You're cut off from the world, and chances are, you're probably taking refuge inside your kitchen during this lockdown. Whether it's baking sourdough or figuring out what to do with those extra bananas, we have you covered. Here's our list of 10 . dishes to make at home while you're practising self isolation, based on pantry staples.
Chickpea flour/ Besan recipes to make at home
1 . Besan Chilla A Chilla, or Indian savoury pancake', is a quick and easy breakfast item. Mix besan or gram flour with fresh veggies for a healthy breakfast. Add methi leaves and chillies and fry on a non-stick pan. Serve with ketchup or pudina chutney. Recipe here.
2 . Besan ka ladoo Food blogger Nandita Iyer's recipe for Besan ladoo is so simple, even very amateur cooks and kids will be able to put this together in a jiffy. Recipe here
3 . Kadhi A popular dish across North India, kadhi has various iterations. If you're away from home, a comforting bowl of kadhi-chawal will probably hit the spot right now. Whip up with other basics you're sure to have in your kitchen. Recipe here.
4 . Maharashtrian Zunka A traditional, spicy recipe from Maharashtra, zunka is prepared with besan mixed with water to form a semi-solid paste, and sauteed with ginger, green chillies, onion and coriander. Recipe here.
5 . Besan Thalipeeth Thalipeeth is enjoyed in homes across Maharashtra. And now, you can enjoy it in your home too! Recipe here.
Atta recipes to make at home
6 . Roti Now's a good time to practise those roti-making skills. Use the extra time on your hands to perfect that round-roti technique. Recipe here. 7 . Atte ka halwa Out of chocolate and want to whip up an easy dessert? Atte ka halwa is ridiculously easy to make, so you literally have no excuse. Recipe here. 8 . Thepla The ubiquitous snack has saved many an Indian traveller when they're away from home. And now, this recipe will help tide over the period when all you can do is #stayathome. Recipe here.
9 . Atta Nankattai No access to those delicious Shrewsbury biscuits? No problem. Whip up these bad boys with the help of this video by chef Ranveer Brar. Recipe here.
10 . Whole wheat bread If your bread supply is running out, don't fret. Whip up a fresh loaf of whole wheat bread with the help of this easy tutorial. The best thing since sliced bread? You can be the judge of that. Recipe here.
Moong Dal recipes to make at home
11 . Moong Dal So, you can whip up pasta in a flash, but still haven't wrapped your head around this essential dish? There's no time like the present. Start now. Recipe here.
12 . Sodhi Kuzhambu Sure, you can't travel, but this simple vegetable stew from the quiet little town of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu can help distract your tastebuds for a while. Recipe here.
13 . Khichdi Whether or not Khichdi gets named India's national dish, it's certainly a one pot meal that you must add to your culinary repertoire. Recipe here.
14 . Panki Miss going out to eat at your favourite restaurants? This recipe claims to recreate Swati Snacks' delicious panki. There's only one way to find out if the claim is true. Recipe here.
15 . Parrupu Payasam You're bound to have at least a kilo of moong dal in your pantry. And you're definitely not going to make all that dal. Satiate that sweet tooth with this recipe for payasam those Sadya cravings may just disappear. Recipe here.
Banana recipes to make at home
16 . Pazhampori This fried banana snack will transport you right to Kerala's backwaters. Recipe here. 17 . Banana pancakes Be like Jack Johnson and make those pancakes. Le 1 . Patisserie owner and chef Pooja Dhingra shares her recipe. Recipe here. 18 . Unnakaya Need another excuse to eat those bananas? Check out this super simple Kerala recipe here
19 . Banana ice cream [#instagram: This ice cream is good for you. Seriously. If you don't take our word for it, here's the whole recipe.] 20 . Banana chips When in doubt, deep-fry! When life gives you bananas slice them thinly and turn them into chips! View the recipe here.
Rajma/ red kidney bean recipes to make at home
21 . Rajma Chawal Make your mom proud and master this iconic Kashmiri dish. Recipe here.
22 . Rajma galouti kebabs The galouti kebab is a dish traditionally prepared with mutton, but we understand that access to supplies is tough right now. Cook your rajma till it's absolutely soft, and master the vegetarian version at home. Recipe here.
23 . Nachos What's not to like about em? Recipe here.
24 . Chilli con carne This Mexican dish won't take long to whip up. And the best part? The result is delicious.Recipe here.
25 . Black bean dip Want a restaurant-style dip to jazz up your evening drinks plan at home? Look no further! Recipe here.
Okra/ ladies finger recipes to make at home
26 . Bhindi First, start with the basics. You can't go wrong with this simple preparation. Recipe here.
27 . Kurkure Bhindi Nailed the first recipe? Congratulations! Treat yourself with this crunchy treat. Recipe here.
28 . Goan prawn curry with bhindi Not everyone expects a prawn curry with okra. Which is why you need to try making this at home. Recipe here.
29 . Bhindi Raita Almost too easy, right? Recipe here.
Potato recipes to make at home
30 . Batata vada The hot crispy vada pav need not be something you have to wait for. Put that together now. Recipe here.
31 . Aloo Rasa This delicious potato curry from Uttar Pradesh has a few iterations, depending on the city you're eating it in. No matter where you are, one thing's for sure. You'll definitely enjoy it. Recipe here.
32 . Jacket potatoes These are enjoyed best when they're straight off a barbecue grill. But hey, they taste pretty good out of an oven too. Recipe here.
33 . Mashed potatoes Too lazy to cook a whole meal? Mash some potatoes and fry an egg. You're welcome! Recipe here.
34 . Potato Gnocchi Have some time on your hands and looking for a kitchen challenge? Try this Italian classic. Recipe here.
Onion recipes to make at home
35 . Onion rings Yes, they're pretty unhealthy. But god do they taste good! Recipe here.
36 . Koki This delicious Sindhi preparation is a guaranteed burst of aromatic spices and roasted onions in one bite. Recipe here.
37 . Onion Pakoda It may not be raining outside, but do you really need an excuse to eat kanda bhajjis? Recipe here.
38 . Golden Onion pie This southern German speciality is sure to impress the ones you're cooking for. Recipe here.
39 . Onion pickle Got a bunch of onions and don't know what to do with them? Turn them into a pickle to brighten up your meals. View the recipe here.
Egg recipes to make at home
40 . Shakshuka Put on a fun playlist and dive into this Mediterrenean recipe. It's bound to get you out of that weird funk. Recipe here.
41 . Eggs Kejriwal Easy, and quite simply, yummy. Recipe here.
42 . Spinach and cheese quiche:
Always wanted to bake a quiche but never knew how? Follow these simple instructions for best results! Recipe here.
43 . Salli par Eedu Potatoes and eggs! Those Parsis sure know how to use this fine ingredient. Recipe here.
44 . Akoori No, the akoori is not a bhurji. This recipe will show you. Follow it here.
Bread recipes to make at home
45 . French Toast Fun fact. In France, this dish is called pain perdu, meaning lost bread. The name refers to the fact that the recipe makes use of old bread, or in this case bread that would be lost (perdu) if it was thrown away. Recipe here.
46 . Bread pudding What's better than sliced bread, you ask? The answer is Bread pudding. Recipe here.
47 . Bread pakoda Tea time across India wouldn't be the same without these deep-fried delights. Recipe here.
48 . Chilli cheese toast All it takes is five minutes. Seriously! Recipe here.
49 . Bread upma For when you have too much bread and have to use it, fast. Recipe here.
Recipes to make at home with tomatoes
50 . Tomato rice It's a winner across homes in South India and now, you can master it too! Recipe here. 51 . Rasam Keep that cold at bay with this peppery antidote. Recipe here.
52 . Cheesy stuffed tomatoes A fun treat for your kids. It's so simple, they can attempt this too! Recipe here. 53 . Andhra tomato pickle Looking for a project with tasty results? Recipe here
54 . Tomato Kachumber This easy-breezy accompaniment will brighten up any boring meal. Recipe here.
Rice Recipes to make at home
55 . Lemon rice It's pretty to look at, and even better to eat. Recipe here.
56 . Pulao Might as well master this family dinner staple while you can, right? Recipe here.
57 . Rice Tikki A simple and effective way into tricking your family into eating some leftover rice. Recipe here.
58 . Fried Rice:
Craving a good fix of Chinese food? We've got you covered. Recipe here.
59 . Bhaat Na Rasawala Muthia:
Add a dash of spices to the muthias made of leftover rice and besan and voila! You've practically transformed your boring rice. Recipe here.
Coconut recipes to make at home
60 . Coconut barfi A sure-fire way to ease the tensions building up at home. Feed your loved ones some coconut barfi. Recipe here.
61 . Coconut rice If this recipe doesn't transport your taste buds straight to Bangkok, we don't know what will. Recipe here.
62 . Avial Master this sadya staple to add to your culinary armour. Recipe here.
63 . Basic coconut curry Depending on the ingredients you have at home, you can transform this preparation into a fish curry or even a simple vegetable stew. Recipe here. 64 . Tendli Upkari This Konkani speciality will have you scooping the bowl for seconds. And thirds. Recipe here.
Flattened rice or poha recipes to make at home
65 . Poha Brighten up breakfasts with this basic dish. Recipe here. 66 . Poha Pakoda Have a ton of poha in your pantry? Here's what you should do with it. Recipe here. 67 . Aval This Kerala dish is as nutritious as it is tasty. Recipe here. 68 . Poha Chivda Have another variety of poha? Run out of snacks in your pantry? Make some! Recipe here.
69.Poha Dhokla Healthier than the original. Recipe here.
Chickpeas / kabuli channa recipes to make at home
70.Hummus Are you even a home chef if you can't whip up a batch of creamy hummus? Recipe here. 71 . Amritsari Chole You can't go to a dhaba, but you can make the dhaba come to you. Recipe here. 72 . Chole chaat Can't bear to cook a whole meal? Try this on for size. Recipe here.
73 . Chana pulao Protein plus carbs in one bowl. Easy peasy! Recipe here. 74 . Spicy chickpeas Need something healthy-ish to munch on while you're working from home? Try this. Recipe here
Brinjal recipes to make at home
75 . Baba ganoush The brinjal is one of the most versatile vegetables in your pantry. This Middle Eastern dip will show you. Recipe here. 76 . Begun bhaja This scrumptious Bengali dish calls for some frying. Who cares? You're at home. Bring out those stretchy pants! Recipe here. 77 . Baingan bharta Love it or hate it, you should know how to make it. Recipe here.
78 . Kashmiri khatte baingan This unusual recipe is super simple and satisfying. We can't wait to impress some friends at our next dinner party. Recipe here.
79 . Grilled aubergine parcels When you want to play dress up with the humble brinjal. Recipe here.
Moong / mung beans recipes to make at home
80 . Mooga Gathi You probably haven't tried this vegetarian dish from Goa before. Recipe here.
81 . Mung beans hummus You read that right! You're curious, so you should probably try this out now. Recipe here.
82 . Mung Beans and caramelised onion salad This Turkish inspired preparation is sure to make you look at mung beans differently. Recipe here. 83 . Mung Bean stew It's a one pot dish. Need we say more? Recipe here 84 . Cherupayar Thoran Made in flash, this will disappear quickly too. Recipe here.
Carrot recipes to make at home
85 . Gaajar ka Halwa What list of carrot recipes would be complete without this one? Recipe here. 86 . Carrot cake Yes, we know, gaajar ka halwa is a bit indulgent. Fine. Make this carrot cake instead. Recipe here. 87 . Carrot and sweet potato soup: Carrots are good for your eyes, and this recipe is easy on the eyes! Recipe here.
88 . Glazed carrots: Wine glazed carrots! Need we say anything more? Recipe here. 89 . Carrot Poriyal Feel like you just can't? This dish will make you feel like you can. Recipe here.
Cauliflower recipes to make at home
90 . Roast cauliflower Never thought the humble cauliflower could look so pretty! Try this now. Recipe here. 91 . Aloo gobi For days when you miss your mom. Recipe here. 92 . Gobi 6 . You may not have chicken. But hey! Have you tried the gobi 65 . Recipe here. 93 . Gobi manchurian This dish has saved many a bachelor in Bengaluru from starvation. Recipe here. 94 . Gobi paratha Fail safe. Recipe here.
Curd recipes to make at home
95 . Thayir Sadam: Nothing like this dish to cool you down while the heat turns up. Recipe here. 96 . Shrikhand: An indulgence sounds like a faraway concept, but this easy shrikhand tutorial will ensure you whip up just that. Recipe here. 97 . Dahi vada: Who knew dahi vada was so easy to make? Recipe here. 98 . Kachimoru: This easy breezy dish can be enjoyed as a curry with rice, or simply drunk on its own. Recipe here.
