Here’s a list of 10 Indian foods you can prepare in just 10 minutes — perfect for quick meals or snacks! 🇮🇳✨
🥔 1. Poha (Flattened Rice):
Ingredients:
- Poha (flattened rice) – 1 cup
- Onion – 1 small, chopped
- Green chili – 1, chopped
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Turmeric – ¼ tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Coriander – for garnish
- Salt – to taste
Method:
- Rinse poha under running water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and green chilies.
- Add turmeric and salt. Stir in poha and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, squeeze lemon, garnish with coriander, and serve. 🌿🍋
🍳 2. Masala Omelette:
Ingredients:
- Eggs – 2
- Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
- Tomato – 1 small, chopped
- Green chili – 1, chopped
- Coriander – a handful
- Salt & pepper – to taste
Method:
- Beat eggs in a bowl, add onions, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a pan with a little oil, pour the egg mixture, and cook on medium heat.
- Flip once the bottom is set, cook for a minute, and serve hot. 🥚🌶️
🍞 3. Bread Upma:
Ingredients:
- Bread slices – 4, cubed
- Onion – 1 small, chopped
- Tomato – 1, chopped
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Green chili – 1, chopped
- Curry leaves – a few
- Turmeric – ¼ tsp
- Salt – to taste
Method:
- Heat oil, add mustard seeds, green chili, and curry leaves.
- Sauté onions, add tomatoes, turmeric, and salt. Cook till soft.
- Toss in bread cubes, mix well, and serve hot. 🧄🍅
🥪 4. Vegetable Sandwich:
Ingredients:
- Bread slices – 4
- Cucumber – sliced
- Tomato – sliced
- Onion – sliced
- Green chutney – as needed
- Butter – as needed
Method:
- Spread butter and green chutney on bread slices.
- Layer with cucumber, tomato, and onion slices.
- Cover with another slice, grill if desired, and serve. 🥒🍅
🥞 5. Besan Chilla (Savory Pancake):
Ingredients:
- Gram flour (besan) – 1 cup
- Onion – 1, chopped
- Green chili – 1, chopped
- Coriander – a handful
- Water – as needed
- Salt – to taste
Method:
- Mix besan, onions, green chili, coriander, salt, and enough water to form a smooth batter.
- Heat a pan, pour a ladle of batter, spread it slightly, and cook on both sides till golden brown. 🌶️🥄
🍚 6. Curd Rice:
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice – 1 cup
- Yogurt – ½ cup
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Curry leaves – a few
- Green chili – 1, chopped
- Salt – to taste
Method:
- Mix cooked rice with yogurt and salt.
- Heat oil, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili.
- Pour over the rice, mix well, and enjoy. 🌿🥛
🌯 7. Aloo Paratha Wrap:
Ingredients:
- Leftover mashed potatoes – 1 cup
- Wheat flour dough – as needed
- Salt & spices – to taste
Method:
- Roll out dough, stuff with mashed potato mix, and seal.
- Roll out again and cook on a hot pan with oil till golden brown. 🥔🥙
🍜 8. Maggi Masala Noodles:
Ingredients:
- Maggi noodles – 1 pack
- Mixed veggies – optional
- Maggi masala – 1 sachet
Method:
- Boil water, add noodles and veggies.
- Cook for 2 minutes, add masala, stir, and serve hot. 🥕🌽
🥄 9. Dahi Puri:
Ingredients:
- Puri – 6 pieces
- Boiled potatoes – 1, mashed
- Yogurt – ½ cup
- Chutneys – tamarind and green
- Spices – chaat masala, salt
Method:
- Fill puris with mashed potatoes.
- Top with yogurt, chutneys, and spices. Serve immediately. 🥭🥔
🍅 10. Tomato Rasam:
Ingredients:
- Tomatoes – 2, blended
- Water – 2 cups
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Curry leaves – a few
- Spices – salt, pepper, rasam powder
Method:
- Heat oil, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and add blended tomatoes.
- Add water, spices, simmer for 5 minutes, and enjoy hot. 🌿🔥
