Packing the right food for children’s tiffin is often a daily struggle for mothers. Despite waking up early and preparing with effort, lunch boxes sometimes return untouched. (News18 Hindi)
The challenge lies in making food that is not only tasty but also healthy and filling. With a little planning the night before, it is possible to pack a nutritious and appealing tiffin quickly in the morning. Here are five healthy and easy-to-make tiffin ideas that children will enjoy. (News18 Hindi)
Upma with Vegetables: Upma made from semolina and plenty of vegetables is a wholesome and light option. Adding carrots, beans, peas or other colourful vegetables enhances its nutritional value. Vegetables can be chopped and semolina roasted a night before to save time. A tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves further elevates its flavour. (News18 Hindi)
Moong Dal Cheela: Protein-rich moong dal cheela is another excellent choice for children’s tiffin. It becomes even healthier when stuffed with paneer or vegetables. The dal can be soaked and ground the previous night, and ginger, coriander or a chilli can be added to enhance taste. Cheelas can also be turned into sandwiches by putting the batter in a sandwich maker and adding fillings. (News18 Hindi)
Vegetable Paneer Sandwich: A mix of paneer and green vegetables between brown bread or multigrain bread makes for a nutritious sandwich. Adding green chutney enhances flavour while keeping it appealing for children. Chutney and fillings can be prepared and refrigerated in advance, making morning packing quick and hassle-free. (News18 Hindi)
Idlis with a Twist: Idlis are light, easy to digest, and perfect for a filling tiffin meal. They can be served with coconut chutney or sambar, but variations like oats or ragi idlis also work well. Adding mixed vegetables directly into the batter makes them more flavourful and nutritious, so children enjoy them even without accompaniments. (News18 Hindi)
Nutritious Parathas: Stuffed parathas with spinach, carrot, paneer or fenugreek are always popular with children. They are filling, tasty, and pair well with curd or pickle. The nutrition can be increased by kneading the dough with milk or curd, adding grated paneer, or mixing in beetroot and gram flour. Paneer-stuffed beetroot parathas are not only colourful but also appealing to children. (News18 Hindi)
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