20 Traditional Indian Food Recipes

Indian Cuisine is one of the most versatile cuisines in the World. From curry to chai, naan to idli, you get it all here. But apart from the popular restaurant style Indian curries there is little we know about the authentic Indian food recipes. These are the Indian dishes prepared with local ingredients and served as part of everyday Indian meals. These traditional Indian food recipes are simple, nutritious and depict the true flavours of India. 

We have got for you 20 best regional Indian food recipes from different parts of the country. These Indian dishes definitely add great variety to the everyday meal menu and would connect you to the real essence of Indian food. There’s something for every Indian food lover. 

Tell us in the comments below among these 20 local Indian food recipes which one is your favourite. Looking for more Indian meal ideas? Try my 30 Everyday Indian Meals. For a remarkable diversity, polled a few other food bloggers for their favorite Indian recipe ideas. 

Here are 20 Traditional Indian Food Recipes:

Indian Vegetarian Recipes:

Kerala Style Erissery by Framed Recipes

Pressure Cooker Saag Aloo by The Cook report

Dahi Bhindi by The Spice Adventures

Chakotha Soppu by My Veg Fare

Mumbai Pab Bhaji by Piping Pot Curry

Pindi Chole by Vegan Richa 

Chana Saag by The Artful Appetite

Gatte Ki Sabzi by Fun Food Frolic

Mutton Curry by Richa Gupta

Indian Non-Veg Recipes:

Mutton (Lamb) Curry by My Food Story

Lucknowi Gosht Korma by Cubes & Juliennes

Kerala Style Egg Curry by Curry Trail 

Goan Chicken Vindaloo by Food Cow

Murgh Tikka by A Communal Table

Goan Fish Curry by Carolines Cooking

Nargis Kebab (Indian Scotch Eggs) by Krumpli

Chicken Korma by Fun Food Frolic

Indian Dessert Recipes:

Makhandi Halwa by Jagruti’s Cooking Odyssey

Sheer Khurma 

Paneer Kheer 

Bibikhana Pitha