10 Simple Recipes for Busy Lives

#By David Gadde

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Egg Bhurji 

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Scramble eggs with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and your favorite Indian spices like turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala.

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Dal Tadka 

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Pressure cook lentils with basic spices like cumin and turmeric. In a separate pan, prepare a flavorful "tadka" with ghee, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. 

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Cheese Paratha 

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Grate paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and mix with chopped green chilies and coriander leaves.   

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Curd Rice  

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This South Indian staple is perfect for hot days. Combine cooked rice, curd (yogurt), chopped cucumber, curry leaves, and mustard seeds for a tangy and refreshing meal.

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Aloo Gobi

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This dry curry features potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices like coriander powder, cumin, and red chili powder 

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Instant Pot Chana Masala 

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Soak chickpeas for a few hours or use canned chickpeas for a quicker option. In your Instant Pot, saute onions, tomatoes, and ginger-garlic paste with spices like cumin, coriander powder, and garam masala. 

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Besan Cheela (Savory Chickpea Flour Pancake) 

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Make a batter with chickpea flour, water, chopped onions, and your favorite herbs like coriander leaves.  

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Poha (Flattened Rice Upma) 

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Soak flattened rice (poha) for a few minutes. Saute onions, chopped vegetables like peas and carrots, with mustard seeds and curry leaves.  

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Mango Lassi 

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Blend together ripe mango chunks, yogurt, sugar (to taste), and a pinch of cardamom powder for a refreshing and creamy summer drink.