If you have been sticking to sandwiches and toasts just because Indian meals take time to whip up, you are missing out on a lot! While the traditional favourites like rajma chawal or dal makhani do take some time to prepare, day-to-day one-pot dishes and sabzis are not only easy to make but are also sure to give you the best nutritional value.
For people who are finding quick Indian meal options to whip up something healthy during busy working hours, this is just the right article for you. To make the cooking process even faster and more efficient, you can invest in Usha’s induction cooktop and make some of the most finger-licking dishes at home. Here are some of the easy and quick recipes that will keep you full while ensuring that your cooking time is minimal.
Pulao

Pulao is one of the fastest meals you can prepare on Usha’s induction cooktop. With just rice, assorted veggies, and a blend of spices, you can make the one-pot dish in under half an hour. All you need to do is rinse and soak the rice. In the meantime, you can sauté onions with cumin seeds and your favourite spices. Then, you can add vegetables like peas and soya chunks, as well as chopped veggies like potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, etc. Pressure cook the pulao for about ten minutes and serve it with a bowl of raita and chutney.
Paratha
Paratha is a wholesome option if you have little to no time to prepare a meal. And the part about a paratha is that you can incorporate the leftover sabzis or dals into the dough and whip up a quick breakfast or brunch. You can start by kneading the dough with whole wheat flour, water, chopped onion, green chillies, and spices. Depending on the filling, you can knead in the sabzi or chopped veggies. Cook the paratha on a tawa till crispy, and your meal will be ready within fifteen minutes.
Khichdi
Khichdi is a staple Indian dish that is known for its light profile, nutrition, and ease of preparation. On the days when you feel sick or just need something healthy for your gut, you can make yourself a classic Indian meal, khichdi. Made with rice, dal, ghee, and a blend of spices, with Usha’s induction cooktop, you can prepare khichdi in just fifteen minutes.
Jeera Aloo
Jeera aloo is a comforting Indian dish that can be made in innumerable varieties. As for the times when you’re in a jiffy, you can simply boil some potatoes and chop them into smaller pieces. Next, prepare the masala by sautéing jeera, green chillies, haldi powder, red chilli powder, salt, and other spices as per your preference. Once aromatic, add the chopped potato pieces and let the sabzi cook. Once the potatoes are softer, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Kebab

Whether you want to pair an Indian snack with biryani or simply want to enjoy something crunchy, you can make kebabs. You can choose from a wide range of kebabs like shammi kebabs, seekh kebabs, or the vegetarian’s favourite hara bhara kebab or dahi kebab. Then, as per your preference, you can make a quick filling, and grill or shallow fry the kebabs till crispy using Usha’s induction cooktop. Sprinkle some lemon juice and chaat masala on top of the kebabs and dig in.

