Which store-bought shortcuts do you actually use for healthy Indian weeknight meals?
Quick question: on nights when you have 10–20 minutes to cook, which supermarket or ready-to-use items do you genuinely rely on—frozen mixed veg, pre-cut paneer, canned beans, ready masala pastes, pre-washed greens, sprouts, etc.? Any brands, tiny prep tricks, or combos that make a balanced Indian plate without feeling like junk? Curious what people actually keep stocked.
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Quick checklist to turn shortcuts into a balanced Indian plate (fits 10–20 min): aim for a grain + pulse/protein + veg + dairy/fat. Easy combos: canned beans (rinse) + ready masala paste + frozen mixed veg + microwaveable brown rice or store chapati + plain yogurt; or pre-cut paneer + ready curry paste + pre-washed greens + whole‑wheat phulka. Choose low-sodium cans/masalas, avoid hydrogenated oils and added sugar on labels. Small tricks: temper 1 tsp oil with cumin/garlic to boost flavour, squeeze lemon or fresh coriander to brighten, and reheat in a hot pan (or add a splash of water in microwave). Cook sprouts if pregnant/immune‑compromised. These steps follow basic NIN/ICMR balance advice (cereals, pulses, vegetables, dairy) and reduce excess salt/fat.