Rava Idli
Semolina and curd steamed on the spot with no fermentation — MTR's wartime idli, ready inside the hour.
Aloo Jeera
Boiled potato cubes tossed with whole cumin, ginger and green chili in a quick North Indian stir-fry.
Simple Upma
Roasted semolina simmered soft with a mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering, finished with peanuts and a squeeze of lemon.
Arbi Ajwain Ki Sabzi
Taro fried hard in mustard oil with carom seeds, finished sharp with amchur.
Bharva Tinda (Stuffed Apple Gourd)
Baby apple gourds slit into pockets, packed with a toasted coriander-cumin masala, and simmered in a light onion-tomato base until fork-tender.