3 Indian LUNCH / DINNER recipes - vegetarian, easy meals (perfect for leftover rice / roti dough)

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while regular white rice is usually less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness and color without heat, while jalapeños are often cheaper.

turmeric

🥗Healthier: curcumin supplements

💰Cheaper: saffron

Curcumin supplements can provide similar benefits, while saffron is a more luxurious alternative.

Use leftover rice for the recipe.

Chop garlic and spring onions.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot.

Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped spring onions and sauté for a minute.

Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly tender.

Add leftover rice to the pot and mix well with the vegetables.

Pour in chili sauce and soy sauce, mixing everything together.

Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens