When Cooking Feels Like Too Much
Some evenings, honestly cooking just feels like a battle. You come home tired it is already 9 pm, and your brain’s done for the day. Still your stomach has other plans. You open the fridge… nothing exciting. Maybe some leftover dal maybe not even that.
That is usually when I reach out for my stash of healthy noodles — my ultimate I am-too-tired-to-cook-but-still-hungry meal.
The New-Age Lazy Food (That’s Not Junk Anymore)
Remember when noodles used to mean guilt? Those days are long gone. These new ready-to-cook meals are actually so much better — made with whole wheat oats millet or even quinoa. You just toss them in a pan add a few veggies (if you’re feeling fancy) and boom — dinner’s done.
The other night after a long office day I made some healthy noodles with a handful of spinach and corn. It took me maybe 10 minutes. And when I sat down to eat it didn’t just taste good — it tasted like peace.
That’s the beauty of these easy meals — they save time energy and honestly your mood too.
Heat, Eat and Chill
I think this whole concept of heat and eat and instant meals has changed the way we look at food. It’s no longer just about laziness. It’s about convenience. About not punishing yourself for wanting to rest after a long day. Even my mom, who is very old-school about “ghar ka khaana,”
now keeps a few prepared food packs for emergencies. Once when our gas cylinder ran out she just smiled heated some instant noodles and said “See? Modern problems modern solutions.”
We both laughed while eating and it was one of those small moments that felt oddly comforting.
Aap Ka Bazar – The Kitchen’s Secret Backup
If you live in Delhi especially around Dwarka you’ve probably heard of Aap Ka Bazar. It’s my go-to for stocking up on pantry essentials and quick meal options.
They’ve got a nice range of ready to cook meals — from noodles to pastas and soups. And even though they don’t deal in fruits, vegetables, milk or bread. they somehow have everything else that makes cooking (or not cooking!) easier.
I usually do a small monthly stock-up from there, so I’m never out of my lazy-day comfort food.
Because Not Every Meal Has to Be Fancy
We all have those days when we just want something simple warm and fuss-free. And that is okay. Life is already hectic enough — there’s no medal for spending an hour in the kitchen every night.
So next time you’re too tired don’t feel guilty. Just grab a pack of healthy noodles toss them in a pan and let the comfort settle in. Sometimes, all we need is a bowl of something easy to remind us — rest is part of the recipe too.
