Indian Vegetarian Dinner Menu Ideas 

Madras Curry

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My Madras Lentils with cream sauce is a ultra-yummy vegetarian curry with lentiuls and red kidney beans as the hero ingredients. Its also known as dal makhani. 

The sauce it tomato + cream-based. You’re gonna want to mop it up with a side of wam roti; that’s for sure. 

Masoor Dal

Amma’s masoor dal recipe is one of our long-time family favorites. Made with red lentils and a simple tadka seasoning of mustard seeds, curry leaves and chillies, it is so quick, easy and wholesome.

Paneer Butter Masala

Here is my paneer butter masala with heavy cream, incredible spices and all the good, really. Want restaurant quality Indian vegetarian recipes? This one is a keeper.

RELATED: My Favorite Must-Make Paneer Recipes.

Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk

Try my beloved recipe for Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk -its full of goodness, you are going to fall in love with this recipe. 

I love the combination of curry + coconut milk flavors. This curried lentil dish is also vegan. It features red lentils, coconut, tomato and fresh zingy ginger.

Indian Chickpea Curry Recipe (Chana Masala)

This is my family’s favorite Indian Chickpea Curry Recipe. You are going to go in for seconds. Make it as mild or spicy as you like. Chickpeas abound with healthy protein and are both filling and creamy as part of a curry. 

Palak Paneer

My Palak Paneer is a firm favourite – the creamy, cosy spinach and Indian cheese dish is as popular in India as it is around the world.

You will make this recipe  on repeat and love it as much as one from your fav Indian restaurant. 

I like to serve mine with  a side dish of steaming white basmati rice and a touch of pickle. Utterly delicious. 

Psst. Have you ever tried making paneer at home?

Saag Paneer

As another spinach based curry, try this saag paneer It is slightly less creamy, a little more lemony that the palak paneer.

Related: Palak Paneer vs. Saag Paneer.

Aloo Gobi

This Aloo Gobi is the very best of the super popular Potato (Aloo) and Cauliflower (Gobi) curry. 

It is a gluten free option that gets made up in one pot. Honestly, it is the only recipe you will ever need for this easy Indian curry.  It has minimal prep and the results are incredible. Serve it with fresh torn herbs like cilantro. 

Marinated Paneer

Wondering how to marinate paneer? You can easily bake it, air fry it, or skewer and grill it like tikka kebabs.

Here’s my flavor-packed marinated paneer recipe.

Potato Curry

My Potato Curry is a 30-minute dish thats got to be on the “best dressed list” for Indian vegetarian dinner menu ideas. 

Flavored with turmeric, ginger, garam masala – all the best. The golden glow screams curry. It is really just so darn simple and yet a top Indian dish for me. Classic inside dosa but dreamy with rice, too.

Poori Bhaji

Poori Bhaji is the combination of fried, puffy flatbreads served with potato masala.

It is one of Adarsh’s favorite comfort-food recipes from Kerala. An oldie on the blog but I still make it on a regular basis!

Green Peas Curry

Make this vegan recipe from Vegan Cocotte when you want something simple and delish!

This stovetop curry is loaded with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and down-homey green peas which POP in this earthy dish. 

Vegetable Biryani

Try this easy and vegan recipe for Biryani from Vegan Heaven.

I love the addition of cashews and mint and that you can have it ready in 30 minutes. It is adapted for an easier version of classic biryani but great for a quick meal and if you love rice dishes with loads of veggies.

Veggie Korma

Here is an easy-going recipe for veggie korma from Vegan Heaven that you will want to make.

The sauce has tons of cashews, tomatoes, onion, garlic and lovely ginger. It also has a ton of spices so is beautifully flavored. 

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Grab this mixed veggie curry recipe from Shewta in the Kitchen.  Its an easy 30 minute vegeterian meal that is packed with lovely vegetables. 

Its a simple North Indian curry dish made with a variety of fresh vegetables in an onions tomato gravy flavored with spices and herbs. Its also gluten-free and a one pot wonder. 

Lovely with all your classic Indian bread sides. 

Black Bean Curry

Try this recipe for a black bean curry from The Fiery Vegetarian. 

Its got great body from the black beans and a good creamy-tomatoey balance. 

Indian Pumpkin Curry

Guys, this recipe from Piping Pot Curry is out of this world comforting. It makes a great main coures but can also be made up and served as a side dish to something non-vegetarian like butter chicken. Serve it with a little mango chutney or Indian yogurt sauce (raita). 

Okra Curry

Want an easy okra curry recipe like this one from Simple Sumptious Cooking?

It is a lovely, filling and satisfying vegan recipe – if you love okra; its a must!

Tofu Curry (30-minutes)

You have got to try this tofu curry recipe from Live Eat Learn. 

You could also make it with Indian cottage cheese but it will soften a little more. 

What to Serve with Curry

Want to know what works beautifully alongside curry. Here’s what I love to make:

Appetizer: To make this meal extra special, start with a batch of crispy homemade pakora or potato samosas.

Drinks: My authentic Chai Tea recipe, Chai Coffee recipe, Karak Chai recipe or Mango Lassi.

Indian Flatbreads: Butter Naan, Roti, chapati, aloo naan or paratha are all delicious choices for dipping in this yummy masala sauce.

Rice: my viral basmati rice recipe based on my Indian mother-in-law’s game-changing method.

Vegetables: Serve with Indian coconut green beans or Yogurt cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Dessert: Finish the meal with one of these impossibly-delicious Indian Dessert Recipes that’ll steal the show.

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