Weekdays are the time to multitask and get on with our routines. In the busy households, it is a task to come up with ideas to make decent meals for 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 week, try rice flour bhakri, Hyderabadi bagara Baingan, fried rice, Broccoli tofu stir fry, Gujarati dal and more. 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.
Monday
Prepare Rice Flour Bhakri Recipe which is a simple flatbread recipe with rice flour, salt and water. For sides, prepare Marwadi Gatte Ki Kadhi Recipe with rajasthani gatte or besan dumplings and spiced yogurt. You can steamed rice which also pairs well with kadhi and Lahsun ki Chutney to add a zing to your meals. You can make lahsun chutney in advance and just add it to your meal. You can also pack bhakri for lunch box the next day, with lentils or vegetable curry.
Tuesday
Make Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan Recipe which is Roasted Eggplant in Tangy Spicy Peanut Sesame Curry and puffed Phulkas for dinner. Prepare Moru Kachiyathu Recipe which is a spiced buttermilk recipe along with meals since bagara baingan is a spicy curry to side. You can also carry tawa paratha or thepla with bagara baingan for next day's lunch.
Wednesday
Prepare Jeera rice (pulao) and Patra Ni Machi Recipe which is prepared with fish. Or you can make Dal Banjara Recipe which is also called langar wali dal for a vegetarian option. Add Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry Recipe for a boost of nutrition and to make the meals complete. Roll the parathas with leftover broccoli tofu stir fry to make next day's breakfast or lunch.
Thursday
Bhindi With Cashews & Coconut Sabzi Recipe is a dy sabzi that is nutritious and easy to make, except for the time it takes to saute the bhindi. Prepare Gujarati dal recipe for a gravy option and make soft phulkas for a simple thursday night dinner. You can pack the leftover sabzi for next day's lunch or have them along with Indian breads for breakfast.
Friday
This friday, prepare Mediterranean Dajaj Mechwi Recipe (non vegetarian recipe) or Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe (Vegetarian option) as appetizer. Make filling Ratatouille with Grilled Cottage Cheese Steak for main course and easy to make Caramel Bread Pudding Recipe for an easy dessert.