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    Delicious and Diverse Lunch Recipes

    Take the guesswork out of midday meals with our delicious and diverse lunch recipes! From wholesome Indian dishes (Indian style Lentils and Rice) and vibrant salads (lentil and roasted vegetable salad) to fried rice bowls and comforting curries (Punjabi Matar Paneer), this category offers flavorful ideas to keep you energized throughout the day.

    Whether you're packing a lunchbox, working from home, or planning a family meal, these easy-to-make recipes are perfect for satisfying lunches that don’t compromise on taste.

    • Spinach Rice with Chili crisp in a white ceramic bowl on a dark metallic background with a sliced lime, cilantro sprigs, and a bowl of curry.
      Palak Rice Recipe (Indian Spinach Rice / Palak Pulao)
    • Rajma or red kidney beans curry garnished with chopped cilantro in a stainless steel serving bowl with golden handles on a wooden table. A small ceramic tray with sliced limes, pickled onions, and green chili peppers and rice in a ceramic bowl are right next to the serving dish.
      How to make Punjabi Style Rajma – Red Kidney Beans Curry | Rajma Chawal
    • A lentil and roasted vegetable salad with spinach and feta cheese served in a white and blue ceramic bowl against a white marbled background.
      Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta and Greek Dressing
    • Paneer Bhurji served with rotis and a salad of red onions and green chilis in a speckled white ceramic bowl.
      Paneer Bhurji Recipe
    • Cooked rice with cumin seeds and garnished with chopped cilantro in a stainless steel bowl with gold handles on a blue backdrop. A bowl of chickpea curry is in the background.
      Indian Cumin Rice or Jeera Rice Recipe
    • Matar Paneer Curry garnished with chopped cilantro in a white ceramic bowl on a white marble background.
      Punjabi Matar Paneer Recipe – Peas and Paneer Curry
    • Potato and cauliflower in an oval stainless steel serving dish garnished with cilantro on a white marble background with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs in the background.
      Aloo Gobi – Indian style Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes
    • Pav Bhaji For The Street Food Lover’s Soul
    • Choley – White Chana/Chickpeas/Garbanzos with Indian Spices
    • Easy Aloo Parantha | Potato Stuffed Flatbread
    • A slice of Vegetarian Shepherds Pie with Lentils and Indian Flavors
      Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Lentils and Indian Flavors
    • Kadaahi Paneer – Indian spiced paneer with onions and bell peppers
    • Bhindi Masala – Okra with Indian Spices
    • Yumm! Shahi paneer - cubed homemade paneer dunked in a luscious creamy curry sauce
      Shahi Paneer Recipe – A dish to make you feel like royalty
    • Minestrone soup served in a ceramic bowl garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil sprig
      Homemade Minestrone Soup Recipe
    • Potatoes and asparagus stirfry
      Aloo Asparagus – A quick potatoes and asparagus stirfry
    • Easy weeknight alfredo pasta with lightened up sauce and summer vegetables
      Easy Weeknight Alfredo Pasta
    • Chilli Paneer
    • Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Vegetable Biryani Inspired Pulao
    • Moong Daal Waali Poori/Kachori – Moong Lentils Stuffed Deep Fried Flat Bread
    • Palak Wali Poori – How to Make Puffy and Crisp Spinach Poori
    • Not Your Grandma’s Saag – Mustard Greens My Way
    • Mushroom Mutter – Indian spiced mushrooms and peas
    • Stovetop-MacandCheese-Main-Image
      Easy Stove Top Mac and Cheese
    • Navratri Thali
      Feasting while Fasting - Navratri Thali
    • Sweet-Corn-Soup_Chili-Vinegar_FI
      Sweet Corn Soup | Easy, Vegan
    • Baked-Chicken-Parmesan-_FI_plated-with-pasta-and-sides
      Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe | Healthy, Gluten Free
    • Healthy Grain Bowls with Grilled Chicken
    • Potato-Masala-Stuffed-Bell-Peppers_Crisp_closeup
      Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers |Vegan, Gluten Free
    • RoastedRedBellPepperPasta_flatlay_cheese-and-thyme_FI
      Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Pasta
    • OnePotVegetarianPasta_Flatlay_tomatoesbasilcheese_FI
      Easy One Pot Pasta | Vegetarian
    • Summer-Strawberry-Salad_Flatlay_FI
      Summer Strawberry Salad | Easy, Vegan, Gluten Free
    • Vegan-Rainbow-Tacos_GringoSalsa_FI
      Vegan Rainbow Tacos | Gluten Free, Easy
    • Miso-Ginger-Ramen-with-Crispy-Tofu-_Close-up
      Ginger Miso Ramen with Crispy Tofu | 30 minute recipe
    • Greek-Baked-Feta-Pasta
      Greek Baked Feta Pasta|Vegetarian
    • Avocado Pesto Pasta with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes | Nut-free
    • Cheese Ravioli in Creamed Corn Sauce A perfect summer weeknight dinner
      Ravioli in Creamed Corn Sauce
    • Vegetarian_tamale_pie - Glutenfree. A one-pot weeknight meal
      Vegetarian Tamale Pie (Gluten-free) || Meatless Monday
    • Instant Pot Saag Paneer recipe Saag Paneer garnished with grated paneer_FI1 #Instant Pot #Spinach #Easyrecipes #weeknight #indianfood
      Instant Pot Saag Paneer

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    Cold Weather Recipes

    • Potato and cauliflower in an oval stainless steel serving dish garnished with cilantro on a white marble background with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs in the background.
      Aloo Gobi – Indian style Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes
    • Cooked Aloo methi consisting of cubed potatoes and fenugreek leaves in a beige ceramic bowl.
      Aloo Methi Recipe
    • Galgal ka achar or lemon ginger and green chili pickle in a grey ceramic bowl on a white marble background.
      Galgal Ka Achar Recipe– Lemon Ginger and Green Chili Pickle
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      Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Instant Pot Chicken Haleem
      Friendly Fridays - Roshani's Easy Instant Pot Chicken Haleem
    • Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Carrot soup with turmeric
      Instant Pot Carrot and Lentil Soup

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      Ravioli in Creamy Garlic and Spinach “White” Sauce
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      Easy Iced Protein Coffee | Latte, Vegetarian, Make it Vegan
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      Vegetables in Spiced Cream Sauce | Easy, Tandoori
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      Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No Bake)
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