LUNCH MENU IDEAS AND BABY RECIPES

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RICE:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Idli rice/Boiled rice/Salem rice - 5-7 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Steamed rice or Raw rice/Sona masoori - 5-7 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">High quality raw rice for Pongal - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dosa rice ( optional) - 2 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Basmati rice - 1 to 2 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Brown rice(optional) - 1 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Poha(thick or thin) -1 kgs</li>
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FLOURS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Wheat flour - 2 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Maida - 1/2 kg (For cakes and snacks)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ragi flour - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Millets varieties - 1/2 kg each</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Rice flour - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Besan flour - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bombay Rava or Chiroti rava - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Vermicelli / Semiya - 1 packet big</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Instant rice sevai -1 big packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sago/Javvarisi - 1/2 kg</li>
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SPICE POWDERS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Red chilli powder - 1/4 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dhania powder - 1/4 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Garam masala powder - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Chat masala powder - 1 packet small</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Aamchoor powder - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cumin powder - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pepper powder - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sambar powder, Rasam powder, Vatha kuzhambu powder - If needed</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Biryani masala powder or curry masala powder - Small packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Idli powder / Gun powder - 1 packet ( If needed)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Readymade powders like garlic powder, pav bhaji masala, chana masala etc</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Turmeric powder - 100 gm</li>
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DALS :</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Toor dal - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Round urad dal - 2 kgs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Yellow moong dal - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Chana dal- 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Split urad dal - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Rajma, peas, brown/white chana, green gram dal, Peanuts - 1/4 kg each</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Fried gram dal / Pottukadalai - 1/4 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Horsegram , flax seeds - If needed</li>
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TEA ITEMS AND OTHERS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sugar - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Jaggery - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Instant coffee powder - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Tea powder - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">ENO fruit salt - 2 packets (For rava idli, dhokla)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Yeast - 1 small box ( For making aapam, bread)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cooking soda / Baking soda - 1 packet small</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Baking powder - 1 packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Tamarind - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Red chilli - 1/4 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dhania whole - 1/4 kg</li>
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OIL:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cooking oil - 1- 2 lts</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Gingely oil/Sesame oil - 1 - 2 lts</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Coconut oil - 1/2 lt</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ghee or butter - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Olive oil - 1/2 liter</li>
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SEASONINGS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mustard seeds - 150 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pepper - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cumin seeds/jeera - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Poppy seeds/Khus khus - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Coriander seeds/Dhania - 200 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Fennel seeds - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dry ginger piece or powder - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Black or white sesame seeds - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Split urad dal - 100 gms ( For seasoning)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ajwain / omam - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Hing/Asafetida - 1 box (Big)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cardamom/Elakki - 25 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cashew nuts - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Raisins - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Badam or other nuts - 50 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Peanuts - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dates ( optional) - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cinnamon - 1 packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cloves - 1 small packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Kalpasi/black stone flower & marati moggu - 1 small packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Biryani spices packet - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Vanilla essence - 1 small bottle</li>
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OPTIONAL ITEMS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Papad - 1 big packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cocoa powder - 100 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Health drinks(horlicks,complan etc) - 1/2 kg each</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Noodles -1 packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pasta - 200 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Macaroni - 200 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sphagetti(optional) - 1 box</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Tomato Ketchup / Sauce - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Jam - 1 bottle </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mayonaisse - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pizza sauce/ Pasta sauce - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Organic Honey - 1 small bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bread Packet - 1 to 2 nos</li>
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DAIRY ITEMS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cheese slices - 1 packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cheese block - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Butter - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Flavored yogurt - If needed</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Fresh cream - 1 packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Paneer / cottage cheese - 2 packs</li>
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DAILY ESSENTIALS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Tooth paste - 200 gms</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Tooth brush - 2 nos ( one time purchase)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bathing soap - 3 nos</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Shampoo/Hair conditioner - 1 big bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Face powder - 1 box</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Hand sanitizer - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Deodarant - 1 or 2 nos</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Body lotion - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Kajal/Kum kum/stickers - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Shaving lotion - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Shaving cream - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Hair gel - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Razer blades -1 packet big</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Baby products - as needed</li>
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CLEANING:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dish washing soaps or liquids - 2 nos/1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dish washing powder - 1/2 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Washing powder - 1 kg</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Washing soaps - 5 nos</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Toilet cleaner - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Floor cleaner - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Kitchen cleaner - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sanitary pads - 1 packet</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Toilet paper - 1 bundle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Kitchen tissue - 1 bunch</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Garbage bags - 2 rolls</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Car cleaner/Car refreshner - 1 no</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dettol - 1 bottle</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mosquito liquid - 2 nos</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Odonil - 2 nos</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Naphthalene balls - 1 packet</li>
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 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Medicines/bandages</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Light bulbs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Batteries</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Candles</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Snacks</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Match box</li>
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FOR BACHELORS</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ready made rice mix</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sambar powder</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Rasam powder</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Garlic powder / poondu podi</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Idli podi / Gun powder</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ginger,Garlic paste</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Tamarind paste</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ready to eat products</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Vathakuzhambu powder</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Idli, dosa batter</li>
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SHOPPING LIST INDIAN MONTHLY GROCERY LIST FOR SHOPPING

RICE: Idli rice/Boiled rice/Salem rice - 5-7 kgs Steamed rice or Raw rice/Sona masoori - 5-7 kgs High quality raw rice for Pongal - 1 kg Dosa rice ( optional) - 2 kgs Basmati rice - 1 to 2 kgs Brown rice(optional) - 1 kgs Poha(thick or thin) -1 kgs …