Valentine’s Day Indian Food Ideas
A romantic collection of Indian-inspired dishes perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring rich curries, flavorful appetizers, fragrant rice dishes, and indulgent desserts designed to impress.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Rice cooker or pot
Ingredients
Main Dishes
- 1 lb chicken or paneer cubed
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tbsp garam masala
Sides
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 4 naan bread
Dessert
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp cardamom ground
Instructions
- Prepare a rich curry by simmering chicken or paneer in tomato puree, cream, and garam masala until tender and flavorful.
- Cook basmati rice until fluffy and warm naan bread before serving.
- For dessert, gently simmer milk with sugar and cardamom until slightly thickened.
- Serve everything together as a romantic Indian-style Valentine’s Day dinner.
Notes
This is a flexible Valentine’s menu idea — mix and match dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka, biryani, gulab jamun, or kheer to suit your preferences.