In this fast-paced world, it is essential to prepare quick recipes that are tasty and nutritious. Between work, family, and personal time, there’s not much time for elaborate cooking. However, with Cookwell Foods and its range of simple-to-use products, creating healthy meals and delicious dishes has never been simpler. From flavor-packed mains to indulgent desserts, here are five fantastic recipes to transform your weekday cooking.

1. Veggie-Loaded Dosa Wraps

This is one of the most versatile quick recipes for a healthy start to your day and an innovative take on traditional dosas with nutrition and convenience. You know you’re getting your daily dose of nutrients in a delicious and enjoyable way because this dish is packed with vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, and carrots. The soft, golden dosa is the perfect base and the sautéed veggies are a delightful crunch. The creamy Cookwell Veg Mayonnaise brings it all together with a burst of flavour in every bite. These wraps are a satisfying, wholesome solution that’s easy to prepare and very filling, whether you’re rushing out the door in the morning or need a light dinner.

Ingredients:

• Cookwell Dosa & Uttappa Mix
• Assorted vegetables, bell peppers, onions, carrots, spinach
• Cookwell Veg Mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

• Prepare the dosa batter as per the instructions on the Cookwell Dosa & Uttappa Mix package.
• Take a ladleful of batter and pour it in a non-stick pan and spread it thin to make a dosa.
• Cook until golden brown on both sides.
• Sauté the mixed vegetables in a pan until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
• Take the vegetables and sauté them, place them on the dosa, drizzle Cookwell Veg Mayonnaise and roll it into a wrap.

These dosa wraps are a great way to get fresh veggies into your meal and a simple and efficient way to keep weekday cooking simple.

2. Spicy Schezwan Fried Rice

This is the dish for you if you are looking for an easy dish to impress your taste buds. A spicy fried rice packed with bold flavours and ready in minutes. The combination of crisp vegetables, perfectly cooked rice and the tangy kick of Cookwell Schezwan Fried Rice Masala makes this recipe a crowd pleaser. It’s a good way to use up leftover rice and make something completely new and exciting. You can also add protein to it, such as tofu, chicken or shrimp, for a heartier meal. Whether you’re making a quick lunch, dinner, or even a side dish, this fried rice is a great way to add some vibrant flavours to your table.

Ingredients:

• Cookwell Schezwan Fried Rice Masala.
• Cooked rice, preferably cooled
• Beans, peas, carrots, corn (mixed vegetables)
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a wok or large pan.
• Stir in the mixed vegetables and stir fry until tender but still crisp.
• Mix in the cooled rice.
• Sprinkle Cookwell Schezwan Fried Rice Masala over the rice and toss the rice until everything is evenly coated.
• Serve hot, quick and delicious meal.

This is a great weekday cooking favourite as it’s both convenient and flavourful.

3. Quick Khaman Dhokla

Khaman dhokla is soft, fluffy, and full of flavours and is a great healthy meal or snack for busy days. This traditional Gujarati dish is loved for its light texture and tangy sweet taste and is best eaten with chutneys. This classic is easy to recreate at home with Cookwell Khaman Dhokla Mix. Steamed it is soft and spongy and the tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies adds great flavour. Not only is Dhokla delicious, but it is also a nutritious option, high in protein and low in fat. It can be served as a teatime snack, a light breakfast or an appetiser for family get together.

Ingredients:

• Cookwell Khaman Dhokla Mix
• Water
• Oil
• Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Green chilies (optional)
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves.
• Grated coconut (optional)

Instructions:

• Mix the Cookwell Khaman Dhokla Mix as per package directions and add water.
• Steam the batter in a greased steaming tray until fully cooked.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilies and make a tempering.
• It is tempered with the steamed dhokla.
• Cut into squares and garnish with chopped coriander and grated coconut.

Healthy meals don’t have to be complicated and this recipe proves it.

4. Creamy Pasta Salad

This is one of the easiest dishes and this creamy pasta salad is a standout. It’s a great packed lunch, potluck or even a quick snack. It is a treat for your taste buds with al dente pasta, crisp vegetables like bell peppers and cucumbers and the rich creamy dressing made with Cookwell Veg Mayonnaise and Cookwell Pasta Mix Seasoning. Not only is this salad flavourful, but it’s also highly customizable: Add grilled chicken, olives, or nuts for added texture and protein. This is a nice refreshing dish for summer days and it’s quick and easy to make with a nice balance of creaminess and crunch.

Ingredients:

• Cookwell Pasta Mix Seasoning
• Pasta (penne or fusilli) cooked.
• Cookwell Veg Mayonnaise
• Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, chopped.
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Put cooked pasta and chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
• To make a creamy dressing, mix Cookwell Veg Mayonnaise with Cookwell Pasta Mix Seasoning.
• Toss the pasta and vegetables with the dressing to coat evenly.
• Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled.

This is a no-fuss refreshing addition to your quick recipes.

5. Instant Gulab Jamun Dessert

Any day of the week, this is a sweet way to end your meal. Made with Cookwell Gulab Jamun Mix, these soft, golden gulab jamuns are soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and rose water. It’s a comforting, indulgent melt-in-your-mouth dessert. It’s a great recipe for festive occasions, family dinners, or when you feel like something sweet. The great thing about gulab jamuns is that they are so easy to make and you can have homemade gulab jamuns without spending hours in the kitchen. This classic dessert can be served warm or at room temperature and everyone will want more.

Ingredients:

• Cookwell Gulab Jamun Mix
• Sugar
• Water
• Cardamom powder (optional)
• Rose water (optional)

Instructions:

• Boil sugar and water until slightly thickened and make sugar syrup. If desired, add cardamom powder and rose water.
• Cookwell Gulab Jamun Mix can be used to make the dough as per the package instructions.
• Deep fry on medium heat until golden brown, and shape the dough into small balls.
• Soak the balls in warm sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes and fry.

A quick, irresistible, always satisfying treat.

Cookwell Foods is perfect for weekday cooking

Cookwell Foods is your ultimate partner in the kitchen with products that make cooking easier and better. Here’s how:

• Quick and Convenient: Cookwell products save you time whether you are making dosas or gulab jamuns without compromising on taste.
• Healthy and Reliable: These products are made with high-quality ingredients so you can easily make healthy meals.
• Versatile Solutions: Cookwell has mixes and seasonings for easy main courses and desserts.

Conclusion

Cookwell Foods turns the chaos of weeknights into opportunities to enjoy quick recipes and wholesome, flavourful meals. These recipes are perfect for weekday cooking – from a veggie-loaded dosa wrap for breakfast, fiery schezwan fried rice for lunch to a creamy pasta salad for dinner – without compromising on taste or nutrition.So stock up on Cookwell’s versatile products and enjoy the pleasure of cooking healthy meals with ease. Cook every meal as a celebration of flavour, convenience, and creativity!