For Lunch or Dinner:
Some menu suggestions...
Simple and Easy-to-cook:
Peas Pulao: Also known as Yellow Rice, this dish is a great alternative to plain boiled rice.
Masala Kheema (spicy minced meat)
: Kheema or mince can be made with any meat you prefer. It is extremely versatile and just changing the masala
can result in a great new taste each time.
Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored
lentils): A staple in most homes, this dish makes a great accompaniment for plain boiled rice and a vegetable or meat
dish.
Bhindi Ki Subji (stir-fried
okra): This simple dish also tastes great with hot chapatis (Indian flatbread) or parathas (pan-fried Indian
flatbread). Team with a dish like Rajma (red kidney bean curry) and you've got a terrific vegetarian option to
this meal.
Shahi Tukra: Truly a royal dessert, as its name suggests, Shahi Tukra is a rich bread pudding with dry fruits, flavored with cardamom.
or
A Kabab Feast!
Hara Bhara Kabab: A tasty alternative for those who love kababs but are vegetarian, Hara Bhara kabab gets its name and green
colour from the healthy spinach in it.
Paneer Kabab (cottage cheese
kabab): This simple dish can be made ahead of time and grilled quickly when you're ready to eat. It also
makes a great appetizer.
Bihari Kabab
: Enjoy this grilled North-Indian kabab with piping hot Naans (tandoor-cooked Indian flatbread).
Shami Kabab: This pan-fried kabab can be made with lamb or beef but tastes best when made with the former. Serve it with
Mint-Coriander Chutney.
Galouti Kabab: Just one of the many delicious kababs that are the mainstay of Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow in North Indian
Uttar Pradesh. Try this melt-in-your-mouth kabab with Mint-Coriander chutney.
Kulfi: The Indian version of ice-cream, Kulfi is a combination of oh-so-milky and mild cardamom flavors.
or
Ever So Popular North Indian Dinner
Butter Chicken: This dish is among the best known Indian foods all over the world. Its gravy can be made as hot or mild as you
like so it suits most palates. Butter Chicken tastes great with Kaali Daal (black lentils), naans and a green
salad.
Kaali Daal (black lentils)
: Another popular North Indian dish, Kaali Daal is also known as Ma Ki Daal (mom's lentils) since it is wholesome
and delicious!
Gaajar Ka Halwa (carrot pudding): This delicious, rich pudding loaded with nuts and dried fruits is well-known all over the world. It is normally eaten warm so it tastes really good combined with vanilla ice cream.
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