You’re always at your weakest when it’s time to prepare dinner. The idea of cooking is daunting, to say the very least, between the last email you sent, the commute home, and the debate in your head about whether you have the energy to even stand in the kitchen. It should be able to meet you where you are at: tired, hungry, and in need of comfort. It’s important that you have a variety of anti-inflammatory recipes in your repertoire. Turmeric, ginger and garlic, whole grains, good oils, curd and whole grains are all great for your body. These anti-inflammatory recipes are easy to make and use ingredients you probably already have. They’re perfect for nights when you don’t want to cook but still want to eat healthy. You’ll have less reason to order takeout or reach for antacids later. 1/2 cup moong dal
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp of ghee
SaltHow to make:Pressure cook all ingredients with 3-4 cups of water until soft. Finish with ghee. Add a pinch black pepper, if desired.Lentil vegetable soup with cumin and garlicYou’ll need 1 cup cooked red lentils.
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, spinach, beans chopped)
1-1 1/2 cups of water
Salt
How to make it:Heat the ghee and add cumin. Stir in vegetables and lentils, add water and simmer to make a light soup.
Half cup curd
Half a teaspoon grated ginger
Pomegranate seeds – 2-3 tbsp
SaltHow to make:Mix all ingredients together. If you want to add extra flavour, add a tempering with mustard seeds. One-pan cottage-cheese and vegetable sauteYou will need:150-200 g paneer cubed
1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables (capsicums, zucchinis or broccoli)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp turmeric
Black pepper, 1/2 tsp
SaltHow to prepare it: Saute garlic in olive and add vegetables. Season and cook until lightly browned.Sweet Potato Chaat with Yoghurt and SeedsYou’ll need:1 sweet potato, 1 yoghurt, and 1 teaspoon of seeds.
2 tbsp thick yogurt
Handful of sunflower or pumpkin seeds
Chaat masalaHow it is made:Cut the sweet potato and top with curd. Sprinkle a pinch of chaat spice on top.
