Easy Indian Dinner Recipes You Can Whip Up Fast

By Shreya Sarpal

July 11, 2025

After a long day, cooking dinner can feel like a chore. Try these easy Indian dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weekdays, where you just want to enjoy something delicious yet quick to prepare and with minimal ingredients.

Egg Curry

Boil some eggs and cook them in a spicy onion-tomato gravy, and pair them with rice or roti.

Paneer Butter Masala

Simmer soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato gravy and pair perfectly with garlic naan or rice.

Chapati Pizza

Use leftover chapati as a pizza base, spread sauce, veggies, cheese and then toast on a pan until the cheese melts.

Moong Dal Tadka

Cook yellow moong dal in a pressure cooker, top it up with a ghee tempering of garlic, cumin and red chillies.

Vegetable Upma

A wholesome dish cooked with semolina, veggies, curry leaves, and tempered spices.