Indian recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

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"Tandoori" grilled chicken

"Tandoori" grilled chicken

While this dish isn't made in a traditional Indian clay oven, the yogurt marinade and spice blend can still yield a very authentic-tasting end…

Chris Patil
Feb 2008
Advanced
11 votes
21656 views
Curry Lentil Soup

Curry Lentil Soup

This is a surprisingly light and tangy lentil soup. If you are used to thick and heavy lentil soups, this one will surprise you. It's very tasty…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2010
Advanced
11 votes
7203 views
Cabbage Pachadi (salad)

Cabbage Pachadi (salad)

This is a wonderful and refreshing salad from the book, Great Vegetarian Dishes, by Kurma Dasa. This my favorite and has never failed to please my…

Latha Samu
Dec 2008
Intermediate
10 votes
27019 views
Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style

Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style

I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
8 votes
21525 views
Rice with bell pepper and peanuts

Rice with bell pepper and peanuts

Very tasty and fast cooking

Mary Shaldibina
Jan 2008
Intermediate
8 votes
10941 views
Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2011
Advanced
7 votes
7181 views
Amazing Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

Amazing Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

I never thought I would have a red lentil soup that could match the Turkish red lentil soup that I have been…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2011
Advanced
6 votes
5805 views
Savory Rice with Lentil Curry - Khichuri

Savory Rice with Lentil Curry - Khichuri

We made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! This has everything I love about Indian food. The…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2012
Advanced
5 votes
7640 views
Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Ok, I'm sure I'm dating myself with that one. I remember when I was dancing around with one earring and big…

kathy gori
Mar 2010
Advanced
4 votes
4766 views
Bread In 20 Minutes, Or the Fast, The Delicious and The Gluten Free

Bread In 20 Minutes, Or the Fast, The Delicious and The Gluten Free

Every culture and cuisine has their own version of bread and I like all of…

kathy gori
Mar 2010
Advanced
3 votes
6982 views
Fire Up The Grill, Toss the Slaw, I've Got The Fastest Salad Ever!!! Plus, Enter To Win Tropical Traditions Coconut.

Fire Up The Grill, Toss the Slaw, I've Got The Fastest Salad Ever!!! Plus, Enter To Win Tropical Traditions Coconut.

There are days when no matter how…

kathy gori
Aug 2010
Advanced
3 votes
5170 views
Cool As A Cucumber Salad!

Cool As A Cucumber Salad!

Summer weather is definitely here which brings about all sorts of grilling type activities, cook outs, and pot luck get togethers. When the perfect…

kathy gori
Apr 2010
Advanced
3 votes
3327 views
Grilled Tandoori Turkey Tenderloin

Grilled Tandoori Turkey Tenderloin

This is a fun rendition of Tandoori. It is adapted from a recipe in Cuisine At Home seven years ago. Since…

Bob Vincent
Sep 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
11719 views
Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup

Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup

Coconut and lentils are a super yummy combo. This recipe is yet another reason I love my immersion blender.

Kimberly Lindstrom
Oct 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
6490 views
Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

Rajma is a North Indian curry of kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. "Rajma chawal" which…

Chitra Agrawal
Mar 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
4040 views