Indian Cuisine

Indian Chicken Curry (Madras Curry)

Located on the Bay of Bengal, Madras (now known as Chennai) is well known for its culinary traditions. This Madras-style curry paste is made distinctive by a unique balance of herbs and spices enhanced by the addition of fenugreek and mild chilli. This is a versatile recipe that goes well with chicken, lamb or vegetables such as pumpkin and potatoes.

Check out our favourite Indian Chicken Curry recipe here.

Indian Meat Curry (Rogan Josh)

Originally a Mughal recipe, Rogan Josh is one of the most famous dishes in Kashmiri cuisine and is rich in many aromatic spices. Most authentically made with lamb, this curry paste is also excellent with beef, goat or even turkey.

Indian Butter Chicken (Makhani)

This velvet-textured curry is one of the most popular Indian dishes in Australia. It is rich with tomato, sweet spices, cloves and fenugreek, yet mild enough to appeal to all family members. Butter Chicken is usually cooked with cream or milk and can be served with naan, roti, paratha or simply plain rice.

Biryani Rice

A typical Indian meal always includes a rice dish to accompany the spicy-hot curries, and the biryani is undoubtedly one of the most popular in India. Its mildly spicy yet distinct flavour makes it the perfect compliment to rich, flavoursome Indian curries. It is also a highly versatile recipe that can be cooked with meat such as beef as lamb and as a vegetarian dish.

Vindaloo Curry

After a fiery hot curry? Look no further than the Vindaloo. The Goans have taken what was originally a Portuguese dish and turned it into an exciting, spicy hot curry that is now synonymous with Goan cuisine. Best served with beef, but is also excellent with lamb.