10 Healthy Indian Lunch Box Ideas for School

In this article, we provide you with 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school.

Are you someone, who is struggling with ‘Aaj kya khanna banakr du?’, well you are not alone. Every Indian mother wants their child to have the best, healthy, and tasty food in their school. But every morning mothers struggle with the question, ‘What should I cook today?’ as children can’t eat repetitive food every day. 

Don’t worry now, as we have prepared a list of 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school.

1. Pulao / Veg Biryani

Pulao is simple to cook, and the best part is kids love them. If your kid doesn’t eat peas or carrots you can add them in pulao, and trust me they will eat it. 

Indegrients:

• Spices and salt
• Oil
• Rice
• Water
• Veggies
• Soyabean

Procedure: 

• Wash the rice and soak them in water. 
• Add oil to the pan. Then add masalas and veggies.
• Saute them. Now, you can pour rice and fresh water. Let it cook on medium flame. 

Due to its exquisite taste, it becomes a part of 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school.

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/nPi2GD2SqfQ?si=ZyGSyuFj8RPSW62Z

2. Vegetable Pratha 

Vegetable paratha is one of the quickest foods among the 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for schools, to be prepared. You can take the filling of mashed potato, cauliflower, and radish extra. Prathas cooked in desi ghee provide intense energy and other essential nutrients to kids. 

Indegrients: 

• Vegetable Filling of your choice
• Whole Wheat flour
• Water
• Desi Ghee
• Spices and salt

Procedure:

• Make a dough of wheat flour.
• Add filling and make flatbreads.
• Heat both sides of the pan using desi ghee. 

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/G8BSGywfRMs?si=TkIDchUr0FSQD_PW

3. Poha

Poha, another healthy food item liked by kids, is enriched with a lot of good carbs. It is simple and time-efficient to cook. 

Indegrients: 

• Raw Poha
• Raw Peanuts
• Oil
• Chopped Vegetables
• Spices and salt

Procedure:

• Roast peanuts and keep them aside. 
• Wash the poha. Now, heat some oil in the pan and add veggies and spices. 
• Saute them and then add washed poha along with peanuts. 
• Garnish with coriander. 

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/hL-BnQF_gmI?si=jWP4PpHgS3ZYXBlb

4. Vegetable Wrap

Vegetable wrap is filled with nutrients and vitamins. The best part is kids are obsessed with it. It is not 100% healthy, but almost 90% healthy. 

Indegrients: 

• Tortilla
• Vegetables of your choice
• Spices and salt 
• Cheese
• Ketchup and mayonnaise

Procedure:

• Heat the tortilla and add a layer of ketchup and mayonnaise. 
• Then add boiled or sauteed vegetables. 
• Add a layer of cheese and grill it. 

Due to its simplicity and marvelous taste, it becomes a part of 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school.

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/dU2-5ZKb8oM?si=SV7REmkdQpOPeUje

5. Whole Wheat or Semolina Pasta

Who doesn’t like pasta? Pasta is loved by kids and by adults too. Also, it is healthy if you are not using maida pasta. 

Indegrients: 

• Whole Wheat Pasta/Semolina Pasta
• Spices and salt
• Sauces
• Chopped Vegetables
• Fresh Cream
• Water
• Oil

Procedure:

• In a vessel, boil pasta and sieve it after boiling.
• In a pan, sautee chopped vegetables in oil, add spices, and sauces. Cook for 5 minutes. 
• Add boiled pasta, stir, and garnish with fresh cream. 

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/UjDfZDsKz2M?si=oyDTuxk1TrQHqXCu

6. Besan Chilla 

Besan or chickpea flour is good for kids’ bodies as it is high in protein and the chillas cooked from it are finger-licking. 

Indegrients: 

• Besan 
• Water
• Chopped Vegetables
• Spices and salt
• Oil or Butter

Procedure:

• Make a batter by adding all the ingredients. 
• Now, take some oil in the pan and pour the batter. 
• Heat it evenly on low-medium flame. 

It is so simple to cook and is loved by kids. Therefore, it is in 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school.

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/kFHJ0T-LKY0?si=HjkPsKWc58L8_edd 

7. Uttpam 

Uttpam is a southern Indian dish that is high in protein and the healthiest lunch option for kids.

Indegrients:

• Uttpam batter
• Veggies
• Oil
• Spices and salt

Procedure:

• In uttpam batter, add veggies, spices, and salt. 
• Cook it in the pan. 

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/BiO1SXyRAs4?si=9rI2YfBBe7-FuOcz

8. Pancakes 

Pancakes are one of the beloved 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school. They are super tasty. 

Indegrients:

• Whole Wheat
• Vanilla Essence
• Egg
• Sugar or Jaggery Powder
• Milk
• Baking Soda
• Butter
• Whipped Cream
• Berries

Procedure:

• Make a batter of all the ingredients. 
• Cook it on low flame. 
• Garnish with whipped cream and berries.

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/fph3IM7msQE?si=QgwBoKwpi9rwBKVW

9. Omelet 

Omelets are easy to digest, high in protein, and tasty. If you eat eggs, omelets are the best food you can provide to your child. 

Ingredients: 

• Eggs
• Vegetables
• Butter or oil
• Salt and spices

Procedure: 

• In a bowl, mix eggs with spices salts, and veggies. 
• Cook it in a pan. 

The list of 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school would be incomplete without an omelet.

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/sAa-CEl5Z-k?si=aXA1RUKQ-5_mEBkV

10. Vermicelli 

Masala vermicelli tastes like noodles to many kids. So, you can trick your child and provide healthy food to them with vermicelli. 

Indegridents: 

• Raw Vermicelli
• `Veggies
• Oil or Butter
• Desi Ghee
• Water
• Spices and salt

Procedure: 

• Roast raw vermicelli in desi ghee and then boil it in the water. 
• Add oil to a pan and sautee veggies. Add spices and salt. 
• Add boiled vermicelli and stir. 

Rich in fiber with a delicious taste. Hence, the top 10 healthy Indian lunch box ideas for school.

For a detailed recipe, visit https://youtu.be/YHYdJCc15nM?si=6UUNl0FPEOfgt7Wu 

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