Lunch Box Suggestion

Indian Lunch Box Recipes | Lunch Ideas Indian – Pack a flavorful punch for midday meals with these easy and delicious recipes perfect for your lunch box.


Jalapeno Cheese Paratha

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy

Jalapeno Cheese Paratha is a whole wheat flat bread filled with a combination of grated cheese. This is not only delicious, but also a great breakfast option. Jalapeno Cheese Paratha can be served like cheese bagels or bread.

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Chana Chaat (Spicy Snack)

Appetizers, Chaat, Diabetic, Gluten Free, High Protein, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

Chana Chaat is a healthy and delicious snack. I am using kala chana for this recipe. Kala chana looks like chickpeas, but brown in color. This is a delightfully sweet and tangy snack. Channa Chaat will also make a very enjoyable lunch box meal.

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Kachori with Kadhi

Appetizers, Chaat, Lunch Box Suggestion, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy

Kachori topped with Kadhi this is a Rajasthani specialty that is simply delicious. There are times that we like to indulge ourselves or want to make a special treat for guests, but there is not enough time in the day to prepare such dishes. For times like this, I like to make semi-homemade recipes. This dish is perfect for this and can be presented beautifully.

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Pizza Paratha (Stuffed Vegetable Cheese Paratha)

Breads, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy

Pizza is one dish every one loves, especially homemade. Pizza paratha is delicious, quick and easy to make. You can serve this for lunch, snack, or especially good for lunch box meal.

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Vegetable Hakka Noodles (Chow Mein)

Fusion, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Vegan

Vegetable Hakka noodles are also more commonly known as Vegetable Chow Mein. This is a popular Indo-Chinese dish. Vegetable hakka noodles consists of stir fry noodles with a variety of vegetables. This is a quick and easy recipe to make. Hakka noodles is a delicious and flavorful dish and very popular with street vendors. This also makes a great one-dish meal.

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Mango Rice

Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Rice, Vegan

Mango rice is just one style of South Indian rice dishes among many different variations. Mango rice has a very unique flavor due to the tartness of the mangoes, the sweetness of the coconut, and the heat of the chilies all being mixed together. This is a simple but flavorful and satisfying light lunch!

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Chatpate Aloo (Spicy Stir-Fry Potatoes)

Appetizers, Gluten Free, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / Dry

Chatpate Aloo or spicy stir-fry potatoes is a tangy and delicious spicy dish. These Stir-fried potatoes with green chili and tamarind give a very unique flavor. Chatpate Aloo is perfect as a delicious appetizer or you can serve them as a side dish with any meal.

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Khaman (Besan) Dhokla

Appetizers, Diabetic, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Lunch Box Suggestion, Snacks, Street Food Recipes, Vegan

Khaman (Besan) dhokla, is a tasty Gujarati snack. This salty snack has a texture similar to cake. This is a popular street food in Gujarat. The best snacks are usually easy and quick to make. This is a delicious guilt-free snack, or side dish that can go with any meal.

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Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

Low Fat, Lunch Box Suggestion, Soups and Salads, Vegan

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad is nutritious, tasty and full of flavor. This salad is made with a combination of vegetables and pasta. These are then tossed with a homemade dressing. Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad will make a very enjoyable lunch box meal.

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Dal Puri (Indian Fried Bread)

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Lunch Box Suggestion, Makar Sankranti, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Vegan, Yugadi

Dal Puri (fried puffed bread), which consist of puris filled with mildly spiced moong dal. This delicacy is delicious and very festive. Dal Puri is an excellent option with any meal as it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve these incredible dal puris with spicy squash, or potato curry with yogurt gravy.

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Aloo Chana Chaat

Chaat, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Street Food Recipes, Vegan

Aloo chana chaat is a spicy potato and chickpea snack. It’s very easy to make and is a favorite tasty treat of mine. This recipe involves marinating boiled potatoes and chickpeas in spices to make a great savory snack.

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Masala Idli

Appetizers, Lunch Box Suggestion, Snacks, Soups and Salads

Masala idli is a simple and easy snack. This is one of my favorite ways to serve masala idli. Adding the stir-fry salad to idli makes a very versatile dish. You can serve this as lunch, snack or salad. To make masala idli I am using the rava idli witch is quick and easy to make. This also makes a great lunch box meal as it is very healthy and satisfying.

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Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Lunch Box Suggestion, Sandwiches, Snacks

Cream Cheese Sandwiches are simple and delicious. I add some crunchy cucumber, bell pepper and some mild spices. These sandwiches are light and refreshing – the perfect afternoon snack. Try these sandwiches for your kids’ lunch box. This super simple sandwich is a hit with almost everyone.

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Veggie Burger (kala Chana Burger)

Lunch Box Suggestion, Sandwiches

This is a healthy, delicious and nutritious veggie burger. The main ingredient for the patty is kala chana also known as Bengal gram. Kala chana is protein-rich and healthy. I used kala chana and potatoes with spices to make patties. Then, I garnished them with vegetables and chutney. This is my friend Sarita’s recipe. I have tried many veggie burgers and this is by far the best one! You will love this veggie burger.

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Masala Khichdi (Rice and Moong Dal)

Gluten Free, Low Fat, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Rice

Masala Khichdi is a spicy variation of simple khichdi. This is healthy but ultimate comfort food. Khichdi is basically prepared with rice and lentils. Every hosehold has their own recipe for khichdi. At my home khichdi was made just with rice and moong dal. Adding a few vegetables with spicy tomato seasoning makes khichdi a complete meal. Usually khichdi is served with yogurt, pickle and papdam.

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