10 Indian Dishes That Take Less Time To Cook Than To Be Delivered From Your Local Takeaway

Hate waiting for your food to arrive from the local takeaway? Here are ten yummy recipes you can create and cook at home in less time than it takes for your local takeaway to deliver. Save time, and probably save money too.

Chicken Pakora - 30 minutes

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Hot spicy chicken marinated with zing of lemon then deep fried in a batter for a crispy shell.

Vegetable Pilau Rice - 30 minutes

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A lovely all in one rice pilau, fragranced with whole spices and cooked with the vegetables of your choice.

Creamy Almond Chicken Curry - 30 minutes

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A delicious creamy, nutty chicken that is great for the family and also for friends.

Chicken Tikka with Spiced Rice - 30 minutes

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Indian food needn't be a guilty pleasure - this healthy baked chicken with fragrant, fresh rice is nutritious and flavoursome.

Hot Nariyal Machchi - 25 minutes

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White fish in a spicy coconut sauce that's simple, light and creamy yet bursting with the coastal flavours of southern India.

Coronation Chicken Naan with Indian Slaw - 20 minutes

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Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw.

Chicken Chaat - 20 minutes

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Chaat is a savoury snack - and Indians love a savoury snack. And this is why Indian food has blended so well with the British culture, as we love them too. Chaat is usually served at the roadside in India and is either vegetable or meat based, served with hot dry spices, sour tamarind sauce, fresh yoghurt and green coriander.

Onion Bhaji - 20 minutes

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An Indian meal isn't complete without the nation's favourite Indian snack - the humble Onion Bhaji.

Masala Prawns - 20 minutes

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A quick and delicious spiced prawn dish, fresh and light with a zing of lemon

Prawns are a loved ingredient all over southern India, either in a sauce as a main dish or as a tangy snack on their own.

Cucumber Raita - 5 minutes

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A crisp, cooling cucumber dip that is lovely with a starter but also a wonderful side for any main.