Back2School Lunch Ideas – Indian Recipes: Some of our favorite Indian recipes that can help you pack a quick and delicious lunch.
Hello Everyone – Beginning of another week and hope you’ll have a nice long weekend.
For all our global
friends/readers – we had a Labor Day – Long Weekend holiday here in the USA, so lots of fun, picnics, BBQ and just a great time with friends n family.
After an awesome response to my First Back2School Post, I’m back (as promised) with more Back to School – Lunchbox Ideas.
Now, these recipes are cooked by me personally and most of them use Indian Spices/Flavor.
These Back2School Lunch Ideas – Indian Recipes can be made in advance or frozen for later uses, each recipe will contain the required storage details/options.
Also who say’s they can be made only for kids – Do try them for yourself too 🙂
TIP:
For keeping Sandwiches FRESH or Non-Soggy:
Wrap them in Wax Paper
Used Thick Bread Slices
Spread Butter on both slices before adding the filling – this creates a barrier between any moisture
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Recipe: Cottage Cheese Sautéed with Veggies / Paneer Bhurjee
Storage: Can be made in advance for 2days
Packing: In an airtight container
Options to Use: Can be served along with pain bread/Roti/Parantha/Rice OR used as stuffing for
sandwiches / Wraps / Rolls
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Recipe: Cilantro Potato Patties / Chatpati Dhaniya Aloo Tikki
Storage: Can be made a day before
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve itself OR with bread OR Use in Burger
Recipe: Chickpea Flour Indian Bread / Besan Ki Roti
Storage: The dough can be made and stored in the fridge for 2days / Frozen for a week – Make bread on the day it is to be packed.
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil. Also, use butter or ghee to coat the inside of the roti’s to keep them soft.
Options to Use: Serve along with cooked veggies/meat of choice
Recipe: Homestyle Apple Sandwiches
Storage: Make Fresh
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is.
Recipe: Soft Radish Stuffed Indian Bread / Mooli Parantha
Storage: The dough can be made and stored in the fridge for 2days / Frozen for a week – Make the bread freshly in the morning.
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is.
Recipe Name: Rice Lentil Mix – Khichdi / Khichuri
Storage: Can be made overnight and just reheat before packing for lunch.
Packing: Keep in an air-tight container.
Options to Use: This is made using potatoes and spinach, you can add veggies of choice.
Recipe: Garbanzo Beans-Yogurt Patties / Chole Dahi Tikki
Storage: Can be made a day in advance
Packing: Keep in an air-tight container.
Options to Use: Use as is OR along with bread OR Burger
Recipe Name: Spinach-Cottage Cheese Stuffed Bread – Paneer-Palak ke Paranthe
Storage: Can be made a day in advance
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is.
Recipe: Fried Indian Bread with Potato Filling / Aloo ki Kachori
Storage: Dough and mixture can be made a day in advance – Make bread fresh
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is along with relish / Ketchup / Mayonnaise
Recipe: Chicken Cutlet
Storage: Dough can be made a day in advance OR frozen for a week – Make Cutlet a night before or day of serving
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is along with relish / Ketchup / Mayonnaise OR with Bread OR Burger
Recipe: Eggless Pinwheel Rolls
Storage: Can be made in advance or fresh
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is along with relish / Ketchup / Mayonnaise
Recipe: Fried Indian Bread / Bhature (Whole Wheat)
Storage: Dough can be made a day in advance OR frozen for a week – Make Bhature fresh
Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil
Options to Use: Serve as it is along with cooked veggies or with relish / ketchup
DESSERTS:
Recipe: Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies (Using Oil)
Storage: Dough can be frozen for a week – Cookies can be made in advance and stored
Packing: Can use Ziploc / Cling-Wrap or any bag or container
Options to Use: Use as is.
Recipe Name: Eggless Banana Walnut Cake
Storage: Dough can be frozen for a week – Cake can be stored in the fridge for 3-4days
Packing: Can use Ziploc / Cling-Wrap or any bag or container
Options to Use: Use as is.
Recipe Name: Marble Zebra Cake
Storage: Dough can be frozen for a week – Cake can be stored in the fridge for 3-4days
Packing: Can use Ziploc / Cling-Wrap or any bag or container
Options to Use: Use as is.
2 New Kids Recipes Added:
Veggie & Cheese Dosa Roll-Ups (Indian Crepe Roll-Ups with Veggies & cheese)
Easy to Make Cheese Topping Uttapam (Indian Pancakes)
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