Dal Tadka (Everyday Yellow Dal)
Comforting yellow lentils finished with a sizzling tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic and dried chilli. Simple, cheap and ready in about 45 minutes.
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Chana Masala
Tangy, deeply spiced Punjabi chickpea curry made with canned chickpeas in about 45 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free.
Oven Tandoori Chicken
Juicy, smoky tandoori chicken marinated in spiced yogurt and roasted in a hot oven until charred. No tandoor needed.
Baked Samosas (Air Fryer Option)
Crisp, flaky baked samosas filled with spiced potato and peas. No deep-frying: bake in the oven or cook in the air fryer.
Garlic Naan (No Tandoor)
Soft, bubbly homemade garlic naan cooked in a cast iron skillet and brushed with garlic butter and cilantro. No tandoor needed.
Dal Makhani
Creamy, buttery Punjabi black lentils and kidney beans simmered with tomato, ginger and garlic. Made easier with a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
Palak Paneer
Soft paneer cubes in a smooth, bright green spinach sauce with ginger, garlic, cumin and a touch of cream. Ready in about 40 minutes.
Easy Chicken Biryani
Fragrant layered chicken biryani with saffron basmati rice, spiced yogurt chicken, crispy fried onions and mint, steamed in one pot.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Smoky broiled chicken tikka in a bold, creamy onion and tomato masala sauce. The curry house classic, made at home without a tandoor.
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Tender yogurt-marinated chicken simmered in a silky, mildly spiced tomato, butter and cream sauce. Restaurant-style butter chicken made with supermarket ingredients.