Quick meals (think two-minute instant noodles) are easy choices, but some prefer more elaborate preparations. Here’s what readers have to say about go-to recipes when they’re rushing to prepare a meal.
Rasam
That one dish that’s quick, easy and filled with medicinal values. The ease in preparing, aroma when seasoning and the look of it when garnished with coriander is all I want to make it my “go-to-dish”. – Lakshmi Anuradha
Two-minute Noodles
There’s nothing in this world that can compete with noodles. In two minutes your dinner is ready. And there’s nothing that can go wrong while making it. – Mariyam Suha Jabbar
Rice and dal
Dal, tempered with a little ghee and cumin with rice, and my family and I are good to go. – Indumathi Arasu
Veggie noodles
Frying the shelled peas, grated carrot, the chopped tomatoes and the shallots takes time. But once seasoned and set upon the table, the noodles are all but gone. – Hariharan Nageshwaran
Sandwiches
I keep boiled and shredded chicken ready in the freezer so sometimes I make quick sandwiches with cheese and served with a glass of juice. – Niamat Karmally
Biryani
A scrumptious biryani accommodating fresh spices and delectable rice topped with fried onions. – Navneeth Suresh
Dal and rice
My go-to-dish for dinner used to be dal-rice or fried rice. – Priyanka Maheshwari
White sauce pasta
It’s tasty, easy to prepare, and is relished by all, adults and children! – Advay Dutta
Chilber
This Turkish eggs in garlic yoghurt dish takes five minutes to prepare. – Sarika Saini
Fish
Sea bass or sea bream, smothered in a light marinade and grilled to perfection with a side of grilled veggies... yum! – Sheeba Jojo
Chicken roast
Lemon chicken roast, braised with honey and herbs with baked vegetables on the side. – Michael Guzder
Burmese khowsuey
A warm noodle-based dish with loads of flavours of chicken and rich coconut milk with plenty of garnishing. – Sangita Nair
Instant noodles
Tear the pack. Empty the content in a bowl. Pour water and keep it in the microwave for five minutes. Bang. My dinner is ready. – Fatma Farid
Noodles with fried egg
A bowl of instant noodles with a fried egg to top it off is a family favourite. – Gayathri Rajeev
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