Get ready for lots of chicken! These Indian-inspired dinners are better than takeout. Whether you are used to Indian flavors or are new to this cuisine, these dinners are sure to satisfy a hungry belly.
A 7-Day Indian Dinners Meal Plan
Updated on Sep. 25, 2024
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Sunday: Chicken Tikka Masala
Total Time
280 mins
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Indian-style chicken tikka masala recipe has flavors that keep me coming back for more—a simple dish spiced with garam masala, cumin and gingerroot that’s simply amazing. —Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups chicken mixture (calculated without rice): 381 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
If you loved this, then you need to give these other Indian recipes a try.
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Monday: Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
Total Time
260 mins
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like a meal you’d have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. —Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 353 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
(For a classic Indian meal, serve kheer (Indian rice pudding) for dessert. Here’s how to make kheer.)
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Tuesday: Chicken Korma
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Spicy and satisfying, try this chicken korma recipe that is the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family. —Jemima Madhavan, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 313 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Wednesday: Vegetable Samosas
Total Time
65 mins
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys the wonderful Indian flavors in a traditional samosa. Baked instead of fried, this version has fewer calories but keeps all the classic tastes and textures we love. —Amy Siegel, Clifton, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 samosa: 79 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
Pull your air fryer out to make one of these air-fryer Indian recipes.
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Thursday: Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tandoori chicken recipe is easy for weeknights since it bakes in one pan, but it is also special enough for guests. The best part? There isn’t much to clean up when dinner is over! —Anwar Khan, Iriving, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 chicken thighs with 1 cup sweet potatoes and 4 tomatoes: 589 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 52g protein.
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Friday: Chickpea & Potato Curry
Total Time
385 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing. —Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups chickpea mixture: 240 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein.
Saturday: Red Lentil Dal
This masoor dal, or red lentil dal, is aromatic and simple to make at home. It’s a flavorful weeknight meal, paired with basmati rice, quinoa, roti or naan.
Find more 7-day meal plans or try one of these Indian recipes for dinner tonight.
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