Kid’s Lunch Box Recipes That Even Dad Can Prepare

Discover the top 5 healthy and wholesome lunch box ideas for kids that can be made in less than 400 minutes while being delicious. Inspired by South Indian, North Indian, and easy-to-make dishes like rice varieties, sandwiches, uttapam, and paratha, these all ensure a balanced meal with carbs, protein, and essential nutrients to support your child’s growth, immunity, and cravings, so! let’s check them out:

Veggie Cheese Sandwich

A classic favorite, easy to make, and packed with veggies, this recipe is incomplete with Aap Ka Bazar’s sandwich spread which is available at ₹85 only, so! lets try this kid-approved recipe that takes just 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 cup mixed veggies (carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 2 tbsp kids’ favorite sandwich spread
• 1 tsp mustard sauce (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tsp butter

Method: Mix chopped veggies, grated cheese, spread, mustard sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread the mixture on two slices of bread, top with the remaining slices and butter the outsides to grill in a heated pan until golden brown. Cut in halves and pack in the lunch box with ketchup.

Mini Veggie Parathas

Perfect for a lunch box, it is enriched with veggies, and made from fiber-enriched whole wheat flour (atta) which is 27% off on Aap Ka Bazar. This recipe takes 30 minutes, let’s read it how…

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup chopped veggies (grated carrot, peas)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Water to knead
• Ghee for cooking

Method: Combine flour, mixed veggies, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough, then let it rest for 10 minutes before dividing the dough into small circles and cook until golden on both sides with a little ghee. Pack with pickle, yogurt, or sauce.

Mix Veg Pulao

A simple yet fiber-rich option, full of taste with peas and high-quality basmati rice, available at 50% off on Aap Ka Bazar. This recipe takes 45 minutes with following ingredients…

• 1/2 cup long-grained basmati rice
• 1 medium onion & tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green peas & finely chopped carrot
• 3 tbsp finely chopped French beans
• 1 small piece of bay leaf, cinnamon & 2 cloves
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp ghee
• Water to cook & salt to taste

Method: Prepare a masala paste by grinding coriander, 5 cloves, and cinnamon and heat oil in a cooker while adding bay leaf, and cumin. Let it sauté until aromatic and add onions until they shrink.

Add all veggies and salt, sauté for a minute, then add the masala paste and cook for 2 minutes before pouring in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add soaked basmati rice and salt, mix well, cover, and pressure cook for 2 whistles before season with desi ghee and pack with a spoon.

Veggie Uttapam

A simple South Indian delicacy, easy to prepare, and a light snack option to provide fiber while satisfying hunger instantly. Made with rava (sooji) that is available with a buy 1 get 1 free offer on Aap Ka Bazar application, a monthly grocery app that offers a ready-made batter also.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semolina batter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, peas, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, capsicum)
• 1 finely chopped green chili
• Oil for shallow frying
• Salt to taste

Method: Prepare a smooth semolina batter with salt, thicker than dosa batter but thinner than idli batter. Heat a tawa, add a few drops of oil, and spread using an onion to prevent sticking. Pour a ladle of batter, spread in a round shape, and sprinkle finely chopped veggies while repeating the oiling process before making each uttapam. Pack with sauce or chutney.

Soya Chunks Biryani

Protein-packed soya chunks mixed with fiber-rich rice, it is available at 50% off on Aap Ka Bazar application and remember this recipe takes just 30 minutes with following essentials…

• 1/2 cup curd
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup mini soya chunks
• 1/2 tsp turmeric & chili powder
• 2 tbsp biryani masala & cooking oil
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste & chopped coriander
• 1 cubed potato (optional)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin & fried onion
• 1 sliced onion & 1 chopped chili
• 1 cup basmati rice

Method: Boil water with salt, add soya chunks and cook for 5 minutes before draining and squeezing out water. In a large bowl, mix turmeric, chili powder, biryani masala, ginger garlic paste, salt, potato, coriander, and oil.

Heat ghee and oil in a cooker, add cumin, and sauté until aromatic, add onions until golden brown and marinated mix to cook until oil separates.

Spread 20 minutes of soaked basmati rice over the mix, and top with coriander, chilies, fried onion, ghee, salt, and biryani masala with half a cup of water.

Cover your pressure cooker for 2 whistles and pack your kid’s lunch with a spoon.

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Here are some tips to make your kid’s lunch not just nutritious, but enjoyable too:

• Avoid experimenting: Kids might not prefer new recipes.
• Keep it vegetarian: This prevents food poisoning or bad odors when unboxing the lunch.
• Taste test: Ensure the meal is of the right consistency.
• Pack a balanced meal: As Aap Ka Bazar offers the best quality ingredients for every recipe.

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