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  • 15 lunch box ideas

    15 lunch box ideas

    Preparing the lunch for the office or school is one of the prominent work that we have on daily basis. Oh! It is a dilemma to decide the dish  daily. This “X” dish does not taste good in the box, “Y”  dish is liked by one child, while the other detests, are some of the cribbings we often hear. Somehow, we have learnt to balance things.  Here are 15 lunch box ideas that you can use on a daily basis.  I usually packed chapati and sabzi. Rice had to be some kind of prepared dish, not the usual dal or rasam. Do take a peep below.

    Providing a good food to the family is our duty. They trust and eat whatever we provide. Make the right choices of what you give commonly to your children. Inculcate the habit to eat fruits on a daily basis, children need to be told many times.

    15 lunch box ideas
    15 lunch box ideas

    Here are a few recipes that you can pack for the lunch box.

    Sesame rice : Grind the paste and keep it in the refrigerator. Saute it and then mix along with prepared rice. It can be done in thirty minutes.

    sesame rice
    sesame rice

    Kadai Pulav

    This is one of the tastiest dishes you can make. Chop the veggies and store in the refrigerator, next day, just prepare it.

    kadai pulav
    kadai pulav

    Lemon rice

    This popular south indian dish can be packed for lunch box.Make it with or without onion.

    lemon rice
    lemon rice

    Jeera rice

    Jeera rice is versatile in its use. Pair it with some salad for a good lunch option.

    jeera rice
    jeera rice

    Chennai Idli 

    These idli are soft and supple, ideal to pack in the box.

    chennai idlis
    ideal breakfast

    Palak paneer 

    I find chapatis to be the best option, filling and healthy. This palak sabzi is liked by all.

    palak paneer
    palak paneer

    Vegetable Pulav

    Pulav can be prepared quickly, chop the veggies and store them in the refrigerator. It eases cooking in the morning.

    vegetable pulav
    vegetable pulav

    Spinach rice 

    If your kids love, then you can make this one.

    Spinach Rice
    Spinach Rice

    Methi Parathas

    Methi parathas do not need any accompaniments, only a pickle will do. They are tasty also.

    methi paratha
    methi paratha

    Spanish Rice

    Here is one kind of rice dish with chipotle adobado.

    spanish rice
    spanish rice

    Tomato rice

    The Indian version of Mexican rice, tomato rice too can be prepared.

    Tomato rice
    Tomato rice

    Alu Methi

    Potatoes are cherished at home in any form.

    alu methi
    alu methi

    Beans stirfry

    The simple south indian stir fry, pair it with chapati.

    green beans stirfry
    green beans stirfry

    Bandhakopir Torkari (Cabbage bengali style)

    This is bengali style cabbage stir fry, tastes good with chapati.

    Bandhakopir tarkari
    Bandhakopir tarkari

    Mint Paratha

    Mint paratha is another option that can be packed for the lunch box. It is mess free.

    mint paratha
    mint paratha

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