Lunch Box Recipes for Work

1 Jowar Vegetable Paratha, Healthy Jowar Thepla

jowar vegetable paratha recipe | healthy jowar thepla | tiffin box paratha | with 25 amazing images. jowar vegetable paratha recipe | healthy jowar thepla | tiffin box paratha is a nourishing Indian staple. Learn how to make healthy jowar thepla. To make jowar vegetable paratha, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook it on a medium flame, using a little oil till golden brown spots appear on both the sides. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 11 more parathas. Generally, people are wary of packing millet based rotis and parathas for lunch because they think it would harden. However, when prepared with the right mix of wheat flour along with vegetables and spices like in this tiffin box paratha, they remain soft and tasty for at least 4 hours. This jowar vegetable paratha with carrot, spinach, roasted jeera and spice powders is not only very tasty but also colourful and pleasant to look at, so kids will feel tempted to bite into them. Quite tasty by themselves, these parathas can just be rolled up and eaten, without requiring any accompaniment – be it a pickle or a bowl of protein rich dahi. These healthy jowar thepla are a perfect pick for diabetics and heart patients. They can benefit from the fibre (1.3 g per paratha) in these parathas. People aiming a trimmed waist line along with women with PCOS can also opt for these theplas and avoid reaching out for unhealthy fried snacks. Tips for jowar vegetable paratha. 1. Cool the parathas after they have been cooked. If you pack hot parathas they will harden. 2. As a variation, you can substitute jowar flour with bajra flour or ragi flour. Enjoy jowar vegetable paratha recipe | healthy jowar thepla | tiffin box paratha | with step by step photos.

2 Paushtic Parathas

paushtik paratha | healthy paushtic paratha | paushtik paratha for kids, adults | paushtik paratha with vegetables | with 25 amazing images paushtik paratha is made from a dough of whole wheat flour, besan to which palak, carrots, curds and green chilli paste is added. The dough is then divided into 15 portions and cooked on a non stick tawa to make healthy paushtic paratha. Parathas are always a great food to serve to kids, because you can stuff them with all the nice veggies, dals, paneer or whatever you wish your kids would eat! The combination of carrot and spinach suggested for this whole wheat Paushtic Paratha is not only wholesome but also tasty and colourful, so your kids are surely love it. Make sure you add curds while making the dough as it helps keep the parathas soft. Also serve with a bowlful of curd to enrich these folic acid and vitamin A rich Paushtic Parathas with protein and calcium too. Enjoy how to make paushtik paratha | healthy paushtic paratha | paushtik paratha for kids, adults | paushtik paratha with vegetables with detailed step by step photos and video below.

3 Healthy Broccoli Paratha for Kids Tiffin

broccoli paratha recipe | broccoli paratha for kids | easy broccoli paratha for tiffin | healthy broccoli recipe | with 28 amazing images. broccoli paratha is an Indian style paratha with the addition of mixed herbs for a flavourful touch. Learn how to make easy broccoli paratha for tiffin. Your kids will not want anything to accompany this tasty healthy broccoli recipe. This unique broccoli paratha has the brilliant flavour of mixed herbs, chilli flakes and pepper. So, on some days, you can serve this hot and fresh for breakfast or after school, while on some days you can pack it as a tiffin treat! Also pack refreshing Minty Nimbu Paani in a thermos flask, so it will be nice and cool to sip on while munching the paratha. With 84 calories and 1.5 g per paratha, this healthy broccoli recipe is a wise choice for diabetics and heart patients too! Broccoli and use of whole wheat flour lends 1.3 g of fibre to these parathas which can help manage blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels further. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin C. Though some amounts of vitamin C will be lost in cooking, but you can benefit from the remaining and build your immunity to fight the harmful free radicals in the body. Senior citizens who are looking for a healthy recipe which doesn’t require much effort for chewing, can also include this easy broccoli paratha in their menu. Tips for broccoli paratha. 1. Instead of dry chilli flakes you can add green chilli paste according to your spice preference. 2. Always ensure while buying broccoli, it should be uniformly bright green colour in colour. 3. Serve Indian broccoli roti with curd and pickle. Enjoy broccoli paratha recipe | broccoli paratha for kids | easy broccoli paratha for tiffin | healthy broccoli recipe | with recipe below.

4 Bhindi Wrap, Roll, Tiffin Treats

bhindi wrap recipe | orka roll | healthy ladies finger wrap | tiffin box bhindi wrap | with 20 amazing images. Bhindi, also known as okra or lady finger, is a popular vegetable in many cuisines, particularly in Indian cooking. The bhindi wrap is a creative and healthy way to incorporate this versatile vegetable into a meal. It is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients. Cumin flavoured rotis are rolled up with a peppy bhindi mixture, which is innovatively flavoured with chaat masala in the bhindi wrap. Ingredients: bhindi wrap includes: • Fresh bhindi (okra) • Whole wheat or multigrain wrap or flatbread (like chapati or tortilla) • Spices such as cumin, turmeric, and chaat masala • Nutritional Benefits: • Rich in Vitamins: Bhindi is high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate. • High in Fiber: Okra is a great source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion. • Low in Calories: The wrap is a low-calorie option, making it suitable for weight management. Serving Suggestions: Bhindi wraps can be enjoyed as a snack, a light lunch, or even as part of a larger meal or taken as a tiffin box meal. Serve bhindi wrap with with how to make dahi, low fat curds, raita or aachar. Pro tips of bhindi wrap. 1. Add 2 tsp coconut oil or oil. Oil helps to keep the dough moist and prevents it from drying out during cooking. The oil contributes to the soft and tender texture of the wrap. 2. Add 1/2 tsp chaat masala. Chaat masala combines elements of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, making it a perfect complement to the filling. Enjoy bhindi wrap recipe | orka roll | healthy ladies finger wrap | tiffin box bhindi wrap | with step by step photos.

5 Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap ( Tiffin Treats)

An interesting twist to the homely thepla makes it an exciting snack that will fascinate young kids. To make this sumptuous Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap, fenugreek flavoured theplas are rolled up with a crispy potato mixture, which is flavoured with peppy masalas like amchur powder. You can make the theplas in advance if you wish to save time, but make sure you add enough oil so that it does not dry up and break when rolling. You can even give the thepla and the crispy potato separately, but rolling it up with a layer of cheese spread will make it more handy to eat and tastier too. Pack some Kurmura Chikki also, it will be an after lunch sweet treat for their taste buds.

6 Cauliflower and Green Peas Stuffed Beetroot Wrap, Tiffin Treats

Delightful to behold, your kids will yearn to grab a bite of these delicious wraps! Pleasant pink coloured Rotis made of whole wheat flour reinforced with grated beetroot are drizzled with hot-and-sweet sauce and packed with a tasteful cauliflower and green peas stuffing. When rolled up tightly and sealed with a toothpick, the wrap is comfortable to handle, without any stuffing spilling out. The fact that it stays fresh in the tiffin box for 5 hours makes this super-duper Cauliflower and Green Peas Stuffed Beetroot Wrap a real winner! Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap and Masala Bhindi Wrap are other delicious wraps that make a filling tiffin lunch.

7 Quick Rava Idli ( Tiffin Treats)

quick rava idli | South-Indian style quick sooji idli | suji idli for tiffin box | no fermentation rava idli | with amazing 24 images. quick rava idli is a perfect tiffin box recipe when you are in a hurry. With its brilliant flavour and nice, flaky texture, quick rava idli is something like upma in idli form, so you get the best of both worlds. Since quick rava idli is steamed, it is easier to digest than upma, has a convenient form factor for serving as well as packing. suji idli for tiffin box stays soft and humid for longer. The batter for quick rava idli is a mixture of rava and curds with a traditional tempering that imparts an enjoyable flavour to the idlis. This quick rava idli does not require any fermentation and will come in very handy when you do not have batter or enough time to prepare anything else in the morning to pack in the tiffin box! You can ready the batter and the no fermentation rava idlis fast, and your kids will also really enjoy this yummy treat. I usually make South-Indian style quick rava idli for Sunday morning breakfast as it is quick and easy to prepare and my kids do not create a fuss while eating rava idli as they do for upma. You can make it healthier by adding veggies of your choice which is also an intelligent way of adding veggies to your child's diet. For a crunchy bite along with the idlis you can pack a few Cheese Chilli Frisbees in another tiffin. Learn to make quick rava idli | South-Indian style quick sooji idli | suji idli for tiffin box | no fermentation rava idli | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

8 Jhatpat Aloo Roll, Chatpata Potato Roll Recipe

Tasty, sumptuous and convenient to handle, the Jhatpat Aloo Roll is a wonderful dish to send in your kids’ tiffin box, as it stays fresh for at least 5 hours. While we have made it with fresh rotis you can also make use of leftover rotis to make these rolls, because they will regain enough moisture and flavour from the chutney lining and potato stuffing. The potato mixture is also quite unique in that it combines potatoes with bread for volume and an excellent texture. Not only that, the addition of chaat masala, chilli paste, lemon juice, etc., imparts a tongue-tickling flavour to the rolls, making them really irresistible to your kids. You can also alter this recipe to your kids’ liking by including or omitting ingredients like onions and ginger-garlic paste. If your child has a sweet tooth, pack a sweet delicacy like Date and Almond Balls or Cocoa Walnut Squares in another tiffin for an after lunch treat.

9 Stuffed Dosa Cones ( Tiffin Treats)

Agreed, dosas taste the best when they are fresh and crisp, but there is a homely charm to soft, spongy dosas that can be comfortably packed in tiffin boxes or carried along when travelling too. Here is an amazing dosa recipe that does not even require fermentation, but stays fresh in the tiffin box for at least 4 hours. Prepare the dosas soft and stuff them with this sumptuous, excitingly flavoured mixture of potatoes and green peas to make Stuffed Dosa Cones, which look and taste attractive to kids. Also pack Apple Sticks ( Tiffin Recipe) in another tiffin, for a fruity delight to munch on during the short break or after lunch.

10 Vegetarian Creamy Pesto Pasta, Indian Style

vegetarian creamy pesto pasta | Indian style veg pesto pasta | veg pesto pasta for tiffin | with 25 amazing images. vegetarian creamy pesto pasta is an Indian style veg pesto pasta. We show you the art of making veg pesto pasta for tiffin. To make vegetarian creamy pesto pasta you must master the art of making a good pesto sauce. Pesto, a sauce made of nuts and herbs is made richer here by the addition of spinach, which gives it a vibrant colour, unique flavour and creamier texture too. Along with olive oil and cheese, it makes a great home for perfectly cooked fusilli in vegetarian creamy pesto pasta. Kids are sure to enjoy this veg pesto pasta for tiffin, as it stays good in the tiffin box for at least 4 hours. However, you must take care not to cook vegetarian creamy pesto pasta after adding the pesto. It is important to pack veg pesto pasta for tiffin in a slightly moist consistency, so that it does not dry up too much and turn lumpy when it cools down. Tips for vegetarian creamy pesto pasta. 1. For boiling the fusilli pasta perfectly, boil enough water in a large pan. If you use a small pan, the pasta will clump together on boiling. 2. Cooking times may vary with the size and the thickness of the pasta. Very small pasta (like macaroni, fusilli, conchiglie, penne) may cook in 5 to 7 minutes. Larger shapes (like spaghetti, fettuccine, dried lasagne sheets) may require 10 to 12 minutes. Cheese and Vegetable Sticks will make a good combo with the pasta, so do pack some in another tiffin. Check our collection of Indian kids tiffin box recipes. Learn to make vegetarian creamy pesto pasta | Indian style veg pesto pasta | veg pesto pasta for tiffin | with step by step photos and video below.

11 Penne in Pumpkin Sauce, Kids Tiffin Box Recipe

penne in pumpkin sauce recipe | Indian penne with creamy pumpkin sauce | pumpkin sauce pasta | kids tiffin box recipe | with 14 amazing images. penne in pumpkin sauce recipe | Indian penne with creamy pumpkin sauce | pumpkin sauce pasta | kids tiffin box recipe is a unique pasta dish with an attractive hue. Learn how to make Indian penne with creamy pumpkin sauce. To make penne in pumpkin sauce, boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan, add the red pumpkin, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the red pumpkin is soft, while stirring occasionally. Drain and keep aside to cool completely. Once cooled, blend in a mixer along with the milk till smooth. Keep the pumpkin sauce aside. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the broccoli, chilli flakes, mixed herbs and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the prepared pumpkin sauce and penne, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. To pack, allow it to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box. Red pumpkin is an ingredient popularly used in continental cuisine, in the preparation of not just soups, but also sauces, dips, toppings and sandwiches too. Here, in this mouth-watering pumpkin sauce pasta, it is used to make a creamy, herby sauce for penne. You might think that pumpkin is not your kids’ favourite, but they will love it in this form, because it makes the dish pleasantly colourful and creamy, without the addition of cheese or cream. The Indian penne with creamy pumpkin sauce fresh in the dabba for more than 4 hours, so your kids can open their boxes for a lovely surprise in the afternoon. Pack Chocolate Chip and Mango Muffin for a sweet ending to the lunch break. The key element of this kids tiffin box recipe is perfectly cooked pasta. Learn how to cook penne pasta. Your kids may also like other pasta recipes like pasta cheese balls and white sauce pasta Indian style. Tips for penne in pumpkin sauce. 1. Remember to add little salt while boiling pasta, as it absorbs salt well at this stage. 2. Cool the pumpkin well before blending. 3. To blanch broccoli, first clean and trim the stem and stalks of broccoli. If desired, keep them intact while blanching. Keep water to boil in a stock pot. Once boiled, add the broccoli florets and allow blanching for a minute or till required. Remove and drain. Immediately place in chilled water. Drain and use as required. 4. You can also add other vegetables like boiled corn and blanched and diagonally cut carrot. Enjoy penne in pumpkin sauce recipe | Indian penne with creamy pumpkin sauce | pumpkin sauce pasta | kids tiffin box recipe | with step by step photos.

12 Paneer and Green Peas Burger ( Tiffin Treats)

green peas burger recipe | paneer and green peas burger | easy Indian matar paneer veggie burger | tiffin box recipe | with 25 amazing images. paneer and green peas burger is a double dose of flavours which makes a quick snack for kids. Learn how to make easy Indian matar paneer veggie burger. Your kids will jump with joy and thank you for this sumptuous treat! A succulent cutlet of paneer and coarsely crushed green peas gives an exciting twist to this crunchy, juicy, satiating paneer and green peas burger. Eggless mayonnaise provides the required creaminess, while veggies and lettuce impart an enjoyable crunch to this tiffin box green peas burger recipe. Chips is a good accompaniment to the burger, so do pack some in another tiffin. To make green peas burger, first make the cutlet. Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Shape 4 round cutlets and cook them on tava using a little oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Keep aside. To complete making the burger, cut each burger bun horizontally into two. Apply a little butter on both the sides of each half of the burger bun and toast them lightly on a non-stick tava (griddle). Place the lower half of the bun and keep a lettuce leaf, spread little mayonnaise, place a cutlet, 2 tomato slices and 1 onion slice. Cover with upper half of the bun and serve green peas burger recipe immediately. Tips to make green peas burger. 1. Do not crush the green peas till smooth. Slightly coarse texture is enjoyable. 2. Interestingly, this burger stays fresh in the tiffin box for around 5 hours, and can be comfortably sent to school for your kids, with all your love! 3. You can avoid onions since you will pack it in tiffin. Replace it with a capsicum slice instead. Enjoy green peas burger recipe | paneer and green peas burger | easy Indian matar paneer veggie burger | tiffin box recipe | with step by step photos.

13 Macaroni in Cheesy Carrot Sauce ( Tiffin Treats)

Carrot purée is a wonderful addition to whole wheat based white sauce, as it makes it creamier and colourful too. Add to it some cheese and a dash of pepper, and you have a perfect base that kids will love. Throw some macaroni, seasonings and herbs into this creamy sauce, and there you have a yummy treat that kids will devour willingly. The Macaroni in Cheesy Carrot Sauce, prepared as per the given specifications, will stay nice and tasty in the tiffin box for at least 4 hours. Also pack Orange and Tutti Frutti Loaf ( Tiffin Treats for Kids ) in another tiffin, your kid will just love this double treat.

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