2 Simple, Healthy, and Nutritious Recipes for Your Child’s Tiffin Box

 

It is crucial to prioritize healthy food and incorporate healthy eating habits for your child. This way, you ensure the healthy well-being of your children both physically and mentally.

As a parent, you need to make the extra effort to pack healthy, nutritious and tasty tiffin boxes for your child. The goal is to provide meals that are both enjoyable and nourishing, giving your child the energy they need to power through their school day.

Here are two simple, nutritious, and fun recipes that your little one will love, and that will keep them fueled with the right balance of nutrients.

 

1. Vegetable Paneer/Chicken Paratha Rolls

Ingredients:

●       1 cup whole wheat flour

●       1/2 cup grated paneer or shredded boiled chicken

●       1/2 cup finely chopped vegetables (carrot, capsicum, spinach)

●       1 small onion, finely chopped

●       1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

●       1/2 teaspoon garam masala

●       Himalayan Pink Salt to taste (buy himalayan pink salt)

●       1 tablespoon oil or Gir cow ghee (buy gir cow ghee)

 

Instructions:

1. Prepare a soft dough using whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and water. Set it aside for 10 minutes.

2. For the filling, mix the grated paneer, or shredded boiled chicken, chopped organic vegetables, onion, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt in a bowl. If you want, you can roast the veggies on a pan, if your child doesn't like raw veggies.

3. Roll out small balls of dough into flat discs or rotis and place the prepared mixture in the centre.

4. Heat a tawa and cook the paratha on both sides using a little oil or ghee until the roti is cooked.

5. Add mixture to the roti and roll it out.

6. Once done, roll the paratha like a wrap, and cut it into halves for easy handling in the tiffin box.

Add On: You can add mayonnaise, green chutney, tomato sauce or any other sauce of your choice.

 

2. Quinoa Vegetable Pulav

 

Ingredients:

 

●       1/2 cup cooked quinoa(buy quinoa)

●       1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber (For Salad)

●       1/4 cup tomatoes (finely chopped)

●       1/4 cup boiled corn (optional)

●       1/4 cup finely chopped carrots

●       1 tablespoon olive oil

●       1 teaspoon lemon juice

●       Himalayan Pink Salt (buy himalayan pink salt) and pepper to taste

●       A sprinkle of finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley

 

Instructions:

 

1.       Take a round-shaped pan or Cooker.

2.       Add olive oil to the pan, add onions and green chillies.

3.       Once the onion turns brown, add the other veggies (buy exotic vegetables) mentioned above.

4.       Add salt, pepper and lemon juice

5.       Once the veggies are cooked, add quinoa

Note quinoa is cooked similar to that of rice.

6.       Add water and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until the pulav is ready.

7.       If you are using a cooker, cook the ingredients until 2 whistles.

8.       Garnish Quinoa pulav with fresh coriander or parsley and pack it in the tiffin box.

 

Why it’s healthy:

Quinoa is a superfood and a healthy fat foods rich in protein, fibre, and essential amino acids. This light yet nutrient-packed salad provides vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making it a perfect midday meal for kids.

 

Conclusion:

Providing your child with a nutritious tiffin box doesn’t have to be complicated. These two simple recipes are packed with essential nutrients, protein, and fibre to keep your child energized throughout the school day.

Whether it’s the protein-rich paneer paratha/ chicken rolls or the fibre-packed quinoa pulav, each meal offers a healthy and delicious alternative to processed snacks and meals.