C1. Twelve Monthly Menu Plans from This Volume
Each plan below draws only on Volume II recipes suited to the month's season, so a kitchen can alternate weeks: one week from the Volume I chapter, the next from these plans. Numbers in brackets are recipe numbers. Curd-based dishes are placed at lunch only; dinners are soups, gruels, khichdis or light grains.
January — Winter (Nov–Feb)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Sakkarai Pongal (2.01) | Moong Dal Methi (3.01) · Avial (5.01) · Light Steamed Undhiyu (5.04) · Matar Pulao (6.04) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Tulsi–Ginger Kadha (9.07) | Palak Shorba (4.01) · Moong Dal Halwa (11.01) |
| Tue | Foxtail-Millet Vegetable Upma (2.02) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Matar Paneer (5.07) · Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Amla–Ginger Chutney (8.02) | Sukku Malli (9.08) | Pumpkin–Masoor Soup (4.02) · Beetroot Halwa (11.03) |
| Wed | Bajra Raab (2.04) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Methi–Malai Paneer (5.08) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Palak Khichdi (6.06) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Date Milk (9.09) | Moringa-Leaf Soup (4.05) · Shakarkandi Halwa (11.04) |
| Thu | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Beetroot Thoran (5.12) · Bajra–Moong Khichdi (6.08) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Kesar–Pista Milk (9.10) | Carrot–Tomato Shorba (4.07) · Date–Walnut Barfi (11.05) |
| Fri | Soft Mixed-Dal Adai (2.07) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Aloo–Methi (5.13) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Lemongrass–Tulsi Tea (9.12) | Barley–Vegetable Soup (4.08) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Sat | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Mysore Rasam (3.12) · Nimona (5.17) · Sem (5.18) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Beetroot Pachadi (8.07) | Khandvi (10.01) | Methi–Moong Shorba (4.10) · Soft Atta Ladoo (11.07) |
| Sun | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Sindhi Vegetable Kadhi (3.16) · Gobhi–Shalgam (5.19) · Palak–Makhana (5.21) · Soft Missi Roti (7.03) · Bathua Raita (8.10) | Moong Sundal (10.03) | Green-Pea Shorba (4.12) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
February — Winter (Nov–Feb)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Matar Paneer (5.07) · Methi–Malai Paneer (5.08) · Bajra–Moong Khichdi (6.08) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Kesar–Pista Milk (9.10) | Carrot–Tomato Shorba (4.07) · Date–Walnut Barfi (11.05) |
| Tue | Soft Mixed-Dal Adai (2.07) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Lemongrass–Tulsi Tea (9.12) | Barley–Vegetable Soup (4.08) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Wed | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Mysore Rasam (3.12) · Beetroot Thoran (5.12) · Aloo–Methi (5.13) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Beetroot Pachadi (8.07) | Khandvi (10.01) | Methi–Moong Shorba (4.10) · Soft Atta Ladoo (11.07) |
| Thu | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Sindhi Vegetable Kadhi (3.16) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Nimona (5.17) · Soft Missi Roti (7.03) · Bathua Raita (8.10) | Moong Sundal (10.03) | Green-Pea Shorba (4.12) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Fri | Soft Appam (2.10) | Moong Dal Methi (3.01) · Sem (5.18) · Gobhi–Shalgam (5.19) · Makki–Wheat Winter Roti (7.04) · Pomegranate–Mint Raita (8.11) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Peya (1.02) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Sat | Sooji–Vegetable Cheela (2.11) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Palak–Makhana (5.21) · Mooli–Moong Bhurji (5.23) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Til (8.12) | Tawa Paneer Tikka (10.06) | Vilepi (1.03) · Gur Wale Chawal (11.11) |
| Sun | Oats–Rava Idli (2.13) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Suran (5.24) · Avial (5.01) · Soft Gobhi Paratha (7.07) · Flaxseed (8.13) | Baked Sabudana–Potato Tikki (10.09) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Amla Candy (11.12) |
March — Spring–summer (Mar–Jun)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Soft Appam (2.10) | Lemon Rasam (3.10) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Soft Sattu Paratha (7.06) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Khandvi (10.01) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Tue | Sooji–Vegetable Cheela (2.11) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Jowar–Wheat Summer Phulka (7.09) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Moong Sundal (10.03) | Laja Peya (1.05) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Wed | Besan–Lauki Cheela (2.12) | Chana Dal with Tinda (3.13) · Petha (5.16) · Steamed Bharwa Tinda (5.20) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Raw-Mango–Mint Chutney (8.04) | Steamed Kosambari (10.04) | Kulattha Yusha (1.06) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Thu | Oats–Rava Idli (2.13) | Toor Dal with Kokum (3.14) · Raw-Mango Kaddu (5.22) · Avial (5.01) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Mudga–Amalaki Yusha (1.07) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Fri | Ragi Dosa (2.14) | Masoor–Lauki Dal (3.15) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Shukto (5.03) · Coconut Rice (6.03) · Cucumber Kichadi (8.08) | Sattvic Murmura Bhel (10.08) | Marunnu Kanji (1.08) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Sat | Steamed Moong-Sprout Usal (2.15) | Toor Dal with Drumstick (3.02) · Steamed Lauki Kofta in Light Gravy (5.05) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Lauki Raita (8.09) | Baked Sabudana–Potato Tikki (10.09) | Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Sun | Banana–Oats Soft Pancakes (2.16) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Kundru (5.10) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
April — Spring–summer (Mar–Jun)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Oats–Rava Idli (2.13) | Toor Dal with Kokum (3.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Petha (5.16) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Mudga–Amalaki Yusha (1.07) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Tue | Ragi Dosa (2.14) | Masoor–Lauki Dal (3.15) · Steamed Bharwa Tinda (5.20) · Raw-Mango Kaddu (5.22) · Coconut Rice (6.03) · Cucumber Kichadi (8.08) | Sattvic Murmura Bhel (10.08) | Marunnu Kanji (1.08) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Wed | Steamed Moong-Sprout Usal (2.15) | Toor Dal with Drumstick (3.02) · Avial (5.01) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Lauki Raita (8.09) | Baked Sabudana–Potato Tikki (10.09) | Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Thu | Banana–Oats Soft Pancakes (2.16) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Shukto (5.03) · Steamed Lauki Kofta in Light Gravy (5.05) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Fri | Foxtail-Millet Vegetable Upma (2.02) | Majjige Huli (3.04) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Moong-Dal Appe (10.11) | Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Sat | Jowar–Milk Porridge with Dates (2.03) | Mor Kuzhambu with Lady's Finger (3.05) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Raw-Mango–Mint Chutney (8.04) | Warm Makhana Chaat (10.12) | Lauki–Ginger Soup (4.03) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Sun | Neer Dosa (2.05) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Soft Sattu Paratha (7.06) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Neer Mor (9.02) | Moringa-Leaf Soup (4.05) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
May — Spring–summer (Mar–Jun)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Banana–Oats Soft Pancakes (2.16) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Raw-Mango Kaddu (5.22) · Avial (5.01) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Tue | Foxtail-Millet Vegetable Upma (2.02) | Majjige Huli (3.04) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Shukto (5.03) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Moong-Dal Appe (10.11) | Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Wed | Jowar–Milk Porridge with Dates (2.03) | Mor Kuzhambu with Lady's Finger (3.05) · Steamed Lauki Kofta in Light Gravy (5.05) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Raw-Mango–Mint Chutney (8.04) | Warm Makhana Chaat (10.12) | Lauki–Ginger Soup (4.03) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Thu | Neer Dosa (2.05) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Kundru (5.10) · Soft Sattu Paratha (7.06) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Neer Mor (9.02) | Moringa-Leaf Soup (4.05) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Fri | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Jowar–Wheat Summer Phulka (7.09) · Cucumber Kichadi (8.08) | Kokum Sharbat (9.03) | Ash-Gourd Soup with Coconut Milk (4.06) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Sat | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Lemon Rasam (3.10) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Petha (5.16) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Lauki Raita (8.09) | Rose–Fennel Cooler (9.04) | Barley–Vegetable Soup (4.08) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Sun | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Steamed Bharwa Tinda (5.20) · Raw-Mango Kaddu (5.22) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Khus Sharbat (9.05) | Peya (1.02) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
June — Spring–summer (Mar–Jun)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Neer Dosa (2.05) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Shukto (5.03) · Steamed Lauki Kofta in Light Gravy (5.05) · Soft Sattu Paratha (7.06) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Neer Mor (9.02) | Moringa-Leaf Soup (4.05) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Tue | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Jowar–Wheat Summer Phulka (7.09) · Cucumber Kichadi (8.08) | Kokum Sharbat (9.03) | Ash-Gourd Soup with Coconut Milk (4.06) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Wed | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Lemon Rasam (3.10) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Lauki Raita (8.09) | Rose–Fennel Cooler (9.04) | Barley–Vegetable Soup (4.08) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Thu | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Khus Sharbat (9.05) | Peya (1.02) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Fri | Soft Appam (2.10) | Chana Dal with Tinda (3.13) · Petha (5.16) · Steamed Bharwa Tinda (5.20) · Coconut Rice (6.03) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Mild Jaljeera (9.06) | Vilepi (1.03) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Sat | Sooji–Vegetable Cheela (2.11) | Toor Dal with Kokum (3.14) · Raw-Mango Kaddu (5.22) · Avial (5.01) · Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Raw-Mango–Mint Chutney (8.04) | Lemongrass–Tulsi Tea (9.12) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Sun | Besan–Lauki Cheela (2.12) | Masoor–Lauki Dal (3.15) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Shukto (5.03) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Khandvi (10.01) | Laja Peya (1.05) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
July — Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Oats–Rava Idli (2.13) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Lauki–Ginger Soup (4.03) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Tue | Banana–Oats Soft Pancakes (2.16) | Mysore Rasam (3.12) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Avial (5.01) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Steamed Sweet-Corn Chaat (10.07) | Sweet-Corn Soup (4.04) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Wed | Foxtail-Millet Vegetable Upma (2.02) | Toor Dal with Kokum (3.14) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Baked Sabudana–Potato Tikki (10.09) | Moringa-Leaf Soup (4.05) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Thu | Neer Dosa (2.05) | Sindhi Vegetable Kadhi (3.16) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Tulsi–Vegetable Clear Broth (4.09) · Ukadiche Modak (11.08) |
| Fri | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Moong-Dal Appe (10.11) | Corn–Pumpkin Soup (4.11) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Sat | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Mor Kuzhambu with Lady's Finger (3.05) · Avial (5.01) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Warm Makhana Chaat (10.12) | Peya (1.02) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Sun | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Kundru (5.10) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Tulsi–Ginger Kadha (9.07) | Vilepi (1.03) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
August — Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Neer Dosa (2.05) | Sindhi Vegetable Kadhi (3.16) · Avial (5.01) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Tulsi–Vegetable Clear Broth (4.09) · Ukadiche Modak (11.08) |
| Tue | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Kundru (5.10) · Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Moong-Dal Appe (10.11) | Corn–Pumpkin Soup (4.11) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Wed | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Mor Kuzhambu with Lady's Finger (3.05) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Warm Makhana Chaat (10.12) | Peya (1.02) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Thu | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Avial (5.01) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Tulsi–Ginger Kadha (9.07) | Vilepi (1.03) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Fri | Soft Appam (2.10) | Kalan (3.07) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Sukku Malli (9.08) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Sat | Sooji–Vegetable Cheela (2.11) | Erissery (3.08) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Lemongrass–Tulsi Tea (9.12) | Laja Peya (1.05) · Ukadiche Modak (11.08) |
| Sun | Besan–Lauki Cheela (2.12) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Khandvi (10.01) | Kulattha Yusha (1.06) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
September — Monsoon (Jul–Sep) / Autumn (Sep–Nov)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Oats–Rava Idli (2.13) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Lemon Rice (6.02) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Moong Sundal (10.03) | Corn–Pumpkin Soup (4.11) · Ukadiche Modak (11.08) |
| Tue | Ragi Dosa (2.14) | Kalan (3.07) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Coconut Rice (6.03) · Pomegranate–Mint Raita (8.11) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Peya (1.02) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Wed | Steamed Moong-Sprout Usal (2.15) | Erissery (3.08) · Petha (5.16) · Suran (5.24) · Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Flaxseed (8.13) | Tawa Paneer Tikka (10.06) | Vilepi (1.03) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Thu | Banana–Oats Soft Pancakes (2.16) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Avial (5.01) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Foxtail-Millet & Moong Khichdi (6.07) · Guava Chutney (8.14) | Steamed Sweet-Corn Chaat (10.07) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Fri | Foxtail-Millet Vegetable Upma (2.02) | Lemon Rasam (3.10) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Sattvic Murmura Bhel (10.08) | Laja Peya (1.05) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Sat | Jowar–Milk Porridge with Dates (2.03) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Kundru (5.10) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Baked Sabudana–Potato Tikki (10.09) | Kulattha Yusha (1.06) · Shakarkandi Halwa (11.04) |
| Sun | Neer Dosa (2.05) | Mysore Rasam (3.12) · Torai–Chana Dal Sabzi (5.14) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Mudga–Amalaki Yusha (1.07) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
October — Autumn (Sep–Nov)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Soft Mixed-Dal Adai (2.07) | Erissery (3.08) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Pomegranate–Mint Raita (8.11) | Date Milk (9.09) | Peya (1.02) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Tue | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Petha (5.16) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Flaxseed (8.13) | Lemongrass–Tulsi Tea (9.12) | Vilepi (1.03) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Wed | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Suran (5.24) · Avial (5.01) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Guava Chutney (8.14) | Khandvi (10.01) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Thu | Soft Appam (2.10) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Coconut Rice (6.03) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Moong Sundal (10.03) | Laja Peya (1.05) · Lauki Kheer (11.02) |
| Fri | Sooji–Vegetable Cheela (2.11) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Kulattha Yusha (1.06) · Shakarkandi Halwa (11.04) |
| Sat | Oats–Rava Idli (2.13) | Kalan (3.07) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Petha (5.16) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Tawa Paneer Tikka (10.06) | Mudga–Amalaki Yusha (1.07) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Sun | Ragi Dosa (2.14) | Erissery (3.08) · Suran (5.24) · Avial (5.01) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Pomegranate–Mint Raita (8.11) | Sattvic Murmura Bhel (10.08) | Marunnu Kanji (1.08) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
November — Autumn (Sep–Nov) / Winter (Nov–Feb)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Jowar–Milk Porridge with Dates (2.03) | Kalan (3.07) · Nimona (5.17) · Sem (5.18) · Bajra–Moong Khichdi (6.08) · Til (8.12) | Warm Makhana Chaat (10.12) | Yava Yavagu (1.04) · Soft Atta Ladoo (11.07) |
| Tue | Bajra Raab (2.04) | Erissery (3.08) · Gobhi–Shalgam (5.19) · Palak–Makhana (5.21) · Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Flaxseed (8.13) | Baked Sweet-Potato–Paneer Tikki (10.13) | Laja Peya (1.05) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |
| Wed | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Mooli–Moong Bhurji (5.23) · Suran (5.24) · Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Guava Chutney (8.14) | Neer Mor (9.02) | Kulattha Yusha (1.06) · Rava Kesari (11.10) |
| Thu | Soft Mixed-Dal Adai (2.07) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Avial (5.01) · Ash-Gourd & Moong Kootu (5.02) · Soft Missi Roti (7.03) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Tulsi–Ginger Kadha (9.07) | Mudga–Amalaki Yusha (1.07) · Gur Wale Chawal (11.11) |
| Fri | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Mysore Rasam (3.12) · Light Steamed Undhiyu (5.04) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Makki–Wheat Winter Roti (7.04) · Amla–Ginger Chutney (8.02) | Sukku Malli (9.08) | Marunnu Kanji (1.08) · Amla Candy (11.12) |
| Sat | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Sindhi Vegetable Kadhi (3.16) · Matar Paneer (5.07) · Methi–Malai Paneer (5.08) · Ragi–Wheat Phulka (7.05) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Date Milk (9.09) | Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (11.13) |
| Sun | Soft Appam (2.10) | Moong Dal Methi (3.01) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Soft Gobhi Paratha (7.07) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Kesar–Pista Milk (9.10) | Palak Khichdi (6.06) · Moong Dal Halwa (11.01) |
December — Winter (Nov–Feb)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch thali | Evening | Dinner & small sweet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Sakkarai Pongal (2.01) | Mysore Rasam (3.12) · Light Steamed Undhiyu (5.04) · Paneer Bhurji (5.06) · Soft Gobhi Paratha (7.07) · Coconut–Coriander Chutney (8.01) | Khandvi (10.01) | Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Moong Dal Halwa (11.01) |
| Tue | Foxtail-Millet Vegetable Upma (2.02) | Sindhi Vegetable Kadhi (3.16) · Matar Paneer (5.07) · Methi–Malai Paneer (5.08) · Soft Mooli Paratha (7.08) · Amla–Ginger Chutney (8.02) | Moong Sundal (10.03) | Palak Khichdi (6.06) · Beetroot Halwa (11.03) |
| Wed | Bajra Raab (2.04) | Moong Dal Methi (3.01) · Raw-Banana Poriyal (5.09) · Beans–Coconut Thoran (5.11) · Soft Moong-Dal Stuffed Paratha (7.10) · Curry-Leaf Chutney (8.03) | Baked Vegetable Handvo (10.05) | Bajra–Moong Khichdi (6.08) · Shakarkandi Halwa (11.04) |
| Thu | Sattvic Pesarattu (2.06) | Gujarati Kadhi (3.03) · Beetroot Thoran (5.12) · Aloo–Methi (5.13) · Matar Pulao (6.04) · Tomato–Ginger Chutney (8.05) | Tawa Paneer Tikka (10.06) | Kodo-Millet Pongal (6.09) · Date–Walnut Barfi (11.05) |
| Fri | Soft Mixed-Dal Adai (2.07) | Moru Curry (3.06) · Lauki–Peas Sabzi (5.15) · Nimona (5.17) · Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath (6.05) · Inji Puli (8.06) | Baked Sabudana–Potato Tikki (10.09) | Vegetable Dalia Pulao (6.10) · Coconut–Jaggery Ladoo (11.06) |
| Sat | Savoury Kozhukattai (2.08) | Cherupayar Curry (3.09) · Sem (5.18) · Gobhi–Shalgam (5.19) · Palak Khichdi (6.06) · Beetroot Pachadi (8.07) | Rava Dhokla (10.10) | Palak Shorba (4.01) · Soft Atta Ladoo (11.07) |
| Sun | Puttu with Soft Kadala Curry (2.09) | Moong-Dal Rasam (3.11) · Palak–Makhana (5.21) · Mooli–Moong Bhurji (5.23) · Bajra–Moong Khichdi (6.08) · Bathua Raita (8.10) | Moong-Dal Appe (10.11) | Pumpkin–Masoor Soup (4.02) · Sabudana Kheer (11.09) |