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Top 10 Indian Recipes For Beginners

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

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Decided to take the plunge and try Indian cooking? Good for you! Here are some real simple recipes to get you started and feeling like a pro right from the get-go!

1. Peas Pulao

Also known as Yellow Rice, this dish is a great alternative to plain boiled rice.
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2. Kheema Paratha (spicy minced meat paratha)

Meat and bread all rolled into one!
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3. Masala Kheema (spicy minced meat)

Kheema or mince can be made with any meat you prefer. It is extremely versatile and just changing the masala can result in a great new taste each time.
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4. Murg Kata Masala (chicken in chopped masala)

A tasty chicken dish made with whole spices.
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5. Beans Foogath

Made with coconut and curry leaves, the ingredients in this dish are few and the recipe is as simple as can be.
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6. Aaloo Mutter (peas and potatoes)

In a rush but want something tasty and wholesome to eat? This is the dish for you.
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7. Paneer Kabab (cottage cheese kabab)

Make these ahead of time and grill them just before you're ready to eat.
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8. Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored lentils)

A staple in most homes, this dish makes a great accompaniment for plain boiled rice and a vegetable or meat dish.
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9. Sweet Lassi

The perfect cooler for a hot day.
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10. Kheer (rice pudding)

This creamy rice pudding is delicately flavored with cardamom and is full of nuts.
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