We all want to know the secret behind those delicious dishes that are served in Indian restaurants. But most of us are quite reluctant to try those recipes at home. We have 8 restaurant-style Indian food recipes for you that are very easy to make at home. With these recipes, you can recreate all your favorite Indian restaurants without ever leaving your home. These restaurant-style Indian dishes don’t require long hours to cook and taste great. All you need to do is follow these Indian food recipes to the letter.

1) Dal Makhani – You will be surprised to know that it is very easy to make Dal makhani restaurant style at home. And the one that is prepared at home is not overtly loaded with cream and artificial flavors. This dal makhani recipe produces a perfectly creamy, thick, and delicious dal without spending hours near the gas stove. Serve with lachha paratha or home-style naan for a complete Punjabi restaurant-style meal.

2) Paneer Pasanda – Paneer Pasanda is one of the most popular vegetarian Indian dishes served in restaurants. It is a rich Paneer sauce adored by all who taste it for the first time. It’s not that difficult to make restaurant-style Paneer Pasanda at home. And once you get past this recipe, you’ll never go back to that confusing artificially colored paneer sauce served in restaurants.

3) Chicken Do Pyaza – An amazing recipe, this one has all the Punjabi flavors to perfection. Chicken do pyaza is prepared with a lot of onion. The sweetness of the onion and the warmth of the spices create a nice combination of flavors to lick your fingers. It is a perfect dish for foodies who love to savor spicy curry. Chicken Do Pyaza can be enjoyed with jeera rice, lachha paratha, or tandoori roti.

4) Soy Chaap Tikka Masala – Today, many restaurants serve vegetarian tikka masala that is made with soy chaap. Soy chaap or fake meat made with soy is a great meaty substitute for vegetarian lovers. This soy tikka masala chaap can put up a tough fight to the chicken tikka masala served in restaurants. If you don’t believe me, try this recipe once. For anyone who is a vegetarian, a curry lover, and bored with paneer tikka masala, this is a must-try recipe.

5) Butter Chicken – You can’t talk about Indian restaurant food without butter chicken. And every chicken lover should have a foolproof buttered chicken recipe up their sleeve. What I like best about this butter chicken recipe is that it takes just 30 minutes to make. It has a simple ingredient list to follow, a precise cooking method, and requires no hours of pre-preparation. Don’t forget to serve butter chicken with butter naan for a complete and enjoyable meal.

6) Kadhai Paneer: Kadhai Paneer is one of the popular paneer dishes that can be ordered while eating in any Punjabi restaurant in North India. Why? Because it is full of flavors and perfectly complements almost all Indian breads. What if I told you that now you can make restaurant-style Kadhai Paneer at home? That too in less than 30 minutes. This paneer kadhai recipe is pretty straightforward, making it so much easier for you to earn numerous compliments from anyone who tastes it.

7) Pineapple Raita: Sweet and salty pineapple raita is one of the most common garnishes served with Indian curry in restaurants. The chilled pineapple raita helps cool the heat of the spices in the curry. It is also a relaxing change for the taste buds. Now you can make the best pineapple raita at home with this simple recipe. And since I started making piña raita at home, it has become an everyday affair.

8) Naan – Whether it’s a rich and spicy meat curry or light and hearty vegetarian dishes, Naan is a bread that humbly complements everyone. No Indian meal in any restaurant is complete without a bit of naan. Making a soft, padded Naan at home is no big deal. This naan recipe doesn’t even require yeast. And the best part about making naan at home is that you can make it whenever you want and serve it piping hot.