Here are ten popular and delicious Indian lunch ideas that offer a variety of flavors and nutrients.

A classic North Indian dish featuring spicy chole served with bhature.

A fragrant rice dish cooked with mixed vegetables, spices, and herbs. It’s aromatic and packed with flavors.

Grilled paneer cubes marinated in spices, wrapped in a whole-wheat roti with veggies and chutney.

Lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices, finished with a tempering of garlic and cumin, served with steamed rice.

A dry curry made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi) cooked with turmeric, cumin, and coriander.

Palak Paneer is a creamy spinach curry with paneer cubes, rich in iron and protein.

Masoor dal cooked with spices and served with cumin-flavored rice.

Baingan Bharta is a smoky, mashed eggplant curry cooked with spices and onions.

A comforting dish made with rice and lentils cooked together with mild spices and vegetables.

Rajma cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices, served with steamed rice.