Wholesome Shopping List

Now that Covid 19 has been declared a pandemic by WHO, staying at home for self isolation seems inevitable. Whether you stay home because you have the symptoms or you have to do it because your city is under lock down, you must have a basic ration supply for next 14 days. 

In last 24 hours, I have shared my list with more than a dozen of my friends and family members. And guess what ? I realized (a bit late) that I can share it on my blog where I can put it for all of them to refer back if they need to.

If you are still preparing for the isolation/ quarantine, here is an easy shopping list. Please note it’s for a vegetarian lifestyle and also doesn’t include any canned ingredients.  The idea is to be prepared and not panic. Let’s be mindful  and compassionate and buy what we need for two weeks. Hoarding stuff is not preparing for isolation/quarantine. It just means you are in panic and pessimistic.  We must be optimistic and believe that this too shall pass. Feel free to change the list as per your lifestyle.

Medical Supplies

 First Aid Box

Prescription Medications

Supplements ( If you use them)

Pain and Fever Relief ( kids and adults)

 

Hygiene Products

 Bar/ liquid Soap

Tissues

Sanitary Napkins / Tampons

Antibacterial Wipes ( optional )

Lotions / Skin Care

 

Food / Pantry Supplies

Lentils, Grains, Beans, Rice ( Buy canned ones if you are ok )

Flours ( whichever you use)

Pasta

Oils – Olive Oil, Mustard Oil,

Vinegar – White and Balsamic

Sugar and Creamer 

Tea/ Coffee / Herbal Tea

Spices – Turmeric, Cumin Seeds , Cinnamon sticks and powder, Coriander seeds, Red Chili Powder, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Pepper,  Dried Basil, Oregano, Parsley , Thyme

Milk Powder

Baking Soda ( can be used for cleaning purposes)

Nuts – Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts 

 

Refrigerator Items

 Dairy – Milk,  Paneer , Cheese

Eggs

Ginger

Tomatoes

Fresh Veggies ( two weeks supply )

Fresh Fruit – Apples, Oranges, Berries 

Salad Greens

Mushrooms

Avocados

Butter

Green Chilies

 

Freezer Items

Frozen Veggies  –  peas, corn, broccoli, green beans , cauliflower, mixed veggies

Frozen snacks, meal boxes – if you eat them

 

Miscellaneous Food

Onion

Potato

Sweet Potato

Garlic

 

I have not included items like chips, cookies, other snacks as they don’t build your immunity anyways. But feel free to add them in your list.

Easy Tadka Recipe

As vegetarians , lentils are our main source of proteins.  I have prepared a fresh tadka ( spice paste ) and freezed it – we use this to spice up our lentils. Here is the quick recipe:

You will need –

¼ Cup Ghee / Cooking Oil

1 Tablespoon cumin seeds

4 Cups finely chopped red onion

2 Tablespoons freshly grated ginger

2 Tablespoons of freshly minced garlic

2 Cups finely diced tomatoes

2 Teaspoons salt

Directions: Heat ghee/ oil in a medium sauce pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 10 seconds.

Add diced onion, and cook till translucent, about 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add ginger and garlic, cook for 30 seconds on medium heat.

Add tomatoes and salt, cook till tomatoes turn mushy.

Let this mixture cool and transfer the spice paste in ice tray and freeze. Use 2 cubes for a cup of uncooked any lentils. Cook them together as per the lentil directions and adjust seasonings as per your taste.

I hope this blog helps you in some way. Let’s continue to eat healthy and wholesome meals in the coming weeks to boost our immunity. If you think I have missed an important item in the list above, please feel free to post it as a comment. This will help other readers too. 

Remember-  be prepared, but don’t panic.

Namaste,

Monika Celly