New Delhi: We celebrate Father’s Day each year on the second Sunday of June. This year, the day will be celebrated on June 15, 2025. It’s a day to honour dads, pay them respect and value the efforts and appreciate them for everything they did for us to make us who we are today. For all the sacrifices, hard work and pain behind that smile, the man deserves all the love that is not given to him throughout his life.
If you are looking to make your dad’s day even more special and want to showcase appreciation with a handmade love, these handpicked Indian and fusion lunch recipes blend traditional flavours with a special touch, perfect to suit every dad’s palate, whether he loves spice, indulgence, or comfort food.
Lunch recipe ideas for dad
1. Methi Malai Paneer with Jeera Rice
Ingredients:
- 200g paneer cubes
- 1 cup fresh methi leaves (or ½ cup kasuri methi)
- 1 onion
- 1 green chilli
- ½ cup fresh cream
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt, garam masala, oil
For Jeera Rice:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Salt
Method to prepare:
- Take a pan and saute cumin seeds along with oil, green chilli, and ginger-garlic paste.
- Now add onion, methi leaves until soft.
- Add paneer, salt, garam masala, and cream, and cook it for 5 minutes.
- For rice, take a pressure cooker and add washed rice.
- Now, add salt and mix gently.
- Cook properly and serve hot with salad and papad.
2. Tandoori Soya Chaap Masala with Laccha Paratha
Ingredients:
- 6 soya chaaps
- ½ cup curd
- 1 tsp red chilli powder, garam masala, and tandoori masala
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 onion, tomato puree
- 2 tbsp cream
- Oil
- Kasuri methi
Method to prepare:
- Take a bowl and marinate chaap in curd, spices, along with ginger-garlic for 1 hour.
- Now, take a non-stick pan and fry.
- Sauté onion and tomato, add cream, spices, and grilled chaaps. Simmer for 10 mins.
- Serve with flaky laccha paratha or butter naan.
3. Amritsari Chole with Kulcha
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soaked chickpeas
- 2 onions, 2 tomatoes
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp chole masala, cumin, amchur
- 1 black tea bag
- Fresh coriander, ghee
Method to prepare:
- Pressure cook chole with a tea bag until soft.
- In another pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Add spices and mix the chole in. Simmer until thick and dark.
- Serve with kulcha or bhature and onion rings.
4. Rajma Galouti Kebab Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rajma
- 2 tbsp roasted besan
- 1 onion, green chilli, coriander
- Chaat masala, garam masala
- Soft roti or roomali roti
- Mint chutney and onion slices
Method to prepare:
- Mash rajma with spices, onion, and besan.
- Shape into kebabs and shallow-fry till crisp.
- Spread mint chutney on roti.
- Now, place kebabs and onions, roll up and serve warm.
5. Mango Phirni for Dessert
Ingredients:
- ½ cup basmati rice
- 3 cups milk
- ½ cup mango pulp
- ¼ cup sugar
- Cardamom powder, saffron, chopped pistachios
Method to prepare:
- Boil milk, add ground rice and cook on low till thick.
- Add sugar, cardamom, and saffron.
- Cool and stir in the mango pulp.
- Chill in earthen bowls and garnish with pistachios.
These are some of the famous yet simple recipes that you can try this Father’s Day. Make your dad feel proud of you by serving him some best lunch recipes and also ending on a sweet note with mango season around by serving him a mango dessert. These recipes don’t just satisfy the stomach, they stir nostalgia, comfort, and love.
This Father’s Day, skip the takeout and surprise your dad with a homemade lunch filled with love and flavour. From rich paneer gravies to wholesome pulao and a touch of dessert, these recipes are perfect for making him feel special. Celebrate with food that speaks from the heart. Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
