10 Recipes In 10 Minutes: Rustle Up Delicious Meals When There’s No Time To Cook

I am a working mother and it goes without saying that I have limited time (sometimes no time) for household chores. But I’ve got to eat. And that’s why I am always on a hunt for quick recipes that I can rustle up for a delicious meal in a flash. Luckily, I found many recipes and some of them have become my go-to. I want to share my repertoire of quick and easy recipes with fellow mothers, busy professionals, students or those who just don’t like to spend hours in the kitchen. With busy schedules and endless to-do lists, these 10-minute recipes are a godsend to save my time and effort. These can help you too. 

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Here’re 10 Recipes That Can Be Made In Just 10 Mins:

10-Minute Recipes For Breakfast:

1. Microwave Poha: 

Poha is a quick and nutritious dish made from flattened rice. It can be had for a nutritious breakfast or a light dinner. While cooking regular poha in a pan is a quick job, doing it in the microwave will save you extra minutes. Microwave spices for 2 minutes, cook onions for another 2 minutes and 3 minutes are all you need to cook washed poha along with the mixture. Click here for the recipe for Microwave Poha. 

2. Besan Toast 

Toasts are a breakfast staple. But instead of making plain buttered toast or jam-laden toast, add nutrition to your meal with besan toast, that too in all of 10 minutes. Dip bread slices in a besan batter filled with spices and veggies and cook on both sides. Click here for the recipe for Besan Toast. 

3. Sunny Side Up

This is the easiest egg recipe you can make to start your day. Break your eggs onto a greased pan, and while the eggs are cooking, toast your bread. Then simply put the half-cooked eggs on your toast, sprinkle the seasonings, and you’re done. Here’s how to make the perfect Sunny Side Up. 

4. Omelette In A Mug 

Make omelette mess-free and fuss-free, and also save time. Just transfer all the ingredients to a bowl and let the microwave do the job of cooking your omelette, without the need of tossing or flipping. Click here for the recipe for Omelette In A Mug. 

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A microwave can cook your meals faster.
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10 Min-Recipes For Lunch:

5. Leftover Rice Tawa Pulao 

Pulao is one satiating meal and we can never go wrong with it. If you have leftover cooked rice, simply toss them in with sauteed veggies and spices on a tawa and make this wonderful meal. Click here for the recipe for Tawa Pulao.  

6. Curd Rice

Curd Rice, also known as “Thayir Sadam,” is a cooling and refreshing dish perfect for hot summer days. Mash cooked rice with plain yoghurt and season it with salt. For added flavour, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated ginger in oil, and mix it into the rice. Serve chilled and experience the creamy texture and subtle tanginess of this South Indian delicacy. 

7. Egg Roll 

This tasty street food can be made in just 10 minutes with this recipe. Whisk egg and other ingredients of your choice. While the omelette is cooking, make a roti. Then simply roll the roti with the omelette inside and enjoy a mess-free lunch of egg roll. Click here for the recipe for Egg Roll. 

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There are many dishes like egg rolls that can be cooked quickly.
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10-Min Recipes For Dinner:

8. Butter Noodles 

A plate of delicious noodles made in 10 minutes? Yes, please. Al dante egg noodles are tossed in with butter foam and cheese and seasoned with salt, spices and herbs. Simple and convenient. Click here for the recipe for Butter Noodles.

9. Oats Salad 

A quick and light salad for dinner is always a hit. Make this filling salad by combining boiled oats with dried cranberries, boiled carrots and capsicum. Sprinkle some black pepper powder, salt, herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. That’s all! Click here for the recipe for Oats Salad. 

10. Kachumber Salad 

Kachumber salad is a mish-mash of onions, tomatoes, chillies, cucumber and seasoning. If you want to make it more filling, you can add paneer, eggs or even boiled chana or rajma. Click here for the recipe for Kachumber Salad.  

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to cook a delicious meal can be a challenge. These recipes can help you enjoy yummy meals every day as they helped me.