, garam masala, and the list goes on.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Lamb rogan josh originally comes from Pakistan and the Kashmir region of Northern India and is available today at most Indian takeout restaurants around the world. After the meat marinates in yogurt, garlic, and ginger, it's cooked with onions, peppers, and loads of spices. Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, fennel seeds, garam masala, and the list goes on.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

14. Chicken Vindaloo


Vindaloos are characterized by a thinner, typically tangier sauce made with a splash of vinegar. These dishes also typically tend to be on the spicier side with a blend of hot chilies in the mix, so proceed with caution.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Vindaloos are characterized by a thinner, typically tangier sauce made with a splash of vinegar. These dishes also typically tend to be on the spicier side with a blend of hot chilies in the mix, so proceed with caution.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

15. Chicken Korma


If spicy food isn't your game, korma might be a safer bet. This curry dish is often made with coconut milk and ground up almonds or cashews, which give the sauce a pleasant nutty flavor and smoothness. The mildness of the sauce lets the aroma of milder spices shine.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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If spicy food isn't your game, korma might be a safer bet. This curry dish is often made with coconut milk and ground up almonds or cashews, which give the sauce a pleasant nutty flavor and smoothness. The mildness of the sauce lets the aroma of milder spices shine.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

16. Chicken Jalfrezi


Chicken jalfrezi is characterized by its large pieces of onions and red and green peppers, which make this dish similar to a stir fry. The meat and vegetables are cooked in oil and spices, then tomatoes are added to create a thick, chunky sauce. Go crazy, jalfrezi.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Chicken jalfrezi is characterized by its large pieces of onions and red and green peppers, which make this dish similar to a stir fry. The meat and vegetables are cooked in oil and spices, then tomatoes are added to create a thick, chunky sauce. Go crazy, jalfrezi.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

17. Biryani


If jalfrezi is like Indian stir fry, then biryani is like Indian fried rice. Rice is the primary ingredient to which any combination of meats, vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and spices are added. Some biryanis contain raisins, which add a level of sweetness to the otherwise savory and flavorful dish.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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If jalfrezi is like Indian stir fry, then biryani is like Indian fried rice. Rice is the primary ingredient to which any combination of meats, vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and spices are added. Some biryanis contain raisins, which add a level of sweetness to the otherwise savory and flavorful dish.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.


18. Naan


Naan is the bread you'll use to soak up all of the sauce left on your plate. It's usually pillowy soft, warm, and brushed with oil and herbs. You can customize your naan with a few different additions, and garlic is always a good way to go.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Naan is the bread you'll use to soak up all of the sauce left on your plate. It's usually pillowy soft, warm, and brushed with oil and herbs. You can customize your naan with a few different additions, and garlic is always a good way to go.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

19. Roti


Roti is another type of flatbread, but because the dough doesn't contain any yeast, it's actually much thinner than naan. They're kind of like tortillas, and at some restaurants, they're even used to make curry wrap sandwiches.Try making it at home with the recipe here.
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Roti is another type of flatbread, but because the dough doesn't contain any yeast, it's actually much thinner than naan. They're kind of like tortillas, and at some restaurants, they're even used to make curry wrap sandwiches.
Try making it at home with the recipe here.

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