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Looking for some healthy Indian recipes for dinner or lunch? There are so many great options! From Tandoori Chicken, to Dal, and more! Here are our favorite delicious and healthy Indian dishes to try at home!

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Do you ever dream of indulging in the flavors of Indian cuisine, but are looking for something a little more healthy?

Look no further! Here’s our favorite easy and healthy Indian recipes to try out!

Some of these recipes are traditional Indian cuisine, while others are more new-school with an Indian flavor twist. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re super delicious and easy to prepare!

PS – Don’t forget about these 25+ easy Indian Appetizers, Indian Side Dishes and delicious Indian Desserts too! Plus, the best wine pairings for Indian food.

Easy + Healthy Indian Recipes to Try Out!

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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a deliciously spiced Indian dish that's easy to make with the help of your crockpot.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
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Indian Butter Chickpeas
Indian Butter Chickpeas feature tender chickpeas simmered in an intensely flavorful and aromatic Indian-inspired butter sauce. Either serve it as the main course with rice or as a delicious vegetarian and vegan-friendly side dish.
Indian Butter Chickpeas
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Instant Pot Dal
This Instant Pot Dal comes together with minimal effort with the help of your electric pressure cooker. These delicious bowls of dal are topped with quick-pickled red onion and tangy yogurt for an unforgettable, vegetarian meal that’s perfect for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. 
Instant Pot Dal
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Curried Chicken Skewers
Curried Chicken Skewers with Lime are quick and easy to prepare on the grill. Deliciously fragrant and tangy, they're perfect served alongside some rice and a simple salad.
Curried Chicken Skewers
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Potato Vindaloo Curry
This Potato Vindaloo Curry recipe is a spicy Indian vegetarian dish that makes a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Potato Vindaloo Curry
Harissa chicken in skillet topped with dollops of yogurt sauce.
One Pot Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas
One Pot Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas is a fuss free dish that's easy to make at home. Spicy, fragrant harissa coats the chicken and chickpeas as they roast and a creamy yogurt harissa sauce finishes it off at the end.
One Pot Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas
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Lemon Chicken Skewers
These Lemon Chicken Skewers cook up perfectly on the grill and are served with a side of Harissa Yogurt Sauce for extra flavor.
Lemon Chicken Skewers
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Indian Butternut Squash Curry
This Indian Butternut Squash Curry is a delicious vegetarian squash curry simmered with fragrant spices and rich coconut milk.
Indian Butternut Squash Curry
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Indian Tomato Soup
This Indian Tomato Soup is not your average tomato soup recipe! Made with warm and vibrant Indian spices and topped with homemade naan croutons and a Greek yogurt sauce, it’s a silky smooth vegetarian meal that comfort food fanatics will love.
Indian Tomato Soup
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Shrimp Biryani
This Shrimp Biryani (Prawn Biryani) is infused with warm, spicy flavors in layers of rice, prawns, gravy and raita. Make this dish on a special occasion or anytime a craving strikes!
Shrimp Biryani
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One Skillet Butter Chicken Meatballs with Orzo
This one-pan Butter Chicken Meatballs recipe simmers juicy homemade chicken meatballs in a rich, creamy, and boldly spiced Indian butter sauce. As a perfect weeknight dinner, it’s easy to make in 30 minutes and packed with comforting flavors!
Butter Chicken Meatballs
Curry served in bowl with sour cream and lime wedges.
Black Bean Curry
This easy vegan Black Bean Curry is ready in just 20-minutes! Canned black beans simmered in a fragrant, spiced creamy coconut milk sauce.
Black Bean Curry

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these healthy Indian recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

Wine Pairings for Indian Food

  • Indian dishes are heavily spiced and rich with complex flavors and aromas. The key is pairing the complexity with a fruity, cold wine like a sweet Riesling or a floral Rosé. 
  • A crisp Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc also pair well with the spicy, savory flavors.

More Indian Inspired Recipes

  • Indian Soups
  • Indian Appetizers
  • Indian Side Dishes
  • Indian Chicken Recipes
  • Vegetarian Indian Recipes
  • Indian Desserts

Did you Make Any of These Healthy Indian Dishes?

Please leave a comment and rating below, if you loved this round up of Indian recipes. Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #platingsandpairings and tagging me @platingsandpairings.

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10+ Healthy Indian Dishes to Try

Here are 10+ delicious and healthy Indian recipes to try for lunch or dinner! From Tandoori Chicken, to Dal, and so much more! Try these Curried Chicken Skewers with Lime.
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Serves 4 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Marinade Time: 4 hours hrs
Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs (cut into one inch pieces)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons agave (or honey or brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • Green onions (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients (except chicken) in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • Add chicken to a large ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  • Let marinate for at least 4 hours (or overnight)
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Arrange chicken skewers in a single layer and cook, rotating occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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