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भारतीय लंच रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Indian Lunch recipes in Hindi)
ભારતીય લંચ રેસિપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Indian Lunch recipes in Gujarati)

Indian lunch recipes | lunch suggestion ideas | lunch recipe collection

Indian lunch recipes | lunch suggestion ideas | lunch recipe collection. See our suggestion of Indian Pulses recipes for lunch, quick mithai for lunch, Indian sabzi for lunch, Kids lunch box ideas and rotis and parathas for lunch.

Chawli and Kabuli Chana PulaoChawli and Kabuli Chana Pulao

Indian Pulses recipes for lunch |  Best Indian Pulse Dishes |  Pulses one of the most important part on Indian cuisine.

Cabbage and Onion Roti, Low Salt Recipe
Cabbage and Onion Roti, Low Salt Recipe

Any kind of pulse needs to be there for lunch, whether used in curries, rice or sabzis.

It has lot of health benefits. 

Aloo MethiAloo Methi

Masala Masoor Dal with Mixed Vegetables masoor dal is combined with a traditional tempering, an assortment of spice powders, a horde of flavour enhancers like ginger and green chillies, and finally a cupful of mixed veggies.

Masala Masoor Dal with Mixed VegetablesMasala Masoor Dal with Mixed Vegetables

 Vegetable Panchmel Khichdi 4 dals and rice pressure cooked with a generous helping of crunchy vegetables, tomatoes and spice powders. 

Panchamel KhichdiPanchamel Khichdi

Quick Mithai for lunch

Kesar Peda dominant flavours of saffron and cardamom lacing the intense richness of mava. 

Kesar Peda
 Kesar Peda

Gajar ka Halwa acquire a rich taste and melt-in-the-mouth texture, which are intensified by the addition of mava.

Gajar ka HalwaGajar ka Halwa

Indian Pulao for Lunch  

These pulao can be enjoyed whenever, there is left over rice and create something quick by stir frying, here are few recipes to follow 

1. Paneer Pulao

Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao RecipePaneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe

2. Tawa Pulao

Tava Pulao, Tawa Pulao Recipe

Tava Pulao, Tawa Pulao Recipe

Sabzi for Lunch | Indain vegetabels for lunch | 

We have dry sabzis and sabzis with gravies for lunch. Depends on what your mood is. Then you can choose sabzis for lunch cuisine wise which we will suggest.

1. Aloo Fry Recipe a chatpata dry potato preparation, made with a large assortment of spice powders including tongue-tickling ones like garam masala and amchur. 
 
Aloo Fry Recipe, How To Make Potato Fry
Aloo Fry Recipe, How To Make Potato Fry
 
2. Raw Banana Methi Subzi this unique recipe transforms raw bananas into a tongue-tickling delicacy!
 
Raw Banana Methi Subzi
Raw Banana Methi Subzi

3. French Beans and Carrot thoran popular in Kerala a dry sabzi that can also be prepared with many different veggies. 

French Beans and Carrot Thoran, Kerala Dry Sabzi
 French Beans and Carrot Thoran, Kerala Dry Sabzi

4. Cabbage Stir Fry cabbage and the flakiness of coconut makes this an awesome recipe, which is easy to make but sure to please.

Cabbage Stir Fry
 Cabbage Stir Fry

Kids Indian lunch box ideas

Here is a sample week of Lunch Box ideas. Start your week with a sumptuous lunch of

1.  Stuffed Spinach Paratha

Stuffed Spinach Paratha ( Tiffin Recipe)

Stuffed Spinach Paratha ( Tiffin Recipe)

2.  Masala Corn. The peppy flavour of this meal will perk up your mood and prep you up for the week ahead.

Masala Corn ( Tiffin Treats)Masala Corn ( Tiffin Treats)

3. Quick Rava Idli and Coconut Chutney. It is really easy to prepare and will not be a hassle to prepare in the morning. At the same time, it tastes awesome!

Quick Rava Idli

 Quick Rava Idli

Dals for lunch 

Punjabi dals are now had all over India. Let's look at them.

1. Dal Makhani or maa di dal, as it is popularly known in the Punjab, with its smooth velvety texture and lovely flavour is a delicacy that is very much a dish of the Punjab.

Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani

2. The Dal Tadka is one of the most popular dals while eating out at Indian restaurants and even roadside dhabas.

Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka

Stuffed parathas for lunch 

Some stuffed parathas clearly classify as all-time classics! They have withstood the test of time and continue to be hot favourites with people of all age groups.

If you are looking for some such options, look no further than the 

1. Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha
Aloo Paratha

2.  Paneer Paratha

Paneer ParathasPaneer Parathas

3. Stuffed Cauliflower Paratha.

Stuffed Cauliflower ParathaStuffed Cauliflower Paratha

Happy Cooking!

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Vegetables in Coconut Milk, Mangalorean Style Valval
Recipe# 1577
01 Jan 1900
 
284
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Vegetables in Coconut Milk, also called Valval, is a sumptuous mixed veggie preparation in traditional Mangalorean style. Here, the veggies are cooked in a base of mildly sweetened coconut milk, and flavoured with a tempering of cumin and green chillies. Simple but elegant, Vegetables in Coc ....
Vegetable Makhanwala
Recipe# 2180
22 Feb 00
 
 by Tarla Dalal
One of the most popular items on most restaurant menus, the Vegetable Makhanwala features a balanced blend of spice and creaminess. Veggies cooked in butter are served in a base of milk cream, flavoured quickly and easily with tomato ketchup. Although using tomato ketchup is a quick and effectiv ....
Bajra Roti in Kadhi
Recipe# 22445
11 Nov 08
 
220
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Keep anaemic at bay with this super-tasty and satiating Bajra Roti in Kadhi. This delicious recipe features sumptuous bajra rotis suspended in a tongue-tickling and easy-to-cook kadhi. Bajra is rich in iron, and very effective in keeping up your haemoglobin levels. That makes this a wonderful ....
Tikkar, Rajathani Roti
Recipe# 3007
23 Jul 09
 
175
calories
per
roti
 by Tarla Dalal
Unleavened rotis of wheat and maize flour, Tikkar is a mouth-watering delicacy from the dessert province of Rajasthan. Cooked with ghee, this crisp bread is wonderfully flavoured with ginger, garlic, onions, and more, which makes it enough to serve it with a simple accompaniment of curds and pic ....
Potato Handvo ( Non- Fried Snacks )
Recipe# 33310
16 May 10
 
190
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious mixed vegetable stuffing flavoured with spice powders and pastes is sandwiched between circles made with a dough of mashed potato and bread, and the whole arrangement is cooked with an aromatic tempering of sesame seeds, with minimal oil, in a non-stick kadhai. Although not deep-fr ....
Tendli Bhaat, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 33903
20 Aug 10
 
300
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
Tendli or ivy gourd is found almost all over the country. In fact, it is available even abroad, under the name of gherkins. But, every community has a favourite way of cooking it. Telugu people make stuffed tendli curry, while tamilians cook it with a simple tempering. The konkan people like to ....
Lifafa Paratha
Recipe# 37758
08 Mar 11
 
89
calories
per
paratha
 by Tarla Dalal
Lifafa literally means envelope or packet, and that is precisely what the whole wheat rotis act as in this recipe. Veggies, cooked with a mélange of spices, are arranged on rotis, which are covered and sealed like an envelope before being cooked on a tava. Although we have cooked the Lifafa Para ....
Pineapple Sandesh, Paneer Mithai with Pineapple
Recipe# 2075
16 May 11
 
57
calories
per
sandesh
 by Tarla Dalal
One of the most traditional Indian mithais gets a fruity twist in this recipe. By mixing chopped canned pineapples with this paneer-based sweet, we balance the dairy flavour and introduce an exciting tanginess that makes it appeal to everybody. We have used c ....
Wholesome Khichdi ( Pregnancy Cookbook)
Recipe# 2989
20 Aug 11
 
271
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Khichdi is a meal that is complete in itself. It is a misconception that khichdi is meant only for sick people. I have added grated vegetable to add more fibre to this recipe. The rice and dal provide plenty of protein and carbohydrates and also folic acid. This recipe is good throughout your pregna ....
Methi Mutter Malai, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 2762
14 Nov 11
 
294
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
What makes this recipe so popular is that it has a rich feel about it, but at the same time it is quick and easy to make using the microwave oven! The gravy that hosts the green peas has the vibrant colour and dynamic flavour of methi leaves, made rich and luscious by the addition of cream. ....
Paneer Rice, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 2776
14 Nov 11
 
333
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
Entice your senses with this tongue-tickling Paneer Rice, which is nevertheless very easy to make using the microwave oven. Succulent paneer and crunchy capsicums team up with a range of common but tasty ingredients like tomato puree and garam masala to make a delectable rice dish. You will ....
Turai Aur Nariyal, Microwave Subzi
Recipe# 2768
14 Nov 11
 
151
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
In a rush but want to have something nutritious and tasty? Go for this Turai Aur Nariyal, a quick and easy subzi made in the microwave oven. In this mouth-watering recipe, the ridge gourd is cooked with a traditional tempering and flavoured with ginger and green chillies. Enhanced with cocon ....
Baghara Tamatar
Recipe# 22517
21 Jan 12
 
158
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Baghara Tamatar, cooked in the microwave this recipe is extremely simple and quick to make, just perfect when you are too lazy to cook or are short of other vegetables. This subzi is made with a combination of chopped tomatoes and tomato pulp and tempered with a wide assortment of seeds and spice ....
Vegetable Makhani
Recipe# 8658
15 Jun 12
 
295
calories
per
 by Tarla Dalal
Vegetable Makhani, an assortment of vegetables and paneer are simmered in the popular makhani gravy prepared using onion-cashew paste, tomato pulp, cream and butter along with chilli powder and cumin seeds powder. Tastes great with rotis
White Gravy Biryani
Recipe# 22328
07 Jul 12
 
135
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Caraway flavoured brown rice, layered with an assortment of colourful vegetables cooked in a subtly spiced gravy, the White Gravy Biryani is a mouth-watering and sumptuous dish – almost a one-pot meal! It has lots of garlic and ginger, which help to counterbalance the effects of sodium and make this ....
Kerala Style Tomato Dal
Recipe# 4786
16 Jul 12
 
224
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
This dal brings in a distinct south Indian flavor to the table. Toovar dal is cooked with a ground paste of coconut, red chilies and jeera, while tomatoes and jaggery enhance the flavor. Don’t forget to temper the dal with curry leaves and mustard seeds. Tastes awesome with steamed rice!
Paneer Methi Chaman
Recipe# 30896
17 Jul 12
 
221
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
This typical punjabi preparation can be found at nearly any good punjabi restaurant. Loads of greens are combined with healthy paneer and punjabi spices to form this brilliant creation. Methi lovers are sure to relish this dish to its fullest. Using both kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves and fr ....
Papite Ke Kofte
Recipe# 22793
17 Jul 12
 
248
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Papaya is not just a treasure-trove of nutrients but an irresistibly tasty food too. Whether raw or ripe, it finds use in many dishes ranging from salads to subzis . But, have you ever tried making koftas with ....
Spicy Paratha
Recipe# 5698
17 Jul 12
 
145
calories
per
paratha
 by Tarla Dalal
A lip-smacking paratha that is self-contained in terms of flavour! The Spicy Paratha stands apart because of the method of preparation. A combination of spices, seeds and ginger are roasted and powdered to make an aromatic and flavourful masala, which is deftly layered inside the parathas while ....
Mag Na Dhokla
Recipe# 3543
26 Nov 12
 
158
calories
per
servings (40 piece)
 by Tarla Dalal
Moong dal or 'mag na' dhokla is amongst the favourite breakfast choices of Gujaratis. Not only are these dhoklas very simple t ....
Palak Coconut Kadhi
Recipe# 39656
22 Feb 13
 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious kadhi enhanced with vibrant spinach puree and soothing coconut milk, the Palak Coconut Kadhi also has its share of excitement thanks to the myriad spices that are added to it. As always, onions, green chillies and ginger, which are everyday ingredients in an Indian kitchen add to the fla ....
Parwal Aur Aloo ki Sukhi Subzi, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 34570
22 Feb 13
 
266
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Parwal is one of our country’s lesser-known veggies but lends itself well to the cuisine of Western India, where it is generally cooked with an exciting blend of spices. In this mouth-watering Parwal aur Aloo ki Sukhi Subzi, the parwal is cooked into a dry subzi along with the versatile potato. ....
Palak Kadhi
Recipe# 22178
23 Mar 13
 
61
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Ever thought of making kadhi with an infusion of palak? Sounds strange, but tastes and looks very interesting. Palak purée and green paste imparts flavouir along with a bright green colour and vitamin A to the dish. You can skip the garlic if you do not like its flavour. Serve with a bowl of brown r ....
Makhani Roti
Recipe# 4386
16 May 13
 
133
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A simple yet delicious way to make rotis. Flavoured with butter and freshly crushed black pepper this whole wheat roti is perfect to serve with most of your favourite vegetable dishes.
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