10 Indian Dinners to Cook at Home
Ten Indian recipes for a home kitchen — vegetarian curries and dals, plus chicken and seafood — with cost per serving, protein, and cook time.
The barrier to cooking Indian food at home is the spice shelf, not the technique. Almost every recipe below starts the same way — onion, ginger, garlic, then ground spices bloomed in fat — and once you own cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, the whole cuisine opens at roughly $2.90 a plate.
Anychef catalog data: 28 Indian recipes in our library, nine of them under $2 a serving, at a median 35 minutes. The vegetarian half is the cheapest — lentils and chickpeas do the protein work. Grouped by what's in them.
Vegetarian curries, dals, and vegetables
1. Egg Curry with Rice
18g protein490 cal$1.20/serving35 min
Jammy boiled eggs nestled in a rich, gently spiced tomato coconut sauce over fluffy rice, an Indian home-cooking staple.
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2. Spinach Dal
16g protein240 cal$1.80/serving35 min
Creamy lentils with vibrant spinach and garlic tempering, a nutritious and soothing everyday Indian staple with irresistible garlic oil.
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3. Paneer Tikka Masala
28g protein380 cal$4.20/serving45 min
Soft paneer cubes in a silky tomato cream sauce, creamy and deeply satisfying, India's ultimate vegetarian showstopper.
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4. Chana Masala with Rice
12g protein320 cal$1.90/serving30 min
Hearty chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce with warm spices, the vegetarian powerhouse that turns simple canned beans into restaurant magic.
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5. Chicken Tikka Tandoori
42g protein320 cal$3.10/serving35 min
Marinated chicken pieces with yogurt and warm spices, grilled until charred and juicy, the beloved restaurant appetizer made as dinner.
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6. Ground Beef Saag
35g protein380 cal$3.00/serving40 min
Seasoned ground beef with spinach and cream, a hearty and greenery-packed curry that feels both indulgent and wholesome.
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7. Chicken Makhani
40g protein410 cal$3.60/serving45 min
Silky smooth chicken in a cream and tomato sauce finished with a swirl of butter, the Northern Indian classic that tastes pure restaurant-quality.
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8. Chettinad Chicken
40g protein410 cal$3.60/serving50 min
Spicy, aromatic chicken from South India with blackened spices and coconut, bold and peppery for those who like real heat.
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9. Chicken Vindaloo
38g protein400 cal$3.50/serving55 min
Fiery, tangy chicken with potatoes in a vinegar-based sauce, for serious heat lovers who want mouth-puckering intensity.
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10. Chicken Dopiaza
36g protein380 cal$3.50/serving40 min
Chicken cooked twice with onions for layers of sweet and savory depth, a beloved Indian-American classic with bright, layered flavors.
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