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Chana Masala Pumpkin Pots

A creamy chickpea masala with mushrooms, sweet potato and pumpkin purée, sweetened with honey and cranberries. Labneh and a toasted pepita and sesame crunch finish the bowls.

IndianMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15701 · Hand-built original

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Chana Saag Curry

Chickpeas and frozen spinach simmer with tomato, curry powder and cumin, then coconut milk enriches the saag before it is spooned over long grain rice.

IndianMain course40 minServes 6228 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6356 · Hand-built original

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Chapli kebab

Thin, well-spiced lamb patties with tomato, fresh coriander and spring onion, fried until browned and served in warm flatbreads with yoghurt and red onion.

IndianLight meals & snacks40 minServes 4554 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-13053 · Hand-built original

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Cheese Stuffed Garlic Naan

An Indian naan dough made with Greek yogurt, risen and divided, each piece stuffed with grated mozzarella, rolled thin, cooked in a dry hot cast iron pan, and brushed with garlic ghee.

IndianSide2 hr 35 minServes 6712 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-9273 · Hand-built original

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Chicken 65

Crisp fried chicken in a fiery curry-leaf, mustard seed and red chilli coating, cooled with a green mint, coriander and yoghurt dressing.

IndianLight meals & snacks12 hr 30 minServes 4–6 as a snack, or 2–4 as a main447 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-13336 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Biryani

Fragrant layered chicken biryani with crisp onions, saffron and mint.

IndianMain course1 hr 20 minServes 6554 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: raita, salad, dal

HB-5650 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Biryani

A one-pot biryani of chicken pieces and basmati rice cooked together with saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and ginger in chicken stock, finished with browned almonds in butter.

IndianMain coursemakes 4 servings412 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Raita, Naan

HB-6419 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Biryani

A layered biryani of yoghurt-marinated chicken thighs and par-cooked basmati rice with crispy fried onions, saffron water, ghee and coriander, steamed together and rested before serving.

IndianMain course1 hr 20 minServes 8450 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Raita, Naan

HB-6420 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Chettinad

Fiercely peppery chicken from Tamil Nadu, with fennel, curry leaves and freshly ground spices.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 4289 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: rice, dosa or roti, raita

HB-5647 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Curry

An Indian chicken curry built on a home-ground garam masala and a long-cooked onion, garlic and ginger base, with potatoes simmered in the sauce.

IndianMain courseServes 6592 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6428 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Jalfrezi

A stir-fried curry of chicken, peppers and onions in a thick tomato sauce — bright and quick.

IndianMain course40 minServes 4212 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, salad

HB-5648 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Korma

A mild, royal korma: chicken braised in a creamy almond and yogurt sauce scented with garam masala.

IndianMain course45 minServes 4685 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: naan, basmati rice, raita

HB-5624 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Char-grilled chicken tikka pieces in a spiced tomato and cream masala.

IndianMain course50 minServes 4487 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita

HB-5623 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken breasts marinated in spiced yogurt, broiled until charred at the edges and simmered in a creamy tomato masala. It is served over basmati rice with naan alongside.

IndianMain course1 hr 50 min6 serving(s)94 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6479 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken breasts pounded thin, rubbed with a lime and yogurt marinade and seared, then simmered in a butter-based tomato and cream masala. Cilantro is stirred in at the end before serving with naan or basmati rice.

IndianMain course45 minMakes 4 servings467 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6480 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken thigh pieces marinated overnight in spiced yoghurt, seared until charred, then finished in a blended tomato and cream masala. It is served over basmati rice.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 4450 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6481 · Hand-built original

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Chicken tikka-style sandwich filler

A no-cook spiced chicken mix of yoghurt, mayonnaise, garam masala and turmeric with red pepper and stem ginger. It fills sourdough sandwiches or tops a green salad, finished with coriander and optional Bombay mix.

IndianLight meals & snacks30 minServes 476 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6482 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Chicken Vindaloo

Goan vindaloo: chicken marinated in vinegar and garlic, cooked hot and sour with potato.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 4410 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita

HB-5628 · Hand-built original

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Chickpea chaatwich

A chaat-style sandwich filling of roughly mashed chickpeas with onion, tomato, gherkins, chaat masala and green chutney, layered with tamarind chutney and crunchy Bombay mix on chutney-buttered bread.

IndianLight meals & snacks30 minMakes 3 sandwiches1023 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpea

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-13112 · Hand-built original

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Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas simmered in tomato sauce and coconut milk with toasted curry powder and cumin, with kale wilted in at the end. It is a one-pan curry that serves four.

IndianMain course35 minServes 4323 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6492 · Hand-built original

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Chile-Garlic Kulcha

Soft kulcha flatbreads filled and topped with garlic, red pepper flakes and cilantro, crisped in a hot skillet and finished under the broiler with melted butter.

Indian1 hr 20 minMakes 5208 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: yogurt

HB-18235 · Hand-built original

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Chile-Vinegar-Marinated Cornish Game Hens

Cornish game hens rubbed with a fiery Goan-style chile and vinegar marinade, roasted over marinated potatoes with shallots and garlic until the skin is bronzed.

Indian4 servings660 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: vinegar

HB-13118 · Hand-built original

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Chilli paneer

Crisp fried paneer cubes tossed in a sticky Indo-Chinese sauce of soy, ketchup, sriracha and vinegar with onions, green pepper, ginger and chillies.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4325 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-13131 · Hand-built original

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Chilli Paneer Momos

Fried paneer and vegetable momos tossed in a wok with a vinegar, soy and chilli sauce mixture, onions and capsicum. The dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds, spring onion greens and coriander.

IndianAppetizer0 min2-4188 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-6504 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Coconut Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry

A coconut milk curry of chickpeas and sweet potato cubes over a blended onion, ginger and garlic base, spiced with curry powder, garam masala and smoked paprika and finished with cilantro and lime.

IndianMain course1 hr 15 min4 serving(s)62 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6595 · Hand-built original

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coconut chutney/thengai

A smooth South Indian coconut chutney blended with green chile, cilantro and yogurt, finished with a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, dals and curry leaves.

IndianSauce1 cup125 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: coconut

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-13247 · Hand-built original

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Coconut Curry Chicken

Pieces of chicken breast simmered in a coconut milk sauce built on red onion, shallots, curry powder and tomato paste, finished with lime, mint and cilantro.

IndianMain course35 min5 serving(s)86 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6598 · Hand-built original

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Coconut Kitchri With Jammy Eggs

A coconut milk kitchri of red lentils and rice cooked with blended onion, tomato, garlic and ginger and warm spices, topped with jammy eggs and yogurt.

IndianMain course0 min4 servings172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: red lentils

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-6600 · Hand-built original

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Coconut Red-Lentil Curry

Red lentils simmered with onion, ginger, garlic and warm spices in coconut milk, with diced zucchini stirred in near the end and cilantro scattered over.

IndianMain course45 minMakes 6 to 8 (main course) servings268 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6602 · Hand-built original

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Confit Tandoori Chickpeas

Indian confit chickpeas baked slowly in olive oil with tomatoes, chillies and spices, served with a herb yoghurt dressing.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 473 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-4020 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Dishoom Chili Broccoli Salad

A raw broccoli salad with red pepper, herbs, pistachios, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and butter-softened dates, tossed in a ginger, jalapeño and lime dressing with pomegranate on top.

IndianSalad15 minServes 4534 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: broccoli

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-11389 · Hand-built original

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Coronation Chickpea Sandwich Filler

A vegetarian coronation filling of semi-mashed chickpeas in a curried yogurt and mayonnaise dressing, with red pepper, red onion, coriander and sultanas for crunch and sweetness.

Indian30 minServes 3516 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chickpea

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-13385 · Hand-built original

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