Comfort Foods to Try at Home During Quarantine

There is nothing better than a warm and freshly made home-cooked meal after a long day. Now that we are at home and have some extra time, it’s a good idea to learn some recipes that can be easily made at home,  next time you are craving a delicious home-cooked meal. Also, if you are worried about gaining weight, you can control your portion size to make sure you don’t end up overeating. 

Here are some comfort foods that you can try making at home and ace the dish with practice. 

Khichadi 

Khichadi is the first dish that comes to mind when we talk about comfort food and is the best pick for beginners. The basic ingredients of khichadi are rice, daal, and ghee and the preparation can differ from region to region. 

Rajma Rice 

Sunday special rajma rice was the ultimate meal we have been eating since childhood. The recipe for rajma (red kidney beans) is not as complicated and can be easily made at home. Enjoy a bowl full of rajma rice and it tastes even better if you have your grandmother’s recipe. 

Makki ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag 

This typical Punjabi meal is the ultimate indulgence for foodies and when served with a dollop of white butter, it is hard for anyone to stop at one serving. The preparation takes a little time but once you get the recipe right, it will be worth it. 

Idli Sambhar 

Idli sambhar is a popular snack in South India and the flavorful sambhar is easy to prepare and even more easy to finish up. Idlis can be prepared at home and you can even buy readymade batter for more convenience. 

Suji ka halwa 

If you are craving something sweet and don’t wish to cook something fancy, suji ka halwa is the perfect dessert for you. It requires only suji, sugar, milk and ghee and you can garnish it with dry fruits as per your choice. 

Noodles 

It is not exactly healthy but comforting nevertheless. There are a number of recipes that can help you prepare the kind of noodles you would like best for yourself. Throw in some veggies for the extra crunch. 

Chole Bhature and Aloo Puri

Though little tricky to make but they are the ultimate comfort food.