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Cookbook author and food blogger Shivangi Rao is taking traditional Indian cuisine and giving it a healthful upgrade – and it’s totally transformational.

Have dinner on the table in 15 minutes, thanks to this speedy curry featuring sweet, quick-cooking scallops and fresh green beans.

This well-spiced meat-based stew is a warming delicacy found throughout the entirety of the Indian subcontinent.

Fragrant lemongrass, ginger and Thai chiles blend into coconut milk to create the ultimate flavorful marinade.

In this easy meal, a fragrant curry simmers while the rice steam-cooks over top. Garnish with cilantro.

These stuffed savory pastries are a traditional Indian favorite. Sweet potatoes, cauliflower and spices are cooked together to create a mouthwatering filling for the easy whole-wheat phyllo dough.

No need for Indian takeout or packaged frozen curry dinners — we’re showing you how to make your own. Simply mix together the sauce ingredients with the chicken and freeze until ready to use. Then dump the contents into the Instant Pot for an easy dinner, with no mess and no fuss.

Cashew Cream and grilled garlic combine with a few pantry staples to make a velvety curry sauce to drizzle over this meatless bowl. You can serve this bowl as is, or you can stuff the elements into a pita pocket and pack it to go.

Calling Indian-food lovers: This healthier take on chana masala will not disappoint.

Both ginger and turmeric have incredible anti-inflammatory properties, making this soothing and delicious latte really good for you.

A fragrant blend of spices elevates this easy stew that uses mostly pantry staples. Serve with warmed whole-wheat naan or pita bread.

For an extra dose of flavor, we looked to vadouvan, a mild French-style curry powder that usually contains shallots and garlic. You can find it at specialty spice shops and online, though any mild curry powder will work.

Food blogger Sapana Chandra of Real + Vibrant shares one of her favorite clean recipes: Indian Aloo Gobi.

Ground sumac berries and tahini paste, both staples in Middle Eastern cuisine, are the 
secret ingredients that bring a splash of unexpected flavor to this creamy soup. To make it 
extra fancy, try using purple or orange cauliflower for the crispy cauliflower topping.

Cumin and coriander add traditional Indian flavors to this roasted vegetable side dish.

Russet potatoes have a dry, starchy flesh that becomes wonderfully fluffy when baked, making them the ideal candidate for these richly spiced twice-baked potatoes. Serrano chiles can be quite hot, so reduce the amount used (or substitute with milder jalapeño) if you prefer this dish to be milder.

Coconut milk adds creaminess to this comforting Indian-inspired meal. For the best texture, be sure to use full-fat milk and avoid boiling the sauce once it’s added.

Try these Indian Lentil Burgers and you'll wonder why you don't eat veggie burgers more often.

Skip the takeout tonight and make this Indian-inspired curry in just 30 minutes.

Inspired by the bold flavors of dal, the traditional Indian lentil dish, our hearty vegetarian patties are delicious served on their own or with warm whole-grain naan bread – just be sure to top them with our addictive sweet-tart mango chutney!

Cooking times can be vary quite a bit depending on your crockpot, so give yourself some extra time, if possible. For a side or snack, you can easily prepare the slow-cooked chickpeas separately (through Step 2) and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, enjoying them alongside other entrées throughout the week.

Skip your usual Indian takeout and make your own chana masala instead. You'll be surprised that it takes a mere 30 minutes.

Tip: Dried fenugreek leaves (aka kasuri methi) are common in Indian cooking. Famous for their distinctive bitter flavor, kasuri methi are also a healthful source of vitamin C. Look for them in the ethnic section of your grocery store, or at a nearby Indian market.

Few things can instantly warm you up 
on a cool day like a comforting bowl of soup. Forget sodium-filled canned 
varieties and put together our spiced cauliflower soup, enlivened with turmeric, cardamom and saffron, with only 
15 minutes of hands-on work.

Toasted curry powder is combined with yogurt, buttermilk and mayonnaise for an aromatic and creamy dressing for this curry pasta salad.

What do you get when you mix East Indian curried eggplant vindaloo with West Indian roti? You get the ultimate, flavor-packed curry all in one wrap.

Coconut curry goes meatless in this speedy, healthy recipe.

Serve this spicy dressing over spinach, grated carrot, red pepper and cilantro topped with dried currants or raisins, green onion and crushed peanuts.

This flavorful Indian-inspired dish is brimming with sweet, salty, savory and spicy notes. Use full-fat yogurt so that it won’t curdle when added to the hot skillet.

Fragrant spices such as turmeric, cardamom, cumin and coriander infuse this velvety tomato cream sauce. Try serving this dish with whole-grain naan bread or brown rice.

We’ve taken the best part of a samosa – that pillowy, perfectly spiced potato filling – and turned it into a pie with other flavorful vegetables like carrots and cauliflower. A fresh, cooling chutney balances the heat.

Yogurt-marinated chicken is simmered with garam masala, tomatoes and coconut milk for an Indian-inspired dish that will beat any takeout joint’s. Try serving with whole-grain naan or pita bread, or with brown rice.

This colorful grain salad is delicious warm or at room temperature. If you don’t have time to soak the Kamut in advance, cook it for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. For a twist, swap in another whole grain, such as faro, barley, quinoa or wheat berries.

This easy veggie dinner, from our September 2014 Meal Plan, is hearty and satisfying.

A traditional Indian dish, Biryani is typically made with basmati rice and layered with spiced chicken before baking. In this recipe, we’ve swapped the rice for Kamut for added texture, and skipped the layering step to save time – all while keeping its classic, aromatic flavorings. We suggest getting a head start on cooking the Kamut in Step One before chopping or measuring your other ingredients. To reduce cooking time, you can also soak Kamut overnight in water.

A double dose of apple flavor – in the form of fresh fruit and juice – adds sweetness to this quick weeknight curry. For added color, stir in chopped cilantro to the couscous.

Sweet, juicy peaches are a perfect match for sharp, pungent ginger in this stunning, South Asian-inspired summer lassi pop.

Thanks to its namesake legume and sweet potatoes, this coconut-laced lentil soup packs a whopping 8 grams of fiber!

A drop of tasty coconut milk is used in place of oil to brown the chicken in this soup and adds the rich flavor beloved in Indian cuisine. If you prefer a citrusy, herbal taste instead, try swapping the cilantro for fresh parsley and a squeeze of lime.

The use of boneless, skinless chicken and low-fat yogurt helps to reduce the fat that is commonly found in this zesty Indian dish.

India's popular rice dish is a meal in a bowl, and ours offers a complete protein thanks to the combination of rice and lentils! Dried currants, toasted almonds and fresh herbs give this 15-minute dish added intrigue.

Keep your family far from boredom by changing up our curried soup each time you make it. Try stirring in 1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice, 8 ounces of cooked and shredded chicken (skinless, of course) or 8 ounces of cubed firm tofu.

Brimming with bright, nutritious veggies and seasonings such as turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, curry and coconut, these low-fat foil pockets offer a quick and easy taste of the Islands.

With these aromatic salmon skewers, there's no need to marinate for hours to get that authentic South Asian flavor. Zucchini tossed with cumin and mint adds a light touch to round out this meal.