Looking for some quick and easy Indian dinner ideas that can be made in just 30 minutes to spice up your table? Is that even possible, you might wonder? Yes, it is entirely feasible!!! Here is an amazing selection of 30+ Indian Curries that can be made in under 30 minutes. These meals will be a hit with your family. I have included both vegetarian and meat recipes in this collection.
It can be tough to gauge how long it will take you to prepare and cook the dish. 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 your favorite curries here.
Vegetarian Curry Recipes
Instant Pot Palak Paneer Recipe (Pressure Cooker)
A North Indian favorite with spinach and cottage cheese, Palak Paneer. Make this instant pot palak paneer as a one-pot dish, super easy and delicious!
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Paneer Butter Masala - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
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 instant pot.
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Instant Pot Potato Curry (Aloo Rasedar)
Easy and comforting Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy made in the Instant Pot. This North Indian Potato Curry is popularly known as Aloo Rasedar. Aloo means potato and Rasedar is a thin tomato gravy.
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Instant Pot Aloo Matar Recipe (Potato & Peas Curry)
Aloo Matar is a quick and easy potatoes and peas curry, made in the Instant Pot or stovetop. This vegan and gluten free Aloo Matar Masala is perfect for a delicious warm weeknight dinner!
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Instant Pot Aloo Gobi / Potato & Cauliflower Stir Fry
A healthy & delicious potato and cauliflower stir fry made in the instant pot. So easy and quick, takes just 20 minutes. Vegan & Gluten Free.
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Red Lentils Curry (Masoor Dal)
Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the instant pot and stovetop. This super delicious, healthy and budget friendly vegan meal can be made in less than 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Mushroom Mutter Masala (Green Peas Mushroom Curry)
Green Peas and Mushroom curry made in a creamy onion and tomato gravy.
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Paneer Vindaloo
Paneer Vindaloo is the vegetarian version of the restaurant favorite Goan Vindaloo Curry. Paneer cubes are cooked in a fiery-red sauce packed with bold flavors. Enjoy this gluten-free curry with rice or naan for a satisfying dinner!
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Curry is a creamy vegan curry, filled with goodness of squash, coconut milk and spinach. This cozy and comforting curry is perfect for Fall dinners!
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Instant Pot Saag Aloo (Spinach Potato Curry)
Saag Aloo, a popular delicious North Indian Curry, made with spinach and potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and aromatic spices. This is a simplified one-pot version of the authentic Saag Aloo, made in Instant Pot, which takes just 30 minutes to prepare.
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry Recipe (Pressure Cooker)
North Indian sweet and sour pumpkin curry made in a pressure cooker or instant pot. This is a delicious and healthy vegetable curry to add to your meal. Vegan & gluten free!
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Instant Pot 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. Make it in the instant pot for a quick and easy one-pot recipe.
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Instant Pot Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant Curry)
Aloo Baingan Masala is an easy one-pot curry made with potatoes, eggplants, and aromatic spices in instant pot or stovetop. A vegan and gluten-free Potato & Eggplant Curry that is a perfect side with roti, naan or parathas
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Potato Masala - Instant Pot & Stovetop
This delicious Potato Masala is so easy to make as a one-pot dish in the instant pot or stovetop. These vegan potatoes can be used as a stuffing for the South Indian favorite, Masala Dosa, or as the popular Maharashtrain Batata Bhaji to pair with poori. Also, great to add to sandwiches or wraps!
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Methi Matar Malai (Fenugreek & Green Peas Curry)
Methi Matar Malai is a smooth, rich and delicious curry made in a white gravy along with fenugreek, peas, & cashews. This rich creamy curry pairs well with naan or rice!
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Aloo Beans / Indian Green Beans Recipe - Instant Pot & Stovetop
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.
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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.
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Vegetable Korma
Easy & Creamy Vegetable Korma made in the Instant Pot. This restaurant style creamy 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.
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Mumbai Pav Bhaji Recipe (One-pot)
An easy one-pot recipe for the most popular Indian street food, Pav Bhaji in Instant Pot. It is a spiced mashed vegetable curry topped with chopped onions, cilantro, lime and enjoyed with dinner rolls.
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Instant Pot Potato Curry in Yogurt Sauce / Dahi Aloo Recipe
An easy and delicious comfort food with minimal ingredients made in the Instant Pot. Dahi Aloo is made with just two main ingredients, potatoes and yogurt, tempered with cumin seeds, ginger and flavorful spices.
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Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe
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.
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Sprouts Curry
Sprouted green lentils curry packed full of nutrition made in the instant pot or stovetop. Mung bean sprouts cooked in an onion-tomato sauce with ginger, garlic and aromatic spices. This curry goes perfectly with roti, paratha or rice.
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Chicken, Egg & Seafood Recipes
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Pressure Cooker)
Flavorful and aromatic Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala made with marinated tender chicken cooked in a creamy sauce. This restaurant quality chicken curry is so easy to make in the instant pot. Make it along with rice pot-in-pot for a complete meal.
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Instant Pot Egg Curry (Pressure Cooker Anda Curry)
Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a curry sauce, along with coconut milk to give a flavorful protein-rich dish. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together, to make this delicious dish even quicker! Pair it with rice, naan or roti to make a complete meal.
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Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry
Easy & healthy Indian Coconut Chicken Curry made in an Instant Pot in just 20 minutes!
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Mom's Chicken Curry - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Mom’s authentic Chicken Curry made in a simple onion-tomato gravy with the aroma of whole spices.
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Instant Pot Keema Matar Recipe (Ground Chicken Curry)
Instant Pot Keema Matar (Ground Chicken Curry) cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and wonderful whole spices. A quick and delicious dinner for weeknights.
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Coconut Shrimp Curry - Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
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.
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Instant Pot 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 curry is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe
A creamy and delicious Butter chicken or Murgh Makhani made in the Instant Pot. Chicken cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy with aromatic ginger, garlic and spices.
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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!
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