20 Easy Indian Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

We love these Indian vegetarian dinner recipes! These veg dinner recipes are perfect for an Indian dinner party menu. YUM!

These are some of the best known and most well-loved Indian recipes, in Indian and worldwide. You are sure to love them too!

Why we love quick and easy Indian vegetarian recipes

There is nothing more satisfying than a comforting Indian curry. Who agrees?
The spices – we love all the spices! We love cooking with spices so much that we put all of our tips into this free spice guide.
We eat a primarily vegetarian diet, so we love have lots of quick and easy vegetarian recipes on hand.
Indian cuisine is one of our absolute favorite cuisines.

Indian Broccoli Carrot Potato Curry

A simple Indian curry that combines our favorite veggies : broccoli, carrots and potatoes.

Okra Bhindi Masala

This North Indian stir fry is filled with onion, chiles, onion, garam masala, okra, cilantro and tomato. It’s quick and easy and the perfect, cozy curry to enjoy at home.

Palak Chana Dal

We love this healthy, simple, spinach dal.

This is one of the most popular rice dishes in Southern Indian. Often served at temples and also in restaurants, it is one of the easiest Indian dishes to prepare. We love to enjoy this recipe served with papadum.

Aloo Gobi (potato and cauliflower)

Potatoes, cauliflower and Indian spices come together to make this quick and easy Indian dish. It’s so flavorful! This combination is popular in Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian and Nepali cuisines.

Aloo Patta Gobhi Sabzi (potato cabbage stir fry)

Cabbage, peas and potato curry. Delicious with chapatis or served with dal and rice.

Dal Methi

Creamy fenugreek leaves and dal.

Baigan Ka Bharta

A delicious Punjabi eggplant recipe.

Indian Whole wheat Palak Paneer Pizza

All of the spiced deliciousness of palak paneer curry (also known as saag paneer) on a perfect, whole wheat homemade pizza!

Coconut Dal

A healthy and satisfying vegetarian recipe made with pantry staples.

Jeera Rice

A delicious Indian rice dish flavored with cumin seeds. The perfect side dish to all of your Indian curries.

Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese curry) (also known as saag paneer)

Possibly our favorite Indian curry, this creamy spinach and cheese curry is delicious with cheese naan bread and rice.

Easy Paneer Lababdar

A rich, creamy, spicy tomato sauce with paneer.

Aloo matar

Potatoes and peas in a tomato puree.

Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Mini potatoes, cooked whole, in a yogurt and tomato sauce.

Homemade Naan Bread

Delicious, authentic, homemade Indian bread.

Kaddu Posto

A tasty and healthy Indian squash curry.

Methi Pulao

Methi leaves, ginger and garlic are highlights of this tasty dish.

Paneer Tikka

Chunks of paneer are marinated in spices and then grilled in a tandoor. A perfect vegetarian alternative to a chicken tikka recipe.

How to make paneer at home

If you are planning to make any of the recipes requiring paneer, consider making your own homemade paneer. It’s easy to make and delicious! What the video below to learn how to make paneer at home.

Choose one of these simple Indian vegetarian recipes for dinner and then finish off you Indian meal with this instant pot Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) !