Tag: Lunchbox recipes

Snake Gourd Mallung (Sri Lankan Snake Gourd Stir Fry)

Snake Gourd Mallung (Sri Lankan Snake Gourd Stir Fry)

Over the weekend, I had an inclination to try a non-Indian cuisine and I zeroed in on a Sri Lankan style. Mallung is a form of salad mixing up various ingredients, traditionally made with leafy vegetables. The green veggies are infused with the aromas of 

Methi Chole Sabzi / Fenugreek Leaves and Chickpeas Sabzi

Methi Chole Sabzi / Fenugreek Leaves and Chickpeas Sabzi

When you want to pack proteins in your diet, get going with chickpeas. North Indian style curries with chickpeas are perfect for lunchbox recipes. Methi Chole is a popular Punjabi dish that combines fenugreek leaves with chole in a spicy gravy. It’s also a convenient 

Chayote Sabzi / Chow Chow Sabzi

Chayote Sabzi / Chow Chow Sabzi

Chayote is a light green, pear-shaped tropical squash with coarse wrinkles and can be used in a variety of preparations. It is a good source of dietary fiber and has Vitamin C in it. Commonly known as chow chow, this ingredient works well in dry 

Potato Okra Stir Fry / Lahsuni Aloo Bhindi Sabzi

Potato Okra Stir Fry / Lahsuni Aloo Bhindi Sabzi

Potato and okra are two basic vegetables in Indian cooking that come together beautifully in this dish. The spice powders add heat and complexity and the garlic twist adds a huge amount of flavour to the dish. This simple preparation goes great in lunch boxes 

Cauliflower in Yogurt Gravy / Dahi Wali Gobhi

Cauliflower in Yogurt Gravy / Dahi Wali Gobhi

My travel tales generally have a strong association with food. As a child, I used to travel to North India for vacations. I clearly remember yogurt was extensively used to make the gravy for side dishes that go along with rotis. Cauliflower is a vegetable 

Beetroot and Paneer Curry

Beetroot and Paneer Curry

As I explore cooking, I have come to realize the versatility of beetroot in curry and dessert preparations. Apart from the immense health benefits, it cooks quickly and can be used either grated or diced – which adds a lot of texture to dishes. Paneer 

Beetroot and Carrot Stir Fry / Beetroot and Carrot Sabzi

Beetroot and Carrot Stir Fry / Beetroot and Carrot Sabzi

Easy and healthy cooking is a combination that can be achieved by using nutritious vegetables that cook quickly. Beetroot and carrot are vegetables that are good for health and fast to cook when grated. I made a quick stir fry with these ingredients and used 

Sweet Potato Patties/ Sweet Potato Sandwich Filling

Sweet Potato Patties/ Sweet Potato Sandwich Filling

After trying out a few recipes, I have realized that sweet potatoes can be as versatile as potatoes. They can be baked, fried, sautéed or grilled – and the dish turns out to be good each time. While thinking of how they can replace potatoes,