30 Everyday Indian Meals

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. Our 30 Day Calendar of Indian Meals and recipes shows you how to cook more and enjoy family-friendly meals that come together quickly and deliciously.

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, low-fat dairy and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.  

What is the Indian Thali?

Indian Thali is a platter meal packed with a variety of lentil curry, vegetable stews, egg or meat curries, stir-fry, side-dishes, pickles, chutney, rice, and bread. This seems like a lot of food but each dish on an Indian thali has a meaningful purpose and adds to a balanced diet.

How To Plan For Everyday Indian Meals?

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:

Punjabi Rajma Masala, Sooji Halwa, Steamed Rice, Salad, Papad

Mix Veg Sambar, Medu Vada, Instant Rava Idli, Coconut Chutney

Dalia Upma, Pahadi Jeera Aloo, Boondi Raita, Salad, Mini Papad

Kadhai Paneer, Naan, Paneer Gulab Jamun, Sliced Onion

Aloo 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, Steamed 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, Steamed Rice, Papad

Sabut Masoor Dal, Chicken Curry, Matar Mushroom Masala, Peach Raita, Rice Kheer, Instant Ginger Pickle, Steamed Rice, Chapati, Green Chutney

Mix Veg Sambar, Paneer Makhani, Aloo Beans Sabzi, Dahi Tadka, Steamed Rice, Chapati, Papad

Chicken Biryani, Spring Onion Raita, Rice Phirni, Salad, Paneer Tikka

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora, Suji Halwa, Sliced Onion, Steamed 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, Mini Papad

Palak Paneer, Sookhi Urad Dal, Boondi Raita, Tomato Chutney, Phulka, Fryums

Lobia Masala, Lauki Sabzi, Carrot Raita, Steamed Rice, Chapati, Mini Papad

Chana Masala, Pressure Cooker Matar Paneer, Dahi Bhalla Chaat, Aam Panna, Steamed Rice, Green 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, Steamed Rice, Chapati, Papad

Punjabi Soya Chaap Masala, Dal Makhani, Dahi Bhalla, Bedmi Poori

For more such fun recipes in your life subscribe to our weekly newsletter or to our Youtube Channel.

If you try this recipe and love it, please leave a comment and a rating. This helps us grow and reach many other food lovers like you, who are looking for a perfect tried and tested recipe.