6 Dahi-Based Lunch Ideas Perfect For A Refreshing Meal

By: Payal

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Dahi, or curd, is a versatile ingredient that's easily available in every Indian kitchen. A simple bowl of curd can turn into delicious recipes.

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Here are some lunch ideas where curd plays the main role in preparing a tasty dish. Check out these recipes to amp up your meal.

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Dahi Kadhi

Kadhi is a classic Punjabi dish—a creamy gravy made with gram flour, spices, and chillies. Pakodas made of gram flour are dipped into the gravy for a delicious meal with roti or rice.

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Dahi Aloo

This humble potato curry is prepared with dahi and a few simple spices. Just make a curd-based gravy, add spices, and cook potato cubes in it.

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Dahi Bhindi

Dahi bhindi is delicious and easy to make. Simply cook bhindi with yogurt and spices—a healthy, flavourful curry best enjoyed with rice or chapati!

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Dahi Baingan

Dahi baingan is a popular dish from Odia cuisine. Simple yet flavourful, this ‘khatta' features fried eggplant soaked in whisked curd, finished with a spice tempering.

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Dahi Chicken

Chicken cooked in dahi and whole spices adds taste and aroma to your lunch. It's creamy, rich, and super easy to prepare—perfect for a satisfying meal.

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Curd Rice

Curd rice is a staple for lunch or dinner in South Indian homes. Just mix steamed rice with curd and a tempering of urad dal, mustard seeds, chillies, and coriander leaves.

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