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Air-Fried Pumpkin Shakarpara
Shakarparas are crispy fried Indian cookies. My Indian American family makes these traditional treats every year for the holidays. I wanted to put my own twist on them, so I adapted the original recipe by adding pumpkin and fall spices, and I make this shakarpara in the air fryer. —Jessica Burke, Chandler, Arizona
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The Indian Bread Types You Need to Know
Indian cuisine is known for its leavened and unleavened flatbread. Here are Indian bread types that are quite popular across...
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15 Essential Indian Cooking Tools for Your Kitchen
Build a starter kit of Indian cooking tools that will help you make authentic Indian dishes. Your homemade food will...
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14 Indian Dessert Recipes You’ve Never Made Before
Full of aromatic spices, topped with pistachios or soaked in rose syrup, these traditional Indian dessert recipes will light up...
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26 Essential Indian Spices and Herbs
The fragrant spices below are an integral part of everyday Indian cooking. Of course, there are many more herbs and...
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Gulab Jamun
Learn how to make gulab jamun, the irresistible Indian dessert flavored with rose water and cardamom.
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Mighty Nice Curried Chicken with Rice
This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation?...
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One-Pot Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
This quick curry lentil soup is richly spiced with a velvety texture from full-fat coconut milk.
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Air-Fryer Samosas
These samosas are so easy, they can be frozen and reheated! Depending on the size of your air-fryer, cook in...
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Spiced Indian Rusks
Indian cake rusks, or delicious soft cakes, use traditional warm spices and can have add in's like fruit or nuts...
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A 7-Day Indian Dinners Meal Plan
Get ready for lots of chicken! These Indian-inspired dinners are better than takeout. Whether you are used to Indian flavors...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Indian Cooking
Once you learn the basics of Indian cooking, you'll be ready to start making the most delicious naan, chana masala...
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A Basic Guide to Indian Cooking Techniques
To cook authentic Indian food, the first step is to master the most common Indian cooking techniques.
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Meet Indian Chaat: The Sweet, Spicy and Tangy Street Food You Should Be Eating
Want to try some new savory snacks? Keep reading to learn about chaat, a tantalizing category of Indian street food.
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12 Indian Chicken Recipes
Add a little spice to your weeknight rotation by trying out these Indian chicken recipes.
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Samosa Potpie
I reimagined samosas, the go-to appetizer at any Indian restaurant, as a delicious main-dish potpie. The heavily spiced potato and...
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How to Make (and Use!) Garam Masala
This easy garam masala recipe will bring out the best aromas and flavors in your Indian dishes. You can have...
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Indian Rice and Carrot Pudding
This Indian carrot pudding recipe is rich in flavor and very easy to prepare. —Daljeet Singh, Coral Springs, Florida
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Tandoori Masala Chicken Sandwiches
This recipe combines spices from my Indian roots with a modern twist. If you want to add some extra heat...
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38 of the Best Indian Recipes You’ll Ever Make
These satisfying Indian recipes will become staples in your weekly repertoire. You'll find everything from hearty mains like slow-cooker butter...
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Indian-Spiced Tilapia Sticks
These flavorful Indian-spiced fish sticks please my whole family. Serve them with the creamy dipping sauce. —Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine
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How to Make Besan Ladoo
Besan ladoo is a simple, but delicious, Indian dessert made with just a handful of ingredients.
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Malai Kofta
Learn how to make malai kofta! This popular Indian recipe consists of delicious potato and cheese balls in a velvety...
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Mint Chutney
This versatile mint chutney recipe pairs well with samosas, sandwiches and salads! Its herby, bright flavor dresses up any dish....
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Gobi Aloo
Aloo gobi is a very popular Indian recipe. In northern India, where I'm from, we call it gobi aloo. This...
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Samosas
This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas,...
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Samosas
This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas...
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14 Flavorful Recipes Using Garam Masala
Try one of these recipes that use garam masala for dinner tonight! Just a pinch of this aromatic spice will...
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How to Make Rice Kheer, the Indian Rice Pudding You Need in Your Life
Learn how to make the most delicious kheer in an Instant Pot. It's a dump-and-stir recipe with just one...
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How to Make Paneer: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can learn how to make paneer, a soft Indian cheese, with the guide below. You'll need only two ingredients:...