Indian Food in 10 Minutes: Authentic Flavor Without the Stress
Short on time? Try these Indian recipes ready in just 10 minutes. With Desi Gourmet products, cook authentic, tasty, and quick dishes, perfect for any day.
Indian Food in 10 Minutes: Authentic Flavor Without the Stress
Another day without time to cook but craving something soulful ? Trust me—you don't have to spend hours in front of the pot to savor a curry steeped in tradition. With the right ingredients and a few desi tricks, you can have an incredible dish in less than 10 minutes.
This blog is your quick guide to preparing quick Indian food without sacrificing flavor or culture . And yes... all with the help of Desi Gourmet !
Indian or Indian Food? We Explain the Difference
In Spain we tend to use “ Indian food ” and “ Indian food ” as synonyms, but there is a small difference:
- Hindu food refers to dishes associated with Hinduism or religious traditions.
- Indian food encompasses all the regional richness of the country: Punjabi , Tamil , Bengali , Gujarati and more.
At Desi Gourmet, we celebrate all this diversity. The important thing: that you can enjoy it without complications.
5 Express Indian Food Recipes in 10 Minutes
Hungry and short on time? These recipes will save the day. They're all made with 3 to 5 ingredients , ready in less than 10 minutes , and feature a touch of our signature masala blends .
1. Chickpea Curry with Chana Masala
Ingredients:
- 1 can of cooked chickpeas
- 1 tbsp Chana Masala
- Onion, tomato and chopped garlic
-
Oil and salt
Masala method: Stir-fry everything together with a splash of water. Cook for 5 minutes and serve with naan .
Discover more in our spice collection .
2. Express Daal with Hing (Asafetida)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked lentils
- A pinch of Hing Vandevi
- Mustard seeds , cumin , garlic, dried chili
Desi method: Make a tadka with the spices and pour it over the lentils. A guaranteed explosion of flavor !
3. Spicy Aloo Chaat with Kala Namak
Ingredients:
- Cooked diced potatoes
- A pinch of Kala Namak
-
Lemon, chili powder , cilantro
Lightning Mode : Mix everything together and serve. It's sour , salty , spicy , and addictive .
Kala Namak is a desi secret weapon. Get yours in our Indian salt collection.
4. Paneer Tikka with Tandoori Masala
Ingredients:
- Paneer cubes
- Natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp Natco Tandoori Masala
Direct method : Marinate, then sauté over high heat for 6 minutes. Serve with warm chapatis .
Tip: Without paneer, try tofu or cottage cheese.
5. Express Butter Chicken (or vegetarian version )
Ingredients:
- Cooked chicken, tofu or paneer
- 1 tbspButter Chicken Masala ( More products related to Butter Chicken )
-
Cream or vegetable cream
Quick Start: Stir-fry, add cream and masala. Serve with piping hot basmati rice .
Your “India Emergency Kit” for Busy Days
Keep these products in your kitchen to get out of trouble with flavor:
- Ready-to-use masalas
- Canned legumes
- Paneer , tofu or halloumi
- Hing and Kala Namak (black salt)
- Frozen chapatis and precooked rice
Create your own with our collection of Indian basics
Real Flavor in Just 10 Minutes
Who said Indian food was complicated? With the right ingredients and the tricks we share, you can have a delicious, authentic, and stress-free meal.
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