9 Best Indian Dinner Recipes Image Credit: Getty Image Credit: Getty Succulent paneer cubes cooked in flavourful spices in dum-style, this dish includes an extra zing of black pepper that leaves a strong after-taste. Dal Makhani A Punjabi staple dish, dal makhani is a thick, creamy dal recipe loaded with butter and cream, and is served with naan, paratha or tandoori roti. Butter Chicken Image Credit: Getty A popular North Indian chicken curry, here chicken is marinated and then cooked in tomato puree, cream, butter and a host of masalas. Malabari Prawn Curry Image Credit: Getty As the name suggests, it is a popular dish in Malabar cuisine. Here, crunchy prawns are cooked in tamarind, coconut and jaggery. A must-try!