If there is one question that has the power to derail a perfectly peaceful evening in an Indian household, it is this:

For my wife and me, this wasn’t just a question; it was a daily logistical struggle. We would enthusiastically decide to make Chole Bhature or Rajma, only to realize we were missing a crucial ingredient, or worse—we missed the prep window (like realizing at 7 PM that the legumes needed to be soaked 12 hours ago 😅).

The MVP: A Paper Framework

Six months ago, I decided to fix this. I didn’t start with code; I started with a simple logic framework printed on paper and stuck to our fridge. It forced us to check groceries and prep times before committing to a meal.

It was a crude prototype, but it worked.

The Upgrade: Building “Easy Meals”

Fast forward to this weekend. I decided to take that logic off the fridge and turn it into a functional web app using Gemini 3. But I didn’t just want a recipe generator; I wanted a tool that understood how we actually eat.

I designed Easy Meals with two distinct modes to handle different moods:

1. The “I’m Hungry Now” Mode (Instant Ideas)

Decision fatigue is real. Sometimes you want to cook, but you’re stuck in a loop of “I don’t know, but definitely not Dal because we had that yesterday.”

I built an option specifically for this. You can generate a fresh idea instantly, but with a smart filter:

• Recently Eaten: You can input what you’ve had recently so the app avoids those suggestions.
• Likes & Dislikes: Tell it what you’re craving or what you absolutely hate today.

It helps you find something new without repeating the same 3 dishes every week.

2. The Weekly Planner (For the Indian Palate)

Meal planning apps often assume you stick to one cuisine. But as Indians, our weekly diet is a chaotic, beautiful mix. On Monday we might want simple Ghar ka khana, Wednesday might be Desi Chinese, and Friday could be Tacos or Dosa.

I created the Weekly Planner option to embrace this variety. It lets you build a plan that mixes all multiple possibilities—Indian, Mexican, Pan-Asian, South Indian—all in one go.

Born Out of Real Need

This was a fun weekend project born out of a genuine personal struggle. It’s not a commercial giant; it’s a “House of Jugaad” solution to a messy life problem.

I’d love for you to give it a spin.

🔗 Try it here: https://easymeals.houseofjugaad.in/

Let me know how it goes for you? And if there are any other features or specific quirks of Indian cooking you think I should add, drop me a message!

Happy Cooking! 🍲