Tag: Lunchbox recipes
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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 coconut and spices through a simple stir fry. Snake gourd…
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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 way to include greens in your meal in a tasty…
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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 as well as gravy based curries. The mild flavour of…
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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 and appeals to all ages. Recipe Details : Serves: 4…
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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 that blends easily into any form and is generally liked…
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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 acts as a good ingredient in gravy dishes as it…
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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 South Indian spices for a hit of heat. These veggies…
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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, it struck me that I could make them into a…
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