Delicious Indian Meal Recipes | 10 Best Lunch Ideas

No matter how great you are in the kitchen, there are times when you are stuck with the thinking of what to prepare for Lunch. Everyone in the family gives this responsibility to you, which means you even more frustrated. It has happened to me many times. I am listing 10 best Lunch Ideas that you can use to skip the ‘Deciding what to cook’ part and start cooking directly.

Baati Chokha

P5290801 2 Baati Chokha Recipe | Daal Baati | Dal Baati Churma

This dish is from the cuisine of Rajasthan in Western India. Dal Baati is more popular and specially made on some occasions. The Baati usually roast in an open coal fire but you can also cook them under a grill or in your oven. But I have cooked in gas oven not electric oven. Daal is basically prepared from tuvar daal or red lentil  and Baati is basically a hard bread made up of wheat powder commonly known as aata. Baati Chokha is usually served with fried tuvar daal and Baigan bharta.

Bottle Gourd Rice | Lauki pulav

P5280752 Bottle Gourd Rice Recipe | Rice Pulaav | Lauki Ka Pulaav

Pulaav is a complete one pot dish loved by rice lovers. My husband likes Pulaav whether it is matar pulaav or vegetable pulaav. But today I prepared Bottle Gourd pulaav slightly different from other pulaav. He doesn’t like Bottle Gourd vegetable so I decided to make something of Bottle Gourd that he is going to like this. It is an elegant complete meal in itself and very nutritious because of vegetable in it. It is simple, delicious, healthy and easy to make and it’s best for Bachelors because this pulaav you can prepare just in 10 minute.

Simple Khichdi | Aloo matar khichdi

P5210564 Aloo Matar Ki Khichdi | Rice Pulav | Simple Khichdi Recipe

This is one of the recipes which can be prepared if you don’t have any plans, or say, you came home after a hectic day and don’t feel like cooking something that’s take a lot of time. This recipe is also best for bachelors who are not inspired to spend more time in the kitchen.  You can enjoy Khichdi with raita, cucumber and onion.

Matar paneer | Green Peas Gravy With Cheese

P5140506 Matar Paneer Recipe | Simple Paneer Recipe | Mutter Paneer 

Matar Paneer is a popular main course Indian dish, made with green peas, paneer, and blend of spices. I use green peas a lot not just because it has got a supercharged nutritional profile but for its delicious flavour, wonderful texture, and eye-catching color. You can enjoy matar paneer with matar pulav or chapattis.

Pav Bhaji | Buns Bhaji

P5110440 Pav Bhaji Recipe | Buns Bhaji | Pao Bhaji Recipe

What is pav Bhaji ? Most popular Lunch – a mixture of various vegetables are boiled, mashed and cooked with a spicy masala and served with butter fried pav. I Love the butter in Bhaji.

Mutton Korma | Mutton Rogan Josh

P5060399 Mutton Korma Recipe | Shahi Korma | Rogan Gosht

Shahi Mutton Korma is a very famous non vegetarian dish of India and usually prepared on special occasions. The flavour of  Shahi Mutton Korma is based on a mixture of spices, included red chilli powder, coriander powder and dry fruits. Mutton korma is usually served with naan or chapatti.

Chicken Korma | Chicken with gravy

P5030343 Chicken Korma Recipe | Chicken With Gravy | Murg Musallam

This is spicy Chicken korma, I prepared this for dinner last night, I had to hurry to prepare dinner as there was a surprise visit from my relatives. This is something that could be prepared in just half an hour. But there is no compromise on taste as  it is equally delicious just like Chicken Biryani.

Cucumber Raita

P5060394 How to Prepare Raita | Cucumber Rayta Recipe | Raita Recipe just in 5 Minutes

Cucumber raita is made by mixing grated cucumber, curd, green chilles, garlic and garnished with chopped coriander. This raita is very delicious and can be tried with rice, Chicken biryani or with curries. Here is a simple recipe of how to make cucumber raita.

Paneer Cutlet | Paneer Pasanda

P5010284 Paneer Cutlet | Paneer Pasanda | Paneer Recipe | Paneer Gravy

Paneer Pasanda is my favourite Dish. Today I prepared it for Lunch. It is delicious and easy to cook. My hubby likes Paneer dishes so I always try to make something new for him. The gravy is Spicy and the cutlet is crispy. WOW  wlEmoticon smile Paneer Cutlet | Paneer Pasanda | Paneer Recipe | Paneer Gravy I love the combination of both. I am sure you are going to love it.

Dum Aloo

P4251524 Dum Aloo – Kashmiri Dum Aloo / Aloo Dum

Dum Aloo is a very popular Dish. Today I prepared this for lunch . My Hubby Just Loved It a lot  , He is  a big fan of Paneer but when I prepared Dum Aloo and once he tasted, he said WOW ! You made such a delicious Dum Aloo. So It was quite change for him from the usual Paneer side dishes I make. It is Lip smacking side dish with Butter Naan or you can also have it with Matar Pulao.

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