Maybe you’re craving the rich, nuanced flavors of Indian cuisine—beautiful combinations of sour tamarind and creamy coconut or the uniquely complex savoriness of a tahdig-topped dal—but you don’t have time to wait for a long simmer. Not to worry: We’ve got just the right recipes for you. Below, you’ll find curries, soups, and dals come together in less than an hour, but taste as if they take much longer to cook.

Andhra-Style Tomato Curry

Serious Eats / Kanika and Jatin Sharma

This tomato curry comes together in just 25 minutes. While various versions of this dish are served across India, they all feature a beautifully spiced, thick tomato-based sauce with large chunks of vegetables.…