Channa Masala

As one of the most popular dishes in the world, channa masala—chickpeas cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based sauce—is the kind of dish that stirs passions.

Chana Dal (Bengal Gram)

This simple, gluten-free, high-fiber Chana Dal (or bengal gram) is an excellent vegetarian and potentially vegan spiced Indian lentil dish. It's easy to make, hearty, and satisfying.

Indian Spiced Chickpea Gravy (Chole)

Chole, Indian chickpea curry, is a wonderful side or main. It's usually eaten with deep fried bread or with a steaming hot plateful of white rice.

Dinner Tonight: Mushroom Bhaji (Mushrooms in Tomato-Onion Sauce)

[Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger] I've been hitting the jackpot recently with winter-appropriate, filling vegetarian dishes—the kind that are comforting enough to scare away the cold weather and yet, not so heavy they'll fill out your sweater. This recipe from The Perfect...

Dinner Tonight: Moroccan Spinach and Chickpeas

I had assumed that the mixture of spinach and chickpeas was solely an Indian combination. The creaminess of the spinach is a perfect match for the hearty chickpeas, and with the addition of a few spices, it could turn into a satisfying full meal. Well, it turns that if you change some of those spices and add an interesting new thickener, you can end up in Morocco with a completely new dish. It's kind of astonishing.

Dinner Tonight: Shrimp Tikka Masala

I'm a sucker for curry recipes that are deep and flavorful but also quick to make. Such is the case with this recipe from Martha Stewart Living for Tikka Masala. This recipe turns out a pungent, rich sauce in no time flat.

Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Masala

With the help of a pressure cooker, you can heave tender, gently spiced chicken that tastes like it's been simmering all day in a creamy sauce flavored with ginger, garlic, and cumin. Chickpeas and spinach make this a complete meal.

Rajma chawal

This is a creamy vegetarian Indian curry. Don't let the amount of ingredients scare you, it's mainly spices and it makes this curry absolutely delicious!

Chicken tikka masala

Chicken Tikka Masala - a tender, grilled chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. Delicious!

Punjabi Dal Makhani

Dal makhani is an extremely popular North Indian vegetarian curry dish of lentils and beans in a spicy and creamy sauce, often made for special occasions.