Indian Lunch Recipes For A Meal That Feels Like Home

By Garima Johar

August 26, 2025

With the jam-packed schedules and back-to-back meetings, a lunch break is all you need. To make yourself feel closer to home, here are some easy Indian lunch recipes you shouldn’t miss.

Rajma Chawal

Synonymous with home, rajma are cooked in a tomato and onion-based gravy and enjoyed with jeera rice.

Pulao

The one-pot meal is also a comforting lunch option. Filled with veggies, you can make pulao in just 15 minutes.

Paneer Makhani

Made with cubed paneer in a rich tomato-based gravy, paneer makhani is a go-to for lunch.

Sambar Dosa

Choosing from a wide range of dosas like plain, masala, rava, neer, etc, you can enjoy with a bowl of sambar.

Bhindi Fry

For a quick lunch, you can make bhindi fry by slitting okra lengthwise and cooking it with chopped onions and spicy masala.