Combo Meals

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Combo meals are the combination of two or three things. It is a general perception that combo meals are only served in the fast food joints and are always junk food. That's not true- the combos we are going to make here are not at all junk food. These combos are made with clean and healthy ingredients and are very delicious.

These combos are balanced and complete meals. They have combination of protein, vitamins, fibres, minerals etc. They have a curry preparation/veggie with kind of bread(homemade or ready made)/ Rice . Some of these combo meals are served as snacks in India but you can serve them as a whole meal also. A desi drink can also be served with these combos in order to make a complete meal.

Try out these combos and please do share your valuable pcomments.

Happy cooking,
Shuchi

• Idly Sambhar

  Idlis are steam cooked savory cakes of fermented batter of rice and lentils. This is a healthy and filling meal. Usually in South India Idlis are served with Sambhar and chutneys for breakfast. This is a very delicious preparation and very popular throughout India....

  

• Medu vada with Coconut Chutney

  Medu Vadas are South Indian snacks served usually in breakfast menu. Medu vadas are specific kind of vadas which have a hole in the middle (like American doughnuts). This deep fried lentil preparation is served with Sambar and coconut chutney.....

  

• Dosa with Sambhar

  Dosas are fine pancakes of fermented lentil and rice batter. Dosas can be made with different flavors by adding the stuffings, such as-masala dosa, onion dosa, paneer dosa, etc. Dosa is served with Sambhar, and a variety of chutneys....

  

• Dal Baati and Choorma

  Dal baati is a very popular combo from Rajasthan. The dal made for this combo is called as panchmel. This dal is traditionally made with the five very commonly used lentils in India and is served with a special bread - Baati. Often A special dessert Churma also accompanies Dal and Baati....

  

• Sarson ka saag and Makke ki Roti

  Sarson saag (mustard leaves preparation) is a very famous delicacy from Punjab. This delicious saag is served with makke ki roti (bread made with cornmeal). Mustard leaves can be easily found in the Indian stores and also in supermarkets.....

  

• Rava Uttapam and Sambhar

  Rava Uttapam or semolina uttapam is a very popular South Indian dish. Uttapams are made with fermented batter. These are thick pancakes. Traditionally onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes are added in the batter. Uttapams are served with...

  

• Ragda Patties

  This is a very popular dish from West India - from Mumbai. Ragda is made with white peas (saphed matar) and seasoned with mustard seeds while the same white matar seasoned with cumin seeds called as matara in North. This is a yummy chaat , served with Potato patties and chutneys..

  

• Rajma Chawal

  Rajma or kidney beans is a delicious bean preparation from North India. Rajma (red kidney beans) are rich in soluble fibers, and a good source of protein, iron, magnesium etc. Rajma-Chawal is a very delicious and popular combo meal...

  

• Pav Bhaji

  Pav Bhaji is a very popular combo from Western India, especially from Maharashtra. This is a combination of Pav ( variety of bread) and Bhaji (cooked vegetables in diced onion and tomato masala). This is usually served as an evening snack but I make it as a complete meal for Sunday Lunch....

  

• chole Bhature

  Chole Bhature is a most popular combo from Punjab, North India. This is an all time favorite combo. At my home, both my kids have different eating tastes, but when the option is CHOLE BHATURE, the decision is unanimous.....

  

• Rava Idly and Coconut Chutney

  This is a combo from South of India. Idli Sambhar is usually served for breakfast or as a snack. This is my favorite combo and again I prefer to serve it as a complete meal. This is a very delicious , nutritious, and complete meal, as it has lentils, vegetables, semolina (made out of wheat), yogurt, coconut etc. ..

  

• Kadhi Chawal

  Kadhi Chawal is a lunch combo from North of India. About 40 kms away from Nainital, there is a small and quaint town, Naukuchiyatal- this dish is served in every big or small hotel in Naukauchiyatal. Kadhi is also served during festivals, and variations of Kadhi..

  

• Kebab with Bun

  Masoor ke Kebab is rich in protein, fibers and vitamin B1. This is a low-fat, easy to make starter/appetizer. I have made this many times for the parties and have always had rave reviews. Masoor dal kebabs are also good for kid’s lunch box also. Serve these kebabs with bun...

  

• Tehri with Soy nuggets

  Tehri is a rice preparation made with seasonal vegetables. It is very popular in north India and mainly in Uttar Pradesh(UP). Tehri is a delicious rice preparation...

  

• Chole Chawal

  The combination of chole and methi makes a delicious delicacy. This is my friend Geet's recipe and I am thankful to her for this awesome recipe. She made it once for a potluck dinner and everyone just loved it. I liked the concept of adding methi greens in Chole so I decided to share this recipe with my readers. Methi chole goes very well with roti, paratha, poori or rice...

  

• Aloo Parathe with Dahi

  Aloo ke parathe and dahi (yogurt) is very famous in North India. These potato-stuffed pan fried breads are very popular dish served for breakfast. It is a staple diet for weekend brunches, and is relished by all. When I make aloo paratha, I get to hear "One More!!" all the time....

  

• Bombay Biryani with cucumber Raita

  I had this delicious Bombay Biryani the very first time in France at my Pakistani friend's place. Her Biryani was just mind blowing, and we all loved it. My friend shared the recipe of this vegetarian version of the original Bombay Biryani delicacy. Vegetarian Bombay Biryani is made with deep fried baby potatoes....

  

• Saag Paneer with Rice

  Saag paneer is a very healthy paneer dish. For this delicacy mustard greens and spinach are used to make the curry. Mustard leaves are usually in abundance in the winters, but now-a-days we get most of the veggies all around the year. However, you can use frozen greens if you do not find fresh leaves...

  

• Palak aloo with Rice

  Palak Aloo is an easy way to add more greens to your daily diet. Palak is a Hindi word for spinach. Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, folic acid, and vitamins. palak aloo and rice makes a perfect combo. You can also serve palak aloo with your favorite Indian bread.

  

• Dal Chawal

  Arhar Dal is also called as toor dal or pigeon pea. It is yellow in colour and the most common dal all over India. In North Indian cuisine arhar dal is made almost every other day. Arhar dal is flavored with spices and served with roti and rice.

  

• Plain Parath with aloo Tamatar ki sabji

  Aloo tamatar ki sabji and plain paratha is a staple food in northern India. When I was growing up in Kanpur city, we almost had sabji paratha everyday for the dinner. Usually my mother made a dry green vegetable and one simple curry....

  

• Poori with aloo

  Pooris are deep fried Indian breads made with wheat flour. Poori are usually made for the festivals, ceremony, parties, etc, but there isn’t any rules; you can make pooris when you feel like eating them. Poori and sookhe aloo (dry potato vegetable) is a perfect combo for travel. You can also make karele ki sabji. Karela is also a good option for travel.....

  

• Paneer with Butter Naan

  Everyone just love paneer. Paneer and naan is a most popular combo in the Indian restaurants outside India. You can serve paneer butter masala with naan or matar paneer or paneer pasanda or any paneer delicacy....

  

• Dum Aloo with Poori

  Banarsi Dum Aloo is a Vaishnav (without onion and garlic) delicacy from Banaras city. This is a rich preparation made with whole and ground spices, tomatoes, cashews and fresh cream.. Serve this delicious dum aloo with poori...

  

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