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Tandoori Chicken

Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated for a day in yogurt, tandoori paste, ginger-garlic paste and lemon, then baked until crisp at the edges.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 4Egg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Raita

HB-8546 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori chicken traybake with aubergines, tomatoes and onions

Yoghurt-marinated chicken thighs roasted over aubergines, tomatoes and red onions, served with a coriander, mint and yoghurt dressing, lime wedges and rice or flatbreads.

IndianMain course2 hrServes 4–6159 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8547 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori Chicken Wings

Wings in a tandoori marinade, roasted until the skin crisps and chars.

IndianStarter45 minServes 4437 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken wings

Pairs well with: raita, salad, naan

HB-5665 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori cod burger

Cod fillets coated in a tandoori masala yoghurt marinade, pan-fried and served on toasted brioche with a mint, red onion and pickled cucumber salad.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2301 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cod

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15512 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori Grilled Carrots

Carrot sticks marinated in spiced yoghurt with ginger, garlic and Kashmiri chilli, grilled until tender and caramelised at the edges.

IndianSide2 to 4 servings204 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: carrots

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15513 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori hot naan pizza

Large naans spread with tandoori garlic butter and a quick tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, peppers, red onion, olives and chillies.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 2–4606 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tomatoes

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15514 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori Roast Chicken

Yogurt-and-spice marinated chicken roasted fierce and hot until charred at the edges.

IndianMain course55 minServes 458 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: naan, raita, salad

HB-5664 · Hand-built original

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Tarka dal

Cheap, delicious and healthy – tarka dal is the perfect comfort food supper and great for batch cooking. Serve it alone or alongside your favourite curry. For this recipe you will need a food processor or mini chopper. Each serving provides 650 kcal, 30g protein, 77g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 21.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 14g fibre and 0.7g salt.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 2650 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: clear

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-3236 · Hand-built original

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Thandai Poke Cake

A soft almond-scented cake soaked through poked holes with a thandai masala cream cheese filling and topped with swirled whipped cream.

Indian3 hr 50 min9 servings390 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: nonstick vegetable oil spray or unsalted butter

HB-15539 · Hand-built original

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The Perfect Dosa (2020 version)

Thin, golden dosas from a fermented rice and urad dal batter, spread in a hot pan with ghee and cooked until the edges release and crisp.

IndianMain course1/2 gallon batter/4 servings1210 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: idli rice

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15582 · Hand-built original

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Tofu and Green Pea Curry

Extra-firm tofu browned until blistered, then simmered in a heavily spiced tomato paste curry with green peas and cherry tomatoes. Butter melts in at the end for richness, lemon juice lifts it, and rice catches the sauce.

Indian50 min4 servings333 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-15611 · Hand-built original

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Tofu curry

Marinated tofu cubes fried with red onion and vegan butter, folded into a spiced passata sauce with cardamom, turmeric and garam masala. Basmati rice, coconut yoghurt and warm naan or poppadums complete the curry.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 395 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18294 · Hand-built original

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Tofu, Spinach, and Green Pea Curry

Golden tofu cubes simmered in a blended spinach, onion, ginger and garlic curry with toasted turmeric, cumin and garam masala, peas, tomatoes and coconut milk.

IndianMain course43 minServes 5290 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-8639 · Hand-built original

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Turkey curry with Bombay potatoes and pakoras

A festive Indian-inspired spread of mild turkey curry with spinach and mango chutney, crisp spiced Bombay potatoes made from leftover roast potatoes, and golden vegetable pakoras bound with gram flour.

IndianMain course3 hrServes 4218 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-17608 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Biryani

A festive vegetarian biryani with layered vegetables, yogurt masala and saffron rice.

IndianMain course1 hr 10 minServes 6441 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: raita, dal, salad

HB-5651 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Biryani

A layered vegetable biryani of saffron rice, spiced potato, cauliflower and carrot in yogurt, topped with caramelised onion, cashews and dried apricots.

IndianMain course1 hr 10 min4 - 6 serving(s)31 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: Raita, Naan

HB-8724 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable dhansak-style bake

A spiced mushroom and Puy lentil filling in the dhansak spirit, topped with tarragon and crispy onion mash under melted cheddar. It is warming, cheesy vegetarian comfort food.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 41277 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15725 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Korma (Navratan)

A jewelled mixed-vegetable korma with cashew cream, raisins and gentle spice.

IndianMain course40 minServes 4523 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: naan, pulao rice, salad

HB-5643 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Sambar

The tangy lentil and vegetable stew of the south, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

IndianSide dish50 minServes 4218 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: idli or dosa, rice, vada

HB-5671 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Samosa

Crisp pastry triangles with a spiced potato and pea filling — the king of snacks.

IndianSnack55 minServes 41694 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: tamarind chutney, mint chutney, chai

HB-5659 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Samosa Pie

A puff pastry pie filled with mashed potato, curried zucchini, carrot and cauliflower, and peas, flavoured like a samosa filling.

IndianMains, Vegetarian1 hr 55 minServes 6241 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-8730 · Hand-built original

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Veggie-Packed Hearty Lentil Soup

Red lentils simmered with potato, carrot and onion in broth with garlic, smoked paprika, cumin and curry powder, garnished with croutons, parsley, chili flakes and lemon.

IndianSoup35 minServes 41114 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-11142 · Hand-built original

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Vibrant green paneer wraps

Paneer fingers are marinated in a spinach and coriander purée, griddled until marked, and wrapped with a quick onion and tomato salad. A green yogurt swirled with the remaining marinade ties the wraps together.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 429 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: garlic cloves

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15744 · Hand-built original

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Whole Wheat Chapati

Everyday whole wheat flatbreads puffed over a flame and eaten hot.

IndianSide dish30 minServes 4269 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bread

Pairs well with: any curry, dal, vegetables

HB-5657 · Hand-built original

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