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

Make this traditional Indian dessert using homemade cottage cheese rolled into balls, then soaked in rose-scented syrup – the result is sweet, spongy and light

Forget the takeaway and make this chicken curry at home. Serve with your favourite sides for an Indian feast

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

Slow roast the garlic in this dish with cardamom to make it smoky and caramelised, and enjoy with rice or naan

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

Enjoy a homemade version of this sweet filled naan to serve with your favourite curries. It takes a little effort, but it's well worth it

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

Make our Indian-inspired pickle, heady with tamarind and spices, to gift to friends. Enjoy with cheddar and crackers, samosas or a Boxing Day turkey curry

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