Every year when Mother’s Day comes around, I find myself thinking about Mother’s Day recipes- how can I possibly thank the woman who’s done everything for me, with just one gesture? I mean, is one day enough to celebrate a lifetime of love, sacrifices, and unshakable support? Definitely not. But you know what? A little effort, a warm plate of homemade food, and some genuine time together can go a long way in making her feel truly special.
That’s exactly why I’ve put together this list of Mother’s Day recipes – not just for the sake of cooking, but to relive memories, recreate her favorites, and surprise her with something straight from the heart. These are dishes I’ve tried, failed at (sometimes hilariously!), tweaked, and finally perfected – with maa’s approving smile as my gold star.
So whether you’re planning breakfast in bed, a cozy lunch spread, or just want to whip up her favorite sweet without stressing out, these easy and heartfelt Mother’s Day recipes are for you.

Mother’s Day Breakfast/Brunch Recipe Ideas She’ll Absolutely Love
Okay, confession time – I think brunch is the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s leisurely, cozy, and gives you enough time in the morning to whip up something special without having to set a 6 AM alarm. And let’s be honest, doesn’t mom deserve a day where she just sips her chai or coffee while you play the chef?
Here are some of my tried-and-loved Mother’s Day brunch recipes that strike the perfect balance between simple and wow-worthy:
1. Tomato Cucumber Sandwich

Tomato Cucumber Sandwich
2. Crispy Paneer Tikka Burger Recipe

Crispy Paneer Tikka Burger Recipe
3. Best Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe | Pin Wheel Sandwich Recipe

Best Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe | Pin Wheel Sandwich Recipe
4. Garlic Chilli Cheese Toast Recipe

Garlic Chilli Cheese Toast Recipe
1. Easy & Moist Banana Walnut Bread Recipe

Easy & Moist Banana Walnut Bread Recipe
2. Best Chocolate Babka Recipe

Best Chocolate Babka Recipe
3. Makke ke Paranthe Recipe | Makki ka Paratha Recipe

Makke ke Paranthe Recipe | Makki ka Paratha Recipe
4. Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
5. Bread Rolls Recipe | Potato Stuffed Rolls

Bread Rolls Recipe | Potato Stuffed Rolls
6. Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread
7. Matar ke Paranthe

Matar ke Paranthe
8. Crispy Aloo Bread Pakori Recipe | Best Fritters Recipe

Crispy Aloo Bread Pakori Recipe | Best Fritters Recipe
9. Chocolate Banana Muffins

Chocolate Banana Muffins
10. Pan-Fried Kala Chana Kebabs Recipe | Black Chickpea Kebab Recipe

Pan-Fried Kala Chana Kebabs Recipe | Black Chickpea Kebab Recipe
11. Corn Bread Rolls Recipe

Corn Bread Rolls Recipe
12. Moong Dal Chilla Recipe/ Moong Dal Cheela Recipe

Moong Dal Chilla Recipe/ Moong Dal Cheela Recipe
13. Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
14. Chana Dal Ke Kebab Recipe

Chana Dal Ke Kebab Recipe
15. Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Smoothie
16. Healthy Eggless Chocolate Cucumber Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy Eggless Chocolate Cucumber Banana Bread Recipe
17. Banana Marble QuickBread

Banana Marble QuickBread
18. Veg Gold Coin Recipe (Vegetable Gold Coin)

Veg Gold Coin Recipe (Vegetable Gold Coin)
19. Strawberry Shortcake Scones Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Scones Recipe
20. Namkeen Seviyan Recipe | Vermicelli Upma Recipe | Namkeen Vermicelli

Namkeen Seviyan Recipe | Vermicelli Upma Recipe | Namkeen Vermicelli
21. Kale Chane ke Kebabs

Kale Chane ke Kebabs
22. Eggless & Gluten-Free Banana Peach Muffins Recipe

Eggless & Gluten-Free Banana Peach Muffins Recipe
Special Lunch Recipes for Mother’s Day Celebration at Home
Let’s be honest – nothing says “I love you, Mom” quite like a homemade thali filled with her favorite dishes. Whether your mom loves a full-on festive spread or prefers something light and soul-satisfying, cooking lunch for her is a heartfelt gesture that she’ll remember forever.
If you’re looking for thoughtful Mother’s Day lunch ideas, I’ve got you covered with a mix of traditional and quick-to-cook recipes that feel both comforting and festive. Think of this as your go-to simple Indian lunch menu for mom – made with love and a lot of ghee 😄
1. Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali

Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali
2. Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Indian Potato Curry)

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Indian Potato Curry)
3. Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Subzi Recipe | Aloo Wadiyan Recipe

Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Subzi Recipe | Aloo Wadiyan Recipe
4. Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Panchratna Dal

Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Panchratna Dal
5. Sarson Ka Saag Recipe | Punjabi Style

Sarson Ka Saag Recipe | Punjabi Style
6. Undhiyu Recipe | Undhiyo Recipe | Surti Undhiyu

Undhiyu Recipe | Undhiyo Recipe | Surti Undhiyu
7. Mathura ke Dubki Wale Aloo Recipe | Aloo Ki Subzi

Mathura ke Dubki Wale Aloo Recipe | Aloo Ki Subzi
8. Paneer Spinach Kofta Curry

Paneer Spinach Kofta Curry
9. Bengali Style Dry Dum Aloo Recipe (Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe)

Bengali Style Dry Dum Aloo Recipe (Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe)
10. Kadai Paneer Recipe | Perfect Restaurant Style

Kadai Paneer Recipe | Perfect Restaurant Style
11. Easy Chana Masala Recipe (Chickpea Masala Recipe) | Chole Masala Recipe

Easy Chana Masala Recipe (Chickpea Masala Recipe) | Chole Masala Recipe
12. Authentic Dal Makhani Recipe (Punjabi Style)

Authentic Dal Makhani Recipe (Punjabi Style)
13. Green Tomato Kootu Recipe | Raw Tomato Dal

Green Tomato Kootu Recipe | Raw Tomato Dal
14. Tazi Mangodi Ki Sabji Recipe | Karara |Moong Dal Pakora Curry

Tazi Mangodi Ki Sabji Recipe | Karara |Moong Dal Pakora Curry
15. Gatte Ki Sabji Recipe | Besan Ki Sabji

Gatte Ki Sabji Recipe | Besan Ki Sabji
1. Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali

Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali
2. Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Indian Potato Curry)

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Indian Potato Curry)
3. Khatta Meetha Kaddu Recipe (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)

Khatta Meetha Kaddu Recipe (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)
4. Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Subzi Recipe | Aloo Wadiyan Recipe

Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Subzi Recipe | Aloo Wadiyan Recipe
5. Kamal Kakdi Ki Sabji Recipe | Lotus Stem Recipe

Kamal Kakdi Ki Sabji Recipe | Lotus Stem Recipe
6. Masala Arbi Recipe | Arbi Masala | Arbi Ki Sukhi Sabzi

Masala Arbi Recipe | Arbi Masala | Arbi Ki Sukhi Sabzi
7. Gawar Phali Ki Sabji Recipe | Cluster Beans Recipe

Gawar Phali Ki Sabji Recipe | Cluster Beans Recipe
8. Palak Paneer Bhurji | Spinach Paneer Bhurji

Palak Paneer Bhurji | Spinach Paneer Bhurji
9. Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe | Authentic Restaurant Style

Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe | Authentic Restaurant Style
10. Bharwa Tinda Recipe | Stuffed Tinda Recipe

Bharwa Tinda Recipe | Stuffed Tinda Recipe
11. Kathal ki Sabji (Jackfruit) Recipe | Non-Veg Style

Kathal ki Sabji (Jackfruit) Recipe | Non-Veg Style
12. Besan Bhindi Masala Recipe | Besan Wali Bhindi ki Sabzi

Besan Bhindi Masala Recipe | Besan Wali Bhindi ki Sabzi
1. Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)

Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)
2. Bajre Ki Khichdi Recipe (Pearl Millet Khichdi)

Bajre Ki Khichdi Recipe (Pearl Millet Khichdi)
3. Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe

Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe
4. Veg Dum Biryani Recipe | Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani Recipe

Veg Dum Biryani Recipe | Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani Recipe
5. Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice
1. Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)

Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)
2. Bajre Ki Khichdi Recipe (Pearl Millet Khichdi)

Bajre Ki Khichdi Recipe (Pearl Millet Khichdi)
3. Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe

Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe
4. Veg Dum Biryani Recipe | Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani Recipe

Veg Dum Biryani Recipe | Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani Recipe
5. Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice
1. Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali

Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali
2. Kachori | Crispy Bedmi Puri Recipe | Bedmi Poori Recipe

Kachori | Crispy Bedmi Puri Recipe | Bedmi Poori Recipe
3. Makke ke Paranthe Recipe | Makki ka Paratha Recipe

Makke ke Paranthe Recipe | Makki ka Paratha Recipe
4. Matar ke Paranthe

Matar ke Paranthe
5. Homemade Naan Recipe (Without Yeast)

Homemade Naan Recipe (Without Yeast)
6. Palak Puri and Beetroot Puri Recipe | Tricolor Puri

Palak Puri and Beetroot Puri Recipe | Tricolor Puri
7. Angakadi | Rajasthani Khoba Roti

Angakadi | Rajasthani Khoba Roti
1. Easy and Soft Dahi Bhalla Recipe

Easy and Soft Dahi Bhalla Recipe
2. Bathua ka Raita

Bathua ka Raita
3. Boondi ka Raita

Boondi ka Raita
Sweet Recipes to Make for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day without dessert? Not on my watch! I always feel that desserts are the heart of any celebration – and when it comes to easy Mother’s Day dessert recipes, there’s something so personal about baking them yourself.
Even if you’re not a seasoned baker (trust me, I’ve had my fair share of sunken cakes and lopsided cookies), you can still whip up something delightful. And if your mom prefers eggless treats like mine does, don’t worry – I’ve included some eggless baking for Mother’s Day too!
1. Eggless Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Eggless Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
2. Eggless Savoiardi Recipe (Egg-Free Lady Fingers)

Eggless Savoiardi Recipe (Egg-Free Lady Fingers)
3. Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)

Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)
4. Aate Ka Halwa Recipe | Kada Prasad Recipe

Aate Ka Halwa Recipe | Kada Prasad Recipe
5. No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
6. No-Bake Biscuit Cake Recipe | Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe

No-Bake Biscuit Cake Recipe | Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe
7. Creamy Bajre ki Kheer Recipe | Pearl Millet Pudding Recipe

Creamy Bajre ki Kheer Recipe | Pearl Millet Pudding Recipe
8. Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe

Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe
9. Authentic Shahi Tukda Recipe | Shahi Tukra Recipe

Authentic Shahi Tukda Recipe | Shahi Tukra Recipe
10. Malai Rabri Recipe | Lacchedar Khurchan wali Rabdi

Malai Rabri Recipe | Lacchedar Khurchan wali Rabdi
11. Strawberry Malai Kulfi Recipe | Strawberry Kulfi Recipe

Strawberry Malai Kulfi Recipe | Strawberry Kulfi Recipe
12. Gajar ka Halwa Recipe | Carrot Halwa Recipe

Gajar ka Halwa Recipe | Carrot Halwa Recipe
13. No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Tart Recipe

No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Tart Recipe
14. Basil Ice Cream Recipe

Basil Ice Cream Recipe
15. Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe
16. Spiced Pears in White Wine

Spiced Pears in White Wine
17. Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream
18. Best Pineapple Pudding Recipe | Indian Style Pineapple Pudding

Best Pineapple Pudding Recipe | Indian Style Pineapple Pudding
19. Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Smoothie
20. Roasted Banana Ice cream

Roasted Banana Ice cream
21. Kesar Shrikhand Recipe

Kesar Shrikhand Recipe
22. Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles
23. Basundi Recipe | Basundi Sweet Recipe

Basundi Recipe | Basundi Sweet Recipe
24. Chocolate Pistachio Fudge

Chocolate Pistachio Fudge
25. Eggless Tiramisu Charlotte Recipe

Eggless Tiramisu Charlotte Recipe
26. Eggless Fig and Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Eggless Fig and Orange Cheesecake Recipe
27. Natural Tender Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

Natural Tender Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
28. Cookie Crunch Mocha Custard Recipe | Eggless Mocha Custard

Cookie Crunch Mocha Custard Recipe | Eggless Mocha Custard
29. Eggless No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Recipe

Eggless No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Recipe
30. Homemade Malai Kulfi Recipe

Homemade Malai Kulfi Recipe
31. Easy Mango Pudding Recipe (No Gelatine)

Easy Mango Pudding Recipe (No Gelatine)
32. Eggless Tiramisu with Homemade Savoiardi (Ladyfingers) Recipe

Eggless Tiramisu with Homemade Savoiardi (Ladyfingers) Recipe
So, that’s my little list of Mother’s Day recipes that you can try to make this day extra special for your mom. Honestly, you don’t need to go over the top – just a simple home-cooked meal, a cup of chai together, or baking her favorite dessert can mean the world. Trust me, it’s those little gestures that stay with her.
Whether you pick a cozy brunch, a comforting lunch, or something sweet and eggless to bake, these easy ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day at home are really just about one thing – love on a plate. It’s less about perfection and more about presence.
So take a little time, put on some music, rope in your siblings or kids (if you’ve got them!), and create something delicious. After all, isn’t homemade food for mom the best way to say “I love you”?
Wishing you a happy, joy-filled, and yummy Mother’s Day! 💛