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Main Course Recipes

Hearty, satisfying centrepieces for any table

Main course recipes that anchor every meal — rich curries, grilled meats, wholesome dals, and pasta bakes. Whether it's a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend feast, these are the dishes that matter most.

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Spicy Tomato Rice (Recipe)

Spicy Tomato Rice (Recipe)

Vegetarian15 min
Veg Chili Cheese Burgers Recipe

Veg Chili Cheese Burgers Recipe

Vegetarian55 min
Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

Vegetarian70 min
Singapore Style Chicken Layered Fried Rice Recipe

Singapore Style Chicken Layered Fried Rice Recipe

Vegetarian75 min
Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Non Vegeterian85 min
Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani Recipe

Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani Recipe

High Protein Vegetarian60 min
Drunken Noodles Recipe - Drunken Noodles Recipe

Drunken Noodles Recipe - Drunken Noodles Recipe

Vegetarian35 min
Paneer Butter Masala Biryani Recipe - Layered Paneer Butter Masala Biryani Recipe

Paneer Butter Masala Biryani Recipe - Layered Paneer Butter Masala Biryani Recipe

Vegetarian45 min
Pain Viennois | Vienna Bread Recipe

Pain Viennois | Vienna Bread Recipe

Eggetarian135 min
Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe - Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe

Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe - Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe

Vegetarian70 min
Hyderabad Soy Biryani Recipe With Vegetables & Palak

Hyderabad Soy Biryani Recipe With Vegetables & Palak

Vegetarian90 min
Dhania Chole Masala Recipe - Chickpeas In Fresh Coriander Gravy

Dhania Chole Masala Recipe - Chickpeas In Fresh Coriander Gravy

High Protein Vegetarian540 min
Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe

Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe

Vegetarian25 min
Eggplant Steaks Recipe

Eggplant Steaks Recipe

Vegetarian30 min
Nellor Kathirikai - Nellor Brinjal Fry Recipe

Nellor Kathirikai - Nellor Brinjal Fry Recipe

Vegetarian45 min
Fansi Muthia Nu Shaak Recipe - Green Beans With Gram Flour Dumplings

Fansi Muthia Nu Shaak Recipe - Green Beans With Gram Flour Dumplings

Vegetarian40 min
Nawabi Paneer Curry Recipe - Nawabi Paneer Curry Recipe

Nawabi Paneer Curry Recipe - Nawabi Paneer Curry Recipe

Vegetarian35 min
Malabar Mutton Biryani Recipe

Malabar Mutton Biryani Recipe

Non Vegeterian60 min
Herbed Butter Garlic Quinoa Recipe

Herbed Butter Garlic Quinoa Recipe

Vegetarian30 min
Noodle Soup Recipe with Vegetables

Noodle Soup Recipe with Vegetables

Vegetarian60 min
Restaurant Style Chettinad Style Fish Curry Recipe

Restaurant Style Chettinad Style Fish Curry Recipe

High Protein Non Vegetarian55 min
Roasted Potatoes & Zucchini Bake Recipe In A Creamy Parsley Sauce

Roasted Potatoes & Zucchini Bake Recipe In A Creamy Parsley Sauce

Vegetarian45 min
Meethe Chawal Recipe - Zarda Pulao

Meethe Chawal Recipe - Zarda Pulao

Vegetarian50 min
Chicken Donne Biryani Recipe - Bangalore Shivaji Military Style

Chicken Donne Biryani Recipe - Bangalore Shivaji Military Style

Non Vegeterian70 min
Maakhmi Dal Recipe-Sindhi Style Moong Dal

Maakhmi Dal Recipe-Sindhi Style Moong Dal

Vegetarian45 min
Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

High Protein Non Vegetarian45 min
How to Cook Root Vegetables like Potatoes using a Pressure Cooker

How to Cook Root Vegetables like Potatoes using a Pressure Cooker

High Protein Non Vegetarian32 min
Chicken Kathi Roll Recipe

Chicken Kathi Roll Recipe

Non Vegeterian40 min
Kadai Broccoli Masala Recipe - Broccoli Cooked With Indian Spices

Kadai Broccoli Masala Recipe - Broccoli Cooked With Indian Spices

Vegetarian30 min
Keeme Ja Bhalla Recipe - Sindhi Mutton Keema Balls In Gravy

Keeme Ja Bhalla Recipe - Sindhi Mutton Keema Balls In Gravy

Non Vegeterian55 min
Rice Recipe - Steamed Rice Recipe

Rice Recipe - Steamed Rice Recipe

Vegetarian25 min
Vegetarian Hakka Noodles Recipe - Vegetarian Hakka Noodles Recipe

Vegetarian Hakka Noodles Recipe - Vegetarian Hakka Noodles Recipe

Vegetarian50 min
Wheat Millet Thepla Recipe - Bajra Masala Paratha

Wheat Millet Thepla Recipe - Bajra Masala Paratha

Diabetic Friendly45 min
Chole Biryani Recipe - Spicy Chana Biryani Recipe

Chole Biryani Recipe - Spicy Chana Biryani Recipe

Vegetarian550 min
Lauki Badi Ki Sabzi (Recipe In Hindi)

Lauki Badi Ki Sabzi (Recipe In Hindi)

Vegetarian30 min
Bharwa Lauki Recipe In No Onion No Garlic Makhani Gravy

Bharwa Lauki Recipe In No Onion No Garlic Makhani Gravy

No Onion No Garlic (Sattvic)60 min
Savoury Bread Pudding Recipe

Savoury Bread Pudding Recipe

Eggetarian50 min
Kerala Style Appam Recipe - Kerala Style Appam Recipe

Kerala Style Appam Recipe - Kerala Style Appam Recipe

Vegetarian230 min
Kathiri Urulai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe - Brinjal And Potato Masala Gravy

Kathiri Urulai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe - Brinjal And Potato Masala Gravy

Vegetarian40 min
Patiala Aloo Recipe

Patiala Aloo Recipe

No Onion No Garlic (Sattvic)35 min
Broad Bean And Courgette Zucchini Pilaf Recipe

Broad Bean And Courgette Zucchini Pilaf Recipe

Vegetarian50 min
Asian Black Pepper Basa Fish Recipe

Asian Black Pepper Basa Fish Recipe

Non Vegeterian45 min
Mughlai Keema Paratha Recipe

Mughlai Keema Paratha Recipe

Non Vegeterian35 min
Greek Style Briami Recipe (Simple Vegetable Stew Recipe)

Greek Style Briami Recipe (Simple Vegetable Stew Recipe)

Vegetarian60 min
Chutney Podi Sadam Recipe - Rice Flavoured With Chutney Podi

Chutney Podi Sadam Recipe - Rice Flavoured With Chutney Podi

Vegetarian30 min
Corn And Peas Curry Recipe

Corn And Peas Curry Recipe

Vegetarian55 min
Ambur Star Chicken Biryani Recipe

Ambur Star Chicken Biryani Recipe

Non Vegeterian55 min
PC Board GT Pasta Recipe - Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Recipe

PC Board GT Pasta Recipe - Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Recipe

Vegetarian50 min

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Frequently Asked Questions about Main Course Recipes

What are popular main course recipes?
Popular main course recipes include Spicy Tomato Rice (Recipe), Veg Chili Cheese Burgers Recipe, Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe. What2Eat has 305+ main course recipes with full instructions.
How long do main course recipes take?
Most main course recipes take about 74 minutes on average. 8 recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less.
Are there easy main course recipes for beginners?
Yes! Every recipe on What2Eat includes step-by-step instructions designed for all skill levels. 8 main course recipes take 30 minutes or less.
Can I filter main course recipes by diet?
Absolutely. Use the Discover page to filter main course recipes by diet — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, high-protein, and more.