Aug 07, 2025

8 One Pot Indian Meals for Lazy Days

Aanya Mehta

Khichdi

Rice, moong dal, turmeric, salt. Basic, comforting, and easy to dress up with ghee, papad, or pickle.

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Pongal

South India’s soothing rice-lentil dish. Tempered with pepper, curry leaves, and cashews, perfect for tired evenings.

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Tehri (UP Style Pulao)

Fragrant rice cooked with veggies, mustard seeds, and garam masala. A one pot staple from North India.

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Bisibele Bhaath

A Karnataka favourite, rice, dal, tamarind, and spices in one spicy-sour mix. Tastes even better the next day.

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Kadhi Chawal

Cook everything, rice, kadhi base, pakoras in one pot with layering. Lazy but genius comfort food.

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Masala Oats

Oats, veggies, mustard seeds, and green chillies. Healthy, fast, and surprisingly satisfying.

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Sheera (Sooji Halwa)

Sooji roasted in ghee, cooked with sugar, water, and cardamom, all in one kadhai. Comfort dessert that takes just 15 minutes and one spoon to clean.

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Bengali Chorchori

It is a simple mixed vegetable preparation. It is believed to date back to undivided Bengal province. Humble and satisfying.

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