Aug 08, 2025

Cooking Without Fire: No Heat Indian Recipes for Lazy Days

Aanya Mehta

Moong Sprout Chaat

Toss sprouted moong with chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, lemon juice, and chaat masala. Crunchy, protein packed, and refreshing!

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Hung Curd Sandwich

Mix thick hung curd with grated carrots, capsicum, and herbs. Spread between bread slices. Chill before serving for best taste.

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Dahi Poha

Soak poha for 2 mins, mix with curd, salt, grated cucumber, and roasted cumin. A light probiotic rich meal from Maharashtra.

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Raw Mango Panna

Skip boiling. Blend raw mango pulp with jaggery, mint, black salt, and cold water. Chill and enjoy this tangy summer cooler.

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Stuffed Chilla Wrap

Make chillas in advance. Fill with prepped salad, hummus, or spicy hung curd. Roll and eat cold.

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Koshimbir

A crunchy salad made with raw veggies like cucumber and carrot, with roasted peanut powder and a squeeze of lime.

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Fruit chaat with a Desi Twist

Mix chopped seasonal fruits with kala namak, lemon, mint, and a dash of red chilli powder. Hydrating and detox friendly.

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Bhel Puri

This street-side snack offers the perfect mix of spice and sweet. A must-try recipe which can be whipped up in a jiffy.

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