Indian recipes

Blend black tea with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and black peppercorns to make a cup of Indian-inspired chai – it's sure to liven the senses

Try this spicy lamb curry, so named as it was once cooked by the chefs working on the Indian railways in the 1900s. Lamb on the bone gives loads of flavour

Make a deceptively rich and filling tofu curry that's entirely vegan. The roti will take just 10 minutes to make while the curry simmers

Make this spicy, tangy deep-fried chicken for a starter or snack. It will soon become a family favourite

Enjoy these moreish Indian sweets made with gram flour and pistachios. This recipe is an easier approach to making it the traditional way

Try a fun twist on standard fishcakes by adding spices reminiscent of Bombay potatoes. Crushed poppadums are also an inventive substitute for breadcrumbs

Try this popular street food in India, made up of savoury crispy discs topped with chickpea, potatoes, raita, green chutney, pomegranate and gram noodles

Try this simple Indian side featuring boondi – small deep-fried chickpea flour balls – in yogurt with mint and cumin

Try making these lentil-filled snacks. A popular street-food in India, they're perfect for entertaining or as an afternoon pick-me-up

Try aloo gobi, a simple and comforting North Indian side dish with turmeric cauliflower florets flecked with fried cumin, ginger and red chilli powder

Enjoy this classic Indian dhal. Known for its Ayurvedic properties, our version is easy to prepare and full of flavour

Marinate chicken pieces in tikka spices overnight then cook on the barbecue or grill the next day. Enjoy as a starter or with your favourite sides

Make spicy pilau rice to serve with your favourite dishes – the secret to fluffy pilau is to leave it to steam in its own heat without removing the lid

Serve these paratha hot with your favourite Indian dishes. They're traditionally eaten by tearing and using to scoop up curries and sides

Treat family and friends to this Indian sweet made with ground cashews and sugar syrup. Also known as kaju barfi, it's easy and quick to prepare

Swap your usual takeaway for homemade butter chicken (chicken makhani). The dish is made in two parts, combining tandoori chicken with a rich, buttery sauce

Try our vegan version of a biryani. Our plant-based recipe has raisins and cashews for texture and flavour, and provides all of your 5-a-day

Hosting a dinner party? No Indian-themed meal or celebration is complete without paneer, and this cheesy delight is just the ticket

Make pakoras with paneer and a little coriander chutney in the centre to add extra flavour. They're crispy on the outside and super-soft in the middle

Enjoy this moreish potato-based side dish to accompany an Indian feast. Scatter colourful coriander leaves and pomegranate seeds to serve

A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic, chicken balti, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers

Try an original approach to serving thickly sliced beetroot by combining with madras spices, mustard seeds and green chilli

Make a batch of these crispy golden pakoras as a snack, or part of an Indian meal. Serve hot with sweet chilli sauce or green chutney

Make these barfi, spiced with saffron and cardamom, and dipped in rich dark chocolate. Decadent and delicious, they‘re often served at Indian celebrations.