Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes
A collection of healthy and colorful Indian lunch box recipes for kids that makes lunchtime exciting and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- Salt to taste
- Whole wheat flour for roti
- Fresh fruits (apples, oranges)
- Optional: Energy balls or dark chocolate for dessert
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by washing and chopping them into small pieces.
- Cook the rice with cumin, vegetables, and water until fluffy.
- Prepare the roti dough and cook it on a skillet until golden.
- Assemble the lunch box with pulao, roti, and fresh fruit slices.
Notes
Keep the rotis covered to maintain softness. Use different veggies to keep meals interesting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy, kids lunch box, Indian recipes, vegetarian, pulao, roti