Putting together a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner is a challenge many of us face at home. With seasonal ingredients and our growing palates across regional Indian cuisines and international cuisines, Archana's Kitchen is constantly working on creating meal plate ideas where we combine various regional cuisines to make fun and delicious meal plates. These meal ideas can be for a fusion between regional cuisine in india an the breakfast again will be a fusion between indian and continental cuisines. 

You will find South Indian Recipes, North Indian Recipes, Continental Breakfast Recipes, Continental Main Course Recipes, South indian Breakfast Recipes, North Indian Breakfast Recipes and a whole lot more. Go ahead and use these meal plate ideas and cook wonderful dishes for your family. 

Indulge in the rich flavors of South India with our curated meal plate featuring traditional delicacies from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Savor the robust taste of Kathirikai Rasavangi curry, a classic dish from Tamil Nadu made with eggplant and lentils, alongside the fiery tang of Dondakkaya Uli karam kura, a spicy ivy gourd curry hailing from Andhra Pradesh.

Complementing these bold flavors is the nutritious goodness of Keerai Masiyal, a wholesome spinach mash from Tamil Nadu. To complete this wholesome meal, enjoy a serving of quinoa foxtail millet rice, perfectly cooked to add a nutty texture and wholesome goodness to your plate. With each recipe thoughtfully crafted to bring out the authentic tastes of South India, this meal promises to delight your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant culinary landscape of the region.

Ready to become a kitchen superstar? Tune in to our recipe video where we'll show you step-by-step how to whip up the classic combo of Paneer Butter Masala and Jeera Rice. We'll guide you through each delicious detail, from simmering the creamy paneer in rich tomato sauce to perfectly seasoning the fragrant jeera rice. Plus, we'll share our secret tips for making fluffy Kulcha bread and a zesty salad to complete the meal. Get your apron on and let's cook up some magic together!

Indulge in a culinary odyssey with our exquisite Dinner Series featuring the delectable trio of Amritsari Chole, Sarson Ka Saag, and Gajjar Halwa. Elevate your dining experience with our carefully curated recipes, bringing together the rich tapestry of Indian flavors. Paired with Kulcha and lacha pyaz, this dinner idea is a symphony for the senses. Join us on a gastronomic adventure and unlock the secrets to crafting these mouthwatering dishes with precision and flair. Your journey to gourmet excellence begins here – explore, cook, and savor the magic!

Welcome to the Dinner Recipe Series – where every plate tells a story of culinary enchantment! Tonight’s star-studded lineup includes the rich and indulgent Kofta Curry, a fragrant Pulao that dances with spices, and the golden-brown Paratha that adds the perfect crunch. Swipe left for a closer look at each masterpiece.Excited to recreate these dishes in your kitchen? Watch the recipe videos, and let the Dinner Recipe Series elevate your dining experience!

A meal that can be served for Sunday brunch, when you have guests over, during a festival or just on a simple weekday. This puri chole plate with the addition of a creamy paneer gravy with a side of salad and achaar is one satisfying meal that will keep you satiated for quite a few hours. 

 A meal I just can't get enough of ! Simple yet so satisfying, robust yet comforting Andhra rasam, served with steaming hot white rice, a dollop of ghee, a side of dondakaya vepudu and crispy crunchy papad. Food coma. A meal I'd love to come back home to, after a long vacation. 

A lazy Sunday of unwinding and relaxing, prepping for another busy week ahead, one of the things that set the mood for a relaxed day is by far indulging in some comfort food. Here's a  meal that you won't just enjoy cooking but also enjoy eating it with your family. 

A classic combination of robust masaledar chole that covers your protein in the meal, served with piping hot fluffed up puris straight from the kadai on to your plate, some crunchy salad of onion rings and dahi. This meal makes for a great weeknight dinner, apart from making a perfect Sunday brunch meal too. Or even better, serve it when you have some guests over. A meal that will never disappoint. 

Looking for a delicious Sunday meal, then give this simple, healthy and nutritious meal a try which has recipes such as Keema Bhindi, Punjabi Toor Dal Tadka, Jowar Atta Roti and Indian Sliced Vegetable Salad. This is a very easy and simple meal that you can prepare for your weekday meals also or can be packed for your Lunch Box too. 

Are you in dilemma about what to make during your Weekday Lunch that is delicious and easy at the same time, then we have the perfect meal for you which has delicious Sindhi Style Chicken Curry which is served along with Sindhi Koki, Afghani Dough and Salad. Try this meal and we assure you that everyone in your family will love this simple and delicious Sindhi meal.

Weekend calls for a special Lunch! We think to make something that is delicious and easy, so that we can enjoy our day with mouth watering food. Therefore, here we have made a inviting meal plate which has recipes such as Jaipuri Aloo Pyaaz Ki Sabzi, Masala Laccha Paratha along with Masala Laccha Pyaaz and Rose Lassi. This is a delicious meal that will surely satisfy your taste buds on a lazy day. 

DOSA, which is also called as Dose a very popular South Indian breakfast that is served for Breakfast. Dosa, is a crispy thin Indian crepe that is made from Rice and Dal batter which is fermented overnight. In India, you will find Dosa in almost every restaurant, whether its a South Indian restaurant or a North Indian restaurant. Dosa is popularly eaten for Breakfast along with Sambar and Chutney, but you can also serve it along your South Indian Curries. Dosas are a very important part of the South Indian and Sri Lankan diets, but slowly it has become popular in every part of India. 

When it comes to Breakfast, South Indian food is our absolute favourite! Soft spongy Idlis and crispy Vadas dipped into piping hot Sambar with some side of delicious Coconut chutney makes you hungry as soon as you hear the name. Other South Indian breakfast that makes us hungry is crispy Ghee Dosas which you can eat along with Sambar and Chutney of your choice. Filter Coffee, which is very popular in South India served on the side makes this breakfast even better.

Biryani, the name of this dish itself makes you hungry! Right? From Lucknow to Rajasthan to Andhra Pradesh, there are different types of lip smacking Biryanis, that differs in taste and flavour due to the use of local spices and different styles of cooking. For instance, Rajasthani Biryani is high on dry spices whereas Kolkata Biryani has potato in it. From North Indian Dum Biryani and South Indian Donne Biryani, each and every Biryani is absolutely delicious. 

Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, should be healthy and full of nutrients. Breakfast means 'breaking the fast' and we should keep in mind that we eat something that is full of nutrition and is also tasty. Here, we have an easy to make, high protein and delicious South Indian Breakfast Meal Plate which has recipes such as Adai, Kerala Thenga Chammanthi and Filter Coffee. We have also served Nendran Banana along with this meal.

Weekend Breakfast are always nice and fancy, but we tend to make something instant during weekdays that might lack nutrition and makes us hungry again in very less time, which leads us to eat junk in between our meals. Therefore, we get you these delicious ideas of Breakfast Meal Plates which are easy to make and is filled with the necessary nutrients required for the day. Today, we have a Karnataka Style Breakfast Meal Plate, which has Masala Akki Roti, Red Chilli Coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney Podi, Kashi Halwa and Filter Coffee.

It is said that, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day", therefore it is important to eat something in the morning to kick start your day. We should keep in mind that the Breakfast should be healthy and nutritious, so that it fuels our body till our next meal providing it enough nutrition. But we always tend to skip it during busy schedules or eat something which is instant and lacks the nutrition.

Therefore, we bring you a delicious Breakfast Meal Plate that you can make during your weekday, it has Moong Dal Idli With Thengai Milagai Podi along with Green Coriander Coconut Chutney, Filter Coffee and Fruits.

A rich and delectable North Indian meal is something, everyone craves for! During weekdays, we don't get time to make a big meal, as we are always in the hurry to reach office on time, finish our morning errands or get busy with something or other. Therefore, weekend is a great time to make this Meal Plate when you can also invite your friends and family for this scrumptious North Indian meal.

If you are craving for a comforting and delicious continental meal which is tasty yet healthy then we have a great meal for you. We have prepared a Pistachio Couscous, which is made of broken wheat, cranberries, pistachio nuts and some pepper. Along with the Couscous, we have served a delicious dish, Olive & Tofu In Harissa Gravy which is tangy and spicy with a side of a refreshing salad that will make this meal even more better

It feels great when we have a delicious and comforting meal for Lunch. If you are craving Bengali meal then this is the meal to make. We made a delicious Bengal Meal which is not only mouth watering, but also nutritious. This meal plate has Bengali Recipes such as Bengali Style Cholar Dal, Bhindi Doi Posto, Steamed Rice and some sliced Carrots

A perfect meal that speaks of comfort food is this lip smacking South Indian Meal of Pineapple Rasam, Chicken Sholay Kebab, Beans Mezhukkupuratti and Steamed Rice. A non vegetarian option of a spicy chicken sholay kebab and a simple vegetarian side of beans stir fry made Kerala style. 

A super healthy meal packed with flavours, consisting of a Methi Dana Sabzi, Moong Dal Karara and Dalia served with some salad by the side. It is an easy meal that you can make for your everyday Lunch or Dinner. 

We always tend to make a few recipes like Hakka Noodles and Manchurian at home, when it comes to home cooked Asian food. But it is very easy to make interesting Asian recipes like Thai Curries, Stir Fry Vegetables that can be made at home for your everyday or weekend meals. Here, we have made a delicious and inviting recipes such as Thai Pineapple Vegetarian Curry, Thai Jasmine Sticky Rice and Asian Style Sweet and Spicy Green Beans.

A simple comforting Ayurvedic meal of our humble Whole Wheat Phulka served with Turia Muthia Nu Shaak, and Sukha Kala Chana with some refreshing Buttermilk is meal all of us would love to come home to. A very simple meal that is very nutritious and easy to make. 

Here is a delicious Diabetic Friendly Meal Plate full of Sindhi flavours and it has some lip smacking recipes such as Tidali Dal, Karela Bhaji, Jowar Roti and sliced Cucumber. It is a delicious and simple meal which is full of nutrition and also helps you to keep your diabetes in check.