Matar pulao, often referred to as green pea rice, is a dish that feels like a warm hug in every bite. This dish is light, aromatic, and subtly spiced, making it a fantastic comfort meal for lunch. It’s a dish that perfectly complements curries, raitas, or even a crisp salad. It’s also an ideal lunch box recipe for kids or adults that can be prepared in a jiffy.

Paneer tikka is a popular North Indian snack that’s a light meal in itself, and often finds its way on the list of quick, high-protein dinners. This is also why it’s perfect for meal prep. Paneer tikka is made by grilling marinated cottage cheese cubes on a grill or tawa. The marination is made from a spiced hung curd mixture. With proper meal prep, cooked paneer tikka can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.

A North Indian street food special, aloo tikki chaat combines shallow-fried potato patties (aloo tikkis) with a messy topping of chutneys, yoghurt, onions, and spices. It’s a flavour bomb that street food vendors put together in a matter of minutes. You get variations of this chaat, like ragda pattice in Mumbai, but the core idea is the same as the OG. With this recipe, bring the popular street food into your kitchen.