Indian recipes are full of warm, spicy and unique flavors that will excite your family’s palate. The spice profile can be accommodated based on your family’s tastes.
Indian food can be a cuisine many people shy away from making at home because it seems time-consuming and complex, but those days are over!
We have curated a list of classic Indian recipes found in most Indian restaurants, which can be easily recreated at home in a crock pot.
All of the Indian recipes below can be made with:
- Chicken
- Beef
- Lamb
- Seafood
- Chickpeas
Have fun and play around. Serve these meals with a side of basmati rice and a slice of naan bread for that authentic Indian experience.
For even more crock pot recipes, check out our articles on crock pot recipes your kids will love and 5-ingredient or less slow cooker recipes.
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Butter Chicken
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Get the recipe here for Crock Pot Butter Chicken
Pork Vindaloo
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Get the recipe here for Pork Vindaloo
Punjabi Eggplant
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Get the recipe here for Punjabi Eggplant
Chicken Tikka Masala
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Red Lentil Curry
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Get the recipe here for Crockpot Red Lentil Curry
Kheer
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Get the recipe here for Slow-Cooker Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding
Lamb Rogan Josh
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Get the recipe here for Lamb Rogan Josh
Chana Masala
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Get the recipe here for Chana Masala in the Slow Cooker
Carrot Halwa
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Get the recipe here for Carrot Halwa
Chicken Bhuna
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Get the recipe here for Chicken Bhuna
Bombay Potatoes
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker Bombay Potatoes
Chicken Tandoori
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Get the recipe here for Chicken Tandoori
Dal Makhani
A classic dish consisting of whole black lentils and red kidney beans.
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker Dal Makhani
Pumpkin Coconut Curry
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker Pumpkin Coconut Curry
Dum Aloo
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker Dum Aloo
Indian Beef Curry
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooked Indian Beef Curry
Saag Paneer
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker: Healthy Saag Paneer
Sambar
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Get the recipe here for Crockpot Sambar
Aloo Gobi
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Get the recipe here for Slow Cooker Aloo Gobi