Recipes

CROWD PLEASERS

The dishes everyone loves — the restaurant favorites and festive classics that never fail to delight, from Butter Chicken to Saag Paneer and beyond.

Black Lentils Dal

Black Lentils Dal made from Black Lentils, also known as Black Gram, is a simpler and lighter version of the popular Dal Makhani, with fewer ingredients… READ MORE
Butter Chicken (Murg Makhani)

Butter Chicken, or Chicken Makhani, is a beloved Indian classic known for its silky, buttery tomato sauce and tender chicken. Often confused with Chicken Tikka… READ MORE
Pure Paneer

A simple, home-style paneer simla-mirchi made with paneer, bell peppers, peas, and a fresh tomato-onion masala—easy enough for weeknights, elegant enough for guests. READ MORE
Chicken Biryani

A fragrant, layered chicken biryani that’s easier to make at home than you think. This step-by-step recipe guides you through perfectly spiced chicken, fluffy basmati… READ MORE

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HOMESTYLE HITS

Comforting Indian dishes that are cooked and cherished in homes across India — simple, soulful recipes you might not find on a restaurant menu but that define everyday Indian cooking.

Sambar (lentil and vegetables stew)

Sambar is a classic South Indian lentil and vegetable stew known for its comforting depth and perfectly balanced texture. Creamy toor dal forms the base,… READ MORE
Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans)

Rajma Masala, or Red Kidney Beans in an Onion-Tomato sauce, is a classic Northern Indian dish. It is the Punjabi version of an old staple… READ MORE
Amritsari Chole

Amritsari Chole is another recipe, in a series, that stars Chickpeas. As part of my research related to recipes, I speak with expert cooks among my family and friends.… READ MORE
Pindi Chana

If you’ve browsed recipes on PureCurry.com, you noticed that I already have at least a couple of recipes with chickpeas as the star ingredient. My wife… READ MORE