From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene backwaters of Kerala, each dish in this recipe collection is a testament to the harmonious blend of spices, aromas and techniques that define Indian cooking. From Meera Sodha to Rukmini Iyer, here are 10 of the most delicious and easy-to-make Indian recipes.
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Madhur’s Chicken Tikka Masala
This is a quick and easy answer to Britain’s most-loved curry dish: chicken tikka masala.
From the book
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Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation
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All the recipes from the TV series
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Traditional Indian recipes with a twist
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Britain’s top 100 curries, made by Madhur Jaffrey
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Spinach with Fresh Indian Cheese (Saag Paneer)
This is very simple to make and is a nice addition to any Indian feast along with flatbreads or dal.
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Chilli, Coconut and Lime Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Once you’ve tried this South Indian seasoning – blitzed coconut, chilli, mint, garlic and lime – you’ll be putting it on absolutely everything, especially this nice, quick one-dish dinner.
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Lime and Coconut Dal
This is Rukmini Iyer’s favourite dal recipe, inspired by her mum. Serve with freshly cooked rice, naan bread or chapattis.
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Chicken Tikka Skewers with Wholemeal Chapattis
Inspired by the popular flavours of chicken tikka, this healthy recipe for chicken skewers is easy, fast and perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget.
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Leek, Pea and Mint Samosas
This recipe is great for a crowd, and the hot and sweet tangled leeks work really well with peas and mint to make an elegant and light samosa.
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Goan Prawn Curry
This Goan King Prawn curry has influences from India and Zimbabwe. Serve it with the mango salsa Madhur Jaffrey created especially for it.
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Indian Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry
This is a perfect midweek vegetarian meal for yourself or all the family. It’s also a great way to use up what you have left in the fridge, so keep it in mind for a Sunday dinner.
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All-in-One Aubergine, Tomato and Nigella Seed Curry
In this aromatic aubergine curry, Rukmini Iyer takes inspiration from a classic Madhur Jaffrey recipe and adapts it to be as quick and easy as possible.
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Mussel Masala with Coconut, Ginger and Green Chillies
This dish is a real treat for seafood lovers. Combining soft, delicate mussels with fragrant Indian spices, it offers an unusual twist on a shellfish curry.