5 Indian One-Pot Dishes For Those Lazy Days

After a long day of work, we don’t always feel like cooking. We just want something to be made quickly without any chaos and hustle bustle. And you know what? Ordering food and spending a lot of money is not the only option but there are some simple and quick Indian dishes too that you can try. Indian cuisine offers a variety of delicious one-pot dishes that are perfect for lazy days when you want a flavorful meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.  

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Here are six Indian one-pot that you can make quickly. Have a look and thank us later! 

Khichdi 

Khichdi is no less than a comfort food for a lot of us. This simple yet nutritious dish made with rice and lentils, can be flavored with spices and vegetables. If nothing fancy, you can just cook rice, lentils and spices and top the khichdi with a spoonful of ghee to have the best experience. It's easy to make and highly customizable based on your preferences. 

Pulao 

Who doesn’t like pulao? This fragrant rice dish is cooked with aromatic spices and vegetables or sometimes meat. It is simple as well as classic. One can enjoy different pulao versions like vegetable pulao, chicken Pulao and have it with a flavourful raita or chutney. You can also pair pulao with a leftover curry. 

Sambar Rice 

To make this simple and soothing South Indian dish, just combine simple ingredients into one dish. This comfort meal could be enjoyed at lunch as well as dinner. This vegetable and rice preparation is easy to make, healthy, soothing and delicious. Do give it a try at least once. 

Curd Rice 

What could be better than a soothing bowl of curd rice? And this dish can be ready in less than 5 minutes. All you need to do is mix some leftover rice, curd and a simple tadka prepared using oil, mustard seeds and dry red chilies. This dish is not just soothing, quick but is also good for gut health. 

Carrot Rice 

Wait, what? Yes, you can enjoy these easy and simple dishes on those lazy days. To make this colourful dish, just cook some rice with spices and grated coconut. In some parts, sweet carrot rice is also enjoyed. To make sweet carrot rice, just add some rice, grated carrot and jaggery. Cook and enjoy.