Indian recipes for kids

Tuck into some of our great tasty Indian food recipes including curries, sauces and rice dishes. Most are mild enough to be suitable for the whole family, and other recipes can be adjusted for young kids.

Baked bean curry

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 18 Ratings

This is a good, quick and very healthy meal for all the family...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baked onion bhajis

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

This oven baked onion bhaji is a healthy alternative to the traditional fried onion bhajis...

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Beef & sweet potato curry

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 6 Ratings

A delicious curry dish served with brown rice...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy

Black chicken curry

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

This easy chicken curry recipe is cheap to make...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Black dal

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A rich and flavoursome Indian spiced bean dal

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Bombay potatoes

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 16 Ratings

A simple spicy potato dish...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Chapatis

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

Try this easy Indian flat bread recipe...

  • 1 Hr 26 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Chicken curry

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

Here is a traditional Bengali recipe for chicken curry...

  • 1 Hr 25 Mins
  • Easy

Chicken jalfrezi

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 8 Ratings

A popular restaurant dish that is easy to make, tasty & low fat...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Chicken tikka

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 8 Ratings

Cook your own takeaway curry, using Indian spices for this tasty chicken tikka...

  • 6 Hrs 18 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Chickpea curry

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 10 Ratings

A cheap and easy, yet very tasty, curry dish...

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Chocolate tiffin

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 8 Ratings

This is a nice easy recipe for tiffin made from digestive biscuits, quick and easy and no cooking!

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy

Chutney

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Tasty chutney and preserves...

  • 3 Hrs 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Corn and pomegranate salad

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Indian salad or side-dish

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Creamy vegetable curry

★★★★☆ Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

This creamy vegetable vegan curry is versatile and can be made with a variety of different vegetables...

  • 50 Mins
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Cucumber raita

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

An easy side dish to accompany a curry or onion bhajis...

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Curried chicken thighs

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

A delicious chicken dish that makes a lovely family meal...

  • 1 Hr 5 Mins
  • Easy

Daag - curry base

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

A traditional curry base recipe - make a big batch of daag and freeze it...

  • 55 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Dhal for babies

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A nourishing lentil puree with gentle spices for babies and toddlers

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Diwali sweets

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Khajur Burfi are traditionally served during Diwali...

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Easy chicken curry for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

Quick and easy curry recipe, perfect if you are on a budget...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy

Easy Indian butter chicken

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A deliciously mild Indian butter chicken recipe – perfect for an at-home fakeaway night

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Easy samosas

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

A delicious Indian-inspired recipe, that's perfect for cooking with the kids...

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Easy Tandoori chicken

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Easy tandoori chicken with a simple marinade

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Healthy chicken curry

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Healthy chicken curry packed with tomato, spinach and cauliflower

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Indian lamb korma

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

A recipe for Indian lamb korma, cooked in the slow cooker - Netmums family recipes...

  • 6 Hrs 30 Mins

Indian lentil-cauliflower soup

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

This soup isn't fancy-looking at first glance, but the flavour will make your taste buds bust out a dance routine...

  • 1 Hr 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free