Are you tired of making the same old Roti, Dal and Sabzi that you've been eating every night? Are you looking for Indian Dinner Recipes that is nutritious, wholesome and requires only a little bit of planning? You are at the right place! We at Archana's Kitchen want to make it easy for you and do all the thinking and planning - You only have to execute it, and have a wonderful South Indian or North Indian dinner on your dining table. The ingredients that are needed to prepare these Indian dinners can be found in all Indian Kitchens there by coming under budget and we have consciously paired these Dinner Recipes together so that the dinner that you serve yourself or your family members are wholesome and nutritious.
This week we have paired a whole host of North Indian and South Indian Recipes just for you. From North Indian dinner ideas, we have Aloo Tamatari Sabzi and Phulkas, Dal Chingri and Steamed Rice, Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao along with a Boondi Raita and many more such recipes.
You can make these dinners just for two or for even your entire family - Our goal is to make planning for Weeknight dinners easy for you to plan and execute. These Indian Dinner Recipes are perfect to even plan for a dinner party on a short notice. Not only are these recipe combinations perfect for your dinner but with a little planning you can make more a little more and pack it up for your next day's lunch.
There are a few tips that will help you plan all you meals better if you plan you Dinner Menu well.
- Dry Subzis can be used to make rolls with your leftover roti or paratha for your next day's lunch.
- If you are making any sort of dals especially Kabuli chana, Kala chana, always do soak them in water overnight. If you are planning to have sprouts for dinner, make sure you start with the sprouting process the previous day.
- Stock up on groceries to ease out the weeknights and spice up daily life with lot more time to spend time with your family. We have also included an additional plan for your weekend too!
Take a look and make your meal plan accordingly for a sumptuous, wholesome, healthy and delicious dinner.
MondayJeera Rasam, Pavakka/Karela Poriyal and Rice
Tips for preparation : Pavakkai/Karela can be cleaned, cut and added to a bowl with a teaspoon of salt. Keep this overnight in the fridge - this will help in removing the bitterness from the pavakkai to a large extent. Squeeze out the water from the Pavakkai pieces and cook according to the recipe.
Jeera Milagu Rasam Recipe - South Indian Pepper Cumin Rasam
Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe - Karela Ki Sabzi
Jeera Rasam, Pavakka/Karela Poriyal and Rice
Tips for preparation : Pavakkai/Karela can be cleaned, cut and added to a bowl with a teaspoon of salt. Keep this overnight in the fridge - this will help in removing the bitterness from the pavakkai to a large extent. Squeeze out the water from the Pavakkai pieces and cook according to the recipe.
Jeera Milagu Rasam Recipe - South Indian Pepper Cumin Rasam
Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe - Karela Ki Sabzi
TuesdayAloo Tamatari, Phulka & Kala Chana Salad
Tips for preparation : Do not forget to soak Kala chana for the salad.
Aloo Tamatar Sabzi Recipe - Spicy Potatoes In a Tomato Curry
Phulka Recipe (Roti/Chapati) - Puffed Indian Bread
Aloo Tamatari, Phulka & Kala Chana Salad
Tips for preparation : Do not forget to soak Kala chana for the salad.
Aloo Tamatar Sabzi Recipe - Spicy Potatoes In a Tomato Curry
Phulka Recipe (Roti/Chapati) - Puffed Indian Bread
WednesdayDal Chingri, Maash Ki Dal Khasgi & Steamed Rice
Tips for preparation : Have the prawns cleaned and prepped the night before or the morning so that all you have to do is cook the prawns.
Dal Chingri (Bengali Style Channa Dal And Prawns) Recipe
Maash Ki Dal Khasgi Recipe (Dhaba Style Urad Dal)
Dal Chingri, Maash Ki Dal Khasgi & Steamed Rice
Tips for preparation : Have the prawns cleaned and prepped the night before or the morning so that all you have to do is cook the prawns.
Dal Chingri (Bengali Style Channa Dal And Prawns) Recipe
Maash Ki Dal Khasgi Recipe (Dhaba Style Urad Dal)
ThursdayGatte Ka Pulao, Panchmel Dal, Raita and Salad
Tips for preparation : Gatte is a Rajasthani vegetable substitute that is prepared with gram flour. This can be prepared and stored in the fridge upto 2 days.
Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao Recipe
Boondi Raita Recipe Spiced With Black Salt
Gatte Ka Pulao, Panchmel Dal, Raita and Salad
Tips for preparation : Gatte is a Rajasthani vegetable substitute that is prepared with gram flour. This can be prepared and stored in the fridge upto 2 days.
Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao Recipe
Boondi Raita Recipe Spiced With Black Salt
FridayRingan Methi nu Shaak, Phulka and Sri Lankan Dal
Tips for preparation : You can always prepare the dough for the Phulka and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha
Sri Lankan Dal Recipe
Ringan Methi nu Shaak, Phulka and Sri Lankan Dal
Tips for preparation : You can always prepare the dough for the Phulka and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha
Sri Lankan Dal Recipe
SaturdayRoute Pasta & Eggplant Gratin, Garlic Bread and Panna Cotta
Tips for preparation : Make the panna cotta a day before or the morning, so that it sets well.
Garlic Bread With Herb Butter Recipe
Thandai Panna Cotta With Strawberry And Mango Coulis Recipe
Route Pasta & Eggplant Gratin, Garlic Bread and Panna Cotta
Tips for preparation : Make the panna cotta a day before or the morning, so that it sets well.
Garlic Bread With Herb Butter Recipe
Thandai Panna Cotta With Strawberry And Mango Coulis Recipe
SundayMillet Bisi Bele Bath, Pudina Raita and Raw Papaya, Apple Salad
Tips for preparation : Make sure to keep the pudina cleaned and ready the previous day so that it saves you some time. Raw papaya and carrots can be grated and kept in the fridge ahead of time, but do no add salt to it. Apples should be cut and added to the salad just before serving as they tend to brown.
Barnyard Millet Bisi Bele Bath Recipe
Millet Bisi Bele Bath, Pudina Raita and Raw Papaya, Apple Salad
Tips for preparation : Make sure to keep the pudina cleaned and ready the previous day so that it saves you some time. Raw papaya and carrots can be grated and kept in the fridge ahead of time, but do no add salt to it. Apples should be cut and added to the salad just before serving as they tend to brown.
