Can't Figure out What to Make for Your Family for Lunch? Fret Not! Give These 13 Summer Recipes for Lunch a Try and You Will Surely Be Satisfied (2020)

Coconut water with coconut meat is an amazing summer refreshing drink. It is a cooling drink that has many benefits. For instance, this drink helps you to stay hydrated during the humid summer days. Moreover, it is a rich source of potassium that relives the acidity and maintains the body temperature by keeping the electrolyte in balance.

To make this soothing and pleasing drink, you just need 2 and a half cups of chilled tender coconut and a half cup of chopped tender coconut meat. To make it, blend both the ingredients well in the blender and shake them as well. Now, pour it in the glass and enjoy it with your lunch.

Lassi is a popular drink in South Asia as it is an extremely refreshing drink that prevents dehydration, aids digestion, and improves bone health as well. Moreover, it contains healthy bacteria that lubricate the intestine and prevents constipation. Lassi also contains a lot of essential nutrients like Vitamin D, lactobacilli, and lactic acid that boost the immune system and provide energy to your body.

To make this refreshing drink all you need is one cup of yogurt, half cup of dairy-free milk, a half-inch chunk of fresh ginger, and some frozen mango chunks. To make it, but all these ingredients in the blender and shake it well until a creamy consistency is formed, and then, pour it in the glass and enjoy it.

A meethi lassi is an extremely healthy choice for you in the summer. This is so because it helps maintain your body temperature while also preventing heat rashes. All the nutrients present in the curd that is used to make this drink help in smooth digestion and keep your digestive system healthy. Lassi is also very beneficial for people are trying to gain weight, and it has proven to lower the risk of heart stroke and heart attack.

You only need three ingredients to make this pleasing drink; three cups of plain curd, some water, and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar. For the preparing process, add the curd and the sugar in the blender and blend it well. Now, add a little amount of water (according to the consistency you like) and shake it again. Lastly, pour it in the glass and enjoy it with your lunch.

Lauki Yakhni is a very famous dish of Indian people in summers and is a very simple recipe to make as well. It is a very flavourful and aromatic dish that can either be served with saffron rice, Kashmiri rice, or Kashmiri biryani. The ingredients that you need to make this recipe are bottle gourd, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, carom seeds, dry ginger powder, fennel powder, Asafoetida, yoghurt, mustard oil, and salt.

Put a half teaspoon of mustard oil on a Tawa pan and place the bottle gourd on it before cooking till they get tender. Let them turn slightly brown and put them aside. Now, add some more oil in the same pan and put cloves, carom seeds, and cinnamon sticks, and water in and heating them. Bring it to the boil and put the bottle gourd in it, and simmer it for 2 minutes.

Next, add ginger powder, fennel seeds, ajwain, and mix them well. Now, take a bowl and put the whisked yoghurt in it. Add it to the lauki and cook it on a medium flame. Put some salt according to your taste and cook it until the curry becomes thick. Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and serve with a side of your choice.

Masala Bhindi is an Indian dish that is well-known for its flavourful taste. It is very healthy as well as delicious and you can either serve it with roti or with rice. The ingredients required to make these dishes are bhindi or okra, cooking oil, cumin seeds, onions, green chillies, ginger and garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric powder, garam masala, Kasuri methi, salt, red chilli powder, coriander leaves, and water.

First, take a pan and add cooking oil in it. Put some bhindi in it and cook it until it is partially cooked. Now, take it out and place it aside, and pour some more oil to the same pan and put cumin seeds in it before adding onions, green chilli, and ginger and garlic paste, and sauteing it for about 3-4 minutes.

Next, add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala, and stir them until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. After that, add 4-5 tablespoons of water and mix it well before cooking the mixture for about 2 minutes and covering the pan with a lid. Wait for bhindi to turn tender, and serve it with roti or rice.

Chicken in a cashew nut sauce is one of the most delicious dishes you can have for lunch. To make this recipe you need cashew nuts, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, salt, ginger, vegetable oil, red chillies, and grated coconut. The quantity of all these ingredients depends on your taste.

To make the sauce, soak some cashews in warm water for two hours. Put them in a blender and make a thick smooth paste. Fry some chopped onion and nuts separately and place them aside. Now, take a frying pan and put some oil in it. Add coconut, chopped onions, nuts, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, chillies, and roast them for 10 minutes.

Next, take a blender and blend the mixture in it. Now, take another pan, put some oil, nuts, and green chillies in it, and cook. Later, add some chicken and cook it on high flame. Again, add some water and stir fry it for 5 minutes. Bring it to the boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes and serve in a platter.

Mushroom Matar Saute is one of the most healthy and famous dishes in India. People usually eat it in lunch with brown rice or sticky garlic rice. Moreover, it is a very simple recipe to make. The ingredients that you need to make this dish are oil, large mushrooms, a large onion, some frozen sweet peas, tamarind paste, turmeric powder, tomatoes, coriander powder, curry powder, fennel seeds, garlic and ginger paste, gluten-free tamari, fresh chopped cilantro, and a few spring onions for garnishing.

To make it, take a pan and heat some oil in it, and put the cumin seeds in it. Now, add the onions and chillies, and stir fry it until golden. Pot in the garlic and ginger paste, tomatoes, salt, and cook. Next, add all the remaining spices and stir them on low flame. Once done, cover it and cook it for 4-5 minutes before putting in the peas and mushrooms and frying. Cover the pan and stir in between. Wait until all the spices are mixed and peas and mushrooms are fully cooked. Lastly, garnish it with cilantro and spring onions and serve with a side-dish of your choice.

Fish tikka curry is an amazing dish that is full of nutrition and health. The ingredients you require to make this dish are lemon, tikka curry paste, onions, garlic cloves, ginger, red chilli, coriander, olive oil, potatoes, ripe tomatoes, white fish fillet, frozen cauliflower florets, red lentils, basmati rice, cloves, and natural yoghurt.

To marinate the fish, squeeze the lemon in a plate and mix it with tikka curry paste and use it to marinate the fish properly. Now, take a pan, add oil in it and put in the onions, garlic, ginger, green chilli, and coriander. Put some tikka curry paste and stir the ingredients on medium flame. Now, add potatoes in the pan and saute for 15 minutes before putting in the cauliflower, tomatoes, lentils, and 600 ml boiling water. Simmer it for 30 minutes and set aside. In a separate pan, put some boiling water, a pinch of salt, and cloves, and cook for 12 minutes. Take another larger non-stick pan, put some oil in it, and fry the marinated fish. Cook both sides until the colour of the fish changes. Take a plate, put boiled rice in it and then fish on the top with yogurt over it, and serve.

Paneer Achari is one of the most famous North Indian dishes as it has a rich taste of flavours, and is neither too spicy nor too mild. To make the paneer achari, you need a powder of coriander seeds, red chillies, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard, and methi seeds. You will also need tomato puree and capsicum, some more tomatoes, green capsicum, oil, kalonji, finely chopped onions, asafoetida, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, brown sugar, salt, yogurt, water, paneer, coriander leaves, and lemon juice.

To make the gravy, take a nonstick pan and put some oil in it before putting in asafoetida, onions, and kalonji. Stir them until onion turns golden. Now, add garlic and ginger paste and saute it until the raw smell of garlic goes away. Next, add achari powder and saute it for two minutes. Afterwards, add capsicum-tomato puree and cook until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.

Later, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and sugar before mixing the gravy for a minute. Next, add yoghurt and stir it well so that all the spices mix well. Once done, add some water and adjust the consistency of the pasta according to your preference. Add paneer, ginger, and coriander leaves on it, and cook it for two minutes. Lastly, add lemon over it and enjoy it with a side of your choice.

Bharwa lauki is a flavorful gravy and creamy dish stuffed with paneer. The ingredients required to make this are bottle gourd, onions, tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, oil, brown sugar, Kasuri methi, salt, coriander leaves. For stuffing, paneer, cumin seeds, onions, capsicum, green chillies, coriander powder, red chilli, fresh cream, and salt.

In a pan, put some cooking oil, cumin seeds, and onions and cook. Now, add green bell pepper, paneer, a dash of salt, red chilli, coriander powder, and mix all the ingredients well. Next, put bottle gourd in the boiling water with a pinch of water and cook. When it is done, take a large spoon or sharp knife to remove the pith from inside the lauki. Now, take a pan, add some cooking oil, and put the lauki in it, and fry it until the upper side of the gourd turns golden. Afterwards, fill the inner hollow of the gourd with the paneer gravy. Slice the paneer and put it on the Tawa pan and let both sides turn brown.

Now, take a separate pan, add cumin, onions, tomato paste, turmeric, coriander powder, a pinch of salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add pith of gourd that you have removed earlier and simmer for some time. Afterwards, add one cup of water and cook it for some time. Lastly, add Kasuri methi, fried pieces of bottle gourd, and boil the gravy until you reached a thick consistency, and serve after garnishing.

Carrot salad has is a rich source of all the essential nutrients and vitamins that a body needs to stay healthy. Moreover, the fibre present in carrot aids in the excretion process by passing out the harmful bacteria while also helping in the digestion process, relieving the premenstrual cramps, and reducing the stress hormone levels in the person who eats it.

This salad is best to be eaten before lunch or as the main meal of the lunch. Also, it is really easy to make and needs only one carrot, a tablespoon of pepper, some sesame seeds, a tablespoon of coconut oil, some salt and a few drops of vinegar. To make the delicious salad, add the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them well. If you like, you may also put some grilled chicken or other types of meat over it. Now, put the salad in a platter and garnish however you want and serve.

This particular salad is the most refreshing and pleasing snack that you can have before lunch in summer. This is so because all the fruits in are the natural source of fibre that helps in controlling blood sugar level reduce the cholesterol levels, boost your immune system, and makes your bones stronger as well. Moreover, all the fruits make your skin fresh, give you a youthful appearance, and help in repairing your muscles. Also, there are various vegetables in the salad that have many health benefits.

All you need to make this salad are the fruits of your own choice, some olive oil, some honey, some lemon juice, capsicum, iceberg, and salt. Take a bowl and put all the ingredients in it before icing them well. Now, sprinkle some salt and black pepper over it. Next, add some olive oil and lemon juice, and garnish it with mint leaves and enjoy.

You probably won't be able to find a better salad if you are looking for a healthy one. This salad has carrots as well as turmeric and cabbage which contain lots of nutrients that will not only help you stay cool in summers but also reduce your stress levels. Moreover, they will even help you gain weight if that is what you want.

For the salad, get two carrots, five ounces of cabbage, half green bell pepper, 3/4 of a teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of mustard seeds, two teaspoons of coconut oil, some ground turmeric, one sliced green chilli, and some lime juice. To make the salad, grate the carrot, chop the green bell pepper and cabbage and set them aside. Now, heat the oil in a pan at low temperature and pour in the seeds. When they pop, add the cabbage, bell pepper, salt, carrots, green chilli, and turmeric before mixing well. Cook it for ten minutes and pour the lime over it before putting it on a platter and serving it.