Comforting Veg Curries for Busy Weeknights
After a hectic day, nothing feels better than a bowl of warm, flavourful curry with fresh rotis or steaming rice. These veg curries are quick, comforting, and require minimal effort, making them perfect for weeknight cooking.
Here are the best fuss-free options you can make in 20–30 minutes:
1. Quick Paneer Makhani
Creamy, mildly spiced, and always a crowd pleaser.
Why it’s perfect for weeknights:
Uses simple ingredients—tomatoes, butter, cream, paneer—and comes together in 15 minutes.
Serve with: Rotis, naan, or jeera rice.
2. One-Pot Mixed Veg Curry
A colourful medley of veggies simmered in a flavourful onion-tomato base.
Why it’s comforting:
Soft veggies + homestyle masala = instant satisfaction.
Bonus: Zero fancy prep required.
3. Palak Corn Curry
A lighter, faster alternative to Palak Paneer.
What makes it weeknight-friendly:
Blend spinach + garlic + chilli → boil → add corn.
Done in 12 minutes.
Taste: Creamy, sweet, and gently spiced.
4. Coconut Veg Stew (Kerala Style)
Mild, fragrant, and soothing.
Why it helps on busy days:
Cooks quickly and tastes heavenly with appam, bread, or simple rice.
5. Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi
The easiest Indian curry ever.
Why it works:
No chopping overload—just tomatoes + boiled potatoes + spices.
Ready in 10 minutes.
Best comfort combo: Puri or steamed rice.
6. Zucchini & Capsicum Curry (Fusion)
A fresh, modern curry trending in urban kitchens.
Why it’s ideal for weeknights:
Cooks super fast; tastes surprisingly rich with minimal ingredients.
7. Methi Malai Matar
Soft methi leaves + peas + creamy onion-cashew gravy.
Why it comforts:
Balanced sweetness + light bitterness + silky texture.
Time: 20 minutes.
8. Chole Without Overnight Soaking
Fast-track version using boiled/ canned chickpeas.
Why it saves time:
Skip the soaking — just build the masala and add boiled chole.
Truly comforting with: Rice or parathas.
9. Lauki Kofta (Air-Fryer Version)
Healthy & quicker than the fried original.
Why weeknights love it:
Air-fryer koftas → simmered in a simple tomato gravy → zero mess.
10. Veg Korma (Easy North Indian Style)
Aromatic, rich but quick-to-cook curry.
Key flavours: Coconut, cashew, cardamom, mild spices.
Why it’s perfect:
Pairs with anything — roti, paratha, pulao, dosa.
11. Masala Moong Dal
Light, protein-packed, and comforting.
Why it’s a weeknight winner:
No soaking required, cooks in 6–8 minutes in cooker.
12. Bhindi Masala Curry
A homestyle classic.
Why it’s comforting:
Soft okra in a tangy masala—pairs beautifully with phulkas.