S outh-Asian cultures often have joint family set-ups, which means, when they cook, they cook for all. Indian recipes are not only exceedingly simple to master but often also can serve large amounts of people. All you need to do is just increase the quantity of the base and that’s it!
With Indian cuisine typically being a bit heavier too, people tend to have smaller portions which can lead to leftovers and less stress for you to cook every day. So, let’s go through our top picks for the best Indian Recipes for large families.
- Butter Chicken
No Indian menu is complete without the famed butter chicken. Creamy, smooth, and delicious, this delicacy is bound to have everyone at the table reaching for seconds and even thirds! The thick, creamy texture goes perfectly with the tender chicken pieces, and with some garlic naan bread or rice, this dish is the perfect one to whip up when everyone is in the mood for some Indian. If you’re catering to a vegetarian audience, you can even substitute the chicken with cottage cheese (paneer) and call it a day!
- Dal Makhni
One of the staples in Indian cuisine, dal makhani is lentils with a creamy twist. This dish is perfect for when you’ve exhausted your appetite for meat and would like to go for something more nutritious and filling. Simply serve with some rice, freshly made salad and pickles and you have a dish that everyone will just adore.
- Chicken/Veg Biryani
Biryani is a South-Asian rice dish that has been culturally relevant for centuries. Made using a mix of spices, chicken (or vegetables), and potatoes, this dish is best served hot off the stove. Made in big batches, you can easily acquire the special spices through online recipes or recipe mixes sold in grocery stores. While traditionally, it is made with meat, it is an absolute delight when switched out for vegetables or beans too! Serve with spicy yogurt (raita) and freshly made salad and watch the biryani work its magic.
- Aloo Mattar
Looking for something a bit lighter and healthier? Look no further than the aloo mattar. Made mainly with potatoes and peas which are stewed and added to a curry, this delicious vegetable dish is bound to leave you feeling full, refreshed, and looking to get seconds. Best served with naan bread, this dish is perfect when you aren’t in the mood to cook a very complicated dish and ready to serve an army. Moreover, it also often does leave leftovers meaning less work for you on the second day too! Nothing beats the exhaustion of a full day of work more than a steaming hot dish of Aloo Mattar.
- Tandoori Chicken
This slow-cooked chicken dish is a delicacy in many Indian households. Featuring rich, juicy chicken marinated with spices like garam masala, cumin, coriander, and chilies, you can cook this over the grill on a barbeque or in a cooker until it is done to perfection. If you want to make it more curry-based, you can also do that by cooking it with a curry-based in tomato, yogurt, and a mix of spices. Simply serve with naan or paratha, raita, and harri chutni to make the most out of this meal and have everyone begging for more. (Top tip: if you’re not a fan of spicy food, this might not be the dish for you since the traditional tandoori chicken is loaded with spices and can leave eyes watering).
- Palak Paneer
No list would truly be complete with palak paneer. Palak (spinach) can be stewed and made with various ingredients like meat, potatoes, or cottage cheese (paneer) to make a delicious, light dish that will have everyone showering you with compliments. Best served with naan bread and raita, this dish is the perfect one for nights you don’t feel like putting in too much effort and to feed kids more vegetables without them complaining. What’s there not to like?
With that, the list of the best Indian recipes for large families is concluded. You can easily find more recipes online that are going to reduce the workload for you and keep the food interesting for days to come. It is also a brilliant way to have children eating more healthily since most dishes are packed with protein and fiber.
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