Looking For Lunch Inspiration? Try These 7 Exciting Desi Recipes

By Bhavana Verma

June 9, 2024

The main reason to love homemade lunch boxes is that you get a homemade comforting lunch that you can eat to your heart's content without spending money for outside food. Packed with nutrient dense ingredients, here are some desi lunchbox ideas you can try.

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Paneer Fried Rice 

Stir fry cubes of paneer with vegetables of choice and add cooked rice to make a wholesome fried rice recipe.

Palak Paratha with Raita

Combine spinach with flour to create crispy parathas and pair it with thick yoghurt raita flavoured with coriander.

Vegetable Pulao

Add all the nutritious vegetables in this one-pot dish and create this recipe when you are out of time but need something delicious.

Idli Fry with Coconut Chutney

Stir fry pieces of idli with onion, tomato, spices and salt, and serve it with refreshing coconut chutney for a summer appropriate meal.

Vegetable Chilla with Green Chutney

Create crispy pancakes with besan batter combined with vegetables of choice and serve it with refreshing green chutney.

Mixed Vegetable Sabzi with Sattu Paratha

If you can't settle for one vegetable sabzi, create a mixed veg sabji with cauliflower, fresh beans, okra and veggies of choice, and serve it with sattu paratha.

Desi Cheese Vegetable Macaroni

Create a delicious fusion recipe for lunch by giving your favourite macaroni an indian twist with spices and veggies.