chaat masala
Chaat masala is used to sprinkle over snacks, vegetables, fruit and into drinks.
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channa masala
Dishes of spiced chickpeas can be found across all of India. This is the Punjabi chole, or channa masala.
chapatis
The easiest of the Indian breads, chapatis are a simple unleavened flatbread.
chicken biryani
This murgh biryani from Rajasthan is delicately scented with rosewater and cardamom, with hot and spicy chicken pieces.
chicken kathi rolls
Kathi rolls are spiced chicken wrapped in an egg-soaked flatbread. Kolkatta street vendor food.
chicken korma – andhra style
Hotter and spicier than the northern style of korma, kozhi kurma is from the Andhra region of south India. It uses coconut milk rather than dairy products.
chicken korma – lucknowi style
This chicken dish, murgh kurma, comes from Lucknow, and is a characteristic Mughal recipe. A mildly spiced, delicate and elegant dish.
chicken xacuti
This dish is a unique preparation from Goa. It is made with sesame seeds, poppy seeds and a lot of Kashmiri chillies. It is hot, fiery and delicious.
chickpea, tomato and onion salad
Chole chaat is a street food favourite, made from chickpeas, tomato and onion. Chaat masala, chutney, and the crunch from the sev make this special.
chickpeas, tomato and spinach
This simple, wholesome and hearty dal recipe is one of our favourite ways to eat lentils. Chana palak masala is chickpeas with spinach, cooked in a tomato masala and is a great family dish for weeknight eating.
chilli pickle
This green chilli pickle, or hari mirch ka achaar, is hot and intensely chilli flavoured.
claypot chicken
This recipe for murgh dum pukht is easy to prepare. Everything goes into the pot for overnight marination and then the pot is placed into the oven to cook. Another favourite of the British, this is a versatile dish, and need not be too hot.