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Smart cooking for busy moms- meal planning

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Deciding on the menu every day is no easy task. You don't believe me? Ask your mom. A lady who does it for her family every single day!  Recently my friend (a single mother with a full-time job), asked me for a few tips to save time in meal prep. Since our meals are Indian, I'm going to talk about simple North Indian meals, which can be put together as fast as possible.  Before we get down to specifics, we need some planning. Make time. Even 5 minutes will do! Sounds cliched, but it works. Take a little time every day to sort out the plan for the next day. If you can, make a weekly plan and be stress-free for the week. Sometimes, just knowing what needs to be done is enough.  Prepare a list before grocery shopping After deciding what you want to cook, go grocery shopping. You can also look into your pantry before making a meal plan for the week or the next day. Figure out the things that might expire and use them up.  pic Make extra for the next meal.  We know that fresh is bes