indian family feasts

Homemade onion bhajis are well worth the effort, they're great as a starter for an Indian feast.

Onion bhaji

free-range eggs

onions, sliced

flour

tsp coriander

cumin seeds

tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra if required

An easy little vegetable samosa recipe that makes a delicious, inexpensive lunch from storecupboard ingredients. They freeze brilliantly too, so you can batch cook and have them when you need them.

Easy Potato And Pea Samosas

vegetable oil

mustard seeds

60 grams/2½oz chopped onion

tsp finely chopped ginger

60 grams/2½oz frozen peas

tbsp coriander

tsp cumin

¼ tsp red chilli powder

½-¾ tsp garam masala

mango powder (amchoor),

salt,

water

coriander leaves

ready-made filo pastry

tbsp butter,

Easy potato and pea samosas

This saag paneer recipe is so tasty and very easy to make. It's widely eaten across India but this version hails from Punjab. 

Saag paneer

large-leaf spinach (250 grams/9 ounces)

vegetable oil,

225 grams/8 ounces paneer cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes

tbsp butter, for frying, plus extra for mashing (optional)

onion, roughly chopped

green chillies, chopped

2–3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

salt

tsp garam masala

turmeric

tbsp polenta

Dal parathas combine red lentils and chapati flour in glorious harmony. These aromatic flatbreads make a fantastic side to a curry.

You will need a high-powered blender or food processor to make this recipe.


Dal paratha

grams/3½oz red lentils,

350 milliliters/12fl oz boiling water

½ tsp ground turmeric

grams/1¾oz green apple,

150 grams/5½oz natural yogurt

½ tsp chaat masala

½ tsp caster sugar

milliliters/¾fl oz milk

mint leaves, roughly chopped

tsp finely chopped fresh coriander

ginger

tsp red chilli powder (or chilli flakes)

tsp sunflower oil, plus extra for frying

Romy Gill’s red lentil pancakes are ingenious – gluten-free and packed full of flavour!

You will need a high-powered blender or food processor to make this recipe.

Red lentil pancakes

grams/5½oz red lentils,

chickpea flour

tsp turmeric

tsp red chilli powder

½ tsp baking powder

grams/2½oz Greek yoghurt,

coriander

spring onions, roughly chopped

sunflower oil,

gluten-free chutney

Ottolenghi’s chickpeas are for sharing – serve with flatbread for dipping, lime wedges and a herby yoghurt dressing.


Confit tandoori chickpeas

tsp cumin seeds

coriander seeds

garlic cloves,

grams/1 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and julienned

300 grams/10½oz cherry tomatoes

tomato purée

½ tsp chilli flakes

tsp red Kashmiri chilli powder (or paprika)

tsp caster sugar

olive oil

tbsp roughly chopped fresh mint leaves

tbsp coriander leaves

garlic clove, crushed

Greek-style yoghurt

pitta breads (or other flatbreads), to serve (optional)

Aloo dum is a potato and pea curry which is possibly the most common vegetable curry in India. It’s almost like chips with everything here, aloo dum with everything there. It’s either easy to make or hard, depending on what you want to do with it. If I was describing it to somebody I’d just say boil potatoes, fry them with garam masala, add some tomato, chilli, turmeric and salt and it’s done; then, if you like, throw in frozen peas just before the end.

This meal, if served as 8 portions, provides 223kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbohydrate (of which 4g sugars), 10g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.4g salt per portion.

Potato and pea curry

Indian bay leaves

¼ tsp asafoetida

medium onion, very finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely crushed

5cm/2in fresh root ginger,

tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

½ tsp amchur (dried mango powder)

tomato passata

green chillies,

150 grams/5½oz frozen peas

Traditionally made in a tandoor, these tandoori chicken skewers taste great cooked on a barbecue or grill. 

For this recipe, you will need skewers (see tip), a clean muslin and a blender or small food processor.

Tandoori chicken skewers

grams/3½oz garlic cloves, roughly chopped

grams/3½oz fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

4–5 small whole green chillies, chopped

coriander leaves, chopped

chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces

tsp chilli powder

tsp black salt

cardamom powder

tsp dried fenugreek leaves

½ lemon, juice only

250 grams/9 ounces plain yoghurt

cardamom

tsp chilli powder (plus extra if desired)

vegetable oil, to combine

coriander,

This high-protein chicken dhansak curry with lentils is the perfect weekday supper to warm you up. 

With a GI of 50, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a> and provides 457 kcal per portion.

Chicken dhansak

low-calorie cooking spray

onions, finely chopped

chicken

garlic cloves, crushed

ginger,

½ tsp hot chilli powder

tin chopped tomatoes

600 milliliters/20floz chicken stock, chicken stock cube

100 grams/3½oz dried red split lentils, rinsed and drained

bay leaves (optional)

200 grams/7 ounces wholegrain long grain rice

150 grams/5½oz fat-free natural yoghurt

Much as I love a home-cooked curry, I needed a faster way of making them. So this is my speedy curry solution: lamb bhuna with a sauce that gets blitzed in a food processor before being cooked.

Each serving provides 763 kcal, 48g protein, 48g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 41g fat (of which 13g saturates), 6g fibre and 3.3g salt. 


Lamb bhuna

100 milliliters/3½fl oz olive oil

root

onions,

green pepper, seeds removed, roughly chopped

red chillies,

cinnamon

curry powder

800 grams/1lb 12 ounces boneless diced lamb leg

grams/½oz fresh coriander, chopped

200 grams/7 ounces self-raising flour,

tbsp garlic granules

An easy veggie curry that makes a cheap and healthy meal. It uses basic store cupboard ingredients so is very quick and easy to cook. It's simple to make vegan too, just swap the yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative.

Each serving provides 335 kcal, 9g protein, 41g carbohydrate (of which 14.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Easy vegetable curry

potatoes

carrot,

cauliflower (around 300 grams/10½oz),

tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

onion,

tbsp curry powder

tomatoes

300 milliliters/10fl oz vegetable or chicken stock

peas

plain yoghurt

mango chutney, to serve

Raita is a cool, fresh chutney that takes seconds to make. Use it to top fiery curries or as a dip for poppadoms.

Cucumber and mint raita

250 milliliters/8fl oz natural yoghurt

mint leaves, chopped

green chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped (optional)

This South Indian dish goes well with seafood and vegetables. Curry leaves are used frequently in this part of India. When you find a fresh bunch, put them to dry on a towel on top of the boiler, then place them in an airtight jar to use as needed.

Lemon rice

fenugreek seeds

tsp split chana dal

tsp urid dal

red chillies, left

¼ tsp ground turmeric

peanuts

curry leaves, torn in half

tbsp lemon juice,

basmati rice

This is a nice, simple vegetarian egg curry with a delicate coconut masala. The whole eggs are fried first then finished off in the curry. 



Egg coconut masala curry (egg moilee)

free-range eggs, hard-boiled,

400 milliliters/14fl oz coconut milk

red onions, very thinly sliced

4cm/1½in fresh root ginger, finely shredded

green chillies, thinly sliced, with seeds

tsp sugar

½ tsp garam masala

Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment to a curry feast. The Hairy Bikers add whole cardamom, cloves, bay and cinnamon for a heady fragrance, along with a nice bit of butter and chicken stock for a rich taste. Serve with any of your favourite curries.

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Onion bhaji

Easy Potato And Pea Samosas

Saag paneer

Dal paratha

Red lentil pancakes

Confit tandoori chickpeas

Potato and pea curry

Tandoori chicken skewers

Chicken dhansak

Lamb bhuna

Easy vegetable curry

Cucumber and mint raita

Lemon rice

Egg coconut masala curry (egg moile...

Pilau rice

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Top Tags

Onion bhaji

Easy Potato And Pea Samosas

Saag paneer

Dal paratha

Red lentil pancakes

Confit tandoori chickpeas

Potato and pea curry

Tandoori chicken skewers

Chicken dhansak

Lamb bhuna

Easy vegetable curry

Cucumber and mint raita

Lemon rice

Egg coconut masala curry (egg moile...

Pilau rice

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