Find our amazing collection of Simple Indian Dinner Recipes that are vegan or vegetarian, egg-free, and bursting with Savory, Spicy, typical Indian flavors. What is incredible about these recipes is that they are made in as much oil/ ghee as needed, and yet they are full of deliciousness.
Read on to find my easy tricks to make these restaurant styled Indian dishes for dinner in low calorie.
These Simple Indian Vegetarian Dinner Recipes are packed with nutrition and flavor and are so easy to make. Indian cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, aromatic spices, and vibrant dishes that are enjoyed by people all around the world.
Whether it's a North Indian Dal Makhani, Aloo Gobi, Bhindi Fry, Malai Kofta or South Indian Uttapam, Curd Rice, lemon rice, or Masala Dosa, Mumbai Pav Bhaji or a main dish or paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) snack, a quick curry or vegetable Biryani, these Popular and traditional Indian Dinner Recipes are hearty and vegetarian and help you make a complete meal in a jiffy.
While I love food served at Indian Restaurants, I prefer making Indian meals at home with the same restaurant touch,, minus the loaded oils or creams using my simple recipes.
The reason is that restaurant food is not made fresh and is reheated several times using the same gravy by adding more cream and butter, every time they reheat. This collection of Easy Indian Dinner Recipes uses fresh and local ingredients.
Each component of them is made from scratch and most of these recipes use Desi Ghee. Your dinner table and menu are sorted with this collection for busy weeknights!
You may also like the other collections of Recipes from my blog: Indian Lunch recipes, Indian Breakfast recipes, Easy Beet Recipes, Vegetarian Soup Recipes, and Quick Paneer Recipes.
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- Collection of 30+ Indian Dinner Recipes
- Onion Pakora or Fritters Recipe
- Healthy Paneer Tikka Recipe
- Air Fryer Corn on The Cob In Indian Style
- Palak Paneer Recipe
- Methi Malai Paneer
- Paneer Jalfrezi
- Kadhi Pakora
- Bhindi Fry Recipe
- Chole Masala Recipe
- Paneer Tikka Masala
- Kala Chana Black Chickpeas Curry
- Spinach Chana Dal Recipe
- Kala Chana Chaat Recipe
- Dry Mushroom Masala (Low Calorie) Quick Recipe
- Lentil Vegan Gluten Free Meatballs (Lentil Kofta With Gravy Recipe)
- Dal Daliya
- Aloo Methi Subji
- Raw Banana Curry | Kacche Kele Ki Subji
- Mushroom Matar Recipe
- Aloo Beans Curry | Green Beans and Potatoes
- Instant Green Split Moong Dal Uttapam
- South Indian Upma Recipe
- South Indian Lemon Rice
- Jeera Rice
- Veg Brown Rice Pulao
- Tomato Rice
- Vegetable Rice Recipe
- Roti or Indian Chapati
- Ragi Roti or Paratha (Flatbread Recipe)
- Bathua Paratha
- Pumpkin Paratha
- Bathua Raita
- Beet Raita
- Recipe FAQs
Since I am North Indian, this collection of Indian dinners would mostly consist of the dishes inspired by North India.
Collection of 30+ Indian Dinner Recipes
Indian Starters
Onion Pakora or Fritters Recipe
Onion Pakora Recipe - Crispy Indian Onion Fritters
These deep-fried Onion pakoras or Onion Bhaji are one of the popular Indian tea-time snacks that go well with homemade Green Chutney! Light and crisp, each bite of these incredibly delicious onion pakoda is indulgent.
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Healthy Paneer Tikka Recipe
Paneer Tikka Recipe {Easy Indian Starter}
Paneer Tikka is an Indian Starter made using curd-marinated Paneer cubes flavored with crispy onions, tomatoes, capsicum and Indian spices.
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Air Fryer Corn on The Cob In Indian Style
Air Fryer Corn On the Cob In Indian Style
This easy Air fryer Corn on the Cob, roasted to perfection, crispy from out and tender within, made in Indian Style, is an incredibly delicious appetizer. Made spicy with red chili, tangy with fresh lemon juice, this air fryer grilled corn cob gathers quickly and is a crowd pleaser!
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Indian Gravy, Curry, Lentil Recipes
Palak Paneer Recipe
Easy Palak Paneer Recipe (One Pot, No Cream)
This Palak Paneer Recipe is a gentle twist to traditional palak paneer and is made using fresh spinach or palak leaves (boiled and blended in a paste) with paneer added to this palak gravy, all without adding any cream. It is one of the most popular main courses of Indian cuisine made in winter.
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Methi Malai Paneer
Methi Malai Paneer
Methi Malai Paneer is a winter-special Indian curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves, paneer, and a creamy cashew-based sauce. Team it with Indian Roti or paratha for a hearty meal!
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Paneer Jalfrezi
Best Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe-Restaurant Style
Paneer Jalfrezi is an Indian recipe of paneer blended with vegetables like peppers, pumpkin, carrots and broccoli by simmering them in onion and tomato gravy. A homemade paneer recipe that resembles the restaurant-styled one.
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Kadhi Pakora
Kadhi Pakora
This is my family’s version of Kadhi Pakora, an Indian tangy yogurt-based curry that is slow-cooked to perfection and paired with crispy onion fritters that soak up spicy flavors from the curry.
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Bhindi Fry Recipe
Quick Bhindi Fry Recipe (Indian Okra Fry)
Bhindi Fry is a classic vegetable dish from Indian cuisine. Also known as ladyfinger or okra, bhindi is used in everything from dry stir-fries to curries and sambar. It pairs well with rice or roti for a perfect quick meal.
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Chole Masala Recipe
Chole Recipe- Punjabi Chole Masala
Make authentic Punjabi Chole Masala at home with this easy recipe. This recipe gives you a deep, dark gravy and a tangy flavor using my special homemade chana masala spice mix!
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Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
If you are looking for a Indian restaurant styled Paneer curry, you can't go wrong with this easy recipe of Paneer Tikka Masala. Simmered over slow flame, tawa-fried marinated paneer cubes, dunked into spicy onion tomato gravy, this classic paneer curry goes best with paratha or naan!
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Kala Chana Black Chickpeas Curry
Kala Chana Recipe (Black Chickpeas Curry)
Kala Chana Recipe is a hearty Indian curry made with black chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and basic spices. Served as a lunch or dinner with rice or flatbread.
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Spinach Chana Dal Recipe
Easy Chana Dal Palak Recipe (Spinach Daal)
Could you believe that making Winter Greens would be an easy task?This Palak Chana Dal Recipe is a one-pot Spinach Recipe made super easy for busy you. A popular recipe from North India, this Spinach Dal is a total comfort meal when teamed with jeera rice, Paratha or Chapati.
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Kala Chana Chaat Recipe
Kala Chana Salad Recipe - Black Chickpea Salad
This Kala Chana Salad , a popular Indian Chana made with Black Chickpea is a quick appetizer rich in savory flavors of onion, tomato, spices, and lemon juice.
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Dry Mushroom Masala (Low Calorie) Quick Recipe
Mushroom Masala
This one-pot Mushroom Masala Recipe is an easy recipe of mushroom curry and is bursting with the flavors of Indian spices and can you believe all that gathers in less than 15 minutes?
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Lentil Vegan Gluten Free Meatballs (Lentil Kofta With Gravy Recipe)
Easy Lentil Vegan Gluten Free Meatballs With Gravy
These Vegan Gluten free Meatballs, deep fried slowly over the stove top are tender, juicy and bursting with spicy and savory flavors!
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Dal Daliya
Dal Daliya Recipe (Broken Wheat Green Split Moong Dal Dalia)
This Dal Daliya is my family recipe and is a total comfort meal that gathers quickly and is perfect for all age groups. Made in Desi Ghee, this savory and simple recipe of Green Moong Dal Daliya is a versatile and nutritious dish that can be served as a lunch or dinner
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Aloo Methi Subji
Aloo Methi
Find the perfect recipe for Aloo Methi, made with potatoes, green chilies, and fresh and aromatic methi leaves (fenugreek leaves)- an amazing winter meal when teamed with hot roti!
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Raw Banana Curry | Kacche Kele Ki Subji
Raw Banana Poriyal- Vazhakkai Fry
Kacche Kele Ki Subji/ Raw Banana Subji is a popular south Indian poriyal dishes. Its a simple recipe and one can always adjust the ingredients and spices as per the taste and availability.
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Mushroom Matar Recipe
Matar Mushroom Recipe
Matar Mushroom recipe is an Indian vegetable made using matar and mushrooms in one pot in rich tomato masala. The best thing I love about mushrooms is that they blend easily with the spices and other vegetables, yet are amazingly delicious.
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Aloo Beans Curry | Green Beans and Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans (Aloo Sem)
These Elegant Green Beans and Potatoes, rich in savory flavors, made tangy with tomatoes, and spicy with green chilies, are a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Simmered over the stovetop in a wok, this Indian-styled Aloo Sem is so easy and packed with flavors.
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Instant Green Split Moong Dal Uttapam
Green Moong Dal Uttapam (Mung Bean Pancake)
Green Moong Dal Uttapam, or Mung Bean Pancake, is a delicious and nutritious Indian dish. It's made from soaked and ground green moong dal (split mung beans) and spices. A perfect way to start your day with a high-protein breakfast!
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South Indian Upma Recipe
South Indian Upma Recipe With Tomato
Try this South Indian Upma with Tomato that can be quickly made and tickles your taste buds! This Upma Recipe is super easy and every bite of it is indulging and bold in savory flavors of desi ghee, Curry leaves.
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Indian Rice Recipes
South Indian Lemon Rice
Tomato Lemon Rice
If you have leftover rice, this Tangy Tomato Lemon Rice is the best way to turn it into a quick meal. Most lemon rice recipes are quite dry, but my version uses tomatoes to make it juicy and extra flavorful. With crunchy peanuts and zesty lemon, it’s a simple 15-minute lunch that my family loves
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Jeera Rice
Perfect Restaurant-Style Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
Make your meal extra special with this flavorful Jeera Rice, cooked with aromatic ghee, bay leaf, cumin seeds, and black pepper- Not-sticky, fluffy rice in just under 30 minutes!
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Veg Brown Rice Pulao
Indian Veg Brown Rice Pulao {Pressure Cooker}
Veg Brown Rice Pulao is a simple recipe of brown Rice cooked with a variety of vegetables and is a twist to classical White rice Pulao. Flavored with Indian spices and tempered in ghee, each bite of this Brown Rice Pilaf is bursting with deliciousness.
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Tomato Rice
Tomato Rice Recipe
Tomato Rice is a comfort easy recipe for rice lovers and if you are left with a bowl of rice, then its a super easy under 5 min recipes.
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Vegetable Rice Recipe
Veg Pulao (Indian Vegetable Rice Recipe)
If you love one-pot meals, this Veg Pulao (Indian Vegetable Rice) is a must-try. Made with long-grain basmati rice and the season's fresh vegetables, it is rich in Indian spices. Goes perfectly with a side of creamy raita or a spicy paneer curry.
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Indian Flatbreads/ Paratha
Roti or Indian Chapati
Easy Roti Recipe- Best Indian Flatbread
Roti, or Indian Flatbread or Chapati, is a whole wheat flour flatbread, and this is the perfect Roti Recipe to make it fluffy and soft. Just 3 ingredients and a simple process!
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Ragi Roti or Paratha (Flatbread Recipe)
Easy Ragi Roti Recipe
This Ragi Roti, also known as Nachni Roti, is made with ragi (finger millet) flour and Indian spices. It’s easy to prepare and pairs well with curd, banana poriyal or any curry for a wholesome start to your day!
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Bathua Paratha
Bathua Paratha Recipe- Indian Flatbread
Bathua Paratha is one of the most popular parathas (flat-breads) of Indian cuisine. I believe we all wait for winters to show as we get amazing choices of greens to include in our daily meals.
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Pumpkin Paratha
Pumpkin Paratha | Indian Pumpkin Flatbread Recipe
This utterly delicious and crispy Pumpkin Paratha or flatbread, made with kneading fresh dough of wheat flour, gram flour(besan), spices, grated pumpkin and green chilies is amazingly packed with bold and savory flavor! Team these Pumpkin flatbread with curd, pickle or any curry of your choice!
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Indian Curds or Yogurt Recipes
Bathua Raita
Bathua Raita | Bathua Curd Dip
This humble green Bathua Raita made with freshly sorted and boiled Bathua leaves is rich in savory flavors is a perfect side dish with Indian Roti!
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Beet Raita
Beetroot Raita Recipe {Indian Yogurt Beet Dip}
Try this flavorful, vibrant and refreshing Beetroot yogurt Dip recipe that combines the earthy flavors of beetroot with the yogurt, in typical Indian style, traditionally called Indian Beet Raita!
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Recipe FAQs
What should Indian eat for dinner?
Well, Indian have preferences for dinner depending upon which part of India they belong to. North Indians have Chapati (flatbread) or paratha with dal, subji and raita while South Indians have Sambhar, Rasam, Dosa, Idli or Uttapam.
What is a desi dinner?
Desi word means belonging to your own desh (country). In Indian desi food means Roti, chawal and Dal (lentil).
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