Every day meal plans are a daunting task to do all by yourself, since you have many other tasks in the day, especially on weekdays. Weekends would be more blessed than weekdays because we have time to think and organize. It would be great if there is an early plan laid out for the week ahead such that we know clearly of what to shop and how much to shop for the week. Also, we understand the ease of making the recipes that could either be carry forward through transformation or packing it for lunch, or cooking with the same ingredients for the next day. Considering this, we are back again with the weeknight dinner recipe ideas that could be of help. This menu for weeknights have a blending mix of cuisines across India & the World (Especially for Friday nights) which help in wholesome nutrition for the nights.
We understand that the only peaceful time when you retrospect your fruitful day is at night. It would be lovely if less time goes into planning and preparing the dinners. This week, try Roasted Bell Pepper Rasam Recipe, Banarasi Gobhi Ki Sabzi Recipe (Cauliflower Cooked With Nigella), Gajar Paratha Recipe (Carrot Paratha), Kashmiri Munj Haakh Recipe, Chaman Qaliya (Kashmiri Cottage Cheese Curry) Recipe, Egg Butter Masala and more.
Dry Sabzis can be made into interesting paratha rolls for next morning's breakfast or the curries can also be packed for lunch the next day. Also make sure you soak in the pulses the previous night and sprout them in the morning to make sprout recipes for dinner, or soak them first thing in the morning to make them easy to cook for dinners. Stock up the groceries to ease out the weeknights and spice up daily life with lot more time to do other things than planning to dine. We have also included a whiff of additional plan for your weekend too! Take a look and make your meal plan accordingly for the whole week's dinners.
Monday
Rice, Roasted Bell Pepper Rasam, Phulka and Banarasi Gobhi Ki Sabzi
This Monday, prepare Steamed rice and pair it with flavourful roasted bell pepper rasam. Roasting the bell peppers before extracting its juice imparts a smoky flavour which you will cherish. To complete the meal plate prepare hot and airy Phulka and keep a side dish like Banarasi Gobhi ki sabzi with cauliflower and nigella.
Rice, Roasted Bell Pepper Rasam, Phulka and Banarasi Gobhi Ki Sabzi
This Monday, prepare Steamed rice and pair it with flavourful roasted bell pepper rasam. Roasting the bell peppers before extracting its juice imparts a smoky flavour which you will cherish. To complete the meal plate prepare hot and airy Phulka and keep a side dish like Banarasi Gobhi ki sabzi with cauliflower and nigella.
Tuesday
Gajar Paratha, Lime Pickle, Dal Bukhara & Yogurt
Keep Tuesday simpler with a paratha like Gajar (carrot) ka paratha, a spicy pickle like lime pickle, a bowl of fresh homemade yogurt and also a dal like Dal Bukhara which is made the Punjabi way to pair along. You can make a bowl of steamed rice as well to complete the pairing.
Gajar Paratha, Lime Pickle, Dal Bukhara & Yogurt
Keep Tuesday simpler with a paratha like Gajar (carrot) ka paratha, a spicy pickle like lime pickle, a bowl of fresh homemade yogurt and also a dal like Dal Bukhara which is made the Punjabi way to pair along. You can make a bowl of steamed rice as well to complete the pairing.
Wednesday
Kashmiri Rogan Josh or Chaman Qaliya with Rice
Prepare a flavourful and lipsmacking Kashmiri Rogan Josh for dinner to pair along with steamed rice and include Phulka if you prefer. If you are a vegetarian, you can prepare a mild but delightful Kashmiri Chaman qaliya made with paneer cubes instead of Rogan Josh. End you meals with a glass of spiced Indian buttermilk.
Kashmiri Rogan Josh or Chaman Qaliya with Rice
Prepare a flavourful and lipsmacking Kashmiri Rogan Josh for dinner to pair along with steamed rice and include Phulka if you prefer. If you are a vegetarian, you can prepare a mild but delightful Kashmiri Chaman qaliya made with paneer cubes instead of Rogan Josh. End you meals with a glass of spiced Indian buttermilk.
Thursday
Tawa Paratha With Egg Butter Masala and Green Baingan Sabzi
Prepare a simple meal with Tawa Paratha, and Egg Butter Masala made with hard boiled eggs and a spicy gravy made with onions tomatoes and spices. Also prepare a Long green brinjal Poriyal Masala as a side to complete the meal. You can also prepare a simple jeera rice that makes a fine pairing with the whole meal.
Tawa Paratha With Egg Butter Masala and Green Baingan Sabzi
Prepare a simple meal with Tawa Paratha, and Egg Butter Masala made with hard boiled eggs and a spicy gravy made with onions tomatoes and spices. Also prepare a Long green brinjal Poriyal Masala as a side to complete the meal. You can also prepare a simple jeera rice that makes a fine pairing with the whole meal.
Friday
Assamese Fish Fried Rice Or Field Beans Tossed With lemon Rice, Curd and Salad
Prepare a minimal spiced but flavourful Assamese Fish Fried rice recipe and pair it with yogurt and vegetable salad with simple chopped veggies along. If you are looking for vegetarian main-course, you can prepare a season fresh Avarekaalu chitranna which is a Karnataka specialty of tempered turmeric rice which also has field beans to chew on. Curd goes well with this chitranna as well.
Assamese Fish Fried Rice Or Field Beans Tossed With lemon Rice, Curd and Salad
Prepare a minimal spiced but flavourful Assamese Fish Fried rice recipe and pair it with yogurt and vegetable salad with simple chopped veggies along. If you are looking for vegetarian main-course, you can prepare a season fresh Avarekaalu chitranna which is a Karnataka specialty of tempered turmeric rice which also has field beans to chew on. Curd goes well with this chitranna as well.
Saturday
Asian Honey Soy Sticky Chicken or Fried Rice, and Tofu
This weekend prepare an Asian inspired dinner of sticky honey soy chicken and fried rice with veggies. If you are looking for vegetarian option, you can prepare Tofu in spicy orange sauce instead of chicken to pair with fried rice. End your meal with a delicious and healthier 3 ingredient banana ice cream.
Asian Honey Soy Sticky Chicken or Fried Rice, and Tofu
This weekend prepare an Asian inspired dinner of sticky honey soy chicken and fried rice with veggies. If you are looking for vegetarian option, you can prepare Tofu in spicy orange sauce instead of chicken to pair with fried rice. End your meal with a delicious and healthier 3 ingredient banana ice cream.
Sunday
Mizoram Inspired Veg Sawhchiar, Dal and Palak Raita
Prepare a one pot meal with a Mizoram inspired veg Sawhchiar which is a rice pilaf with Kashmiri red chillies, bay leaf, paneer and other simple spices. Prepare a dal and raw mango hash with Maharashtrain Kairichi dal and a palak raita to go along with it.
Mizoram Inspired Veg Sawhchiar, Dal and Palak Raita
Prepare a one pot meal with a Mizoram inspired veg Sawhchiar which is a rice pilaf with Kashmiri red chillies, bay leaf, paneer and other simple spices. Prepare a dal and raw mango hash with Maharashtrain Kairichi dal and a palak raita to go along with it.
