At some point of time in our life we either have to make or take lunch box either to school or office. And there is nothing more awesome than having a home made, full nutrition and healthy lunch box. So here is my take to make yummylicious lunch box in a very easy way possible.
I cannot say that this is the most healthy way of packing lunch but this is what we actually eat when we are at home.
In this video I have shown 3 lunch boxes with 6 recipes. You can customize it, the way you like.
So lets get started with the recipe.
Lunch Box 1 :
Step 1 : Paneer Roll ( Kathi )
– Yogurt (1/2 cup)
– Ginger Garlic paste (1 Tbsp)
– Coriander powder (1 Tsp)
– Cumin Powder (1 Tsp)
– Red Chilli powder (1 Tsp)
– Garam Masala (1 Tsp)
– Turmeric powder (1/4 Tsp)
– Cinnamon Powder (1/4 Tsp)
– Kasuri methi (1 Tsp)
– Black pepper (1/4 Tsp)
– Salt to taste
– Mix it well
– Add cubed Cottage Cheese (Paneer) (200 gms)
– Mix
– Refrigerate for at least 15 min.
– In a pan
– Oil (1 Tsp)
– Butter (2 Tsp)
– Sliced Onions (1/3 cup)
– Sliced Capsicum (1/4 Cup)
– Put marinated Paneer mix
– Cover & cook for 2 – 3 min
– Sugar (1/2 Tsp)
– Cook until all liquid evaporates
– Take a roti ( I prefer whole wheat roti in tifin)
– Mayonnaise (1 Tbsp)
– Tomato Ketcup (1/2 Tbsp)
– Sprinkle dried Oregano
– spread it evenly
– Put paneer filling
– Grate cheese (2 – 3 Tbsp)
– Carrots
– Cucumbers
– Capsicum
– Roll tightly
– Cut in 2 parts so that it is easy to eat.
Step 2 : Chickpea Salad
– Boil chickpeas in salt
– In a bowl
– Chickpeas (1 Cup)
– Soaked Green moong (1/2 Cup)
– Cucumber (1/3 cup)
– Carrots (1 Tbsp)
– Onions (You can avoid it if you want)
– Tomatoes (2 Tbsp)
– Cumin powder (1 Tsp)
– Lemon Juice (1/2 Tbsp)
– Coriander
– Mix it well
Step 3 : Assembling
– Put the rolls
– Chickpea salad
– Fruits : bananas, pineapples and blueberries
( You can use any fruits you like but fruits are very much essential )
– Some veggies
( I have put bell peppers, carrots, cucumber you should eat raw veggies as it contains lots of fibers )
– Healthy lunch box no. 1 is ready
LUNCH BOX 2
Step 1 : Dal tadka
– Toor/ arhar dal (1/2 cup)
– Moong dal(1/4 cup)
– Masoor dal(1/4 Cup)
( You can add as many types of dal as you wish, lentils are a rich protein source)
– Wash & soak in water for at least 15 min
( Soaking helps to absorb more nutrients from the dal)
– In a pressure cooker or any pot of your choice
– Put oil (1 Tbsp)
– Finely diced onions (1/2 Cup)
– Grate Ginger (1 Tsp)
– Finely chopped tomatoes (1/2 Cup)
– 1 slit green chilli
– Salt to taste
– Coriander powder (1/2 Tsp)
– Cumin powder (1 Tsp)
– Turmeric powder (1/2 Tsp)
– Saute until tomatoes are soft
– Put soaked dal
– Water (800ml)
– Pressure cook for 5 whistles
– Whisk it for uniformity
Tadka :
– Ghee (Clarified butter) (1 tbsp)
– 2 Red Chillies
– Mustard seeds (1/2 Tsp)
– Cumin Seeds (1/2 Tsp)
– Asafoetida (1/4 Tsp)
– Curry leaves ( 8 – 10 )
– Red Chilli powder (1/2 Tsp)
– Put it in the cooked dal
– And ready to be packed
Step 3 : Seasoned Rice
– Cooked Rice (1 cup)
( Here I have take cooked rice to avoid more ghee or oil in the rice )
– Lemon zest
– Lemon juice (1 Tsp)
– Fresh coriander
– Mix it up
Step 4 : Roasted Chickpeas
– Boiled Chickpeas in salt water (1 cup)
– Cumin powder (1 Tsp)
– Salt & pepper
– Red Chilli powder (1 Tsp)
– Mix it up
– In a pan put oil (1 Tsp)
– Put the chickpeas and roast in the pan
– Saute it until the chickpeas turn golden brown
Step 5 : Assembling
– Put rice in 1st compartment
– Pack it and create a partition for dal
– In the dal compartment put dal
– Garnish it with coriander
– On the rice put some veggies
( I have used steamed brocolli and bell peppers )
– Roasted chickpeas
– Bunch of grapes (green and black grapes)
– Fruit skewers
( Fruit skewers are easy and fun way to have fruits. It is really very popular among kids)
– I have put Grapes, Pineapple, Kiwis, Oranges on the skewers.
– And here you go .. 3nd lunch box is also ready..
Lunch box 2 :
Step 1 : Red Sauce Pasta
– In a sauce pan put 1.5 lit water
– Add Salt
– Bring it to a boil
– Put whole wheat penne pasta ( 1 Cup)
– Let it cook until its done
– Drain
– In another pan
– Put olive oil (1 Tbsp)
– Onions (1/2 cup)
– Chilli flakes (1 tsp)
– Parsley (2 Tbsp) ( You can add coriander if parsley is not available)
– Thinly sliced Garlics (1 Tsp)
– Sauce until translucent
– Put tomato Puree (3/4 Cup) ( Boil the tomatoes and remove its skin. Grind it to form a smooth puree )
– Red Chilli Powder (1/2 Tsp)
– Salt & pepper
– Sugar (1 Tsp)
– Bell peppers (1/3 cup)
– Oregano (1/4 Tsp)
– Put boiled pasta & saute for 2-3 min
Step 3 : High Protein Balls
– Seedless dates (1/2 Cup)
– ALmonds (1/2 Cup)
– Peanuts (2 Tbsp)
– Protein powder (2 Tbsp)
– Coconut oil (1/2 Tbsp)
– Cocoa powder (1/2 Tbsp)
– Process and form med sized balls
Step 4: Assembling
– Pasta
– High protein balls
– Fruits : Grape skewers & Oranges
– Veggies : Cucumber, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Cherry tomatoes