Yogurt Chicken With Indian Raita, Coriander Chutney, and Rotis

“The Great British Bake Off” contestant and author Chetna Makan’s latest cookbook aims to make Indian food more accessible.

Yogurt chicken is best served with warm roti or plain rice. hadasit/Shutterstock

Indian food is among the tastiest and most aromatic in the world, thanks to its vibrant mix of warm spices and reliance on so many fresh herbs.

But it also has a reputation for being a labor-intensive cuisine because so many dishes require slow cooking or time-consuming techniques to build flavors. Others require a raft of spices and pounding of pastes.