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150 plus dishes to make from Pantry Ingredients

In these times when fresh ingredients are hard to come by here is a list of 150 plus dishes to make from Pantry Ingredients. This is a post you want to bookmark for now and for later.

This post with trusted recipes of 150 plus dishes to make from Pantry Ingredients and long-lasting vegetables is you one shop stop for Quarantine Cooking.

Recipes with Cereals

Leftover roti upma

Got leftover rotis from dinner? Make this super simple roti upma for breakfast and a super simple recipe to put together too.

Ragi pancakes

Ragi- superfood, banana- superfood, put two together and make yourselves these delicious and healthy pancakes.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/ragi-finger-millet-pancakes-with-bananas

Oats banana pancakes

One more delicious superfood pancake for all those sweet tooth cravings and stress free breakfast.

Oats Banana Pancake: Day 16 of COVID Isolation

Gud aur saunf whole wheat cheela

This popular Punjabi breakfast is sure to put a smile on all your loved ones.

Gud aur Saunf Walla Atta ka Cheela – Granny’s Recipe

Oats Cheela

Cheela is a savoury pancake that is made with besan but this one has oats in it as well. It is super soft and hardly takes 30 mins to make it.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/oats-chilla-recipe-oats-cheela/

Paneer stuffed besan cheela

Got spoiled milk? Make paneer and then make these super soft besan cheela with a good amount of veggies thrown in.

Paneer Stuffed Besan Chilla (Stuffed Savory Lentil Crepes)

Palak dhokla

Dhoklas are great as it but why not add some goodness of spinach and make it even better. Try this recipe for palak dhokla and you will be surprised.

Palak Dhokla : Steamed Spinach Lentil Cakes

Gulgule

These fried dumplings have the goodness of bananas in them and are sweet. But you can always trade that for some chopped green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves and make a fantastic snack.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/gulgule-recipe/

Mangalore buns

Move over banana bread because we’ve got your ripened bananas covered with these delicious Mangalore buns. Serve with a cup of hot filter coffee and coconut chutney. 

Mangalore Buns: Easy & Delicious Breakfast

 Gatte ki sabji

This is Rajasthani dish made with besan and curd dumplings that is simmered in a very simple gravy.

Gatte Ki Sabji – Rajasthani style Gram flour dumplings Curry

Thalipeeth

This is a Maharashtrian flatbread/roti recipe that is made using multigrains and some chopped onions and green chillies.

https://www.goyajournal.in/blog/how-to-make-traditional-maharashtrian-thalipeeth-recipe-gluten-free-multi-grain

Adai

So adai is a South Indian version of a cheela. Jazz it up if you like to make your breakfast interesting.

The Best Ever Adai Recipe

Cabbage & methi whole wheat parathas

This is one of the best ways to add more veggies to your diet or use up leftover ones that’s hanging around in your fridge and especially if they are greens.

Cabbage and Methi Paranthas

Khasta missi roti

These are honestly one of the best rotis from Punjab and go great with just a bowl of dahi and some achar.

Khasta Missi Roti – Crisp and Spicy flatbread from Punjab

 Laccha onion paratha

Onions- raw or fried, have a totally different fan base. These parathas are made with a filling of raw onions that is later cooked on the tawa, resulting in a caramelized onion parathas. Delish!

Of Hard Days, Comfort Food and Lacha Onion Parantha

 Spanish/ Mexican rice

Spicy yet flavourful, one pot meal that is a refreshing change from the usual Asian fried recipe, which I also love. Add a couple of sausages to it and you are good to go.

Mexican Rice

Lucknowi zarda 

Want to lunch like the Nawabs but not in a mood for a biryani? Try this super simple Lucknowi zarda, rice cooked with dry fruits and nuts.

Lucknow/Awadhi Recipes : Zarda

 Spicy Cabbage rice

This is a super simple all in one rice dish, that comes together as easily as ever and works best with leftover rice as well.

Weekly Menu Planning and Spicy Cabbage Rice

Aloo, gobhi, mattar Tehri 

This is a super comforting and soulful rice dish that hails from Uttar Pradesh and no its not a pulao.

Aloo Mutter Gobhi ki Tehri

Bedmi pooris

Bedmi poori with spicy aloo sabzi is just a perfect match. The poori is made up of atta and urad dal, which is what makes it so different yet so interesting.

Bedmi Poori | How to make Bedmi Poori

Curd dosa

Everyone has their own foolproof dosa recipe that has been passed down by their own grandmothers or their friend’s. This recipe is a must add to your repertoire.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/curd-dosa-recipe-thayir-dosa/

Rava Dosa

 A super simple rava dosa that might just fulfill all those dosa cravings.

Quick Cooking : Sunita’s Rawa Dosa

 Carrot & ginger spiced dosa

This again is the best trick to add more veggies into your daily meals, by adding it to the dosa batter. You can do more variations with tomatoes, spinach, beetroot.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/carrot-and-ginger-spiced-dosa-recipe

Sweet & spicy bajil (avalakki/beaten rice/poha)

Best of both worlds. A South Indian, Konkan beaten rice dish which is both sweet and savoury. Also sometimes eaten with upma.

http://www.konkanifoodrecipes.com/recipes/rulanv-phovu-sajjige-bajil

Matar poha

A super delicious breakfast with lots of peas for extra color, texture and goodness.

Poha : The Breakfast Star

 Dahi chura

This flattened rice with yogurt breakfast parfait, I am pretty sure will give overnight oats a run for its money. Try it guys.

Chura Dahi : Flattened Rice & Yoghurt Parfait

Vermicelli upma with soft boiled eggs

Vermicelli or semiya is again a very filling and easy to put together dish and while you are at it why not add some chopped boiled eggs for that extra protein.

https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/435/indian-semiya-vermicelli-upma

 A quick Chickpea pasta

A super simple pasta dish that can be whipped using the most simplest of the ingredients.

quick pasta and chickpeas

 Pepper pasta

Past+Pepper+Parmesan.. What more could you want to make one of the best pastas ever.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cacio-e-pepe

Chicken, cheese and pasta casserole

A casserole is something that just warms your heart. Using it as base add what your heart desires and make it yours!

https://www.thespruceeats.com/chicken-cheese-and-penne-pasta-bake-3053072

Cheesy mac

Nothing better than a creamy mac & cheese on a hectic week night.

Baked Mac and Cheese

 Savoury bread pudding

Bread puddings are the best but savoury bread puddings are on another level. Serve it for breakfast or dinner, it’s just perfect.

Savoury Bread Pudding with Spinach, Olives & Cheese

Aglio e olio 4 ways

One of the simplest pasta ever and just needs a couple ingredients to put together a lip smacking dinner. Be it the mushrooms, olives, prawns or bacon, everyone gets apick.

Best Ever Aglio E Olio Four Ways

Pearl onion pulao

Shallots or locally known as sambar onions is very good in curries and sambar or as garnishes but try this version of pearl onion pulao and you will love it 

Shallot Pulao | Pearl Onion Pulao

Til kichadi

Kichadi is soul food, that is one step above comfort food and this recipe with brown sesame seeds with some aloo jeera and dahi, is heaven. 

Til Khichadi | Easy and delicious recipe for best khichdi ever

 Roasted tomato basil pasta

This pasta is just full of health and deliciousness. That one pot meal you can enjoy anytime.

Roasted Tomatoes & Basil Pasta

2. Lentils, Legumes 

Dal khichdi arancini

Why should only the Italians have all the fun. Let’s give our humble khichdi an Italian twist with these dal khichdi arancini balls.

Veg Arancini From Dal Khichdi

Chole ka paratha

There’s always leftover chole from the previous day, mash it and use it as a filling in your parathas for breakfast and let’s make mornings great again!

https://www.indianveggiedelight.com/chole-paratha/

Moong Sprouts pulao

Cooking healthy is as important as cooking easy and this sprouts pulao is just your answer for that.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/moong-sprouts-pulao-recipe

Mixed legumes/ panch or navratan curry

Best way to use assorted legumes is to make this one pot deliciousness scooped up with some flaky parathas.

Pancharatna channa – (mixed legume stew)

 Dal tadka

A delicious restaurant style dal tadka that is a must have recipe for all dal lovers out there.

Restaurant Style Dal Tadka | How to make best Dal Tadka

 Punjabi dhabe wali dal

Dal in a restaurant is good, great sometimes but the dal that you get on the roadside dhabas, in the north, has a different fan base all together and this is my rendition of that.

Punjabi Dhabe Walli Dal – The taste of Indian Highways

 Kerala parippu curry

This moong dal curry is a staple especially in Onam sadya. It is also said to have a better effect on our health than most lentils.

Kerala-Style Parippu Curry – Parippu Curry for Onam Sadya

Instant Chana dal

This hearty, protein packed dal is cooked with lots of tomatoes and spices. Best eaten with steaming hot rice and ghee.

https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/chana-dal-recipe/

 Quick dry dal

This dry dal recipe is a quick one and a good change from the regular dal. Give it a try and might just love it.

Quick cooking : Dry Dal and Some Childhood Memories

 Punjabi maa di dal

This Punjabi ma di dal is cooked on low for hours, preferably overnight. It’s where the dal gets its trademark creaminess from.

Punjabi Maa Ki Daal (Slow Cooked Black Urad Lentil)

 Methi moong dal

Incorporating methi in one’s diet can be a little challenging. Try this recipe of methi moong dal with rotis and is a great option especially for quick and easy working lunches.

Methi Moong

 Sabut moong dal

This Punjabi Sabut Moong Dal with the goodness of ginger and spiciness of garam masala is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Add a dash of lime on the top and enjoy it with either rice or phulkas!

https://www.sinamontales.com/punjabi-sabut-moong-dal-recipe/

 Varan bhaat

A simple Maharashtrian dal chawal that is made with toor dal and coconut. The simplicity of the dish is that it allows the dal to shine through.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/maharashtrian-varan-bhaat-recipe-simple-quick-lentil-dish

 Spicy chole

Chole bhature ki chole is the best kind of chole there is and it has a family secret ingredient in it. Check out the recipe to know more.

Chole Bhature : Spicy Chickpea Gravy Served With Fried Bread

 Kabuli chana pulao

Chickpeas in chole is a great dish but chickpea pulao is something definitely fascinating and worth a shot.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chana-pulao/

 Spicy roasted tandoori chickpeas

Marinated chickpeas with sour yogurt and spices, pan fried or baked in the oven is just the perfect snack with a hot cup of chai.

Pan Roasted Tandoori Chickpeas/Chole Recipe

 Rajma sundal

Sundal is a chickpea snack that is tossed with grated coconut and spices. And this can be perfectly substituted with any kind of legumes you have in hand.

Rajma Sundal – Kidney Beans Sundal

White channa sundal

This is a classic kabuli chana sundal recipe that everyone loves and adores. It is a very easy and quite filling snack that the kids will love.

White Chana Sundal | Spiced Chickpeas with Coconut

Rajma chawal

This is a classic Sunday lunch scene in most Punjabi households (or should I say all) and there is nothing more satisfying than a good meal of rajma chawal ending it with some gajar ka halwa.

Of Sunday Afternoons and Rajma Chawal

 Lobia kebabs

Kebabs have been around in Indian since the time Mughals adopted it from Middle Eastern cuisine. And these black eyed peas kebabs are perfect for a tea time snack with a yogurt dip.  

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/lobia-kebabs-recipe-black-eyed-bean-patties

Andhra style garlic pepper rasam

This is a family recipe that has been passed down from generations and is my personal favourite. It is laced with garlic and pepper and also uses no rasam powder. 

Andhra Style Garlic Pepper Rasam – Family Recipes

 Beetroot and chickpea salad with burnt garlic

Beetroot and chickpeas salad with burnt garlic comes together perfectly and so quickly, provided you have cooked chickpeas on hand.

Beetroot & Chickpeas Salad with Burnt Garlic

Chickpeas and fruit salad

Chickpeas is a very versatile and a pantry staple ingredient that can be used in so many ways. Toss it with some apples or pears and pomegranate and light dressing, make for a perfect salad.

Chickpeas and Fruit Salad

 Besan chilla

Besan chilla or eggless omelette? What is in a name you say. Ok, so here’s a recipe for besan chilla or tomato omelette and make it even more exotic by stuffing it with paneer.

Besan Chila and the Tale of Tomato Omelette

 Capsicum ginger dal

Capsicum ginger dal sounds exciting right and yes tastes too. The spiciness of capsicum, sharpness of ginger and earthiness of moong dal make for a great dish.

Capsicum Ginger Dal – Comfort Food Series

 Cholar dal

This Bengali dal goes perfectly with some luchis (poori). It is lightly spiced and slightly sweet chana dal with coconut flakes and a ghee tadka.

Cholar Dal : Bengali Style Channa Dal

Three bean cutlet

This is a fantastic snack to make if you have any leftover cooked legumes on hand and want to make something spicy and crunchy to have with your coffee/tea.

Desi Health Bites : Three Bean Cutlet

 Garlic, chickpeas and spinach curry

Cooked chickpeas in the fridge is a blessing, especially when you want to cook up something quick to it. This curry is rich in vitamins and perfect for vegans too.

Garlic Chickpeas & Spinach Curry

 Horse Gram curry

This humble legume has been a part of Karnataka’s since time immemorial. This is also two recipes in one kind of a recipe. A win win situation.

Hurali Kalu Saaru (Horse Gram Curry)

Sattu ka paratha

Sattu is boiled chana dal and sattu ka paratha is a delicacy in Bihar as it is their most common choice of protein. The boiled chana is also flavoured with some mashed mango pickle for that extra zing.

Sattu Parantha | Nutritious Sattu Parantha Recipe

Sprouts and muesli chaat

Muesli is just the perfect topping there is for your oats, puddings and even ice creams. Imagine a full on desi chaat with muesli with sprouts, perfect for all those tea time cravings.

Sprouts and Muesli Chaat Recipe

Steamed besan ki sabji

We always have that moment in the kitchen when something goes wrong and this dish is a beautiful result of one such incident. It’s just perfect how everything comes together.

Steamed Besan Ki Sabji | Gram flour Dumplings Stir fry

Moong dal kosambari

Kosambari is a true blue South Indian salad that is just healthy and scrumptious, filled with goodness of vegetables, coconut and moong dal.

Moong Dal Kosambari – The Real Indian Salad

 Best dal recipes compilation

Here is a recipe compilation of all dals perfect.

Celebrate India’s love for dals with 21 Best Dal recipes!

 Easy and best chickpeas recipes compilation

Chickpeas- a saviour in the kitchen, here is a compilation of the best chickpea dishes you can make anytime. 

45 Easy and Best Chickpeas Recipes

3. Tinned/Frozen Stuff/ Dry items 

Dahi Papad ki sabji

This is a Rajasthani dish that is made especially in the dry seasons, when availability of vegetables is scarce and there is always papad in hand.

https://hebbarskitchen.com/papad-ki-sabzi-recipe-papad-curry-recipe/

Tuna sandwich with smashed chickpeas

This super easy chickpea sandwich can be made with any ingredients that you have in hand. Stay true to the flavours you like and go crazy, like adding tuna and chickpeas together.

https://www.thekitchn.com/smashed-chickpea-salad-sandwiches-22971270

Pasta salad with roasted bell pepper and Tuna

One of the best ways to use canned fish is to put them in salads or creamy sandwiches and you would have made something delicious, on your own

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-roasted-red-pepper-and-tuna-pasta-salad-recipes-from-the-kitchn-203624

Tinned Sardine stir fry

Fresh sardines are sometimes difficult to come by, especially in non coastal regions. This tin stuff is great for such times and make this easy stir fry.

Sardine Thoran (Indian Sardine Stir-fry)

Chilli mac casserole with frozen minced chicken

Casserole dishes are perfect for when you want to avoid washing and this recipe can be perfectly substituted with frozen/fresh chicken mince that you have on hand.

Chili Mac Casserole

Canned Tuna fish cutlets

Fish cutlets are perfect appetizers. Flavours are the key here and you can always play around with Thai, Indian, Italian or even Middle Eastern flavours here.

https://cookpad.com/in/recipes/2709734-tuna-fish-cutlet

 Matar ka nimona 

Best way to use up those frozen peas that is sitting in the fridge and make yourself a lip smacking dinner with this Banarasi special.

Nimona : Banarsi Style Mashed Green Peas Curry

Spicy corn curry

Corn on the cob or frozen corn kernels both are just perfect for this spicy corn curry that goes so well with some hot parathas.

Spicy Corn Curry | Corn on the cob curry | Bhutte ki Sabji

 Minty pea puree bruschetta

Who says that bruschetta only has to be about tomatoes. Here is a great recipe for a peas and mint puree bruschetta to prove you otherwise.

https://food52.com/recipes/35572-minty-pea-puree-on-toast

Green peas and roasted tomatoes sandwich

Cheesy roasted tomato sandwich with mashed green peas is a perfect sandwich for breakfasts, tea time or even midnight craving. Just saying!

The Perfect Winter Sandwich – Green Peas & Roasted Tomatoes

Creamed corn

Creamed corn or buttered corn is a great side dish to serve along your sauteed vegetables and roast chicken.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/fresh-cream-style-corn-3054330

 Easy corn salsa with peppers

Salsa is one of the easiest and quickest salads out there and just perfect if you’re looking for a light and healthy meal

https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-corn-salsa-with-peppers-3060431

 Zucchini corn fritter

Are you looking out for different ways of cooking zucchini? Try these zucchini corn fritters. It is a big hit in my household.

Easy & Delicious Zucchini Corn Fritters

 Crispy corn

Super crunchy, spicy and chaat kind of a snack with either crispy fried corn or even baked.

https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/crispy-corn-recipe/

 Methi and corn pulao

Simple methi and corn pulao, a very hassle free, one pot meal for those super busy work days.

Comfort Food Series : Methi and Corn Pulao

 Corn and paneer samosa 

Samosa and chai, there is no better combination than this. Corn and paneer is a very interesting combination and works very well in samosas.

Corn and Paneer Samosa

 Stuffed peas paratha

These stuffed peas paratha has a little oats and soya flour in it for that added boost and goes a long way.

Stuffed Peas Paranthas – The best winter treat

4. Long-lasting vegetables 

Garlic and herb sauteed bell peppers

Bell peppers is one of those vegetables that goes with almost everything. This sauteed version can be made with added soya chunks or sausages in it.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/garlic-herb-sauteed-bell-pepper-recipe-102112

Red bell pepper salsa

This salsa is more chunky or adip like that can be served with nachos, chips or even vegetable sticks.

https://food.ndtv.com/recipe-red-capsicum-salsa-with-melba-toast-218075

Shakshuka with bell peppers and beans

A classic Middle eastern poached egg dish in a savoury tomato and red bell pepper sauce that’s perfect for both breakfast and dinner. https://www.acouplecooks.com/white-bean-shakshuka-with-feta/

Red bell pepper chutney

Bell pepper chutney is a must try for all you chutney lovers. Works great with or without coconut. 

https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/capsicum-chutney-recipe/

Capsicum with potato & peanut sabji

Sweet bell peppers, with crisped up potatoes all flavoured with roasted cumin and a touch of crushed peanuts, Works great with parathas.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/red-pepper-potato-and-peanut-sabzi

Red capsicum poriyal

A crunchy South Indian red capsicum stir fry with ginger spiced coconut.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/red-capsicum-poriyal-recipe-red-bell-peppers-stir-fry-with-ginger-spiced-coconut

Kerala style potato stew

A simple stew made with potatoes and onions, coconut milk and mildly spiced with green chillies and ginger.

https://kalimirchbysmita.com/kerala-potato-stew-ishtu-ishtoo/

Bengali dum aloo

Stir fried baby potatoes that are later simmered in a tomato based gravy. It’s perfect for when you’re low on pantry stock.

Bengali Dum Aloo Recipe | Bengali Niramish Alur Dom

 Spicy potato poriyal

Podi masala is a great condiment to have in hand. Used in this recipe to stir fry grated potato makes for a great side dish.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/urulaikizhangu-podi-spicy-potato-crumble-from-tamil-nadu-recipe

 Aloo chokha

Every state in our country has their own version of cooking potatoes. This is a classic dish from Bihar that is flavoured with onions and green chillies.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/aloo-chokha-recipe/

Rosemary potatoes 

Roasted potatoes are the best if you ask me. These are roasted with some fresh rosemary and tomatoes for that pop of color and flavour.

Rosemary Potatoes

Garlic smashed potatoes

One more excellent way to roast potatoes and serves as the perfect side dish. Crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the side. Perfection indeed!

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

 Latkes (potato pancakes)

Crispy potato pancakes made with grated potatoes, is a Hanukkah special that can be served with any of your favourite dips.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50756/best-latkes-recipe/

 Honey roasted sweet potatoes

Finding sweet potatoes a little too blah? Try this recipe and you will not feel the same again.

Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes

Cabbage and apple slaw with honey lime dressing 

Let’s take the usual coleslaw a step higher, with this cabbage and apple slaw and the honey lime dressing is just what the salad needs. 

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-cabbage-and-apple-slaw-with-honey-lime-dressing-254147

Cabbage soup

This is the most adaptable soup there is. Add whatever ingredient you have in hand and make it fancy.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a21581173/best-cabbage-soup-recipe/

Cabbage and sausages stir fry

Got some leftover sausages in the fridge? Then you must try this stir fry, perfect especially for those on keto.

https://sweetcsdesigns.com/best-pan-fried-cabbage-sausage-recipe/

 Cabbage chutney

One of the best ways I have learnt, to get people to eat cabbage is with this chutney, perfect as a side for your breakfasts.

https://hebbarskitchen.com/cabbage-chutney-recipe-cabbage-pachadi/

 Cabbage kofta curry

Paneer koftas are great but these cabbage koftas are fantastic for when you don’t have paneer in hand. Perfectly spiced and served with a very simple gravy.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/cabbage-kofta-recipe-cabbage-kofta-curry/

 Cabbage kootu

Kootu is a South Indian mixed vegetable gravy usually cooked with dal and coconut and tempered with dry red chillies and curry leaves. 

https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/cabbage-kootu-recipe/

 Indian style potato roast

With the perfect spices and tempering, this is the only potato recipe you will need and trust me on that. 

Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe

Spinach pesto

Pesto is a fan favourite but sometimes it can be a task to get hold of fresh basil. Substitute it with spinach and you will be glad that you can still make pesto

Garden to Plate : Spinach Pesto

Indian style stuffed bell peppers

Stuffed vegetables just taste so good compared to its sabji counterpart. Give this recipe a try to know what I mean.

Indian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers | Bharwan Capsicum

Curry leaves podi

Curry leaf powder is a super healthy podi masala that like any other can be used with idli, dosas and stir fried with paneer/chicken as well.

Karuveppilai Podi : Curry Leaves Podi

Keema gobhi

Keema gobhi is a healthy and easy sabzi to put together. Serve it up with some hot ghee laden rotis and enjoy!

Kheema Gobhi – Winter goodness of Minced Cauliflower and peas

Lahori spiced potato curry

A rich and spicy gravy that gets its tanginess from tomatoes and reaminess from poppy seeds, coconut and milk.

Lahori Aloo | Spicy Baby Potato Curry

Ash gourd and red beans stew

Olan, is a very simple coconut stew made with red lentils and ash gourd, a must have for a Onam sadya, especially.

Onam Recipes: Olan | Ashgourd and Red Beans Stew

Bitter gourd sambar

Bitter gourd is not people’s go to vegetable but once you try this sambhar, there is no going back.

Pavvakai Pitla : Bitter Gourd Sambhar with Freshly Ground Spices

Potato chowder

Chowder is a variety of soup that is so comforting and tasty and the potatoes in it takes care of your carb count for the day as well.

Potato Chowder: A comforting soup for Day 14 of COVID Isolation

Beetroot & orange salad

Finding it difficult to cook beetroot in different ways? Try this orange and beetroot salad, light and refreshing salad. 

Refreshing Orange Salad with Roasted Beetroot

Tomato saaru

Tomato tastes great in any form, a rasam, a sabji or even as a pizza sauce. This tomato saaru is similar to rasam but is not. It’s a Maharashtrian delicacy that is served with masala baath.

Tomato Saar

Watermelon salad with pickled onions

Another splendid salad to add to your repertoire. Feel free to create your own using this as a base.

Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions & Feta Cheese

Carrot, radish and peas salad

This salad comes together so perfectly and topped with some Indian spiced dressing, great for week day dinners as it does not involve much prep.

Winter in a bowl : Carrot, Radish & Peas Salad

Zucchini spinach soup

I love a good comforting and filling soup that is packed with flavours and this is one of them. Serve with some garlic & herbed croutons and you are good to go.

Zucchini & Spinach Soup with Herbed Croutons

Zucchini chutney

A spicy zucchini chutney that can be made in under 20 mins.

Content Aggregation, Making of a blog post and Zucchini Chutney (Spicy Zucchini Relish)

Roasted tomato soup

This roasted tomato soup is the one to make if you are starting out making soups. Very easy and flavourful.

Philips Soupmaker Review, Roasted Tomato Soup & A Giveaway

Afghani eggplant with garlicky sauce

This Afghani dish is loaded with garlic and tomato sauce, with shallow fried brinjals and topped with this cooling yogurt sauce that is slightly flavoured with garlic.

Borani Banjan : Afghani Eggplant with Garlicky Yoghurt Sauce

Baingan bharta

The original and authentic Punjabi baingan ka bharta that is indeed very simple to make.

Baigan Bharta : Roasted Eggplant Curry from Punjab

Green chilli thecha masala 

This is again a Maharashtian favourite. A spicy green chilli- peanut masala mix that can be used to saute vegetables, paneer and even chicken in it.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/maharashtra-green-chilli-thecha-recipe

Diary

Paneer kali mirch

This is not a very restaurant famous paneer dish but is a good recipe because the highlight of the dish is black peppercorns but in a very subtle way.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/paneer-kalimirch-recipe/

Paneer bhurji gravy

Bhurji is to scramble. And paneer bhurji can be made both a dry dish as well as a gravy dish. Best eaten with rotis and some chopped onions.

https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/paneer-bhurji-gravy-recipe/

Matar paneer bhurji with homemade paneer

A very simple recipe to make if and when your milk gets curdled. Tips to make paneer at home and use it in this bhurji.

Mattar Paneer Bhurji (Scrambled Cottage Cheese & Peas Curry)

Paneer koliwada

Paneer koliwada is a simple snack made with marinated and batter fried paneer.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/paneer-koliwada-recipe/

Sesame crusted paneer

This is a great recipe if you want to make something appetizing to have a drink with. Also can be made with podi masala if you have some at home.

Easy Til Paneer | Sesame Crusted Cottage Cheese

Paneer kathi roll

A very popular street food that is, flaky parathas, layered with spicy paneer, bell peppers and sweet caramelized or raw onions.

https://ministryofcurry.com/easy-paneer-kathi-roll/

Sweet & spicy Paneer stir fry

Who doesn’t love a good desi Chinese dish that is sweet and spicy. This chilli paneer dish makes for a great appetizer.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/chilli-paneer-hot-and-spicy-asian-style-cottage-cheese

Khatta moong in buttermilk curry

Using buttermilk as a base for curries is not something new. It’s been done from kadhis to mor kuzhambu. This is a Gujrathi version of the same made with green gram dal.

Khatta moong – Green gram buttermilk curry

Karela kadhi

This is a very healthy, diabetic friendly kadhi dish that is perfect for such scorching summers as well.

https://www.archanaskitchen.com/karela-kadhi-recipe

Palak dumpling kadhi

Basic Punjabi household kadhi made with spicy palak dumplings. The crispy fried dumplings go so well with the mellow curry.

https://food52.com/recipes/31062-punjabi-buttermilk-stew-with-spinach-dumplings

A no cook coconut & curd curry

This is basically a dish that needs to be ground and mixed together. No cooking required.

Araitchukalakki – A No Cook Curd & Coconut Curry

Dahi wale aloo

Again a very simple dish where the potatoes are boiled in lightly spiced curd based gravy.

Dahi Walle Aloo : Holi Special Recipe

Kadai paneer

Kadai paneer, everyone loves to eat it outside but never really tried making it at home. Just a simple stir fry with paneer and bell peppers.

Kadhai Paneer | Cottage Cheese & Bell Pepper Stir Fry

Lauki ka raita

Raita is one of the best accompaniments there is to any meal. Grated lauki is steamed or boiled and then added to the yogurt with paanch phoran tempering. 

Lauki Ka Raita Recipe – Bottlegourd Yoghurt Relish

Lehsuni paneer tikka

Paneer tikka that is ready in just 30 mins. Give it a try.

Lehsuni Paneer Tikka | Spicy Cottage Cheese Skewers

Ginger and green chilli raita

Commonly known as Inji thayir, ginger curd is again a very simple raita recipe with just ginger, green chillies and curd.

Onam Recipes : Inji Thayir | Ginger & Green Chilli Raita

Orange peel raita

Orange peel gives that light tangy and sweet note to the raita that is perfectly contrasted with the dry red chillies and curry leaf tempering.

Quick Cooking : Orange Peel Raita

Roasted bell pepper raita

Roasted bell peppers are normally used in making pastas, salsa, shakshuka etc but add it to your raita and that will become the new normal.

Roasted Bell Pepper Raita

Mor kuzhambu

Original and true to its South Indian roots, this lightly spiced buttermilk curry is one for the keeps.

Mor Kuzhambu (Lightly Spiced Buttermilk Curry)

Eggs

Easy egg curry

Rustled up in over 20 mins and doesn’t use any fancy ingredients. 

Easy Egg Curry – 20 minutes Everyday Egg Curry

Baked eggs in corn cups

Makes for easy breakfast cups that can be baked and had on the go.

Edible Sunshine Colors : Baked Eggs in Mexican Corn Cups

Egg kothu paratha

Kothu paratha is a famous street food dish from Tamil nadu. But can be easily replicated at home with some leftover flaky parathas and eggs.

Egg Kothu Parantha & Menu of the week 17th Aug

Egg white frittata

This amazing low calorie frittata is the best with some roasted vegetables and perfect for breakfasts or dinner with a salad on the side.

Eggwhite Frittata with Roasted Vegetables

Turkish eggs

A simple Medittarenean dish that is poached eggs on top of smooth garlic yogurt and finally a drizzle of chilli oil on top.

Turkish Eggs : Poached Eggs with Yoghurt and Chilli Oil

Schezwan egg fried rice

A classic egg fried rice which I think even people who don’t like to or know how to cook must know how to make this.

Schezwan Egg Fried Rice

Tamil style egg fry

Shallow fried boiled eggs with a thin coating of the masala. Goes perfectly with some curd rice if you wish.

Tamil Style Spicy Boiled Egg Fry – Egg Fry Dry Recipe

Egg salad

Maybe an indulgent salad but works great even as a sandwich filling or a topping for bruschettas. You can skip the blue cheese if required.

Egg Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Devilled eggs

This is what you call Mr. Fancy Pants appetizers but it is so easy to make that you’ll be just smiling from within.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a51851/classic-deviled-eggs-recipe/

Roasted bell pepper Quiche

The golden, flaky, buttery crust with a super rich, savoury custard like filling with roasted bell peppers is just drool worthy. This recipe has chicken in it , feel free to replace it with more vegetables or with what you have on hand.

Quiche – Roasted Red Pepper & Chicken Quiche with Flaky Cheddar Crust

Anda bhurji

Egg bhurji just like a masala omelette is one thing that every Indian has their own way of making. There is no right or wrong way of doing it. But this here is my favorite way of making anda bhurji.

Indian Style Scrambled Eggs (Anda Bhurji)

Scotch Eggs

Crispy fried soft boiled eggs, with a coating of sausage meat and cornflakes/breadcrumbs.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/scotch-eggs

Thai Eggs (Son-in-law eggs)

A simple boiled egg and bell peppers stir fry with a tamarind, thai red chillies and jaggery sauce.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/04/thai-son-in-law-eggs-fried-hard-boiled-eggs-in-tamarind-sauce.html

Egg Biryani

Instant pot egg biryani, for those biryani cravings minus the chicken or mutton since you got to do with what you have in your pantry.

https://ministryofcurry.com/egg-biryani-recipe/

Hope these links help and make your quarantine cooking easier.

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