At some point of time in our life we either have to make or take lunch box either to school or office. And there is nothing more awesome than having a home made, full nutrition and healthy lunch box. So here is my take to make yummylicious lunch box in a very easy way possible.
I cannot say that this is the most healthy way of packing lunch but this is what we actually eat when we are at home.
In this video I have shown 3 lunch boxes with 6 recipes. You can customize it, the way you like.
So lets get started with the recipe.

Lunch Box 1 :
Step 1 : Paneer Roll ( Kathi )
- Yogurt (1/2 cup)
- Ginger Garlic paste (1 Tbsp)
- Coriander powder (1 Tsp)
- Cumin Powder (1 Tsp)
- Red Chilli powder (1 Tsp)
- Garam Masala (1 Tsp)
- Turmeric powder (1/4 Tsp)
- Cinnamon Powder (1/4 Tsp)
- Kasuri methi (1 Tsp)
- Black pepper (1/4 Tsp)
- Salt to taste
- Mix it well
- Add cubed Cottage Cheese (Paneer) (200 gms)
- Mix
- Refrigerate for at least 15 min.
- In a pan
- Oil (1 Tsp)
- Butter (2 Tsp)
- Sliced Onions (1/3 cup)
- Sliced Capsicum (1/4 Cup)
- Put marinated Paneer mix
- Cover & cook for 2 - 3 min
- Sugar (1/2 Tsp)
- Cook until all liquid evaporates
- Take a roti ( I prefer whole wheat roti in tifin)
- Mayonnaise (1 Tbsp)
- Tomato Ketcup (1/2 Tbsp)
- Sprinkle dried Oregano
- spread it evenly
- Put paneer filling
- Grate cheese (2 - 3 Tbsp)
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Capsicum
- Roll tightly
- Cut in 2 parts so that it is easy to eat.

Step 2 : Chickpea Salad
- Boil chickpeas in salt
- In a bowl
- Chickpeas (1 Cup)
- Soaked Green moong (1/2 Cup)
- Cucumber (1/3 cup)
- Carrots (1 Tbsp)
- Onions (You can avoid it if you want)
- Tomatoes (2 Tbsp)
- Cumin powder (1 Tsp)
- Lemon Juice (1/2 Tbsp)
- Coriander
- Mix it well

Step 3 : Assembling
- Put the rolls
- Chickpea salad
- Fruits : bananas, pineapples and blueberries
( You can use any fruits you like but fruits are very much essential )
- Some veggies
( I have put bell peppers, carrots, cucumber you should eat raw veggies as it contains lots of fibers )
- Healthy lunch box no. 1 is ready

LUNCH BOX 2

Step 1 : Dal tadka

- Toor/ arhar dal (1/2 cup)
- Moong dal(1/4 cup)
- Masoor dal(1/4 Cup)
( You can add as many types of dal as you wish, lentils are a rich protein source)
- Wash & soak in water for at least 15 min
( Soaking helps to absorb more nutrients from the dal)
- In a pressure cooker or any pot of your choice
- Put oil (1 Tbsp)
- Finely diced onions (1/2 Cup)
- Grate Ginger (1 Tsp)
- Finely chopped tomatoes (1/2 Cup)
- 1 slit green chilli
- Salt to taste
- Coriander powder (1/2 Tsp)
- Cumin powder (1 Tsp)
- Turmeric powder (1/2 Tsp)
- Saute until tomatoes are soft
- Put soaked dal
- Water (800ml)
- Pressure cook for 5 whistles
- Whisk it for uniformity
Tadka :
- Ghee (Clarified butter) (1 tbsp)
- 2 Red Chillies
- Mustard seeds (1/2 Tsp)
- Cumin Seeds (1/2 Tsp)
- Asafoetida (1/4 Tsp)
- Curry leaves ( 8 - 10 )
- Red Chilli powder (1/2 Tsp)
- Put it in the cooked dal
- And ready to be packed

Step 3 : Seasoned Rice
- Cooked Rice (1 cup)
( Here I have take cooked rice to avoid more ghee or oil in the rice )
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice (1 Tsp)
- Fresh coriander
- Mix it up

Step 4 : Roasted Chickpeas
- Boiled Chickpeas in salt water (1 cup)
- Cumin powder (1 Tsp)
- Salt & pepper
- Red Chilli powder (1 Tsp)
- Mix it up
- In a pan put oil (1 Tsp)
- Put the chickpeas and roast in the pan
- Saute it until the chickpeas turn golden brown

Step 5 : Assembling
- Put rice in 1st compartment
- Pack it and create a partition for dal
- In the dal compartment put dal
- Garnish it with coriander
- On the rice put some veggies
( I have used steamed brocolli and bell peppers )
- Roasted chickpeas
- Bunch of grapes (green and black grapes)
- Fruit skewers
( Fruit skewers are easy and fun way to have fruits. It is really very popular among kids)
- I have put Grapes, Pineapple, Kiwis, Oranges on the skewers.
- And here you go .. 3nd lunch box is also ready..

Lunch box 2 :
Step 1 : Red Sauce Pasta
- In a sauce pan put 1.5 lit water
- Add Salt
- Bring it to a boil
- Put whole wheat penne pasta ( 1 Cup)
- Let it cook until its done
- Drain
- In another pan
- Put olive oil (1 Tbsp)
- Onions (1/2 cup)
- Chilli flakes (1 tsp)
- Parsley (2 Tbsp) ( You can add coriander if parsley is not available)
- Thinly sliced Garlics (1 Tsp)
- Sauce until translucent
- Put tomato Puree (3/4 Cup) ( Boil the tomatoes and remove its skin. Grind it to form a smooth puree )
- Red Chilli Powder (1/2 Tsp)
- Salt & pepper
- Sugar (1 Tsp)
- Bell peppers (1/3 cup)
- Oregano (1/4 Tsp)
- Put boiled pasta & saute for 2-3 min

Step 3 : High Protein Balls
- Seedless dates (1/2 Cup)
- ALmonds (1/2 Cup)
- Peanuts (2 Tbsp)
- Protein powder (2 Tbsp)
- Coconut oil (1/2 Tbsp)
- Cocoa powder (1/2 Tbsp)
- Process and form med sized balls

Step 4: Assembling
- Pasta
- High protein balls
- Fruits : Grape skewers & Oranges
- Veggies : Cucumber, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Cherry tomatoes