8 Restaurant-Style Indian Food Recipes

We all want to know the secret behind those delicious dishes that are served in Indian restaurants. But most of us feel quite reluctant to try such recipes at home. We have 8 restaurant-style Indian food recipes for you that are super easy to make at home. With these recipes, you can recreate all those Indian restaurant favorites without leaving your home. These restaurant-style Indian dishes don’t require long hours of cooking and taste great. All you need to do is follow these Indian food recipes to the letter.

1) Dal Makhani – You will be surprised to know that it is very easy to make restaurant style Dal makhani at home. And the one that is prepared at home is not too loaded with cream and artificial flavors. This dal makhani recipe produces perfectly creamy, thick and delicious dal without spending hours near the gas stove. Serve it with home-style lachha paratha or naan for a complete Punjabi restaurant-style meal.

2) Paneer Pasanda – Paneer Pasanda is one of the most popular vegetarian Indian dishes served in restaurants. It is a rich Paneer sauce loved by all who try it for the first time. It is not that difficult to make restaurant-style Paneer Pasanda at home. And once you excel at this recipe, you’ll never go back to that messy, artificially colored paneer sauce served in restaurants.

3) Chicken Do Pyaza – A wonder of recipes, this one gets all the Punjabi flavors just right. Chicken do pyaza is prepared with lots of onion. The sweetness of the onion and the heat of the spices create a scrumptious combination of flavors. It is a perfect dish for foodies who love to relish spicy curry. Chicken Do Pyaza can be enjoyed with jeera rice, lachha paratha or tandoori roti.

4) Soya Chaap Tikka Masala – Nowadays, many restaurants serve vegetarian tikka masala that is made with soya chaap. Soy chaap or mock meat prepared with soy is a great meaty substitute for vegetarian lovers. This soy chaap tikka masala can put up a fight with the chicken tikka masala served in restaurants. If you don’t believe me, just try this recipe once. For anyone who is vegetarian, curry lover and bored with paneer tikka masala, this is a must try recipe.

5) Butter Chicken – You can’t talk about Indian restaurant food without butter chicken. And every chicken lover should have a foolproof butter chicken recipe up their sleeve. My favorite thing about this butter chicken recipe is that it comes together in just 30 minutes. It has an easy-to-follow ingredient list, a precise cooking method, and doesn’t require hours of preparation. Don’t forget to serve butter chicken with butter naan bread for a complete and indulgent meal.

6) Kadhai Paneer: Kadhai Paneer is one of the popular paneer dishes that can be ordered while eating at any Punjabi restaurant in North India. Why? Because it is full of flavors and perfectly complements almost all Indian breads. What if I tell you that you can now make restaurant-style Kadhai Paneer at home? That too in less than 30 minutes. This kadhai paneer recipe is quite straightforward which makes it easier for you to gain numerous brakes from whoever tries it.

7) Pineapple Raita – Sweet and salty pineapple raita is one of the most common side dishes served with Indian curry in restaurants. The chilled pineapple raita helps cool the heat of the spices in the curry. It’s also a relaxing change for the taste buds. Now you can make the best pineapple raita at home with this simple recipe. And ever since I started making pineapple raita at home, it has become an everyday affair.

8) Naan – Whether it’s rich and spicy meat curries or light and hearty vegetarian dishes, Naan is a bread that humbly compliments everyone. No Indian meal in any restaurant is complete without some naan bread. Making soft and fluffy Naan at home is no big deal. This naan recipe doesn’t even require yeast. And the best part of making naan at home is that you can make them whenever you want and serve them piping hot.