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Not one cuisine but a subcontinent of them, joined by a technique rather than a flavour: spices bloomed in hot fat to build a base before anything else goes in. The plans here range from Goan pork to Kerala beef to the vegetarian cooking that is the actual everyday default across much of India. Read the spice list as a sequence, not an ingredient list — the order things enter the pan is most of the dish.
18 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Indian plans look like
Most common mains
- lamb4
- vegetarian4
- chicken3
- fish3
- shellfish2
How they're cooked
- Curry10
- Pan-seared4
- Roasted2
- Baked1
- Grilled1
Diets they fit
- Nut-free16
- Pescatarian9
- Vegetarian5
- Gluten-free4
- No pork, no alcohol4
The plans
- Indian · vegetarianMonsoon Saturday Paneer Supper
A bright, home-style North-Indian supper built around golden pan-seared paneer finished in a creamy tomato–cashew masala, served with cumin-scented basmati, crisp garlic-cilantro parathas, cumin potatoes, a fresh kachumber salad finished at service, a chilled mango lassi for children and an off-dry Riesling for adults.
- Indian · lambAutumn Kashmiri Lamb Supper
A fragrant Kashmiri-style lamb Rogan Josh anchors the meal with glossy, mildly spiced sauce and tender meat; cumin-scented basmati and a dry Aloo Gobi give texture and savory ballast, fresh kachumber and cooling cucumber raita provide bright contrasts, hot whole‑wheat rotis are cooked to order, and mango lassi plus an off-dry Riesling finish the table.
- Indian · vegetarianKerala Sunday Supper
A warm, family-friendly Indian supper centered on a saffron-tinged Paneer Makhani—creamy, gently spiced, and child-friendly—served with cumin-scented basmati rice, gently tempered toor dal, cooling cucumber raita, warmed store-bought naan, mango lassi for the kids and a chilled off-dry Riesling for adults.
- Indian · chickenMumbai Weeknight Curry
A compact Indian supper built around a gently spiced stove-top chicken curry, fragrant cumin basmati rice and an easy cucumber raita (optional). The menu balances bold aromatics with a mild shared base, finishes quickly and yields friendly leftovers.
- Indian · lambMonsoon Kerala Lamb Supper
A family-friendly Indian supper centered on a mild, coconut-simmered Kerala-style lamb curry that carries warm, non-garlic spice notes; browned lamb and coconut milk produce rich leftovers while roasted spiced cauliflower and cumin basmati keep the plate lively. Finishing touches — cooling cucumber-mint raita, warmed naan and a sweet mango lassi for kids — are timed to land hot and fresh at service.
- Indian · lambMonsoon Spice Lamb Supper
A focused Indian supper built around grilled tandoori-spiced lamb chops, bright cumin rice and a gently tempered moong dal; fresh kachumber and cooling cucumber raita keep the plate lively while mango lassi and a bottle of Shiraz round the table. The plan staggers passive marination and stovetop braises so a single cook can finish the grill just at service.
- Indian · chickenKerala-Style Chicken Curry Supper
A bright, coconut-silked Kerala chicken curry anchored by warm cumin rice, roast-spiced cauliflower and fresh cucumber raita; fresh whole-wheat parathas cooked to order and a sweet mango lassi complete the meal — an Indian weeknight built for comfort, texture contrast and easy leftovers. The curry relies on gentle simmering and toasted spices for depth rather than long braises, so the whole menu is ready within an hour.
- Indian · fishBengali Weeknight Fish Supper
A focused Bengali-style supper centered on a tangy, gently spiced yogurt fish curry balanced by cumin-scented basmati rice and a hearty cauliflower-potato side; bright cucumber raita and warm naan complete the meal while a mango lassi and an off-dry Riesling round the experience. Technique-forward, family-friendly, and designed for a single cook to execute cleanly within a single two-hour window.
- Indian · fishGoan Family Fish Supper
A bright Goan-style coconut and tamarind fish curry finished to order with steamed basmati rice, creamy yellow moong dal with a cumin-garlic tadka, crisp cucumber raita, warmed store-bought naan (optional), mango lassi for children and a single bottle of off-dry Riesling for adults — designed to be executed by one cook within a single 1-hour window and plated so the fish and breads are at their best.
- Indian · vegetarianSunday Indian Family Supper
A family-friendly Indian Sunday supper centered on smoky roasted Baingan Bharta, paired with buttery jeera rice and a gently tempered lentil dal, rounded by cooling cucumber raita, warm naan, and a mango lassi kids (and adults) will love. The menu balances bold Indian aroma and mild spice so children can eat the shared dishes while adults add heat at table.
- Indian · fishCoastal Kerala Fish Supper
A bright, coastal-Indian Sunday meal centered on gently spiced, pan-seared fish with tamarind and coconut notes, paired with fragrant cumin basmati, roast spiced cauliflower, and a cooling cucumber raita. Mango lassi keeps the table kid-friendly while an off‑dry Riesling complements the seafood and spice.
- Indian · eggMonsoon Evening Egg Curry Supper
A warm, Kerala-inspired egg curry cooked with toasted spices and coconut milk, paired with fragrant cumin basmati rice and sheet-pan spiced roasted cauliflower — familiar, fast, and designed to yield intentional leftovers. Technique focuses on a single stovetop curry while the oven and rice pot run in parallel for stress-free service.
- Indian · porkTamarind & Mustard Roasted Pork Supper
A focused Indian Sunday supper pairing a tangy-tamarind roasted pork tenderloin with a crisp spiced sheet-pan of potatoes and cauliflower and a bright, finish-to-order kachumber. The plan uses oven-passive roasting for two components and a last-minute salad so the table comes together hot and on time.
- Indian · shellfishKerala Coastal Sunday Supper
A mild, coconut-forward Kerala prawn curry sits at the centre of a balanced Indian supper: fragrant coconut-turmeric rice, a spiced cauliflower-and-pea dry sabzi that holds while you finish the delicate prawns, a crisp fresh kachumber salad, warmed whole-wheat naan, a kid-friendly mango lassi and an off-dry Riesling for adults. The menu emphasizes coastal Kerala flavors (coconut, curry leaves, tamarind) rather than tomato or cumin, and finishes the prawn curry at service for peak texture.
- Indian · lambSaffron & Spice Tuesday: Pan-Seared Indian Lamb Chops Supper
A focused Indian midweek supper that pairs quickly pan-seared, spice-crusted lamb chops with a comforting yellow moong dal, fragrant jeera rice and crisp kachumber; bright mango lassis for the kids and an Indian lager for adults complete a dinner built for timing, texture and family-friendly spice.
- Indian · shellfishGoan Coast Family Supper
A bright, coconut‑tinged Goan prawn curry anchors a lively family supper — a balance of gentle heat, tang from tamarind, and cooling cucumber kachumber, with jeera rice and a homey masoor dal for heft. Mango lassi for the kids and a single bottle of dry Riesling for the adults complete the table.
- Indian · vegetarianMonsoon Market Indian Family Supper
A bright, family-friendly Indian dinner centered on creamy Paneer Butter Masala, cumin-scented basmati, and a warm sautéed aloo–gobi, balanced with cooling mango lassis for kids and an off-dry Riesling for adults — all timed so the seared paneer and warmed naan come together at the table.
- Indian · chickenIndian Spice Harmony
Delight in a balancing act of rich flavors and vibrant spices, with each dish crafted to showcase the essence of Indian cuisine.
How Indian dinners here are cooked
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