A rich and delectable North Indian meal is something, everyone craves for! During weekdays, we don't get time to make a big meal, as we are always in the hurry to reach office on time, finish our morning errands or get busy with something or other. Therefore, weekend is a great time to make this Meal Plate when you can also invite your friends and family for this scrumptious North Indian meal.
In this meal plate, we have some mouth watering North Indian recipes such as Nawabi Kofta Curry, Rajasthani Kadhi, Paneer Matar Pulao, Boondi Raita, Phulka, Fried Green Chillies, Papad, Pickle, Lemon Wedges and sliced Onions.
Nawabi Kofta Curry, as the name sounds, is a rich and delectable Curry in which Dry Fruits, Paneer and Potato Koftas are dunked into a creamy tomato Curry. Every bite of this Kofta curry will make you want to eat more and more. Along with it, we have a Rajasthani Kadhi which is a combination of Besan and Curd with a tadka of everyday spices. It is made in every Rajsthani households and enjoyed in winters especially with Makki Ki Roti.
Along with these two delicious dishes, we have served Paneer Matar Pulao, a simple dish which has protein and other nutrients. The Paneer in the Pulao is slightly roasted and added to the Pulao, which gives it a rustic flavour making it more delicious. To end the meal, we have Boondi Raita and Phulka served with this meal.
On the side, we have also served Roasted Papad, Lemon Wedges, Pickle and some sliced Onions. You can also serve an Indian salad such as Kachumber Salad or Pudina Pyaz Kachumber Salad with this meal. So if you have guests coming in for a weekend meal or you want to make something special, do give this North Indian Meal Plate a try and we are sure it will satisfy your taste buds.
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1. Nawabi Kofta Curry Recipe
Nawabi, the word only signifies Royal. The Nawabi Kofta Curry Recipe is dish from the royal kitchens that is full of flavours.
Koftas made using potatoes are stuffed with paneer and dry fruits and simmered in spicy tomato cream gravy. Every bite of these koftas will make you want to eat more and more. So, if you have a Lunch or Dinner Party planned, you should definitely give this one a try.
If you like this recipe, you can try other Kofta Curry Recipes such as
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2. Rajasthani Kadhi Recipe
Rajasthani Kadhi Recipe, a delicious Curd based dish that is made in almost all the households of the state. This kadhi has some delicious flavours which comes from the spicy masalas used in the dish.
Fenugreek Seeds are also added in this Kadhi, which gives it a beautiful flavour and taste.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Kadhi Recipes that you can make for your everyday meals:
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3. Paneer Matar Pulao Recipe
Summers are here and nothing other than Raita can be a great accompaniment to your meal when it comes to this season. Raita which is made of Curd and a combination of vegetables, is a great way to give your body some relief from heat. It helps in digestion and also saves you from the harsh UV rays in Summers.
In this Raita, we have added some savoury Boondi to Raita which gives it a nice crunch and taste. Salt and red chilli powder is added to make it spicy and tasty.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Raita Recipes that you can serve with your everyday meals:
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4. Boondi Raita Recipe Spiced With Black Salt
To complete the meal, we have served Phulka, which is whole wheat Indian Bread that is made in almost all the Indian households. You can also serve Tawa Paratha, Lachha Paratha or Ajwain Puri with this meal.
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5. Phulka Recipe (Roti/Chapati) - Puffed Indian Bread
Paneer Matar Pulao Recipe is a quick nutritious rice dish flavoured with spices and paneer .
Basmati rice, cooked in ghee, with whole spices, lend their lovely flavours to this pulao. The star ingredient of the pulao being paneer, makes it delectable, adding to the nutritive value of the pulao.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Rice Recipes such as