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Explore Rich Flavours with Indian Lunch Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic Indian lunch recipe, we've got a great selection of lunchtime dishes from India to kick-off your midday meal in style.

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Incredible Indian Lunch Recipes

Step into the vibrant and exciting world of India’s cuisine with our collection of irresistible Indian lunch dishes!

Our Indian lunch ideas are as vibrant, exciting and colourful as the country itself, and include spectacular starters such as paneer pakoras, potato parathas and crab and coconut samosas. Our classic Indian lunch dishes also bring forth a subtly spiced cardamom chicken gullfrazie, a zingy brown rice bowl with curried roasted cauliflower and green chutney and BBQ tandoori chicken with onion bhajis. Looking for lighter bites? Try a creamy curried chicken salad or a luxurious lobster rolls with curry mayonnaise.

Savour the rich tapestry of India's culinary heritage with these captivating Indian lunch recipes.

Featured Indian Lunch Recipes

There are so many great Indian lunch recipes out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:

Pau Bhaji

Paneer Fishcakes with Chutney

Indian Spiced Pizza

Cardamom Chicken Gullfrazie

Chicken and Cashew Nut Curry

Spinach and Paneer Koftas

Achaari Salmon Wraps

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

This slow cooker chicken curry packs a punch full of fantastic flavours and is a delicious recipe to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Paneer pakoras

This mouth-watering recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and the ingredients detailed can serve up to 1 person.

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Delicious Indian Lunch Dishes

Whether you're looking for simple Indian lunch recipes or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.

These irresistible Indian lunch dishes beckon with a symphony of fascinating flavours and a kaleidoscope of culinary creativity! Chickpea and artichoke masala, Goan beef curry with vinegar, and South Indian lentil doughnuts called medu vada are Indian lunch ideas everyone will love. For Indian lunch dishes which fuse tradition and innovation, we’ve got you covered! East meets West with an Indian spiced pizza and a spicy spinach lasagne, while Punjabi quesadillas mashes Mexico into the mix! And for a far out Far East fusion, five-spice potatoes with poori are a true taste treat! Food from India is a vibrant epicurean adventure and these Indian lunch recipes are midday marvels!