Lunch Recipes
Showing 168 recipes perfect for lunch.
Aloo Gobhi
Dry spiced potato and cauliflower stir-fry, a daily staple in North Indian homes.
Aloo Shimla Mirch
Stir-fried potatoes and green bell peppers cooked dry with coriander and turmeric.
Aloo Tikki
Crispy pan-fried potato patties served with sweet and tangy chutneys.
Arhar Dal Yellow
Pigeon pea yellow dal, plain and comforting, tempered with cumin and asafoetida.
Avial
A thick mixture of mixed vegetables cooked in a coconut and curd paste, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves.
Baingan Bharta
Smoky fire-roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with green peas, onions, and tomatoes.
Baingan Masala
Eggplants sliced and cooked in a tangy, spicy roasted peanut-sesame-coconut gravy.
Beans Carrot Poriyal
Finely chopped french beans and carrots stir-fried with coconut.
Beetroot Thoran
Finely chopped beetroot sautéed with spices and fresh coconut.
Besan Kadhi Plain
Sour yogurt curry tempered with fenugreek, mustard, and green chillies, served with plain rice.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Dry okra stir-fry cooked with double the amount of sliced onions and spices.
Bhindi Masala
Sautéed okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and dry spices.
Bisi Bele Bath
Traditional spiced rice-lentil dish cooked with vegetables, tamarind, and a unique Bisi Bele Bath spice powder.
Boondi Raita
Cooling yogurt side dish mixed with tiny crispy fried gram flour balls.
Butter Chicken
Famous tandoori chicken pieces simmered in a silky, sweet, tomato-butter-cream sauce.
Butter Naan
Soft, leavened flatbread brushed with melted butter.
Cabbage Matar Sabzi
Finely shredded cabbage stir-fried with green peas and ginger.
Cabbage Poriyal
Finely shredded cabbage stir-fried with mustard, curry leaves, split urad dal, and fresh coconut.
Chapati
Soft whole wheat flatbread, a staple healthy dinner option.
Chettinad Chicken Curry
Fiery and aromatic chicken curry made with a freshly roasted Chettinad spice paste.
Chettinad Egg Masala
Boiled eggs cooked in a spicy, roasted coconut and spice gravy.
Chicken Curry Punjabi
Rustic and spicy Punjabi home-style chicken curry in onion-tomato gravy.
Chicken Do Pyaza
Spicy chicken gravy cooked with double the amount of onions, in a rich masala paste.
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with shredded chicken breast, eggs, and mixed vegetables.
Chicken Hakka Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with chicken strips, egg, and crunchy julienned veggies.
Chicken Salna
A thin, spicy, and highly aromatic chicken gravy served roadside-style with parottas.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori grilled chicken chunks simmered in a spicy, creamy, and smoky red gravy.
Chilli Chicken Gravy
Crispy chicken chunks simmered in a spicy, glossy soy sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Chilli Paneer Gravy
Cottage cheese cubes and capsicums cooked in a hot and sour red chili-garlic-soy sauce gravy.
Chole Bhature
Puffed fried leavened bread served with spicy chickpea curry. A Punjabi favorite.
Chole Masala
Spicy, dark chickpea curry cooked with a blend of aromatic spices.
Coconut Rice
Fragrant rice mixed with freshly grated coconut and tempered with mustard, curry leaves, and cashews.
Curd Rice
Creamy mashed rice mixed with fresh yogurt and milk, tempered with mustard, green chillies, ginger, and curry leaves.
Dal Fry
Yellow lentils cooked and then fried with spices, onions, and tomatoes, perfect with tawa roti.
Dal Khichdi
Ultimate comfort food made with rice, yellow lentils, and basic tempering.
Dal Makhani
Creamy, slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans, a North Indian favorite.
Dal Palak
Nutritious yellow lentils cooked with fresh spinach, garlic, and red chillies.
Dal Tadka
Smooth yellow lentils tempered with ghee, cumin, garlic, and red chillies.
Dum Aloo
Baby potatoes deep fried and slow cooked in a rich, spiced curd-based gravy.
Egg Curry
Boiled eggs cooked in a spicy onion-tomato-ginger gravy.
Egg Fried Rice Chinese
Quick and delicious Indo-Chinese scrambled egg fried rice.
Ennai Kathirikai Curry
Baby eggplants stuffed with a roasted sesame-peanut paste in tamarind sauce.
Erissery
Sweet pumpkin and cowpeas cooked in a roasted coconut gravy.
Garlic Naan
Leavened oven flatbread flavored with chopped garlic and coriander.
Gatte ki Sabzi
Rajasthani specialty made of cooked gram flour dumplings in a spicy yogurt curry.
Gobi Kempu
Crispy, spicy cauliflower florets marinated in spices and deep-fried.
Gobi Manchurian Gravy
Crispy cauliflower florets coated and simmered in a dark, glossy Manchurian sauce.
Inji Puli
Dark, sweet, sour, and spicy ginger tamarind reduction.
Inji Rasam
Warm, digestive rasam loaded with fresh ginger and pepper.
Jeera Aloo
Quick and simple stir-fry of baby potato cubes tossed with cumin seeds and coriander.
Jeera Onion Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with caramelized onions and double cumin seeds, a quick dinner.
Jeera Rice
Aromatic Basmati rice seasoned with ghee and cumin seeds.
Jonna Rotte
Traditional Andhra sorghum flatbread (Jowar Roti) patted by hand and cooked.
Kadai Chole
Dry, dark chickpeas tossed with capsicum, onions, and freshly roasted spices.
Kadai Mushroom
Fresh mushrooms sautéed with capsicum, onion, and fresh kadai masala.
Kadai Paneer
Spicy paneer sautéed with onions, capsicum, and freshly ground Kadai spices.
Kadhi Pakora
Sour yogurt and gram flour curry with onion fritters dipped in it.
Kalan
Traditional sour yogurt gravy cooked with yam, raw banana, pepper, and fresh coconut paste.
Karuveppilai Kuzhambu
Highly aromatic curry made with roasted fresh curry leaves paste, tamarind, and sesame oil.
Karuveppilai Sadam
Aromatic rice mixed with a freshly ground roasted curry leaves powder.
Kashmiri Pulao
Fragrant, mild Basmati rice pilaf cooked with milk, saffron, nuts, and fresh fruits.
Kathirikai Gotsu
Tangy mashed eggplant curry cooked with tamarind.
Keerai Masiyal
Healthy mashed spinach tempered with mustard, split urad dal, and red chillies.
Keerai Poriyal
Finely chopped amaranth leaves stir-fried and topped with coconut.
Kerala Fish Curry
Spicy and sour red fish curry made with kudampuli (gambooge) and coconut oil.
Kerala Style Vegetable Stew
Mild and aromatic vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk.
Kollu Rasam
Nutritious rasam made with horsegram extract and black pepper.
Kollu Sadam
Healthy and rustic variety rice made with horsegram and a roasted spice powder.
Kootu Chow Chow
Chayote squash cooked with split yellow mung dal and coconut paste.
Kootu Curry
Yam, raw banana, and black chickpeas cooked in a roasted coconut paste.
Kootu Senai
Yam and black-eyed peas cooked with a coconut-cumin paste.
Kovakkai Fry
Ivy gourd cut into thin rounds and stir-fried with basic South Indian spices.
Kozhi Milagu Varuval
Spicy, dry chicken pepper fry cooked with onions, curry leaves, and freshly ground black pepper.
Kozhi Varutha Curry
Kerala roasted coconut chicken curry.
Lachha Paratha
Layered whole wheat flatbread, flaky and soft.
Lauki Kofta
Soft bottle gourd dumplings simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy.
Lemon Rice
Tangy, yellow rice flavored with lemon juice and tempered with mustard, curry leaves, green chillies, and peanuts.
Makki di Roti
Traditional Punjabi maize flour flatbread.
Malabar Chicken Biryani
Famous layered chicken biryani made with fragrant short-grain Jeerakasala rice, fried onions, and ghee.
Malabar Chicken Curry
Rich chicken curry cooked in coconut oil, fennel, and thick coconut milk.
Manga Curry
Tangy raw mango pieces tossed in red chilli powder and coconut oil.
Manga Thokku
Spicy, tangy grated raw mango cooked in sesame oil.
Masoor Dal Tadka
Comforting red lentils cooked and tempered with cumin, onions, and garlic.
Matar Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes and green peas cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Matar Pulao
Aromatic Basmati rice pilaf cooked with sweet green peas and cardamom.
Methi Matar Malai
Sweet and creamy green peas and fresh fenugreek leaves curry.
Missi Roti
Spiced flatbread made of gram flour and wheat flour.
Mix Veg Raita
Creamy yogurt whisked with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Moru Curry
Seasoned sour buttermilk tempered with shallots, garlic, ginger, mustard, and green chillies.
Mour Kozhambu
Ash gourd cooked in a coconut-cumin-chana dal spiced yogurt base.
Murungakkai Sambar
Classic South Indian lentil soup cooked with drumsticks, tomatoes, and tamarind.
Mushroom Masala
Button mushrooms cooked in a semi-dry, spicy onion-tomato gravy.
Mushroom Pepper Roast
Spicy button mushroom stir-fry with onions, green chillies, and crushed pepper.
Mushroom Salna
Roadside-style thin and spicy gravy loaded with fresh button mushrooms.
Mutta Salna
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a roadside-style thin and spicy salna gravy.
Muttai Kurma
Boiled eggs simmered in a coconut-cashew gravy with warm spices.
Mutton Chukka
Chettinad pan-fried dry mutton with shallots and freshly ground pepper.
Mutton Korma
Rich Mughlai mutton curry slow-cooked with fried onions, yogurt, and aromatic spices.
Mutton Rogan Josh
Traditional Kashmiri mutton curry cooked with dry ginger, fennel, and Kashmiri chillies.
Mutton Salna
A spicy, rich mutton gravy made with ground spices and coconut, served with parotta.
Nellikkai Sadam
Tangy, refreshing lunchbox rice made with grated gooseberry (amla) and basic tempering.
Nethili Meen Varuval
Crispy fried anchovies marinated in red chilli powder, turmeric, and lemon juice.
Olan
A simple and gentle Kerala Sadya dish made of white pumpkin and red cowpeas in rich coconut milk.
Palak Corn
Sweet corn kernels cooked in a creamy, garlic-flavored spinach gravy.
Palak Mushroom
Button mushrooms cooked in a flavorful garlic-spinach gravy.
Palak Paneer
Paneer cubes in a smooth, vibrant spinach gravy, seasoned with garlic and cream.
Panchmel Dal
Traditional Rajasthani mixture of five lentils, thick and richly tempered.
Paneer Butter Masala
Rich, sweet, and creamy tomato-cashew gravy loaded with paneer cubes.
Paneer Do Pyaza
Paneer cubes simmered in a spiced onion gravy, topped with caramelized onion petals.
Paneer Tikka
Grilled paneer cubes marinated in yogurt, tandoori masala, and herbs.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Grilled paneer cubes cooked in a rich, spicy, and smoky onion-tomato gravy.
Parippu Curry
Steamed yellow lentils mashed with fresh coconut, cumin, and garlic.
Paruppu Urundai Kozhambu
Steamed spiced lentil dumplings simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy.
Pasta Carbonara
Do not add cream! The creaminess comes from the emulsion of egg yolks, cheese, and pasta water.
Pav Bhaji
Thick mashed vegetable curry served hot with buttered pav rolls.
Pavakkai Pitlai
Bitter gourd cooked with chana dal in a tangy tamarind gravy, enriched with roasted coconut-spice paste.
Peerkangai Thogayal
A thick, flavorful chutney made with ridge gourd, roasted lentils, and red chillies, perfect for mixing with hot rice.
Pineapple Pulissery
Sweet and sour ripe pineapple buttermilk curry.
Pithla Bhakri
Thick, savory gram flour porridge served with rustic sorghum flatbread (Bhakri).
Pizza Margherita
Bake in a preheated oven at maximum temperature for a crispy crust.
Poondu Kuzhambu
Spicy and tangy garlic pods simmered in a flavorful tamarind and sesame oil gravy.
Poondu Rasam
A comforting, garlicky rasam made with crushed garlic, tomatoes, black pepper, and tamarind.
Potato Fry
Crispy and spicy potato cubes pan-fried with mustard, garlic, and chilli powder.
Potato Masala
Classic spiced potato side dish for Poori and Masala Dosa.
Pudalangai Kootu
Snake gourd cooked with yellow split moong dal, coconut-cumin paste, and tempered with mustard.
Pudalangai Poriyal
Snake gourd stir-fried with mustard, green chillies, split urad dal, and fresh coconut.
Ragi Kali
Nutritional finger millet balls served with a spicy curry or sour buttermilk.
Rajma Masala
Kidney beans slow cooked in a thick, spiced tomato-onion gravy. Perfect with rice.
Roti Phulka
Soft puffed stove-top flatbread made with whole wheat.
Sambar
Lentil vegetable stew.
Sambar Rice
A comforting one-pot meal of rice, lentils, and mixed vegetables cooked together with sambar spices and ghee.
Schezwan Chicken
Battered chicken cubes cooked in a fiery hot Schezwan chilli gravy.
Schezwan Fried Rice
Spicy fried rice tossed in home-made Schezwan chili paste and garlic.
Schezwan Noodles
Spicy, fiery Hakka noodles tossed in rich Schezwan sauce and garlic.
Senai Kizhangu Varuval
Yam slices marinated in spices and pan-fried until crispy.
Sepankizhangu Roast
Colocasia (taro root) boiled, peeled, sliced, and pan-roasted with spices until golden and crispy.
Sev Tamatar Sabzi
Gujarati quick-fix curry made with tomatoes, spices, and topped with crispy sev.
Shahi Paneer
Royal, sweet paneer curry in a creamy onion-cashew-yogurt gravy flavored with saffron.
South Indian Thali Rice
Perfectly cooked plain white rice, the foundation of every South Indian lunch.
Soya Chaap Gravy
Spicy, protein-packed soya chaap chunks cooked in a rich tandoori gravy.
Stuffed Paratha Roll
Handheld whole wheat roll stuffed with spiced potato and paneer.
Tamarind Rice
A classic tangy and spiced rice dish flavored with tamarind paste, peanuts, and a special spice mix.
Tandoori Roti
Oven-baked whole wheat flatbread.
Tawa Roti
Soft home-style whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle.
Thalassery Egg Biryani
Spiced egg biryani layered with Kaima rice and topped with caramelized onions.
Tinda Masala
Baby gourd (round melon) cooked in a simple spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Tomato Rasam
Tangy and spicy soup made of tomatoes, tamarind, crushed black pepper, cumin, and garlic.
Tomato Rice
Spicy and tangy rice cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and aromatic spices.
Ulundhu Sadam
Nutritious and traditional rice cooked with whole black gram (urad dal), garlic, and fenugreek.
Urulai Kizhangu Podimas
Mashed potatoes scrambled with onions, ginger, and green chillies.
Vada Curry
Spiced lentil dumpling curry.
Vathal Kozhambu
A tangy Chettinad-style tamarind curry cooked with sun-dried turkey berries.
Vazhaikkai Podimas
Grated raw banana scramble with ginger, chillies, and lemon juice.
Vazhaikkai Varuval
Crispy pan-fried raw banana slices marinated in a spicy masala paste.
Vazhaipoo Vadai Curry
Spiced banana flower dumplings in a flavorful coconut gravy.
Vazhaithandu Kootu
Fiber-rich banana stem cooked with moong dal and fresh coconut.
Veg Biryani
Fragrant layered Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, saffron, mint, and spices.
Veg Fried Rice
Stir-fried Basmati rice cooked with finely chopped spring onions, carrots, and beans.
Veg Hakka Noodles
Classic Indo-Chinese street-style thin noodles stir-fried with julienned vegetables.
Veg Jalfrezi
Semi-dry stir-fried mixed vegetables cooked in a tangy tomato-spice sauce.
Veg Kurma
Mildly spiced mixed vegetable curry in a coconut-cashew gravy, the perfect pairing for Parotta and Chapati.
Veg Manchurian Gravy
Deep-fried mixed vegetable balls in a tangy, thick soy-garlic-ginger gravy.
Veg Pulao
Mildly spiced Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and whole spices.
Veg Salna
Roadside style empty/vegetable salna served hot with Parotta.
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic layered rice dish made with mixed vegetables, mint, coriander, and coconut milk.
Vendakkai Mandi
Okra cooked in rice-washed water (mandi) with tamarind and green chillies.
Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu
Fried okra simmered in a spiced coconut-yogurt gravy.
Vendakkai Poriyal
Okra sautéed with mustard, curry leaves, and fresh coconut.
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