04/13/2026
These are the 10 most popular Indian entrees ordered at restaurants. We host cooking classes and teach you to cook them at home. Attend a class and learn to cook them for yourself. (Except Naan - I'm not going to have you stick your hands in a hot Tandoor)
- 🍛 1. Butter Chicken
Creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce with tender chicken—probably the #1 crowd favorite because it’s rich and not too spicy.
🍗 2. Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken in a bold, creamy tomato-based curry. Often considered the most “classic” restaurant order.
🧈 3. Garlic Naan (side but almost always ordered)
Technically bread, but so commonly paired with entrées that it’s part of most orders. Soft, buttery, and garlicky.
🥘 4. Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with spiced chicken, herbs, and sometimes saffron. A full meal on its own.
🧀 5. Palak Paneer
Spinach-based curry with cubes of paneer cheese. A go-to vegetarian option that even meat-eaters enjoy.
🍲 6. Chana Masala
Chickpeas in a tangy, spiced tomato gravy. Popular for being vegan, filling, and flavorful.
🥩 7. Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb in a rich, aromatic sauce. A top choice for those wanting something deeper and more savory.
🌶️ 8. Chicken Vindaloo
A spicy, tangy curry known for its heat level. Often ordered by people specifically looking for something fiery.
🧈 9. Dal Makhani
Slow-cooked black lentils with butter and cream. Rich, comforting, and a staple vegetarian dish.
🍗 10. Tandoori Chicken
Charred, smoky chicken cooked in a clay oven. Often ordered as a main or to share.
