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Onion Bhaji

Clusters of spiced onion in chickpea batter, fried until crisp and craggy.

IndianSnack25 minServes 41475 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: onion

Pairs well with: mint raita, tamarind chutney, salad

HB-5660 · Hand-built original

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Onion Bhajis

Crisp deep-fried onion fritters in spiced chickpea flour batter with coriander, ginger and garam masala.

IndianStarters & nibbles1 hrMakes 1244 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: onions

Pairs well with: mint chutney, tamarind chutney, raita, chai

HB-5243 · Hand-built original

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Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters)

Indian fritters of potato, cauliflower and onion in a spiced chickpea flour batter, served with a coriander mint sauce.

IndianAppetiser, Light Meal, Starter40 minServes 4064 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-3703 · Hand-built original

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Palak Paneer

Paneer folded into a vivid spinach purée with ginger, garlic and a swirl of cream.

IndianMain course35 minServes 4248 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: naan, basmati rice, raita

HB-5632 · Hand-built original

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Palak paneer orzo

Here's a fresh take on the classic spinach and white cheese curry using orzo as a vehicle for getting an Indian restaurant food fix at home. It looks quite like a creamy spinach risotto but has big, bold Indian flavours.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 4320 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: paneer

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

HB-1633 · Hand-built original

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Palak Paneer – Indian Spinach Curry with Homemade Fresh Cheese

Fresh spinach wilts in batches with onion, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, tomato and green chilli, then half of it is puréed and returned to the pot with cream and lemon juice. Pan-fried homemade paneer, cut into bite-size pieces and fried to a light gold, folds through at the end.

IndianCurry, Mains1 hr 10 minServes 6159 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: below

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

HB-7818 · Hand-built original

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Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer in a smooth tomato, butter and cream sauce — the vegetarian butter chicken.

IndianMain course30 minServes 4621 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: naan, basmati rice, salad

HB-5634 · Hand-built original

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Paneer spring rolls

Crisp spring rolls filled with grated paneer, cabbage, carrot, peas and sweetcorn, served with a fresh coriander and mint chutney.

IndianStarters & nibbles1 hrVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: coriander

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

HB-14724 · Hand-built original

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Paneer tikka

Paneer and red pepper cubes are marinated in a green spinach, coriander and yoghurt blend, grilled on skewers with butter basting and finished with garam masala and chaat masala.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 411 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: leaves

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

HB-7828 · Hand-built original

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Paneer Tikka Masala

Charred paneer tikka in the classic creamy tomato masala, with peppers for sweetness.

IndianMain course40 minServes 4330 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: naan, jeera rice, raita

HB-5633 · Hand-built original

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Paneer tikka wraps

Spiced paneer cubes simmered in a tomato and honey tikka sauce, wrapped in warm naans with crunchy cabbage slaw, red onion, chilli and garlic mayonnaise.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4146 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: paneer

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

HB-14725 · Hand-built original

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Pani puri

Crisp puri shells are filled with spiced potato and black chickpeas and flooded at the table with a cold, tangy coriander, mint and lime pani.

IndianStarters & nibbles1 hrMakes 30 puris67 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ½oz fresh coriander leaves and stalks

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

HB-7830 · Hand-built original

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Pani puri with beansprouts

Crisp hollow puris filled with beansprouts and softened boondi, flooded at the last moment with a chilled, tangy cumin and black salt pani.

IndianLight meals & snacks30 minServes 4–669 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chutney

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

HB-14726 · Hand-built original

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Papaya honey lassi

A smooth, silky Indian-style lassi blending ripe papaya with honey, cardamom, buttermilk and yogurt, served over tall glasses with crushed toasted pistachios.

IndianDrinks and cocktails30 minServes 497 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: deseeded

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

HB-17251 · Hand-built original

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Pav Bhaji

Mumbai's mashed vegetable curry cooked on a great flat pan with butter, served with buttered rolls.

IndianMain course45 minServes 4499 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: extra butter, onion salad, lemon wedges

HB-5669 · Hand-built original

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Pav bhaji

A Mumbai-style mashed vegetable curry of potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and peas cooked with tomatoes, tamarind and pav bhaji masala, enriched with butter and lime.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4–571 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: Naan, Raita

HB-7854 · Hand-built original

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Pea Kachori

Indian crisp pastry parcels filled with spiced peas, ginger and green chillies.

IndianAppetizer1 hr 30 minMakes 10-15151 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: peas

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

HB-4040 · Hand-built original

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Pea Pulao/Matar Pulao

A fragrant pea pulao of basmati rice cooked with ghee-toasted cumin, black peppercorns and cinnamon, rested and fluffed before serving.

IndianSideServes 428 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-14748 · Hand-built original

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Pork Vindaloo

The original Goan vindaloo, with pork shoulder braised in a vinegar and garlic marinade.

IndianMain course1 hr 20 minServes 4352 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: basmati rice, sannas or bread, salad

HB-5629 · Hand-built original

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Potato and edamame curry

A simple weeknight curry of potatoes with protein-packed edamame. This dry-style curry is similar to Bombay potatoes with the usual ginger, chilli, mustard seeds and turmeric. Enjoy with roti, plain yoghurt and salad.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 4204 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-3126 · Hand-built original

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Potato and pea curry

An Indian curry of turmeric-fried potatoes simmered in a tomato passata sauce with bay leaves, asafoetida, amchur and green chillies. Peas and garam masala go in at the end with coriander.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 6-8160 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-7961 · Hand-built original

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Potato bhaji skins

Crispy baked potato skins filled with a mustard seed, curry leaf and peanut potato bhaji. A coriander, coconut yoghurt and tamarind dressing is drizzled over the top.

IndianStarters & nibbles3 hrServes 6–8239 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-7962 · Hand-built original

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Potato Curry

Russet potato cubes simmered in a curry powder and cardamom sauce with tomato paste, cream and broth until creamy. Fried curry leaves and peas finish it, served with rice.

IndianMain course55 min4 serving(s)94 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-7963 · Hand-built original

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Prawn and tamarind curry (Chemmeen vevichathu)

A Keralan-style prawn curry sharpened with tamarind and built on a freshly ground spice paste with mustard seeds, fenugreek and curry leaves.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 432 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-7969 · Hand-built original

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Prawn Biryani

Prawns layered with saffron rice — a coastal biryani that cooks fast once assembled.

IndianMain course1 hr 5 minServes 6275 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: raita, salad, dal

HB-5652 · Hand-built original

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Prawn curry with white bread

A fiery prawn curry served with soft white bread, flavoured with a home-ground Sri Lankan-style curry powder, tamarind water, coconut milk and a glossy oil made from the prawn shells.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 2795 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: Naan, Basmati Rice

HB-7970 · Hand-built original

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Pulled Pork Vindaloo Sandwiches

Pork shoulder marinated overnight in a ground-spice vindaloo paste with tamarind, braised until it shreds, then piled into toasted buns with mayonnaise, quick-pickled red onions and cucumber. Hot, sour and rich in the Goan style.

IndianMain course6 to 8 people420 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pork shoulder

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

HB-14903 · Hand-built original

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Pumpkin Biriyani

An Indian biriyani baked in a whole pumpkin with spiced onions, aubergine, potatoes, saffron rice and a yoghurt salad.

IndianMain course4 hrServes 676 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pumpkin

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

HB-4043 · Hand-built original

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Pumpkin Curry

This easy Pumpkin Curry recipe is a creamy vegan dinner made with fresh pumpkin, canned pumpkin, coconut milk, and warm spices. Cozy and budget-friendly!

IndianMain Course50 minServes 4489 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-1856 · Hand-built original

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Punjabi curry sauce base

A richly spiced Punjabi curry base of onion, tomato, ginger and garlic, blended smooth and ready to become the foundation of meat, fish or vegetable curries.

IndianOther40 minMakes about 14 oz10 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: large garlic bulb

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

HB-14917 · Hand-built original

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Punjabi motichoor ladoo

Tiny crisp gram flour and semolina pearls fried through a perforated ladle, soaked in cardamom and rose sugar syrup at one-string consistency, and pressed with pistachios and melon seeds into orange ladoos. Greased palms shape the sticky boondi mixture into firm festival sweets.

IndianDesserts1 hr 5 minMakes 15 ladoos82 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-14918 · Hand-built original

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Puri Fried Bread

Little whole wheat discs that puff into crisp golden balloons in hot oil.

IndianSide dish25 minServes 41531 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bread

Pairs well with: chana masala, aloo curry, halwa

HB-5658 · Hand-built original

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Quick butter saag with broccoli and corn

A quick blended saag of spinach and broccoli stalk in a spiced butter and double cream sauce, with whole broccoli florets and sweetcorn folded in and a garnish of reserved florets, sweetcorn, cream and red chilli.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 462 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-8004 · Hand-built original

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Quick fish curry

Salmon fillets rubbed with a toasted coconut spice mix, pan-fried and finished in a blended coconut curry sauce fragrant with ginger, garlic and fresh coriander.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 237 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-14936 · Hand-built original

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Rajma Kidney Bean Curry

Sunday rajma: kidney beans in a ginger-forward tomato gravy, mopped up with rice.

IndianMain course50 minServes 443 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: kidney beans

Pairs well with: basmati rice, roti, onion salad

HB-5640 · Hand-built original

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Rajma Kidney Bean Stew

An Indian kidney bean stew with tomato, ginger and warm spices, finished with lemon, shallot and cilantro.

IndianMain courseServes 4307 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: kidney beans

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

HB-3986 · Hand-built original

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Rajma masala with tofu skewers

Kidney beans simmer into a spiced tomato rajma while chaat-spiced tofu skewers roast in the oven, served together with rice, yoghurt and a chopped cucumber salad.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4270 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-8028 · Hand-built original

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Rajma/Indian Kidney Bean Stew

A North Indian kidney bean stew: beans soaked overnight and simmered until tender, then folded through a ghee-based onion masala with tomato paste, tamarind and amchur.

IndianMain courseServes 4232 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: kidney beans

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

HB-14950 · Hand-built original

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Rava Dosa Recipe

Thin, lacy semolina and rice flour crepes poured onto a hot pan so the edges crisp, flecked with cumin, green chilli, curry leaves and coriander.

IndianMain course0 min8 to 1056 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: semolina

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

HB-8038 · Hand-built original

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Red Lentil Curry

Red lentils simmer with ginger, turmeric, serrano and warm spices in broth and crushed tomatoes, finished with coconut milk, almond butter, lemon and cilantro.

IndianMain course0 minServes 4346 kcalEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: red lentils

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

HB-8050 · Hand-built original

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Red lentil dal

Red lentils break down into a tomato and cumin dal with soy sauce, then finish with turmeric, coconut milk and wilted spinach.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2351 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: lentil

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

HB-8051 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant style Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer cubes soaked in warm salted water finish in a blended tomato, cashew and curd gravy tempered with an onion tomato masala, honey and dried fenugreek.

IndianMain course0 minServes 4267 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: paneer

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

HB-8057 · Hand-built original

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