Can you please help me decide on a simple menu? I am preggers and it takes me a long time to prepare everything on my own. Would appreciate a couple of dishes that won’t take too long to make. Thank you.
P.S- Guests attending are all desi.
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pasta bake (add keema)
grilled/baked/bbq chicken
pulao + salan or Biryani
raita
salad
naan
fresh watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew
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Cold watermelon is a must!
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Thank you!
By pasta bake do you mean Lasagna?
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It can be lasagna or pasta mixed in red or white sauce with vegetables and/or ground beef. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, bake in the oven for 30 mins.
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I feel Western food is sometimes less tedious…not all but the popular party items usually are less cumbersome. I’d probably do a BBQ or maybe even a taco bar! Actually, don’t ask me…if I plan the menu sab bhookay hi rahangay!
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we had the BBQ party today…our independance day is on the First of July! 
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Biryani (or rice with peas)
nihari
chicken salan or chicekn bar be que
cake for dessert
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just do burgers! make the keema ahead of time (add chapli kabob masalay or regular masalay) and cut up condiments and side items (lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, buns, etc). have your hubby or someone grill for you ahead of guests arrival or when they arrive (depending on your situation). you can also make rice with peas or channay as a dish as well and can also marinate chicken and either bake in oven or add to the grill. for dessert, do cut fruit and ice cream.