Our 30-Day Calendar of Indian Meals and recipes shows you how to plan and cook family-friendly meals effortlessly.
In India, everyday meals are an integral part of the food culture. Three wholesome, elaborate thali meals a day is the food ritual that we usually follow in our routine life.
This food series is a glimpse of our everyday meals, inspired by the local produce, the seasonal mood, and the routine cravings.
There are days when we as a family like to indulge in an elaborate Indian Thali Meal . Whereas during busy weekdays, we have to be satisfied with a simple dal or a curry with basmati rice.
These 30 Everyday Indian Meals are packed with nutrient-rich foods, including whole grains, lean meats, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
How To Plan
From sorting the menu planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and then finally cooking there is a lot of outlining work involved behind each meal. If you are a novice cook like when I started, follow my simple 6 Meal Prep Ideas for Indian Kitchen to help you plan everyday Indian meals like a pro.
30 Everyday Indian Meals Calendar
Punjabi Rajma Masala , Sooji Halwa , Basmati Rice, Onion, Papad
Mix Veg Sambar , Medu Vada , Instant Rava Idli , Coconut Chutney
Dalia Upma , Pahadi Jeera Aloo , Boondi Raita , Salad, Papad
Kadhai Paneer , Naan , Paneer Gulab Jamun , Sliced Onion
Methi Paratha , Boondi Raita , Butter , Lal Mirch Ka Achaar
Shahi Urad Dal , Lauki Kofta Curry , Onion Raita, Chapati
Chana Masala , Kulcha, Boondi Raita , Mirch Ka Achaar
Mathura Style Potato Curry , Poori/Puri
Arhar Dal Fry , Matar Mushroom Masala , Boondi Raita , Chapati, Paneer Kheer
Oats Khichdi , Khatta Meetha Pumpkin , Cucumber Raita , Salad
Boondi Kadhi, Chana Dal Lauki, Bhindi Masala , Carrot Salad, Methi Paratha , Chapati, Rice
Arhar Dal Fry , Aloo Gobi, Dahi Bhalla Chaat , Chicken Masala , Besan Bhindi Fry , Rasmalai
Dal Makhani , Kadhai Chicken, Rice Phirni , Spring Onion Raita , Lachha Paratha, Papad, Salad
Brown Chana Curry , Radish Greens Sabzi, Salad, Rice, Papad
Sabut Masoor Dal, Chicken Curry , Matar Mushroom Masala , Peach Raita, Rice Kheer , Ginger Pickle, Rice, Chapati, Green Chutney
Mix Veg Sambar , Paneer Makhani , Aloo Beans Sabzi, Dahi Tadka, Rice, Chapati, Papad
Chicken Biryani , Spring Onion Raita , Rice Phirni , Salad, Paneer Tikka
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora , Suji Halwa , Sliced Onion, Rice, Papad
Pahadi Aloo Ki Sabzi , Pakodi Ki Sabzi , Curd, Masala Cheese Puri , Nuts
Chana Masala , Instant Paniyaram , Lauki Sabzi, Stamed Rice, Chapati, Papad
Lehsuni Dal Tadka, Bhagara Baingan, Carrot Kheer, Palak Paratha , Masala Raita, Papad
Palak Paneer, Sookhi Urad Dal , Boondi Raita , Tomato Chutney , Phulka, Fryums
Lobia Masala, Lauki Sabzi, Carrot Raita, Rice, Chapati, Papad
Chana Masala , Pressure Cooker Matar Paneer , Dahi Bhalla Chaat , Aam Panna , Rice, Chutney , Khatta Meetha Kaddu
Dahi Lauki , Baigan Bharta, Jamun Yogurt , Chapati
Pahadi Aloo Gutke , Poori
Chilli Paneer , Jeera Turai, Carrot Raita, Dal Khichdi , Achari Baingan , Phulka
Lauki Kofta Curry , Steamed Rice, Green Chili Pickle
Sabut Masoor Dal, Punjabi Arbi Masala , Rice, Chapati, Papad
Punjabi Soya Chaap Masala , Dal Makhani , Dahi Bhalla , Bedmi Poori
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How long does it take to write a cookbook? As you already know, I am working on my first international cookbook. If you are curious about my cookbook timeline, then quickly scroll down.
The Timeline
I signed my cookbook contract in the first Quarter of 2021, i.e., last year. The discussion started sometime in January 2021, and the project was official by March. Hina Gujral Cookbook finally became a reality.
It was an overwhelming phase. Of course, you have gazillion things on your mind, but it’s hard to decide where to start. Plus, the deadly Covid 19-second phase ( delta variant ) did not get the best out of me.
Till August: From May to August, I worked on testing 150 recipes ( I did not want to share recipes that are already there on my blog ), writing them down with my notes, sticking sheets and plans all over the house, organizing the schedule for the next few months, and submitting the first draft of my manuscript.
Expressing your thoughts using captivating words is not that easy. My 8+ years of experience as a food blogger gave me some edge, but it wasn’t enough. The best way to approach it was to pour my heart out and write. And rest leave it to my editor!
September: After submitting the manuscript, September was all gone in to and fro between my editor and me. Then we sat down to select the best 100 recipes and fine-tune the ingredient measurements ( it has to be precise measurements, cook time, and not vague instructions ). For the readers of my cookbook, each recipe has to work every time for everyone, and it has to taste delicious without fail!
Last Quater of 2021: One of the most challenging jobs was shooting 100+ images for the cookbook. I was adamant from the beginning to do the task all by myself ( I regretted this decision later ). Hence, everything from cooking, styling, and photography took three months. So I recreated those 100 recipes again and even some of them a third time for the cover image .
After the final submission, many images got rejected by the creative team, a few of them I didn’t like, and then began the process of reshooting. So let’s say those were not the best three months of my life.
The Year 2022: The last few months of 2022 were dedicated to proofreading again and again by a different set of professional eyes so that we can eliminate all the chances of error, especially regarding recipes. The publishing team is working on the final design, text placement, and other final touches before the book finally goes for printing.
Official inetrantional release date is September 6th, only five days before my birthday. It is just a happy coincidence.
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