Want a savory dinner recipe the family can enjoy? These Easy Indian Dinner Recipes are second to naan. Perfect your favorite and the most popular Indian foods in your kitchen. Tested, tried and true!

Easy Indian Dinner Recipes

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that the country of India is apart of both my husband’s and my heart. It’s kind of shocking if you look at both of us. My husband has no idea how many generations back his American family goes and I am a first generation American with a Cuban born father. Why India?

Well my husband spent almost a year living in India. Once, with Campus Crusade for Christ another time with work. The people became a part of his heart and before we got married, I promised him I would take a trip over there. It took our 5th wedding anniversary for me to finally got there but instantly our hearts had another thing in common, our love for India and it’s people.

Because of that love, a common Google search for our family (okay really me, because I am the cook) …

What should I eat for dinner tonight Indian?

If you want to take your taste buds on a trip across the world, enjoy  some of the most popular Indian recipes. I’ve gathered some of our family’s favorite easy Indian dinner recipes so you too can enjoy flavorful Indian spices of cumin, clove, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne.

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What is the most popular food in India?

One important fact about India is there is a northern and southern region and Indian cuisine can vary by locations. The difference between southern and northern Indian food? Northern India food get’s it’s influence from countries it borders and includes thick curries, kebobs including chicken and lamb as common meats. Southern Indian food is vegetarian-focused with lentils, beans, vegetables, and rice. Southern Indian recipes have coastal influences like fish and shrimp as well as touches of coconut milk thinning out curries.

Best Indian food for dinner

Common Indian foods for dinner include…

• Butter Chicken

• Naan Bread

• Biryani

• Tandoori Chicken

• Tikka Masala

• Aloo Gobi

• Chicken Korma

• Lamb Curry

• Red Lentil Dal

• Chivda

• Besan Ladoo

Let’s get started with these easy dinner recipes for families. Don’t worry, we will find things that aren’t too spicy but are spicy enough. These are Indian dishes are second to naan (insert pun). We have used in our home with our kids from as little as 9 months. They will be loved by kids and adults, for your immediate family and guests.

Easy Indian Recipes with Chicken

I really appreciate crock-pot Indian dinner recipes. It allows time for the Indian spices to simmer in the meats. This flavorful Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipes is made with cauliflower. It is delicious, low carb, and a keto-friendly recipe. | Well Plated

Part of eating a northern Indian recipe includes chicken on a stick. Tandoori chicken originated in the northern Indian city of Delhi, the national capital of India. This Tandoori Indian Chicken Kebab Recipe is flavorful and pairs well with a homemade tzatziki sauce (Indian yogurt sauce with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and herbs.) | Whole and Heavenly Oven

Bamboo Skewer Tip: Always soak bamboo skewers in water before grilling.

Fun fact, some say Chicken Tikka Masala originated in Scotland. Whether you agree with this tale or not, we can all agree today Chicken Tikka Masala is known as a classic Indian dinner recipe. This slow cooker chicken tikka masala is the homemade version you’ve been dreaming of… Let it simmer all day in the Crock-pot for a bold, richly flavored Indian dish. | The Chunky Chef

One of the most popular southern Indian dishes is Biryani.  While I will be truthful in saying nothing Biryani is easy, this is the easiest Biryani recipe we have been able to find that tastes most like our favorite Hyderabad restaurant, Paradise Biryani! Because of it’s multi steps, make it on a weekend  – wink! | The Delicious Crescent

Honorable mention: My Gorgeous Recipes has a really easy chicken biryani recipe but not as close as the famous Paradise Biryani.

Chicken korma can vary by color, a rich yellow to a deep orange. I find the yellow chicken korma to be closest to the right flavor. This Easy Indian Chicken Korma is 25 minutes from prep to cook. | Easy Peasy Foodie

Easy Indian Recipes Vegetarian

Don’t let this beautiful vegetarian Indian recipe intimated you. this Instant Pot Aloo Gobi has 5 minutes of prep time and only 20 mintues to cook. | My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

One of my favorite dishes served over long grain rice is Indian Red Lentil Dal. So tasty. This is the perfect plant-based Quick Red Lentil Dahl is rich, fragrant, and packed with protein. | The Wanderlust Kitchen

What makes this Easy Samosas Recipe, easy is the refrigerated piecrusts and refrigerated mashed potatoes. It saves you the steps of mashing your own potatoes and making your own dough. Tip: Instead of frying the oil, prepare and make in the air fryer. | Real Simple

This Easy Chickpea Curry is the perfect weeknight dinner: it’s quick and easy to make, it comes together in one pot, and it uses staple pantry ingredients. | Host the Toast

Guess what an Indian salad is made of… cucumber, tomatoes and onions and it’s amazing. Create this homemade Kachumber Salad Recipe, perfect for summer! | Sprinkles & Sprouts

More Easy Indian Recipes for Beginners

You can’t eat an Indian dinner without Naan.  Often Naan is used as the utensil and in many restaurants if you want a fork, you have to ask. If you lack a tandoor oven (I am sure you do), use a cast-iron skillet to create soft Indian Naan – Puffy and with beautiful brown blisters just like Indian restaurants. Add butter and garlic, or keep plain and let the spices from your dish do the flavour popping. | Rasa Malaysia

Northern India is known for Lamb Curry. This Indian Lamb Curry from prep to finish within hour with and easy homemade curry spice mix and creamy tomato sauce. Fall apart tender and yum! | Dinner then Dessert

Bengali Shrimp and Cauliflower with Peas is super fast, easy and delicious–the perfect healthy weeknight dinner. | The Spiced Life

Besan Ladoo is one of the most popular Indian sweets. Made with flour, sugar and butter (ghee), this Indian dessert requires only a handful of ingredients but tastes amazing! | Cook with Manali

You won’t find this Indian snack mix on a restaurant menu, but we are quite obsessed. Using corn flakes cereal, make this super savory trail mix called Chivda. Good enough to eat for a meal! | Madhu’s Everyday Indian

Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

You can turn any Indian dish with meat into an Indian vegetarian dish and visa versa. Just swap chicken/lamb with cauliflower and visa versa. If looking for more vegetarian dinner ideas, enjoy these Meatless Monday Recipes. Over one year of vegetarian cuisines. Pin to Pinterest.

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Get ready to hit the grill with these Grilled Skewer Recipes. Mouthwatering, Healthy Kabob Recipes including chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and veggies.

Skewer Recipes

Warm weather will be here soon, and when it arrives, we’ll be ready to fire up the grill! If you’re tired of the same ol’ hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks, these skewer recipes for the grill will give you lots of flavor inspiration. Whether you’re into beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp, you’re going to find a scrumptious meal the whole family will love.

Skewers, kebabs, kabobs, or meat on a stick—whatever you call them, they’re just plain tasty. The secret to delicious meat on the grill is a marinade, and you’ll find some delicious options here, ranging from ranch to citrus to honey-based marinades.

How do you grill in an oven?

Want to take grilled recipes to the oven? Use the broiler! While a grill cooks from underneath, a broiler cooks from above. You can get beautiful browning without ever firing up a grill. The broiler and grill are a very similar cooking process, but you do need to monitor your meat closely when using an oven broiler to prevent scorching. You can read more about grilling in your oven on WikiHow.

What do you do with skewers before grilling?

Remember, if you’re using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes before grilling to keep them from catching fire and burning.

You can use these metal skewers without a problem, just wear an oven mitt when rotating them as the edges can get hot. Another alternative is to use a grilling basket or grilling cage.

Veggie Skewers

These Grilled Vegetable Kabobs are the perfect side to accompany any of your spring and summer meals on the grill. You’re shown how to make them three different ways with three different marinades. You’ll never get bored with your veggies with all these options! | My Pure Plants

Chicken Skewer Recipes

One of our favorite recipes are these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs. So moist and a perfect combination of juicy pineapple and zesty peppers. | Frugal Coupon Living

These Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are sweet, tangy, and will become a summertime favorite. They’re made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are richer in flavor than chicken breasts, but you can sub breast meat if that’s what you have on hand. Marinate them at last two hours before grilling, but overnight is best. | Urban Bliss Life

Satay is a popular dish in Southeast Asia, and you can enjoy it right from your grill! This recipe is for Spicy Peanut Chicken Satay, but you can also choose beef, lamb, pork, or even fish as your meat. The spicy peanut sauce is what makes the dish. Pair it with a cucumber salad to cool off your tastebuds between bites. | Foodal

You’ll love the spicy, sweet flavor combo on these Lime Honey Sriracha Chicken Kebabs. Cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms all pair well with the chicken and this marinade, but choose your favorites. Serve them over rice or with a big green salad on the side. | Powered by Mom

Cook these Greek Chicken Souvlaki up in just 15 minutes. Talk about a quick weeknight meal! Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with a simple marinade made with just five ingredients. Serve over rice, with a salad, or in a pita topped with tzatziki. | Flavor the Moments

Chicken thighs are marinated in a cider and mustard sauce and served with a delicious honey mustard dipping sauce in this recipe for Cider Honey Chicken Skewers. They make a delicious entree or appetizer for a backyard get-together. | Amy Casey Cooks

Meat eaters, rejoice! These Bacon Ranch Chicken Kabobs are stuffed with tender pieces of chicken and crispy bacon, all drenched in a ranch marinade. Everyone will love them, so they’re perfect for serving your family on a busy weeknight or for having friends over for a backyard barbecue. | Gimme Some Grilling

The yogurt-based marinade keeps the chicken for these Grilled Tandoori Chicken Kebabs tender and super flavorful. Pair the chicken with onions and bell peppers for a simple, flavorful entrée that’s a real crowd-pleaser. | Maple and Mango

The fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil are the perfect flavor combination for these Triple Herb Chicken and Zucchini Skewers. The herbs—parsley, basil, and oregano—make ordinary chicken breasts taste extraordinary. The veggies and meat are skewered separately here to avoid over-cooking the chicken, but you can put them together if you’d like. | Zestful Kitchen

Beef Skewer Recipes

When it comes to beef, a hot dog might not be at the top of your list. However, if you want to pleasing the kids, whip up a couple of these hot dog beef kabobs – they will love it. | Frugal Coupon Living.

For an easy and delicious meal, try these Grilled Steak Kabobs with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. Sirloin steak is skewered and grilled with poblano peppers, pineapple, and red onions. Feel free to add or swap out veggies according to your own preferences. Bell peppers and mushrooms go great with steak, too. | Brooklyn Active Mama

A good marinade is the secret to perfect kebabs. Marinating the meat adds to the flavor and tenderizes the meat—something you definitely don’t want to skip when you’re grilling beef. The marinade for these Citrus Marinated Beef Kebabs is made with orange juice, lime juice, and plenty of savory spices. | Foodal

Have you ever skewered ground beef? It may sound strange, but you won’t think so after trying these Ground Beef Kebabs. It’s kind of like eating meatloaf or a burger on a stick, which is just a lot of fun. Serve with potato salad, pasta salad, a green salad, rice, etc. They’re delicious with so many sides. | Delicious on a Dime

These healthy, hearty Grilled Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Chimichurri are the perfect patio meal for the summer. Juicy, tender bits of beef are smothered in a delicious cilantro chimichurri and skewered along with zucchini and red onions. | Lemons and Zest

You’d never know that these Asian Steak Kebabs with Asparagus and Mushrooms are Whole30 and keto-friendly. The tasty marinade is made with coconut aminos, lime, and a few other simple ingredients. The meat is ribeye steaks, but you could sub a more affordable option like sirloin or flat iron steak if you prefer. | Cook at Home Mom

Shrimp Skewer Recipes

You’ll love the big pop of sweet, smoky flavor in these Jerk Pineapple Shrimp Skewers. They’re marinated in a homemade Jamaican jerk marinade and cook up in under 10 minutes. | Flavor the Moments

These Pineapple Shrimp Skewers will feed a crowd and are perfect for your Fish Friday meals during Lent or any other time during the year. | Confetti and Bliss

These Greek-Style Grilled Shrimp are coated in garlic and feta cheese and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Shrimp cooks on the grill very quickly! Serve with couscous, lettuce greens, and top with feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, and parsley. | Platter Talk

This recipe for Coconut Rum Grilled Shrimp screams summer. What could be more fitting than a coconut-rum marinade? And you’ll heat a bit of the marinade to make a delicious glaze to coat the shrimp after they’re done cooking, too. Yum! | Home Cooking Memories

Pork Skewer Recipes

If you’re looking for a great tailgating recipe, look no further. These Grilled Pork Loin Kabobs are soaked in a sweet and spicy marinade and cook up in about 6 minutes on the grill. Save some of the marinade to use as a dipping sauce, and serve with lime wedges. They’ll be a hit! | Confetti and Bliss

Have you ever had Pinchos? These Puerto Rican Grilled Pork Kebabs are so flavorful and are traditionally served with a piece of bread on top. You really must let these marinate at least 12 hours, but 24 hours is better for both flavor and tenderness.  | Sense and Edibility

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Rich and flaky puff pastry wrapped around asparagus and baked to perfection! Try our take on a classic asparagus tart that the whole family will love. This recipe is by far the most delicious way to enjoy asparagus.

Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe

Over the years, my kiddos have gotten better at eating their vegetables. Back in the day I used to search for recipes that would both delight their taste buds and add some veggie goodness to their plates. It’s always a win in my book when they clear their plates and eat every last bit of their greens. The CDC recommends that children get 1-3 cups of vegetables per day, depending on their age and other factors. Meanwhile, us adults need 5-13 servings. That’s a lot! Based on these recommendations, picky kids aren’t the only ones who can benefit from creative ways to eat vegetables. I love keeping all kinds of veggie recipes on hands to keep the green part of our plates interesting at the dinner table.

These puff pastry asparagus roll-ups are just plain delicious. Full stop. I mean, come on — the combination of the butter, flaky puff pastry dough with tender roasted asparagus is enough to make my mouth water. The great thing about this recipe is that they can be made for any occasion. They make an impressive party food, they’ll wow guests at dinners, and they’re quick and easy enough to make for your family on weeknights. Plus, you can even get the kids in the kitchen to help! Their little hands would be great for rolling the asparagus up in the dough. I’m totally a sucker for recipes that can get the whole family involved.

The cheese makes these puff pastry asparagus roll-ups over-the-top delicious. I feel like I could add cheese to anything, and my kids would get excited about it. I used an Italian cheese blend, but you could substitute parmesan, mozzarella, or even white cheddar in a pinch. Any sharp white cheese complements this dish perfectly. You can even grate more cheese on top when they’re still hot after you take them out of the oven. YUM!

Can you swap out crescent rolls for puff pastry?

Absolutely! Crescent roll dough is a perfect substitute if you don’t have puff pastry on hand. They are basically pre-cut versions of puff pastry, and have more flavor, too! Even if you do have puff pastry, I recommend you try this recipe out with a can of crescent roll dough at some point to mix things up. My whole family loves Pillsbury crescent rolls, and I’m sure your family won’t complain either!

How do I bake puff pastry?

A good rule of thumb when baking puff pastry is to not over-handle the dough. You will only need to roll it out gently to get the desired thickness, so make sure you don’t overdo it. If you mess with the dough too much, it could turn out dense and tough instead of light and flaky, so keep that in mind! I like having the kids help me with this recipe, but sometimes it’s best if I do the rolling out and the kids are in charge of wrapping them up in the rectangles of dough. When you’re checking the puff pastry asparagus for doneness, look for a light golden color on the pastry. That’s how you’ll know they are perfectly baked!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed (or use Crescent Rolls)
• ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 egg, beaten

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• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed
• ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 egg, beaten

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
3. Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
4. Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.

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Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
3. Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
4. Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.

Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipes

Craving more recipes like these puff pastry asparagus? Check out these Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipes! Pin to Pinterest.

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