Too lazy to cook after a long day but want to indulge in a yummy feast? Or simply don't know how to cook? Worry not! You can whip up yummy meals such as flavourful biryani, pongal, pancakes, pulao, Goan curries in no time! The best part - you don't have to be a chef to cook these delicacies! DIY meal kits from these online food brands have got your back. Read on.
PS. Since its winter time, we've added all of our favourite winter comfort meals to this list too!
Love South Indian food? Get your hands on the classic Ven Pongal Kit from El The Cook for INR 279. This dish has the all delicious makings of a delicious pongal - pepper, rice and lentils (moong dal), and it also kit comes with readymade tadka fortified with ghee (ven) and roasted cashews too (yum!). Follow the easy instructions on the packet and prepare this delicacy in 15 minutes only!
A warm stack of pancakes on a cold winter's morning, is there anything better? Oh and to top it all, you don't have to spend hours whipping up this dream breakfast, all you need is The Daily Gourmet's eggless classic vanilla pancake mix. A box costs INR 125 and makes around 7-8 pancakes, making breakfast super easy (all you need are eggs, butter and water) and the taste is absolutely delicious. They've got other flavours too.
You can check out awesome baking mixes from these online brands.
Love coastal cuisine? If you do, and flock to Goa to indulge in it, there is no need! Instead, stock your kitchen shelves with the ready-to-cook Goan cafreal curry kit from Tasty Tales on Shop LBB. The brand has a variety of authentic, homemade curry pastes. This pack is priced at INR 325. Also, it takes barely any time to prepare this dish, a grand total of 15 minutes tops! Fry your curry paste in oil, add meat, cook on low for 15 minutes and voila!
Shell out just INR 119 (definitely lower in price than ordering off a delivery platform and waiting 40 minutes) for a DIY Punjabi rajma-jeera rice meal kit from a homegrown brand called Hummsafar and enjoy a quick and easy North Indian winter dinner meal in no time! On Shop LBB, you will find this brand's home-style meal kits that will help anyone whip up a wholesome meal in case of emergency. The rajma chawal tastes exactly how a Punjabi mom will make, we can vouch!
Haleem is a quintessential winter time meal, filled with ingredients like ghee, wheat and pulses that warm you from within. Organic Roots is known for its healthy, instant food has made a vegan adaptation of this Hyderabadi delight and we cannot have enough of this "millets haleem!" It tastes exactly like the real deal but without the unwanted calories and of course, is meatless and dairy-free. Priced at INR 149, this millet haleem cup has the goodness of whole grains and condiments and is literally comfort in a cup. The dish doesn't take more than 10 minutes to cook. You can shop for this product on Shop LBB.
Whenever we visit a dhaba or a North Indian joint, dal makhani is a staple, it's also a staple during the winters. This rich, creamy, and buttery dal is one of this writer's most delicious comfort foods but what she hates is that it takes hours to cook. But luckily this is going to change! Buy this dal makhani kit with jeera rice for INR 125 and all you have to do is heat it and eat it! Don't worry about taste, this is as authentic as it gets!
Looking to whip up something healthy post-workout or exercise? These Chipotle quinoa cups from Pink Harvest Farms are the perfect option. Shop for these healthy and super delicious superfood cups from Shop LBB for INR 250. Highlight - you don't need any oil or butter for cooking and the dish is prepared in all of 8 minutes!
Healthy, gluten-free and home-like, the instant khichadi mix from Calvay Foods, an organic snack brand from Shop LBB is one of our favourite meals when nothing else looks good. The product is rich in fiber, nutrition and helps in weight control. It is priced at INR 325 for a pack of 5 and is ready within 5 minutes. Not to forget, it is light on the tummy too.
We love Meal Of the Moment's (MOM) ready-to-eat food kits because they have a mom-made taste and are super affordable. Even if you know nothing about cooking, you can make tasty veg biryani using the veg biryani cup. Priced at INR 60 only, you just have to empty the contents in a pan, add the specified amount of water and wait for it to thicken and cook. Voila! It's made in no time.
Yummiez Butter Chicken makes life infinitely easy and mid-week dinners a breeze with their yummy ready-to-cook meal. It has chunky pieces of boneless, grilled to perfection and tossed in a rich, buttery tomato-based gravy we all know and love (very restaurant-like). We've read reviews saying the flavours are complex yet mellow of this butter chicken and how its a go-to for many people who live alone especially!
You might also want to check these DIY mixes for whipping up a delicious yet easy-to-make breakfast. Buy for yourself or gift them to a friend who hates making breakfast.
