Family monthly menu planner
குடும்ப மாத உணவு திட்டம்
One week of South Indian breakfast, lunch and dinner that repeats through the month, with the grocery list for all of it. Shuffle until it feels right, then print it for the kitchen wall.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Idli, sambar | Rice, sambar, poriyal | Chapati, dal |
| Tuesday | Dosa, chutney | Rice, rasam, kootu | Rava dosa |
| Wednesday | Pongal, vada | Rice, vathal kuzhambu, appalam | Adai, avial |
| Thursday | Upma, kothsu | Rice, keerai, mor kuzhambu | Dosa, podi |
| Friday | Chapati, kurma | Lemon rice, curd rice | Idiyappam, kurma |
| Saturday | Poori, potato masala | Vegetable biryani, raita | Kothu chapati |
| Sunday | Appam, coconut milk | Rice, special curry, payasam | Curd rice, pickle |
Grocery list for the month
- ponni rice15.5 kg
- idli rice4.5 kg
- urad dal1.5 kg
- toor dal2.25 kg
- wheat flour3.5 kg
- rava1.25 kg
- gingelly oil1.25 litre
- tamarind0.75 kg
Questions people ask
How do I use this menu?
Pick the number of people, shuffle until the week suits your family, and print it. Repeat the week four times for a month, then swap one or two meals to keep it fresh.
Is the grocery list for the whole month?
Yes. It scales with the number of people and covers the staples used by the menu: rice, dal, flour, oil and tamarind. Fresh vegetables are best ordered weekly.
Can I change the dishes?
Tap Shuffle for a new rotation. Print it and pencil in your own favourites.
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