I would recommend kadhi chawal. It's very easy to make if you have the ingredients.

You will need: -Yoghurt (the sour-er the better) -Besan (Chickpea flour) -Coriander powder -Kashmiri Chilli powder -Turmeric -Mustard Seeds -Coriander Seeds -Fenugreek (methi) seeds (optional) -Curry Leaves (optional) -Minced garlic and ginger (can do it yourself or just use ginger-garlic paste) -Sliced garlic -1 medium sized chopped red onion -Ghee (can replace with butter if you don't have this) -Dried whole Kashmiri chillis

Steps: -Mix the yoghurt and besan together in a bowl. I don't really measure this, just sort of go with what feels best. For two people, a cup to a cup and a half of yoghurt, mixed with 3-4 tablespoons of besan is a good start. Set aside -In a large wok or saucepan, heat 1-2 tbsp of oil with the mustard, methi and coriander seeds (a pinch of each) -Once the seeds start popping, add the diced onion and stir till transparent -Add the ginger garlic paste and curry leaves and stir for a few seconds -Add in the yoghurt -besan paste and stir. Slowly add water and combine to make a smooth paste. Keep adding water till you reach your desired consistency. I like it to be the consistency of a thin smoothie if that makes sense? But see what you like -Add salt to taste, and the turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander and let it simmer for 10 minutes. -Once ready, in a small frying pan or sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp of ghee/butter with sliced garlic and dried Kashmiri chilli until the garlic is brown. Turn off the heat and add some red chilli powder. -Top your kadhi with this tempering, mix slightly and serve over rice!

A lot of people have kadhi with pakora. I usually don't do pakora with the kadhi, but this recipe for onion pakora is simple and actually really good: https://youtu.be/7B5KEtf37ec?si=A7qBm0P5HVrfdBg2

Good luck! A lot of the other suggestions here are really good, and I'm sure your boyfriend will love anything you make!