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 Published 2012-Mar-21   Updated 2017-Apr-18

Lunch Box

One task that is common in every woman's life throughout the world is that of Packing a lunchbox. You could pack a lunch box for your spouse, children for their offices and school; or when we are out for travel. I personally prefer carrying a home cooked food when we travel out, be it a short distance or a long distance travel primarily because it's healthy. Eating out in a railway pantry or highway dhabas is a strict no for me. I remember, when I was a child we were living in Baroda and we would make a 16 hour travel to Hyderabad to visit our grandparents. My mother would cook and bring 5 to 6 boxes for the travel along with the Milton Kool kettle for water. The only thing we would buy was different varieties of chikkis at the Lonavla railway station. These are some cherished memories from childhood which can never be forgotten. Though our travels are not as long as 16 hours, but a packed food from home is definitely a part of our travel.

Packing a lunch box for the husband and the child is definitely a challenging task for every woman as there will be regular conflicts on choices between the father and children. However, we can strike a chord between their choices and provide a tasty, balanced and nutritive combination for them to be carried to school or work. While packing a lunch box it is essential to consider the visual appeal of the food along with taste and nutrition. We need to mix and match colors so that when the box is opened, an attractive looking meal is visible to them. Another trick is to a box that can be easily eaten, especially when the box is meant for children .Chapatti or dosa with a side dish would be boring and difficult for a child, especially if the child is a slow eater or wants to utilize the lunch time to play with his friends. In such cases, a chapatti roll with veggies is a great option and also enables the child to finish in a jiffy. These rolls will also be preferred by adults who have a working lunch since it is easy and non messy to eat. One pot rice dishes are another great option for lunch boxes. It can be easily cooked in the busy mornings and is packed with nutrition from vegetables and rice. It is also an easy way to sneak in vegetables for fussy eaters. It can be made visually appealing and also can be eaten quickly.

I have listed some of the recipes which I regularly make for my family either for school or for travel. I am sure these may fascinate you too and will be loved your family as well. Cheers!!

Rice Dishes For Travel

Lemon Rice Lemon Rice Capsicum Rice Capsicum Rice Curd Rice Curd Rice Corn Biriyani Corn Biriyani
Okra Rice Okra Rice Asparagus Pulav Asparagus Pulav Vangi Bath Vangi Bath Fried Rice Fried Rice
Potato Pulav Potato Pulav Egg Pulav Egg Pulav Carrot Rice Carrot Rice Sambhar Rice Sambhar Rice
Kanyakumari Pothi Choru Kanyakumari Pothi Choru Maharashtrian Masala BhatMaharashtrian Masala Bhat    

Tiffin Varieties For Travel (Parathas, Sandwiches, Pasta, etc.)

Chappatti Chappatti Broccoli Paratha Broccoli Paratha Idli Idli Buritto Buritto
Pancakes Pancakes Chilli Paneer Toast Sandwich Chilli Paneer Toast Sandwich Macroni Sandwich Macroni Sandwich Methi Thepla Methi Thepla
Aloo Paratha Aloo Paratha Quesadilla Quesadilla Bread Omelette Bread Omelette Noodles Noodles
Besan Chilaa Besan Chilla Vegetable Sandwich Mixed Vegetable Sandwich Spicy Chicken CouscousSpicy Chicken Couscous Batatyachya KacharyaBatatyachya Kacharya
Chicken Wraps Chicken Wraps Aloo Sandwich Aloo Sandwich    
       

Condiments For Travel (Pickles, Thokku etc.)

Kothamalli Karuvappilai Thokku Kothamalli Karuveppilai Thokku (Rice Mix)      


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Person   ()
very nice and easy to carry lunch recipes. As we are always into the rush so these easy and simple lunch recipes are so good to make and take away. I am looking for the recipe for the diet salad with the masala flavour. Please share some exciting diet salad recipes. Thanks.
Person   ()
Thank you.

Here are some salad recipes to try.
http://simpleindianrecipes.com/salads.aspx
Person   ()
Thank you so much for this salad recipe. even i like salad recipe from http://indiafoodnetwork.in/recipes/ this site.
Will try making this both today.
Thank you!
Person   ()
Sure. Try out and have a great day.
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please send to me recipes indan salad, breakfast, lunch and dinner
thank you forn your super services
Person   ()
Check out these links for more recipes.
http://simpleindianrecipes.com/salads.aspx
http://simpleindianrecipes.com/breakfastvarieties.aspx
http://simpleindianrecipes.com/ricevarieties.aspx
Person   ()
Very Usefull keep posting new ideas also...May God Bless You.
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Sure. Keep visiting regularly to find newly added recipes.
Person   ()
Such simple recipes. I was particularly looking for easy ones and these are just perfect. Thank you so much. I'll definitely try a few. Ty so much again :)
Person   ()
Do try it out and share your comments.
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Can u upload more pasta recipe with health veggie combinations
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Sure.
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Very useful posts.
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Thank you.
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Nice recepies ......... Tamil la kedaikuma........
Person   ()
Hi Nishanthini, Thank you. Unfortunately, we have the recipes only in english.
Person   ()
Is okra rice tasty and spicy??
Person   ()
Yes, it is very tasty. Try it and let us know.
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Nice yummy receipes !!...vil try soon ...:))
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Thank you.
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good recipes , I like it very much.
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Thanks a lot dear.
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Pls send any different and healthy lunch box dishes
Person   ()
Do browse through the site jabeen. You will find many interesting recipes to try.
Person   ()
sir may you guide how to start tiffin system please.
Person   ()
I am sorry but are you talking about the afternoon meal service?? If so, we are not the right person to get idea from.
Person   ()
VERY HEALTHY AND FAST RECEIPEE
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Thank You...
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Very helpful recipes. I like it.
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Thanks.
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Very useful.
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Thanks.
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very helpfull guide ,thanks.
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Thank You.
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holi special me kuch bi accha ni hai kaho to hm bheje
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Sure. I'll upload a few soon. You are also welcome to contribute.
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really helping n delicious recipes..!!!
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Thank You.
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super recipe
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wonderfulllllll
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Thank You so much.
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i like it very much:-))
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s it is
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Awesome... i learnt so many
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Thank You.
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It realy gives new awesome ideas lovd it.........:)
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glad to hear that..
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bangar recipe nalini
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Sorry I din't get you.
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