18 Easy Indian-Inspired Recipes That Are Faster Than Takeout
There are some nights when the pull of ordering takeout feels stronger than gravity itself. We get it. But what if you could whip up your favorite orders in the same amount of time it would take to get delivery—or even less? Extra bonus: You’ll definitely save money, and likely some calories, too. Here are 18 of our favorite easier-than-ordering Indian dishes.
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Life-Changing 30-Minute Masala Sauce
Use this magical, dinner-saving sauce on anything you have in the fridge, from meatballs to roasted veggies.
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Easy Lentil Curry
Store-bought curry paste and frozen veggies help this come together in a snap.
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Ultimate Masala Chickpea Burgers
So much better than your usual sad, frozen veggie burger.
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Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani
Have this spicy, one-pot meal on the table in 15 minutes. (Yep, we’re serious.)
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Spicy Vegetable Samosas
Use egg roll wrappers to make this tasty Indian finger food.
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Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Jam-packed with veggies...and general pat-yourself-on-the-back virtue.
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Quick Chana Masala
We start craving this belly-warmer as soon as we feel a chill in the air.
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Baked Vegetable Pakoras
Serve these quick-baked fritters with store-bought chutney or over a salad.