Khichdi To Pasta - 10 Quick And Easy One Pot Recipes

By Risha Ganguly

One pot meals are quick, easy and often the only option in our fast and busy lifestyles. Here are 10 one pot meal options that you can try out with minimum ingredients and efforts.

Chicken Pulao

Sauté chicken pieces with onions and garlic, then add rice, broth, and your choice of vegetables. Cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Quinoa and Beans

Cook quinoa in a pot, then add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and your choice of vegetables. Toss with a dressing of lime juice, olive oil, and spices.

Teriyaki Stir Fry

Sauté chicken or tofu with mixed vegetables in a pot. Add teriyaki sauce and cook until everything is heated through and well-coated.

Khichdi

A simple and nourishing dish made with rice, lentils, and vegetables. It can be spiced with turmeric, cumin, garam masala and ghee.

Lemon Rice

This tangy rice dish is cooked with lemon juice, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts. It's a refreshing and quick one-pot meal.

Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with a mix of chicken, spices, and fried onions, biryani is a fan favourite. Serve it with raita for a complete meal.

Shrimp Pasta

Sauté shrimp with garlic and herbs, then add pasta, broth, and diced tomatoes. Simmer until the pasta is cooked and garnish with oregano.

Pongal

A traditional South Indian dish made with rice and split yellow moong dal, flavored with ghee, cumin, black pepper, it is garnished with cashews. 

Lentil Soup

Sauté onions, carrots, and beans in a pot, then add lentils, broth, and spices. Simmer until the lentils are tender and enjoy the soup.

Lemon Chicken

Sear chicken breasts, then add broth, lemon juice, herbs, and veggies of your choice. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and serve the lemon chicken.