Easy Weekend Lunch Menu | Meal Under 30 Minutes

Simple and quick meal - Jeera pulao, mixed vegetable curry and Spiced Buttermilk.

An easy weekend lunch idea that comprises simple menu yet delicious and filling. This meal includes Jeera Puloa, Mixed Vegetable Curry and Masala chaas(buttermilk).  The meal could be probably useful for bachelors, home away youngsters and even with newbies to the kitchen.
Many times I try to compromise myself to eat less but couldn't make it happen ever. But this quick meal made it happen.
Jeera pulao is simple and flavorful that goes well with any spicy curry /gravy. And I tried the mixed vegetable curry that combine perfect when eaten with pulao, also healthy. Finally no meal without drink , how about spicy buttermilk - a super thirst quencher that keeps you cool. So tell me does the meal sounds yummy and healthy?

Believe me this menu will take only 30 minutes to get done. Plan prior ahead and it work outs well for a scrumptious lunch.

Lets get into quick recap of all recipes in the menu:
Jeera Pulao
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Masala Chaas

Preparation & Cooking Time : 30 Minutes

YIELD : 2 serving

First let's check out the procedure for preparing Jeera pulao.  Jeera pulav  is simple to prepare, very  mild with less spice yet tasty. The cumin seeds dominates highly to enhance the puloa, thus leaving very flavorful with whole spices.

All You need is 

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice -1 cup

Water - 2 cups

Green Chilli - 2no.

Cashew Nuts - 6-7

Cumin Seeds / Jeera - 1 1/2 tbsp

Ginger Garlic Paste - 2tsp

Bay Leaf - 1
Ghee - 1tbsp

Oil - 1tbsp

Salt To Taste

Method:

Check here for the procedure to make Jeera pulao.

Next let's check out the recipe for Mixed Vegetable Curry.
The healthy combination of carrot, cauliflower, potato and paneer in a spicy onion tomato gravy makes a rich and delicious quick curry under 20 minutes.

All you need is

Ingredients:

Mixed Vegetables- 11/2 cups(boiled)

(I used Carrot, potato, Cauliflower)

Fresh /Frozen Paneer / Indian Cottage Cheese - 1/4 cup

(cut into small cubes)

Onion - 1 Large Finely Chopped

Tomato - 1 Large Finely Chopped

Curd / Yogurt - 2 tbsp

Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

Sugar A pinch

Coriander Leaves - one fistful finely chopped

Oil - 2 tbsp

Method: 

Check here for the procedure to make Mixed Vegetable Curry.

Last to finish is with quick refreshing drink - Masala Chaas

All you need is

Ingredients:

Plain Natural Yogurt / curd - 1 cup

Green Chilli - 2no.

Ginger - 1" piece chopped(deskinned)

Ice Cold Water - 1 1/2 cup

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Chaat Masala - 1 tsp

Asafeotida / Hing - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Leaves few springs

Curry Leaves few springs

Black Salt To taste

Method: 

Check here for the procedure to make Masala Chaas.

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