Here are 50+ Easy Instant Pot Indian Recipes that'll get you cooking Indian Food like a pro! These family and reader's favorite recipes include restaurant classics as well as authentic homestyle meals using easily available ingredients.
Indian food is known for its intense slow cooked flavors. I love how pressure cooking helps develop the complex flavors in ingredients and spices, and infuses them in the dish in half the effort. By using the the Instant Pot I can make most Indian curries in less than an hour, most of which is hands-off cooking time.
In this collection I have included a variety of Indian Curries including Chicken, Meat, Seafood and Vegetarian recipes, along with rich and decadent Desserts.
As I continue to cook more favorites, I plan to add to this collection. Be sure to bookmark it by clicking on the small heart icon ❤️ on the right hand side.
You can make all these recipes in your Instant Pot, or any comparable electric pressure cooker, like Mealthy Multipot. Happy Cooking!
Chicken-Meat-Seafood Instant Pot Indian Curries
Chicken Korma- Instant Pot | Stove
Chicken Korma, a mildly spiced Indian Chicken curry made by simmering chicken with floral Indian spices and creamy coconut milk. It's an easy one-pot meal with cumin rice cooked right alongside, ready in 30-minutes!
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Chicken Saag in Instant Pot (Chicken & Spinach Curry) | Palak Chicken
Here's a one-pot pressure cooker recipe for an Indian favorite, Chicken Saag, also known as Palak Chicken. This creamy and flavorful chicken and spinach curry is tasty, healthy and a breeze to make with this 30-minute recipe.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala! A quick and healthy, one-pot pressure cooker recipe for this extremely popular Indian curry. And the best part is, you get the same rich and creamy taste without using any heavy cream.
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Chicken Curry Recipe in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious one-pot Indian meal! Here is an Instant Pot recipe for an Indian style Chicken Curry cooked with pot-in-pot cumin flavored basmati rice!
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Instant Pot Tandoori Whole Chicken
Tender, juicy and packed with flavor, here's a fail-proof pressure cooker recipe for Whole Tandoori Chicken, a classic Indian style Roasted Chicken. Enjoy this low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free recipe which gives amazing results with very little effort.
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Butter Chicken: Authentic & Easy Murgh Makhani in the Instant Pot
Marinated and grilled chicken, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, seasoned with toasted garam masala, coriander and cumin, and finished with a little heavy cream, this recipe for Authentic Butter Chicken will make your taste buds dance!
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Chicken Vindaloo in Instant Pot
This Chicken Vindaloo recipe is a variation of the popular Indian curry dish from Goa on the west coast of India. I tweaked the traditional vindaloo recipe to make it a weeknight recipe that can be made in 30 minutes.
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One-Pot Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice (Pot-in-Pot, Instant Pot)
Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice is perhaps one of the tastiest dairy-free and gluten-free meals I've made so far! I marinate the chicken in coconut milk, soy sauce, lime, and a blend of sweet & savory spices. I pressure cook it in the same marinade. To make this one-pot meal, I cook rice in coconut milk in the same instant pot.
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Creamy Lamb Korma
Easy Instant Pot recipe for Creamy Lamb Korma. Lamb stew meat is cooked in a creamy coconut sauce, seasoned with warm spices and pressure cooked to a melt-in-the-mouth perfection.
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Easy Butter Chicken and Saffron Rice (with Dairy-Free option)
Instant Pot Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice ! Tender and juicy chicken, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, with pot-in-pot Saffron flavored Basmati Rice! This easy Butter Chicken recipe is a quick & easy ONE-POT meal, ready in 30 minutes.
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Coconut Fish Curry
White flaky fish simmered in creamy coconut milk and seasoned with fragrant Indian spices, that’s all there is to this simple and delicious recipe for southern-Indian style Fish Curry made in the pressure cooker!
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Instant Pot Mutton Curry | Goat Curry
Easy recipe for Goat Curry or Mutton Masala in Instant Pot pressure cooker. Tender and juicy meat in a flavorful yogurt based sauce that is seasoned with warm Indian spices and crushed cardamom. Serve it with basmati rice and raita and enjoy a hearty Indian meal.
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Keema Matar in Instant Pot | Stove (Ground Meat Curry)
Keema Matar is an Indian semi-dry curry, in which minced or ground meat (Keema), is cooked with green peas (matar), and seasoned with garam masala.
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Tandoori Chicken Recipe
An easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe with chicken marinated in an authentic yogurt-spice blend is baked until juicy and crisp in air fryer, oven, Instant Pot or outdoor grill.
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a simplified, one-pot Indian meal, with tender chicken and fluffy basmati rice steam cooked with aromatic spices, caramelized onion and saffron.
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Lamb Biryani
Easy one-pot recipe for Lamb Biryani, an aromatic meat and rice dish from the Indian subcontinent, in which marinated lamb is cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & fried onions.
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Vegetarian Instant Pot Indian Recipes
Instant Pot Chana Masala
A simple recipe for a popular Indian spiced chickpeas curry called Chana Masala. This hearty and delicious curry is made with dry or canned chickpeas, which are rich in protein and are naturally vegan & gluten free. Enjoy it over aromatic basmati rice, or pair with Naan.
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Dal Makhani in Instant Pot
This restaurant style Dal Makhani is a creamy, rich and flavor packed lentil curry made by cooking whole black lentils and kidney beans with aromatics and toasted Indian spices.
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Dal Tadka | Dal Fry
Easy Instant pot recipe for a hearty and delicious Dal Tadka, or Dal Fry, with the option to make rice in the same pot. Ready in a little over 30 minutes!
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Punjabi Chole in Instant Pot (Tangy Chickpeas Curry)
Punjabi Chole, or Amritsari Chole, is a creamy, tangy and dark-colored chickpea curry made with a special masala blend served street-style.
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Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi & Rice | Kadhi Chawal
Punjabi Kadhi with rice is a delicious yogurt and chickpeas-flour based curry, called Kadhi, with chickpeas-flour fritters, called Pakoras, served over aromatic basmati rice, called Chawal! This is a one-pot Instant pot recipe for a classic north-Indian comfort food.
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Rajma in Instant Pot (Kidney Beans Curry)
An easy Instant Pot recipe for a traditional Indian red kidney beans curry, called Rajma. This popular vegan and gluten-free comfort food can be made with dry or canned beans and is best enjoyed with steamed basmati rice.
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Paneer Butter Masala | Paneer Makhani in Instant Pot
An easy Instant Pot pressure cooker recipe for Paneer Butter Masala, or Paneer Makhani, a popular Indian vegetarian delicacy. Made with Indian cottage cheese (paneer), simmered in tomato puree, Indian spices, and finished with a touch of heavy cream.
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Instant Pot Chana Masala Biryani | Chickpeas Biryani (Vegan)
Chana Masala Biryani or Chickpeas Biryani, is a combination of two popular Indian dishes, Chickpeas Masala Curry & Indian Rice Pilaf called Biryani! I make this vegan dish in an instant pot, which really blends the flavors together.
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Saag Paneer | Palak Paneer in Instant Pot
30-minute Instant Pot recipe for Palak Paneer, or Saag Paneer, a popular Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes simmered in a flavorful spinach gravy.
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Paneer Tikka Masala in Instant Pot
In this easy Instant Pot Paneer Tikka Masala recipe, soft paneer cubes are simmered in an aromatic and mildly seasoned creamy tomato sauce and finished with a touch of heavy cream.
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Sarson Ka Saag | Spiced Mustard Greens
Sarson ka Saag is a leafy-vegetable preparation from Punjab, in the north of India. Traditionally a winter-time speciality, it is prepared with mustard greens & spinach, seasoned with onions, ginger, garlic, & warm Indian spices. It is usually served with makki ki roti, which is a cornmeal flatbread.
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Vegetable Korma in Instant Pot | Stove
Vegetable Korma is a mild and creamy vegetable curry that gets its rich flavor from cashews and cream. It is vegetarian and gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan. In this easy recipe, I put together this Indian delicacy in just 30 minutes using an Instant Pot or stove!
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Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani
An easy Instant Pot recipe for Vegetable Biryani, a classic Indian dish made with assorted vegetables & basmati rice, flavored with herbs, spices & saffron.
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Bombay Potatoes - Instant Pot/ Air Fryer/ Oven
Baby potatoes coated with a potpourri of Indian spices, and cooked till they are golden crisp, these Spicy Bombay Potatoes make for a finger-licking good appetizer, and are a perfect sidekick to any curry or roasted entree. Make them in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer or oven and enjoy this gluten-free and vegan side dish.
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Green Beans and Carrots: Instant Pot or Stir-fry
A quick and flavorful side of green beans and carrots sautéed with coconut flakes, this Green Beans and Carrots recipe is a great accompaniment to many entrées. Stir-fry or cook it in your Instant Pot and enjoy this vegan and gluten-free side dish in less than 30 minutes.
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Pigeon Peas Dip | Matar Chaat in Instant Pot
Easy dump & start pressure cooker recipe for Matar chaat, a popular Indian pigeon peas dip! Enjoy it as a dip or as a flavorful meal with a side of Naan or Kulcha.
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Veg Manchurian Recipe: Instant Pot & Stovetop Recipe
Vegetable Manchurian is a popular Indianized Chinese dish, in which vegetable meatballs are simmered in an asian flavored sweet, spicy and tangy sauce.
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Beetroot Thoran | Beet Coconut Stir Fry
This easy Beetroot Thoran recipe features earthy red beets and sweet coconut stir-fried in Indian spices for a Kerala-style side dish ready in 20 minutes.
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Aloo Gobi - Instant Pot | Stove (Indian Cauliflower and Potatoes)
Aloo Gobi is a delicious vegetarian side-dish in northern-Indian cuisine, in which potato (aloo) and cauliflower (Gobi) are cooked with aromatics and seasoned with mild Indian spices. Make this vegan and gluten-free Punjabi delicacy in your Instant Pot or skillet in under 30 minutes.
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Achari Paneer Biryani in Instant Pot
This Achari Paneer Biryani features nutty basmati rice cooked with paneer and seasoned with tangy Indian pickling spices ready in 30 minutes.
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Instant Pot Rava Idli | Steamed Semolina Cakes
Soft & spongy rava idli is a favorite with my kids. It's a variation of the popular south-Indian breakfast recipe called 'Idli' (steamed rice & lentil cakes). Made with semolina (rava), corn, peas, carrots, and cashews, these savory cakes make for a healthy & tasty breakfast or brunch.
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Indian Curry Sauce | Onion Tomato Bhuna Masala (Instant Pot)
This Indian Curry sauce, also called Bhuna Masala, is a flavorful and versatile master sauce that forms the base for a variety of Indian curry dishes, lentils and more. A great make-ahead and easy-to-freeze sauce recipe.
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How to Make Ghee in Instant Pot & Stove
A step-by-step guide on How To Make Ghee that creates pure, golden butterfat with hints of nuttiness from caramelized milk solids popular in Indian cuisine.
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Rice & Grains
Lemon Rice (Indian)- Instant Pot / Stove
Fluffy grains of aromatic Basmati rice flavored with mustard seeds, curry leaves and fresh lemon juice. Here's an easy 30-minute Instant Pot and stovetop recipe for this flavorful vegan and gluten-free side dish, Lemon Rice.
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Spinach rice in Instant Pot | Spanakorizo
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with a boat load of spinach! Here's an easy pressure cooker and stovetop recipe for flavorful Spinach Rice, a healthy vegan and gluten-free side-dish, that compliments any meal!
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Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice Pilaf, or Pulao, is aromatic and nutty basmati rice simmered in a floral and fragrant saffron infused broth prepared in one of four ways.
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Instant Pot Cumin Rice | Jeera Rice
Jeera rice or Cumin rice is a popular Indian side in which nutty basmati rice is cooked with aromatic earthy cumin seeds. It goes great with most Indian curries and lentils.
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Quinoa Poha | Instant Pot Quinoa Poha
Quinoa Poha is a popular Indian vegetarian breakfast and snack recipe. Here's an easy 30-minute Instant Pot recipe in which I use Quinoa instead of flattened rice (poha), and add protein and fiber to this already nutritious dish.
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Quinoa Vegetable Biryani in Instant Pot
Quinoa Vegetable Biryani is my healthy twist on a popular Indian classic, Vegetable Biryani. I replace rice with quinoa in this recipe and add vegetables and paneer with a biryani masala mix for a tasty and sumptuous meal.
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Pickle, Chutney & Yogurt
Sweet 'n' Spicy Lemon Pickle in Instant Pot | Nimbu ka Achaar
A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for a Sweet & Spicy lemon pickle, or, Nimbu ka Achaar. This preserved lemon condiment is extremely popular in India and goes great with Indian dal and rice.
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Peach Chutney in Instant Pot or Stovetop
Sweet juicy peaches cooked with fresh ginger and seasoned with a hint of roasted cumin and cayenne, this Peach Chutney is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Enjoy this versatile condiment year round with this easy Instant Pot or Stovetop recipe. No pectin used!
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Dahi Vada (Dahi Bhalla)
Easy & authentic recipe for Dahi Vada, or Dahi Bhalla, a popular Indian street food. Soft lentil fritters (fried or no-fry) soaked in yogurt sauce topped with zesty chutneys.
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Cucumber Raita | Cucumber Yogurt Dip
This Cucumber Raita is a yogurt-based side mixed with crunchy cucumbers and zingy Indian spices for a cooling accompaniment to Indian meals.
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Indian Desserts in Instant Pot
Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa (Indian Lentil Pudding)
Moong Dal Halwa is a rich and decadent Indian dessert made with split mung beans (moong dal), ghee, saffron, cardamom, and lots of love. Here is my easier take, a pressure cooker version of a cherished family recipe.
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Rice Pudding / Kheer in Instant Pot
This creamy Indian rice pudding, Kheer, transforms rice, milk and sugar into a delicious, comforting treat infused with aromatic cardamom.
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Instant Pot Carrot Halwa | Gajar ka Halwa
An easy Instant Pot recipe for Carrot Halwa, or Gajar ka Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, nuts and cardamom! Includes vegan and dairy-free instructions.
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Badam Halwa (Almond Pudding)
Quick and easy recipe for Badam halwa, a rich and decadent Indian dessert made with ground almonds, sugar and ghee, delicately flavored with saffron and cardamom!
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Suji Halwa | Sheera (Instant Pot & Stove)
Easy 15-minute recipe for Suji Halwa, Sooji ka halwa or Sheera, a creamy Indian pudding made with semolina, ghee, sugar, milk & cardamom.
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Gajar ki Burfi | Carrot Burfi (Carrot Fudge)
Carrot Burfi, or Gajar ki Burfi, is a fun variation of the classic Indian dessert, Carrot Halwa. Grated carrots are cooked in flavored milk, then sautéed with almond flour for a fudge-like consistency. In this easy recipe, I reduce the cooking time and effort considerably, using an Instant Pot.
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Mango Cheesecake in Instant Pot (Gluten-Free Cheesecake)
If you love mangoes and cheesecake, this gluten-free Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake will blow your mind! Sweet mango blended with a custard-like cream cheese filling and baked in a crushed pistachio & cardamom crust. YUM!
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I hope this collection gives you a sneak peek into Indian cuisine. And you're able to find some favorites in here. If there's an Indian recipe you'd like to see on the blog, simply comment on this post and let me know.
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Ruchi Dash says
I love your recipes and site. It's so easy to follow these recipes and they turn out fantastic!
Aneesha says
Hi Ruchi, thank you so much. It means a lot to me!
Harsh Arora says
Loved chicken tikka masala. It’s so much better than restaurant own❤️
Aneesha says
Hi Harsh, that's the best feedback ever 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Marilyn says
Since we are crazy for your vegetable korma - we will try the lamb version. We have our own sheep - not many, but a few. But, as a kid, I remember getting lamb and spinach dishes on a very rare special night out and love it all. So we will also be trying the lamb and spinach saag, I believe it is. I check your website often for recipes . . . Thank you for spicing up our life!
Aneesha says
How sweet, Thank you Marilyn! I'm glad you enjoy these recipes 🙂
Judy Kapila says
<3 all your recipes and have shared your site with my Punjabi sister-in-law. Have been married to a Punjabi for 49 years and am always looking for quicker ways to make my favorite cuisine. I can count on you as my #1 reference for various veg and non-veg dishes. Would love to win in the give-away.
Aneesha says
Hi Judy, thank you for your sweet words, you made my day! It's a great feeling to see readers enjoy these recipes with their families. Thank you again!
NANCY WEST says
I have been following your recipes and look forward to the emails you send.
My husband likes then as much as I do, and it has been fabulous to have a new collection of recipes to try during our lockdown times.
Although I have a slow cooker I would love to have an Instant pot so I can fully appreciate how good the recipes are. I would be able to make a much nicer biryani in with the instant pot! Thanks for all the effort you have made to give us all easy to understand and delicious recipes
Aneesha says
Hi Nancy, I'm so glad that you and your husband enjoy these recipes. And thank you for your kind words!
Sheila Conn says
Can't wait to try
Instant Pot Chana Masala
I love Chickpeas in curry.
Aneesha says
Hi Sheila, it's one of my favorites too:) Thanks!
Keyuri says
I love your beetroot thoran as well as simple chana masala. I never knew how to make makkai ki roti. Thanks so much
Aneesha says
Hi Keyuri, I'm so glad you're enjoying those recipes, thank you!. Since you enjoy the beetroot thoran, I highly recommend the green beans carrot thoran- it's one of my favorites!
Marianne Tuck says
Chicken saag is one of my favourite meals, along with many vegetable dishes, I would absolutely love to see I chicken sweet and sour dish like a Patia, slightly spiced, slightly sweet. But thanks for all you lovely recipes!!!!
Aneesha says
Hi Marianne, thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoy chicken saag. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add chicken patiala to my list 🙂
Chizuko Hosaka says
Hi Aneesha, my favorite and go to curry is Chicken Saag! After shutdown, my son and I craved Indian dishes and found your recipe and it was soooo good. Since then, I make your Chicken Saag at least once a month. Thank you for your easy and delicious foods.
Aneesha says
Hi Chizuko, How nice to hear that. I'm so glad you enjoy the chicken saag so much. I would highly recommend trying Palak Paneer, which has a similar spinach curry. Thanks again!
Debba says
Palak Paneer is my absolute favorite dish!
Aneesha says
Thanks, that's one of my favorites too 🙂
Lynn Uddin says
I love to cook Indian, bangladeshi and pakistani dishes. I love using the Instant pot to do it. Its so much faster and easier. I love watching your recipes and videos. The food is delicious. Thanks for listening.
Aneesha says
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying these recipes 🙂
Dawn says
So many are my favorites, seriously love Indian food. Butter chicken is a top contender for sure!
Aneesha says
Hi Dawn, yup, butter chicken is hard to beat 🙂