You might wonder, is it even possible to cook a curry in less than 30 minutes? Yes, it is entirely feasible!!! It can be tough to gauge how long it will take you to prepare and cook an Indian dish. Especially so if you are not as familiar with the ingredients and spices. If you want to create some Indian food within an hour, here are some recipes to get you started. I’ve compiled a list of all the dishes that can be made in under 30 minutes. From a flavor-packed Coconut Shrimp Curry to Palak Paneer or the restaurant-style Paneer Butter Masala and Chicken Tikka Masala, you will find your favorite curries here.
What to pair with Indian Curries?
Pair these curry recipes with naan, paratha, or rice. Our favorite is aromatic jeera rice, which is flavored with cumin seeds and whole spices. It pairs perfectly with curries and dals.
Vegetarian Curry Recipes
Palak Paneer
A North Indian favorite with spinach and cottage cheese, Palak Paneer. Make this palak paneer as a one-pot dish, super easy and delicious!
Paneer Butter Masala
Chunks of paneer or cottage cheese cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy. This Paneer Butter Masala is so delicious and very easy to make in the pressure cooker.
Potato Curry (Aloo Rasedar)
Easy and comforting Potato Curry in a tomato-based sauce. This North Indian Potato Curry is popularly known as Aloo Rasedar. Aloo means potato, and Rasedar is a thin tomato gravy.
Aloo Matar
Aloo Matar is a quick and easy potato and pea curry that you can make in the instant pot or stovetop. This vegan and gluten-free Aloo Matar Masala is perfect for a warm weeknight dinner!
Aloo Gobi
A healthy & delicious potato and cauliflower stir fry. It is a popular vegan Indian curry, so easy and quick to make in just 20 minutes.
Red Lentil Curry
Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the pressure cooker and stovetop. This super delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly vegan meal can be made in less than 30 minutes!
Mushroom Matar
Green Peas and Mushroom curry made in creamy onion and tomato gravy. This flavorful dish can be made in less than 30 minutes for a wonderful weeknight dinner.
Paneer Vindaloo
Paneer Vindaloo is the vegetarian version of the restaurant favorite Goan Vindaloo Curry. Paneer cubes are cooked in a fiery-red curry sauce packed with bold flavors.
Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach
This Butternut Squash Curry is a creamy vegan curry filled with the goodness of squash, coconut milk, and spinach. This cozy and comforting curry is perfect for Fall dinners!
Saag Aloo
Saag Aloo is a popular, delicious North Indian curry made with spinach and potatoes and cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices. This is a simplified one-pot version of the authentic Saag Aloo made in a pressure cooker and can be made in just 30 minutes.
Pumpkin Curry
North Indian sweet and sour pumpkin curry made in a pressure cooker. This is a delicious and healthy vegetable curry to add to your Fall dinners.
Saag Paneer
Saag Paneer is the authentic North Indian favorite. It is made with cooking mustard leaves and spinach with spices and cottage cheese, which makes it a delicious and nutritious dish.
Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant Curry)
Aloo Baingan Masala is an easy one-pot curry made with potatoes, eggplants, and aromatic spices in an instant pot or stovetop. A vegan and gluten-free Potato & Eggplant Curry that is perfect for enjoying with roti, naan, or parathas.
Potato Masala (Batata Bhaji)
This delicious Potato Masala is so easy to make as a one-pot dish. These vegan potatoes can be used as a stuffing for the South Indian favorite, Masala Dosa, or as the popular Maharashtrian Batata Bhaji to pair with poori. Also, great to add to sandwiches or wraps!
Methi Matar Malai
Methi Matar Malai is a smooth, rich, and delicious curry made in a white gravy along with fenugreek leaves, green peas, & cashews. This rich, creamy curry pairs well with naan or rice!
Aloo Beans
Easy Aloo Beans or Indian Green Beans Curry recipe prepared with cumin, garlic, and spices in just 15 minutes. Vegan & Gluten-free vegetable side dish.
Gujarati Kadhi
This Gujarati Kadhi is a delectable thin yogurt-based meal with a sweet and sour flavor that will blow your mind. It’s quick, fuss-free, and comforting. This traditional kadhi can be served as a soup or with rice.
Vegetable Korma
Easy restaurant-style Vegetable Korma curry is a perfect blend of vegetables with a creamy coconut-based sauce. A vegan & gluten-free curry that pairs perfectly with naan or rice.
Mumbai Pav Bhaji
An easy one-pot recipe for the most popular Indian street food, Pav Bhaji. It is a spiced mashed vegetable curry topped with chopped onions, cilantro, lime and enjoyed with dinner rolls.
Dahi Aloo
An easy and delicious comfort food with minimal ingredients. Dahi Aloo is made with just two main ingredients, potatoes and yogurt, tempered with cumin seeds, ginger, and flavorful spices.
Paneer Jalfrezi
Paneer Jalfrezi is a delicious stir-fry curry that has the heavenly combination of paneer with peppers. This vegetarian restaurant-style dish can be made within 20 minutes and is a perfect accompaniment for naan.
Aloo Shimla Mirch
Aloo Shimla Mirch, also called Aloo Capsicum, is an Indian bell pepper & potato stir fry. This simple and quick recipe can be made in just 20 minutes.
Sprouts Curry
Sprouted green lentil curry packed full of nutrition is made in the instant pot or stovetop. Mung bean sprouts are cooked in an onion-tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices. This curry goes perfectly with roti, paratha, or rice.
Chicken, Egg & Seafood Recipes
Chicken Tikka Masala
Flavorful and aromatic Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is made with marinated tender chicken cooked in a creamy sauce. This restaurant-quality chicken curry is so easy to make in the pressure cooker. Make it along with rice pot-in-pot for a complete meal.
Egg Curry
Egg curry is made by adding boiled eggs to a curry sauce, along with coconut milk, to give a flavorful protein-rich dish. Pair it with rice, naan, or roti to make a complete meal.
Coconut Chicken Curry
Easy & healthy Indian Coconut Chicken Curry made in just 20 minutes! This simple chicken curry is made with ginger, garlic, and onions alongside flavorful spices and finished with creamy coconut milk.
Mom’s Chicken Curry
This recipe is close to my heart. It is my mom’s authentic chicken curry made in a simple onion-tomato gravy with the aroma of whole spices.
Keema Matar
Keema Matar (Ground Chicken Curry) is cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and wonderful whole spices. A quick and delicious dinner for weeknights.
Coconut Shrimp Curry
Delicious and easy Coconut Shrimp Curry made in the pressure cooker in just 20 minutes. This is a simple Indian shrimp curry made with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes along with flavorful spices, and finished with coconut milk.
Chicken Korma
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked with lots of onions and finished with cashew paste for a creamy, rich texture. This restaurant-style chicken korma is quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker.
Butter Chicken
A creamy and delicious Butter chicken or Murgh Makhani. Chicken cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy with aromatic ginger, garlic, and spices.
I hope you have found your favorite Indian curry recipe to make! Let me know what you are most excited to make, and when you make it, don’t forget to tag #pipingpotcurry. Is your favorite curry missing from this list? Leave a comment below to let me know your requests! Don’t forget to check out these collections:
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