Bhubaneswar, Jan 19: Indian cuisine offers a variety of delicious options that kids are sure to enjoy. Here are three yummy Indian recipes perfect for school tiffin:
1.Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Paratha:
Ingredients:
Whole wheat flour
Water
Salt
Paneer (cottage cheese), grated
Green peas, boiled and mashed
Garam masala
Coriander leaves, chopped
Butter or ghee
Instructions:
Prepare a soft dough using whole wheat flour, water, and salt.
Mix grated paneer, mashed peas, garam masala, and chopped coriander leaves to make the stuffing.
Roll out small portions of the dough, place a spoonful of stuffing in the center, and seal the edges.
Roll the stuffed dough into a paratha.
Cook on a hot griddle, applying butter or ghee on both sides until golden brown.
Pack the parathas with a side of yogurt or a favorite dip.
2.Vegetable Upma:
Ingredients:
Semolina (sooji)
Mustard seeds
Urad dal (split black gram)
Onions, finely chopped
Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans), finely chopped
Green chilies, chopped
Curry leaves
Cashews (optional)
Ghee or oil
Salt
Instructions:
Roast semolina in a pan until it turns golden brown and set it aside.
In the same pan, heat ghee or oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and sauté until onions turn translucent.
Add mixed vegetables and cook until they are slightly tender.
Pour in water and bring it to a boil. Gradually add roasted semolina, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Cook until the upma is thick and well-cooked. Optionally, garnish with roasted cashews.
Allow it to cool before packing in the lunchbox.
3.Aloo (Potato) Tikki:
Ingredients:
Potatoes, boiled and mashed
Bread crumbs
Green peas, boiled and mashed
Cumin powder
Garam masala
Coriander leaves, chopped
Salt
Oil for frying
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, peas, cumin powder, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and salt to form a smooth mixture.
Shape the mixture into small, flat tikkis.
Coat each tikki with breadcrumbs for a crispy texture.
Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the tikkis until golden brown on both sides.
Allow them to cool on a paper towel before packing.
These Indian recipes are not only tasty but also incorporate essential nutrients, making them great choices for your child's lunchbox.