Easy Indian Cookbook161 recipes
Easy Indian recipes that can be made under 30 minutes. Healthy and wholesome meals loved by the entire family.
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Dal Palak / Spinach Dal
Spinach dal is a hearty, wholesome, and healthy dal made with spinach and toor dal (arhar dal or pigeon pea). This comforting lentil soup is one of the easiest Indian dal recipes you will make. Made in an Instant Pot, this one-pot dal is a perfect way to eat greens. Vegan and gluten-free.
10+ Indian Soup Recipes Collection
Indian soup recipes collection including vegan and vegetarian soups. Healthy soups that can be served as appetizer or light meal.
Air Fryer Chickpeas / Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy and crunch roasted are so easy to make and so irresistibly more-ish.
Filter Coffee / Authentic South Indian Kaapi
Kaapi (or filter coffee) is the most common drink in South Indian households and most South Indians cannot start their day without a strong cup of filter coffee. Freshly brewed coffee decoction topped with hot milk, served in a steel tumbler and davara (bowl) makes it unique and one of the best-tasting coffees.
Quinoa Soup in Instant Pot
This vegetable quinoa soup is hearty, delicious, and so easy to make. It is loaded with vegetables and warming spices. Perfect for the soup season, it is vegan and gluten-free.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Soft and moist grilled paneer simmered in a spicy masala base, this paneer tikka masala is so flavorful, delicious, and super easy to make. Pairs well with naan or jeera rice. Learn how to make restaurant-style tikka masala at home with this easy recipe.
Shahi Paneer in Instant Pot
Shahi paneer is a rich, creamy, and exotic curry made with Indian cottage cheese. This royal and exotic dish is very easy to make when made in the Instant Pot. Cubes of cottage cheese simmered in a mildly spiced, luscious, and silky curry is perfect for parties and celebrations. Pairs so well with naan and jeera rice.
Vegetable Barley Soup (Instant Pot)
This Indian-style vegetable pearl barley soup is so healthy, nourishing, and flavorful. This vegan soup is perfect for cold winter nights. Made in an Instant Pot, it is ready in less than 30 minutes, with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Naan Recipe (Easy No-knead)
Make soft and pillowy naan at home with this easy recipe. This no-knead recipe gives you perfectly elastic and chewy naan bread without a stand mixer or any other gadgets. Pair it with your favorite curries for a perfect curry night.
Mung Bean Sprouts
Sprouting is the natural process by which seeds or legumes germinate and get shoots. It involves activating the seeds or legume initially in water and then letting it sit in a dark spot allowing the germination process.
Lamb Curry in Instant Pot
Moist and fork-tender lamb in a flavorful and aromatic masala base is perfect for cold winter nights. Pair it with rice and kachumber salad for the perfect curry night. Learn how to make authentic home-style Indian lamb curry using the most common spices with this easy recipe.
Bhindi Pakora / Indian Okra Fritters
Crispy and crunchy savory fritters made with okra, chickpea flour, and spices are so delicious and more-ish. Bhindi pakora is perfect with a cup of masala chai on a rainy day! Gluten-free, vegan, and ready in 20 minutes.
Sweet Pongal / Temple-style Sakkarai Pongal (Instant Pot)
Sweet Pongal is a refined-sugar-free dessert made using rice, moong dal, and jaggery as the main ingredients. This South Indian dish is an integral part of festivals like Makara Sankranti and Navratri. Make authentic temple-style sakkarai Pongal in the Instant Pot with this easy recipe.
Indian Spiced Smashed Potatoes
Crispy from the outside and soft from the inside, these masala smashed potatoes are perfect as a snack or appetiser. Read on for ingredients, different cooking methods, tips, and FAQs to make these delicious masala potatoes.
Eggless Brownies (BEST Dark Chocolate Brownies)
Fudgy, gooey and so chocolaty, these eggless brownies are the BEST. Made with pantry staples, they are the perfect treat ready in no time. Learn how to make eggless dark chocolate brownies from scratch with this fail-proof recipe.
How to store curry leaves
Curry leaves are an integral part of every south Indian kitchen. Learn how to store curry leaves in the refrigerator, freezer, and in dried form.
Sona Masoori Rice (Instant Pot + Stovetop)
Make perfectly cooked Sona masoori rice in the Instant Pot or stovetop with this detailed guide. Water is the only other ingredient you will need in this set-and-forget method to get soft and fluffy rice every time.
Paneer Tikka (Air fryer, Stovetop, Oven)
Cubes of paneer and vegetables, crunchy & crumbly on the outside, soft & juicy inside is so so good. Paneer tikka is a vegetarian alternative to the very popular chicken tikka. It is very easy to make and can be served as an appetizer at parties and gatherings. I am including the air fryer, stovetop, and oven instructions in this recipe.
Paneer Pakora
Crispy and crunchy from the outside, soft and moist inside, these paneer pakoras are so delicious and easy to make. They are perfect with a cup of masala chai and also make great party appetizers. Gluten-free, freezer-friendly, and ready in 10 minutes.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Rogan josh is a Kashmiri dish made with lamb (or goat), yogurt, and spices. It uses simple ingredients and can be served with Basmati rice. Unlike typical North Indian curries, this dish does not use onion or garlic and is mildly spiced. Learn how to make authentic rogan josh with this easy recipe.