12 Indian recipes other than curry

Rich in flavors, spices, scents and textures, Indian cuisine continues to seduce us. Presentation and recipes.

When the temperatures start to drop, who hasn’t wanted a nice creamy curry? A delicious and satisfying dish, whose aromas perfume the kitchen, and the orange hues are comforting when it’s cold. If this more or less spicy dish has won many hearts in the four corners of the globe, the word itself is not used in its country of origin. Indeed, in India, different names are used depending on the region to designate this dish with spice, herb and chili sauce. These ingredients also constitute the basis of many Indian recipes, whose rich, healthy and diverse gastronomy has not failed to influence many neighboring countries (and not only that).

Key ingredients

Impossible to mention Indian gastronomy without talking about spices. Chili pepper, cardamom, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cloves or saffron: so much flavor and colors inseparable from the cuisine and even culture of the country. Garam masala, a typically Indian spice blend, is currently sold in many supermarkets around the world, particularly here in France. To counterbalance preparations that are often very spicy, it is very common in India to accompany your dishes with a small bowl of yogurt.

Rice and legumes are also other key ingredients of the country, as well as oilseeds and seeds. Indian cuisine is mainly prepared with plant-based fruits and vegetables, and vegetarianism is very widespread across the country, particularly for religious reasons. Indeed, the consumption of beef and pork being prohibited by Hinduism and Islam, it is rather chicken, mutton or fish which are honored by the country’s chefs.

Iconic recipes

Among the most popular recipes is the legendary biryani, made with rice and spices. Depending on the region, it is prepared with beef, chicken, lamb or even shrimp, particularly in the Kerala region in the southwest. In the south of the country, vegetarian biryanis are more widespread with recipes based on cauliflower, pumpkin or beans.

Who doesn’t know naans, these breads cooked on the hot wall of an oven? In India, they are served as an accompaniment to many recipes. There are many variations in the region, also popularized in neighboring countries, but the best known remain plain naan, cheese naan (with cheese), or even chili naan.

As an aperitif, let yourself be tempted by homemade samosas, whose traditional Indian filling is made up of potatoes, peas and spices. As for drinks, there is of course the iconic chai, black tea with spices and boiling milk, but also lassi, a drink made from sweet or savory flavored yogurt.

For dessert, again the Indian cuisine did not do things by halves. Among the best-known dishes, there is gulab jamun, adorable little balls of dough cooked in oil, flavored with cardamom, or barfi, a cake with condensed milk and sugar, garnished with fruit or nuts.

To follow: 12 recipes other than curry to introduce you to Indian cuisine.

Indian chickpea and red onion salad

  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
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Paratha

Paratha
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Very easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
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Indian scrambled tofu

Indian scrambled tofu
  • 2 persons
  • Level: Very easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
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Tandoori skewers and crunchy vegetables

Tandoori skewers and crunchy vegetables
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
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Daal muradabaadi

Daal muradabaadi
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
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Rose crème brûlée

Rose crème brûlée
  • 8 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 25 minutes of preparation
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Lamb shoulder with Goan spices, basmati rice

Lamb shoulder with Goan spices, basmati rice
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Quite difficult
  • 120 minutes of preparation
  • Dear
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Payasam with coconut milk and rose

Payasam with coconut milk and rose
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
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Salmon in a sesame crust and tandoori spices

Salmon in a sesame crust and tandoori spices
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
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Beetroot tikki

Beetroot tikki
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Quite difficult
  • 120 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
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Pumpkin Vegetable Biryani

Pumpkin Vegetable Biryani
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Quite difficult
  • 180 minutes of preparation
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Chicken biryani with sweet spices, pine nuts, yogurt sauce

Chicken biryani with sweet spices, pine nuts, yogurt sauce
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 45 minutes of preparation
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