Monday is here again and we are all back to work. But this morning was a little different for many states across India. After facing high temperature and scorching heat in the sky, many parts of the country heaved a sigh of relief from the heavy rains in the early morning. Reportedly, isolated rainfall is likely over West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand; On the other hand, states like Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next few days. So all we can think of is good food. The cold weather outside is making us crave comfort food and afternoon naps. While we understand that an afternoon nap on a working Monday is a distant dream, how about marking the day with some happy meals?! This is right. We have compiled a list of delicious lunch options that you can prepare in a jiffy and enjoy on a rainy day. let’s take a look.
Here are 5 quick and easy lunch options for a rainy day:
1. Khichdi-Begun Bhaja:
A classic rainy day meal for every Bengali, khichdi makes a divine combo with started bhaja. All you have to do is prepare Bengali style khichdi with rice, lentils, vegetables and some spices and mix it with deep fried brinjals. You can also have mach bhaja (fried fish) and kosha mango along with it. click here For the Khichdi (Bengali Style Khichdi) recipe.
2. One Pot Chicken Biryani:
Let’s agree, we really don’t need any occasion to enjoy biryani. Aromatic rice mixed with spices and juicy meat – biryani makes the indulgence mesmerizing. While our love for biryani knows no bounds, we often avoid making the dish on a weekday. why do you ask? This is because it takes a long time to make biryani. What if we say, we’ve got a quick recipe that will help you prepare biryani in just 30 minutes?! You heard us Here is a one pot chicken biryani recipe that you can prepare and indulge in anytime of the week. click here for the recipe.
3. Allahabadi Tehri:
Allahabadi Tehri is a North India style mixed pulao consisting of rice, vegetables and a pool of spices which adds flavor and aroma to the dish. It’s delicious, comforting and helps you cook together a meal in no time. Mix tehri with some spicy pickle and enjoy. click here for the recipe.
4. Tamarind Rice:
If you are someone who loves that touch on your palate, then this dish is a must try. South Indian style tamarind rice is a delicious amalgamation of rice, chana and urad dal, groundnuts, asafoetida, curry leaves, mustard seeds and much more. Traditionally known as pulihora (puli meaning something sour), this dish helps you cook a quick and delicious meal in just 30 minutes. click here for the recipe.
5. Masala Rice:
A classic Maharashtrian meal, masala bhaat is rice with a range of rustic spices and vegetables. What makes this dish stand out is the use of Maharashtrian ‘goda masala’ – a garam masala blend consisting of cumin, sesame seeds, dry coconut powder, black pepper powder and more. We suggest to make Masala Bhaat at home and enjoy a delicious meal by mixing it with a bowl of raita. click here for the recipe.
Now that you have these delicious dishes, prepare one (from the list) today and enjoy it while watching the rain outside. And of course, don’t forget to take all the precautionary measures for the coming monsoon.
have a nice day!