Meal Prep Tips for Busy Weekdays
One Sunday hour, five calmer weekdays. A practical prep plan built around Indian staples.
By Idyora Team 30 Aug 2026 5 min read
Prep components, not meals
Cook building blocks you can mix all week: a pot of dal, boiled chana, cooked quinoa or rice, chopped vegetables and one chutney.
A one-hour Sunday plan
- Soak and pressure-cook chana or rajma
- Cook a big batch of plain dal
- Chop onions, tomatoes, cucumber and carrots
- Blend mint-coriander chutney
- Portion snacks: makhana, roasted chana, nuts
Store it right
Glass containers, cooled food, fridge within two hours. Most cooked dals keep 3 days; freeze the rest.
