New Delhi: Summer in India is a draining task when you feel like just lying in bed in the air conditioner and doing nothing all day, or after coming home from work. At such times, preparing dinner feels like a daunting task which is essential to be prepared for, but also feels impossible. All you need is some light and easy recipes that are healthy and also super delicious.

Prepare yourself a fresh batch of delicious desi recipes without any effort or ingredients, and take just 15 minutes to cook at home. Check here the complete recipe guide to enjoy a fresh and light dinner with your family on lazy summer days.

Lazy summer dinner recipes

1. Curd Rice with Pickle and Papad

A South Indian staple that’s cooling and light on the stomach.

Ingredients:

• Cooked rice
• Curd
• Mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilli, grated ginger
• Salt, coriander, and a pinch of asafoetida

Steps to prepare at home:

1. Take a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilli and hing along with some oil for tempering.
2. Now, take a bowl with boiled rice and add fresh curd over it.
3. Add the tempering over the curd rice and mix well.
4. Serve with papad and pickle for a flavourful dinner.

2. Vegetable Dalia

Nutritious and filling, this one-pot meal is perfect for lazy dinners.

Ingredients:

• Dalia (broken wheat)
• Chopped vegetables
• Mustard seeds, ginger, green chilli, salt, turmeric

Steps to prepare at home:

1. In a pan, sauté dalia with veggies.
2. Add spices along with water to boil.
3. Cook it for 10 minutes or pressure cook for 4 whistles.
4. Serve hot with a spoonful of ghee.

3. Chapati Wraps with Leftover Sabzi

Turn leftovers into a fun meal with zero extra effort.

Ingredients:

• Leftover Sabzi (Bhindi, ALO, PANEER)
• Fresh or leftover chapatis
• Onion slices, green chutney, ketchup

Steps to prepare at home:

1. Take a leftover roti, and spread chutney evenly.
2. Now add ketchup and top with sabzi.
3. Add, onion on top and roll it up to enjoy a delicious dinner.

4. Besan Chilla with Mint Chutney

Quick, healthy pancakes that are ready in 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Besan
• Onion, tomato, green chilli, coriander
• Salt, turmeric, ajwain

Steps to prepare at home:

1. Mix everything with water to form a batter.
2. Pour on a tawa, cook both sides till golden.
3. Serve with pudina chutney or ketchup.

These dinner ideas are perfect for lazy days when you don’t feel like cooking dinner, easy to make and perfect for a healthy meal along with delicious flavours. They’re wholesome, quick, and suit the Indian palate while keeping you cool and light. Try the recipes today and fall in love with the flavours and texture of delicious recipes.