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Fast & Fresh Indian Recipes

Spice up your dinner routine with these tasty Indian-inspired recipes, ready in 30 minutes or less.

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1 /14 Iain Bagwell

Harissa Lamb with Lemon Mint Chickpea Salad

We cut the lamb into smaller pieces so it cooks quickly and each one has some of the flavorful harissa crust.

Recipe: Harissa Lamb with Lemon Mint Chickpea Salad

2 /14 Leigh Beisch

Curried Peach and Shrimp Salad

For an added, smoky flavor, rub shrimp with a little oil then grill before tossing with peach and curry mixture.

Recipe: Curried Peach and Shrimp Salad

3 /14 Yuhnee Kim

Cardamom Coffee

Why settle for just cream and sugar when you can add a bit of spice to your morning with this Indian-inspired version?

Recipe: Cardamom Coffee

4 /14 Leo Gong

Grilled Lamb and Halloumi Kebabs

The salty halloumi is nice with the lamb and sweet tomatoes. We suggest serving this with a cucumber salad or hummus.

Recipe: Grilled Lamb and Halloumi Kebabs

5 /14 Susie Cushner

Corn with Mustard Seeds

Mustard seeds are flavorful and just a sprinkle can really enhance the sweetness of in-season produce, like this corn.

Recipe: Corn with Mustard Seeds

6 /14 Annabelle Breakey

Lamb Keema with Potatoes and Peas

You could easily substitute ground beef or even turkey for the lamb in this flavorful one-pot dish.

Recipe: Lamb Keema with Potatoes and Peas

7 /14 Annabelle Breakey

Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

The panko coating on these little poppers gives them an addictive crispy exterior. And since they’re baked instead of fried, there’s no need to worry about overdoing it.

Recipe: Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

8 /14 James Carrier

Tandoori Shrimp in Green Marinade

Grilled shrimp is given a makeover with this simple but delicious marinade. Tip: Save a little of the sauce to serve on the side after the shrimp is done.

Recipe: Tandoori Shrimp in Green Marinade

9 /14 Thomas J. Story

Curried Carrot Coconut Soup

Naturally sweet carrots are a great pairing with the warm spices of curry. A simple drizzle of yogurt is all this dish needs for a satisfying topping.

Recipe: Curried Carrot Coconut Soup

10 /14 Iain Bagwell

Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

Grilling vegetables is a great way to make them a little more interesting when added to a sandwich. For a bonus twist, we’ve wrapped them in a slightly sweet piece of naan and drizzled it with the warm flavor of tahini.

Recipe: Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

11 /14 Alex Farnum

Lamb Shawarma with Couscous

The spices in this dish is what really makes the flavor pop. It’s great with the couscous, but you could also serve it over a Mediterranean salad, too.

Recipe: Lamb Shawarma with Couscous

12 /14 Iain Bagwell

Indian Spinach (Saag)

A simple but satisfying vegetarian dish with plenty of flavor. We suggest serving it over steamed jasmine rice and warmed naan.

Recipe: Indian Spinach (Saag)

13 /14 Iain Bagwell

Curried Lentils and Paneer

Lentils are a staple in India, and this simple weeknight meal is a great way to introduce this flavorful cuisine to your family.

Recipe: Curried Lentils and Paneer

14 /14 James Carrier

Frozen Mango Lassi

Beat summer heat with this refreshing warm-weather drink, or whip it up as a healthy, sweet treat in cooler months.

Recipe: Frozen Mango Lassi