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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you arrive home late, time is running out, nothing is there to eat and the exhaustion of the day is getting all over? At times like these, quick dinner preps are a lifesaver. Check out these 10-minute Indian dinner recipes you can make easily.
Even though many Indian dinner recipes and curries need at least 30 minutes for preparation and cooking time, there are also some great recipes that can be done in 10 minutes. Whether you are craving for a dry or wet curry to pair with your leftover rotis, or want a quick no-mess snack for little hunger pangs, this list features the best recipes to curb the cravings.
From simple corn, and vegetable stir fry to savoury curd rice and more, check out these delicious 10-minute Indian dinner recipes to make.
7 Easy 10-Minute Indian Dinner Recipes
1) Corn Vegetable Stir Fry
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This sweet corn stir fry is perfect to pair with roti or rice, or you can eat it as a snack by itself. You can use corn cob or canned corn to make this. Sautee the kernels in some oil, garlic, chopped tomatoes, and chillies. Add more vegetables if you like such as carrots, onions, french beans and more. Add salt and spices to taste and serve hot.
2) Aloo Gravy
Aloo gravy is one of the first preferences when it comes to easy dinner. This recipe only requires onion, garlic ginger base, sauteed with spices and salt. Chopped potatoes go on top and you can also add chopped tomatoes or pureed tomatoes. Add broth or water to make the curry and let it simmer until it thickens. Cooking time may vary based on the volume of the dish but if you're making it for yourself it can be done instantly.
3) Instant Soya Rice Dosa
Soya Rice dosa is a protein-rich instant breakfast dish which you can also make for dinner. The recipe combines grated soya chunks with rice flour batter and vegetables are added as per preference. You can vary the richness based on your preference and add spices to make it flavourful.
4) Paneer Bhurji
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Paneer bhurji is one of the best vegetarian recipes which only takes about 10 minutes. For this you’ll need to saute onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and spices in oil then add in crumbled paneer and cook until spices come together. Cook it for a few minutes, garnish with coriander and serve hot.
5) Curd Rice
During this hot season, curd rice is a perfect soothing recipe to ward off the heat. It is made by mixing cooked rice with yoghurt, salt, and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chillies sautéed in oil. You can add grated carrots and chopped coriander for more flavour and presentation.
6) Roti Churma
Leftover roti gets a revamp with this recipe. You can either make it sweet or savoury with a simple onion saute. For a sweet recipe, mix churned roti with melted jaggery, cardamom and cinnamon and it's done within 10 minutes. For a savoury recipe, saute crumbled roti with onion, tomatoes, chillies, spices and salt and you have a delightful recipe for the night.
7) Besan Chilla
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Besan chilla curbs the cravings with its satisfying texture and delicious flavour. It is pretty easy to make as all it needs is a besan batter along with some chopped vegetables of choice and seasonings. Fry it on a griddle on both sides and make the edges extra crispy with some oil.
When you're short on time and need a satisfying dinner recipe, prepare these 10-minute dishes and have a wholesome feast instead of going to bed hungry.
