Lunch Menu Ideas

Planning for a Menu is always fun. Many factors should be considered while planning for a menu – is it for a family, guest, party, festival/events, number of people, etc., Based on these factors there are multiple choices to make on what recipes needs to make. Here are some choices which we consolidated based on different combination.

Onam Sadya (Onam Festival Lunch Menu) – Sambar, Rasam, Puliseri, Eriseri, Olan, Kalan, Aviyal, Kadamba thoran, Kadala Paruppu Pradaman, Pal Payasam, Thayir Pachadi, Rice and Pappad

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Onam Sadya, is the grand feast prepared on the auspicious occasion of Onam Festival. Sadya is a variety of vegetarian dishes traditionally served in Banana Leaf in Kerala. A normal Sadya...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

August 24, 2015

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South Indian Lunch Menu #29 – Hotel Sambar, Pineapple Rasam, Kovakkai Curry, Curd, Rice and Papad

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This week in lunch menu series, its special. Hotel sambar with Kovakkai Curry, Pineapple Rasam, curd, Rice and Papad. A very tasty lunch menu your family would enjoy for sure....

Sowmya Venkatachalam

July 11, 2015

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SouthIndian Lunch Menu #28 – Mambazha Mor Kuzhambu, Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili, Jeera Rasam, Curd and Rice

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This is one of my favourite Lunch Menu! Mor Kuzhambu with Paruppu Usili and jeera rasam along with curd, papad and rice. In summer season, we get yummy rice mangoes....

Sowmya Venkatachalam

June 5, 2015

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NorthIndian Lunch Menu #6 – Aloo Methi, Roti, Mint Pulao, Onion Raitha

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Last week end, I made this simple menu and it was a big hit in my family. So thought of sharing this yummy and simple lunch menu with you all....

Sowmya Venkatachalam

May 29, 2015

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NorthIndian Lunch Menu #5 – Missi Roti, Achari Paneer, Tomato Raitha and Coconut Milk Masala Rice

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This week, its NorthIndian Lunch Menu at home. I made Missi roti with Achari Paneer and also Coconut milk masala rice with tomato raitha. Sundays are very special. My daughter...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

April 24, 2015

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South Indian Lunch Menu 27 – Omam Vendhaya Kuzhambu, Chow Chow kootu, Brinjal Rasam, Rice and Papad

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This week, its vegetable rich lunch menu. Yeah, all the main dishes are rich in vegetable. Omam Vendhaya kuzhambu with ladies finger, Chow Chow kootu, Brinjal rasam, curd, rice and...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

April 10, 2015

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NorthIndian Lunch Menu #4 – Rumali Roti, Paneer Jalfrezi, Jeera Rice and Onion Raitha,

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This week I have decided to make North Indian Lunch Menu. My daughter loves paneer so I got paneer from Indian shop. Sundays are always special. We sit together with...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

March 27, 2015

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South Indian Lunch Menu 25 – Coriander Leaves Thokku, Capsicum Kootu, Mysore Rasam, Curd, Papad and Rice

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This week its yet another simple and tasty lunch menu. I have surplus of coriander leaves which might get rotten if I keep it in fridge. So I decided to...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

March 6, 2015

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South Indian Lunch Menu 24 – Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu, Kalyana Rasam, Bittergourd Stir-Fry, Dal with ghee, Curd and Papad

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A special lunch menu this week. A perfectly mouth-watering lunch menu. Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu with Bitter Gourd Stir-Fry, Kalyana Rasam, Dal with ghee, curd and papad. Always a stir-fry...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

February 28, 2015

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NorthIndian Lunch Menu #3 – Oats Thepla, Sweet Corn Methi Pulao, Dal Tadka

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This week, its NorthIndian Lunch Menu at home! I love NorthIndian veg thali. An Indian bread with sabji served along with rice and other dry curries. Raitha would be one...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

February 22, 2015

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South Indian Lunch Menu 23 – Anjarapetti Kuzhambu, Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili,Garlic Rasam, Rice, Papad, Pickle

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This is one of my favourite Lunch menu. This lunch menu is very tasty and also easy to make. Though all of the dishes involves grinding, still we could finish...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

January 25, 2015

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South Indian Lunch Menu 22 -Vaangibath, Coconut Rice, Aviyal, Curd Rice, Vadam, Rice

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Yet another yummy Variety rice menu for this week. Very frequently we are doing traditional or conventional sambar or kuzhambu varieties and sometimes we get bored of it. Variety rices...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

December 12, 2014

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South Indian Lunch Menu 21 – Curry Leaves Kuzhambu, Kambu Rasam, Snakegourd Stew, Rice

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This week, another healthy and simple menu. Curry leaves kuzhambu with kambu rasam and snakegourd kootu. This is menu has lots of medicinal benefits along with their wonderful taste. Each...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

December 5, 2014

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South Indian Lunch Menu 20 – Bonda Morkuzhambu, Drumstick Rasam, Ladysfinger Fry, Papad and Plain Rice

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This week, its a special menu. Bonda Morkuzhambu with Ladysfinger along with Drumstick Rasam. Generally it is very easy to make bonda morkuzhambu during festival days as we surely do...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

November 28, 2014

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South Indian Lunch Menu 19 – Paruppu Podi, Inji Kuzhambu,Manathakali Keerai Kootu, Poondu rasam, Boiled Rice and sutta appalam

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This week, its a medicinal menu. Somedays we feel stomach upset or dull, those days, this menu will be a gift for us to again regain our strength and makes...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

November 22, 2014

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South Indian Lunch Menu 18 – Andhra Tomato Rice, Onion Raitha, Poricha Rasam, Tara Root Fry, Plain rice and pappad

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Last week, I felt bored of doing the usual Southindian dishes like sambar, aviyal etc. So for a change I made a simple lunch menu and it turned out to...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

November 7, 2014

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South Indian Lunch Menu 17 – Parangikai Puli Kuzhambu, Aviyal Kuzhambu, Vengaya Rasam, Vendaya Keerai Thuvaran, Peerkangai kootu

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After a long break, I have again resumed with the series of SouthIndian Lunch Menu. It been a long time so I have started with simple South Indian Lunch Menu....

Sowmya Venkatachalam

October 31, 2014

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Aadi Perukku Lunch Menu (Festival Lunch Menu #2) – Sweet Pongal, Vadai, Tamarind rice, Lemon rice, Coconut rice, Curd Rice, Aviyal and Papad

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Adiperukku is a unique South Indian and specially a Tamil state festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi.. To show our gratitude to the nature and...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

July 29, 2014

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North Indian Lunch Menu 2 – Chapati, Dal Makhani, Paneer Butter Masala, Cluster Beans Curry, Vegetable Pulao, Curd and Salad

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This week, I have given here one of the rich NorthIndian Lunch Menu. Chapati with Dal Makhani, Paneer Butter Masala, cluster beans curry and vegetable pulao. I like this wonderful...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

July 24, 2014

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South Indian Lunch Menu 16 – Milagu Kuzhambu, Paruppu Thugayal, Jeera Rasam, Appalam and Rice

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This week, its a simple menu. Sometimes we feel like eating a simple menu which is more yummy than even festival menu. One such menu is Milagu Kuzhambu with Paruppu...

Sowmya Venkatachalam

July 19, 2014

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Breakfast Dishes	Indian Bread
Kuzhambu	Rasam
Rice varieties	Snacks
Sweet Varieties	Veg Gravies