When you need dinner on the table fast, these Indian Style Easy Curry and Rice Recipes for Busy Weeknights come to the rescue. With quick prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, these dishes are ready to serve in less time than you’d think. Each one is hearty, flavorful, and just the kind of meal you’ll want to keep on repeat when evenings feel rushed.
Creamy Chicken Korma
This homemade Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe is infused with aromatic Indian spices and created with everyday ingredients.
It is extremely easy to prepare, and makes for a delightful curry night when served with Bullet Naan - Spicy Indian Flatbread with Cheese and Crispy Onion Bhaji (Pakora).
To learn more: Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe
Dal Palak - Spinach Dal
Dal Palak (or Spinach Dal) is a comforting and delicious Indian curry made with red lentils, spinach, and spices.
This super healthy & nutritious dish is the perfect weekday meal and also a perfect comfort food for cold winter nights.
My favorite way to serve it is along with Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau) and Onion Raita.
To learn more: Dal Palak - Spinach Dal
Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi is a delightful and aromatic curry dish that features marinated tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy and spicy sauce. It is packed with amazing flavors and incredibly simple to make, making it a perfect choice for both beginner cooks and experienced food enthusiasts.
To learn more: Easy Chicken Handi Recipe
Butternut Squash Curry
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas is a delicious, warming, and affordable Indian dish featuring squash, chickpeas, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk.
This cozy and healthy one-pot curry is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs nicely with Guyanese Oil Roti, and Onion Raita.
To learn more: Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani
Hyderabadi Mutton (Lamb) Biryani is a festive dish made with layers of succulent lamb curry, luscious spices, and fragrant & aromatic saffron rice.
This delicious rice and meat dish is very easy to prepare and is perfect for family celebrations or dinner parties.
To learn more: Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani
Mushroom Rice
This is the perfect Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau) Recipe if you are after a fluffy, vibrant, and aromatic rice dish to serve with your curry.
Fragrant and delicious, this Indian mushroom rice is ready in just 25 minutes. And believe me, it's better than your favorite takeaway restaurants
To learn more: Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau)
Turmeric Pilau Rice
This super easy and colorful Yellow Rice (Indian Turmeric Pilau Rice) is a fragrant side dish made with basmati rice, onions, turmeric, and spices.
It is ready in less than 30 minutes and tastes better than store-bought ones.
To learn more: Yellow Rice (Indian Turmeric Pilau Rice)
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