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    Masala & Chai » Recipes

    Authentic and Fusion Indian Recipes

    Mom and grandma approved authentic Indian recipes as well as funky fusion recipes inspired by Indian flavors and cooking techniques.

    Don't know where to start? Try Paneer Aloo Samosas for an appetizer, Butter Chicken with fluffy Basmati Rice for dinner, a Mango Lassi for a drink, and Gulab Jamun for dessert.

    Indian Snacks and Appetizers

    Discover authentic Indian street-style snacks like Samosa Chaat. You'll also love snacks inspired by the Indo-American assimilation of cultural foods in the U.S like Cheesy Nachos Chaat.

    • Zucchini fritters in a platter with chutney.
      Zucchini Pakoras
    • A hand grabbing a samosa from a platter with chutney.
      Sweet Potato Samosas
    • Chaat-style shaved brussels sprouts salad in a bowl with a fork and lime wedge.
      Chaat-Style Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Naan-chos with butter chicken and cheese in a sheet tray.
      Butter Chicken Naan-chos
    See more Indian Snacks →

    Indian Main Dishes

    Your next weeknight family dinner is sorted with these Indian main dishes! You'll find approachable authentic dishes passed down by my mother, like her Instant Pot Chole, or Indian-ish dishes like Chicken Seekh Kebab Wraps. 

    • butter chicken in a bowl with garlic naan
      Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
    • Colonne Pompei pasta covered in butter masala sauce in a pasta bowl with a gold fork
      Butter Masala Pasta
    • whole masoor dal in a bowl with rice and a gold spoon
      Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)
    • Cheesy naan pizza topped with basil and heirloom tomatoes.
      Easy 15-Minute Naan Pizza
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    20+ Indian Curries, vegetarian and non-veg recipes with a collage of Indian curries.

    Indian Curries 🥘

    Find the recipes for your favorite Indian vegetarian and non-veg curries or discover new ones, spanning North and South India!

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    Indian Mithai and Desserts

    Find authentic Indian recipes passed down by my mom, grandma, and aunts as well as recipes inspired by spices, flavors, and techniques common to Indian desserts. Don't know where to start? Try the Pumpkin Pie Samosas and Gajar ka Halwa (carrot pudding).

    • Sweet Potato Vermicelli Pudding in dessert bowls.
      Sweet Potato Seviyaan Kheer
    • Three dessert bowls of fruit custard in a platter filled with fruits and flowers.
      Fruit Custard
    • Almond Halwa Croissants in a baking sheet.
      Almond Halwa Croissants
    • A slice of masala chai tres leches cake in a cake plate with two cups of masala chai.
      Masala Chai Tres Leches Cake
    See more Indian Desserts →

    Indian Drinks and Cocktails

    Warm and cozy or summer refreshers? Either way, these Indian drinks & cocktails are bursting with flavor. There's something for everyone no matter the season.

    • Cardamom chai in two mugs with sugar and biscuits.
      Cardamom Chai
    • A cup of cardamom coffee with sugar cubes, cardamom, and coffee grounds.
      Cardamom Coffee
    • Two cups of haldi doodh in kulhads in a platter with whole spices and flowers.
      Haldi Doodh (Turmeric Milk)
    • Two Pumpkin Cream Chai Lattes in platter surrounded by spices and pumpkins.
      Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte
    See more Indian Drinks & Cocktails →

    Chutneys, Achaars, and Sauces

    Every good meal needs a condiment to go with! Here, you'll find Indian chutneys and achaars that will go with just about any meal as well as sauces for dipping or coating.

    There's a classic crowd-pleasing Cilantro-Mint Chutney and my personal favorite Curry Leaf Ranch that goes super well with fries and wings!

    • A small sauce spoon scooping up chutney from a cocotte.
      Tamarind Date Chutney
    • A bowl of cranberry chutney with orange juice.
      Cranberry Chutney
    • Pickled Lemons in a cocotte on a plate with fresh lemons next to it.
      Nimbu ka Achar (Pickled Lemon)
    • Ginger garlic paste in a bowl with fresh ginger and garlic surrounding.
      How to make Ginger Garlic Paste
    See more Chutney, Achaars, and Sauces →

    Indian Festival Recipes

    Celebrate special occasions and religious festivals like Diwali and Holi with the best sweets and eats to share with family! You'll find sweet recipes like Gulab Jamun and savory chaats like Samosa Chaat!

    • Chana dal with rice with an onion, tomato, and cucumber side salad.
      Chana Dal
    • Paneer Butter Masala in a Bowl with a piece of naan.
      Paneer Butter Masala
    • Sweet potato chaat with pomegranates in a palm leaf bowl with an appetizer pick.
      Street-Style Sweet Potato Chaat
    • A small dessert bowl of fruit chaat with an appetizer pick.
      Fruit Chaat
    See more Diwali →

    More Indian Recipes

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    • Aloo Baingan (Potato and Eggplant Curry)
    • Indian Stuffed Eggplants (Bharwa Baingan)
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    • How to make Homemade Ghee
    • How to Make Indian Roti
    • Curried Roast Chicken with Rice
    • 25+ Indian-Inspired Christmas Recipes
    • Indian Chicken Smash Tacos
    • Black Eyed Peas Curry
    • Easy Baked Butter Chicken
    • The Ultimate Guide to Indian Chaat
    • Chicken Kebab Wraps
    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower 65
    • Indian Cheesy Nachos Chaat
    • 15+ Indian Potluck Party Recipes
    • What is Kashmiri Chili Powder?
    • How to Use a Masala Dabba
    • Mattar Paneer
    • Chicken Keema Samosas
    • Achaari Deviled Eggs
    • Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Seekh Kebabs
    • 20+ Authentic Indian Curry Recipes
    • Whole Roasted Tandoori Chicken
    • Cucumber Mint Raita
    • Malai Stuffed Dates
    • Baked Mango Chutney Brie Bites
    • Date Nut Ladoos
    • Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Pizza
    • Samosa Pinwheels
    • Saffron Rice
    • 25 Indian-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Chai Horchata
    • Mango Mastani (Milkshake)
    • Halwa Puri
    • Dirty Chai Latte
    • Garam Masala Oven Roasted Carrots
    • Tadka Mashed Potatoes
    • Homemade Chai Latte
    • Puri
    • Suji ka Halwa
    • How to Cook Stovetop Basmati Rice

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    Shweta in a Professional Kitchen with milkshakes.

    Hi, I'm Shweta!

    I've been learning how to cook Indian food since I was a young girl in the kitchen with my mom. I'm currently living in Phoenix, AZ. I’m a full time tech consultant who also enjoys eating out at restaurants, discovering and supporting small business, and cozying up with a cup of chai.

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