India is a land of flavours and variety. Each region has its own authentic Indian recipes to offer. The masalas, spices, and unique Indian ingredients are what makes this cuisine so immensely popular around the world. Traditional Indian recipes that are pretty common include curry dishes and Chicken Recipes that are Indian. But the Indian food you eat at your local shops is merely a small glance into the wide world of Authentic Indian Recipes. 

Authentic Indian recipes stand out due to their colourful visuals along with aromatic and traditional spices. In the history of Indian food, vegetarian food has been pretty popular. In fact, the staple diet of the nation included rice, pulses, and vegetables.

Meat is also considerably popular with many legendary healthy coming up chicken Indian recipes through the ages. But the cuisine is big on seasoning and adding flavour through various spices. These spices are specific- and it’s not the easiest task to collect all of them. For that very reason, you can check out Ferns’ range of curry paste and chutneys which are ready-to-add, and simplify the cooking process considerably, without letting go of any of the rich and aromatic taste of Authentic Indian recipes!

It can feel intimidating to cook some Indian dishes. That’s why we have compiled regional and easy recipes that don’t need much preparation or effort but are still Indian enough to carry authenticity. So if you are looking to make your repetitive meal routine more interesting, try out any one of these Traditional Indian recipes! 

3 Popular and Easy to Prepare Authentic Indian Recipes- Including Indian Chicken Recipes

1. Hyderabadi Style Chicken Biryani

The first dish we have is an chicken authentic Indian recipe. You have probably heard of Biryani, it’s a widely popular cooked rice dish served in many parts of the nation. But in most regions, the meat is added later. In the Hyderabadi version, the meat is cooked with rice in one big pot and is thoroughly mixed with spices. Locally, this recipe is called Kachi Yakhni Biryani.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg long grain cooked rice (like Basmati)
• 1½ cup clarified butter (ghee)/ oil
• 2 teaspoons each Ferns’ ginger and garlic paste
• 4 tablespoons Ferns’ Biryani Masala Paste
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
• ½ g saffron
• 1 large cup curd/ yoghurt
• 4 lemons
• A few mint leaves
• A few sprigs of fresh coriander
• 5 medium tomatoes
• 5 medium onions (sliced thinly)

Method: 

• Fry the onions in oil in an open pan until golden. 
• Make a paste by mixing the coriander, mint leaves, Ferns’ ginger and garlic paste, and Ferns’ Biryani Masala Paste. Add salt to taste.
• Keep half the paste aside. Add the remaining paste to the cut chicken pieces along with yoghurt and toss until mixed. Set them aside to chill for an hour. 
• In another pan, pour oil and add cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Add cooked rice and remaining paste to the pan. Add the chicken pieces too. Add ghee on top along with a few onion slices. Steam on low heat till cooked completely. Serve hot. 

2. Pork Vindaloo

If you are a non-veg fanatic, this authentic Indian recipes must be no stranger to you. But did you know that the word Vindaloo comes from the Portuguese dish Carne de vinha d’alhos that was introduced in India back in the 15th century? A popular Goan recipe, the people from India added their special touch to this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 500g lean pork, cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, finely sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• ¼ cup tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Ferns Vindaloo Curry Paste
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon sugar

Method: 

• Fry onions in oil till golden brown or caramelised
• Add crushed garlic and stir fry
• Add Ferns’ Vindaloo Curry Paste and vinegar
• Add pork pieces and fry for 2 minutes more
• Add tamarind pulp, salt, and 1 cup of warm water
• Simmer till pork is cooked and gravy is thick
• Remove from the fire and sprinkle with sugar
• Stir and serve hot

3. Chicken Korma

This Indian Chicken Recipe is considered comfort food for many Indian families. The best part about this aromatic recipe is the ease you can prepare it with. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe can be prepared in less than an hour. As it’s a gravy-based Indian chicken recipe, you can serve it with any Indian bread like roti or naan, or even rice! Ferns’ Pickles go along splendidly on the side. 

Ingredients:

• 1 medium finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ kg chicken breast, cubed
• 2 tablespoons Ferns’ Korma Paste
• 150 ml of water
• 2 tablespoons ground almonds/ cashew nuts
• 3 tablespoons double cream or yoghurt

Method:

• Fry onion in oil till golden brown or caramelised.
• Add in chicken cubes along with Ferns’ Korma Paste and stir fry for 10 minutes.
• Add water, cover tightly, and simmer for 10 minutes, till the chicken is tender. Keep adding more water, if required.
• Stir in cream (or yoghurt) and ground nuts and serve.

Conclusion

No matter if you are a seasoned cook of Authentic Indian Recipes, or a newbie trying out their hand at Chicken Recipes that are Indian, you must follow Ferns’ Recipe Blogs to upgrade your culinary skills and meals! We hope you tried out these Authentic Indian recipes and they were a success. Order Ferns-ready-to-add curry pastes and chutneys to bring a sense of nostalgia and class to any recipe you prepare- Indian or otherwise!