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Menu Ideas

I’ma always confused when I need to cook for more than me and TH. Confused on what to cook, the different combinations, how not to repeat the same main ingredient, balance the flavours, balance the time it takes so I don’t end up staying in the kitchen the entire day – you name it.

Brunch at a friend’s place

So I figured many of you may have the same confusions so I am going to create some menu plans for your home parties, kids birthday parties, general hanging out with friends, etc. Most of these are what I have done in the past so I know they work. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me a comment and I will add it in.

Work in progress, so stay tuned 🙂 Also, check the comments for some great non-vegetarian meal suggestions.

Lunch Party Idea #1 (North Indian)

Starter
Aloo Tikkis

Main Course
Spiced Methi Parathas
Paneer Burji
Punjabi Chana Masala
Yellow Dal Tadka
Peas Pulao

Dessert
Rasmalai

Lunch Party Idea #2 (South Indian)

Starter
Mysore Bonda
Basic Coconut Chutney

Main Course
Vengaya Kara Kuzhambu
Basic Potato Roast
Thoran (with vegetable of your choice)
Curd Rice (skip the vegetables if you’d like)
Papad / Chips

Dessert
Cherupayar Payasam

Weekend Quick Lunch Idea

Sambar Rice
Cucumber Tomato Raita
Kerala Banana Chips or Papad
Instant Mango Pickle

Kids Birthday Party Menu Idea #1 (Indian Vegetarian)

Chocolate Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Snacks
Paneer Bread Rolls
Vegetable Cutlets
Onion Bajji
Mint Cheese Sandwiches

Sweets
Fruit Custard
Banoffee Pie

Drink
Mango Banana Milkshake

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