Category Lunch Box Menu

Paneer Paratha Recipe – How to make Paneer Paratha

January 21, 2022 Bachelor Friendly RecipesBreakfast/DinnerKids BayLunch Box MenuPaneer DishesRoti/Paratha  6 comments

Happy new year to all of you! I know that I am very late, but its never late than never. Starting the new year with a favourite recipe – Paneer Paratha.  Paneer is an universal favourite, especially for vegetarians. This Paneer Paratha is an easy stuffed paratha variety which is perfect for a lunch box menu or for dinner. This is the most wanted in my son’s lunch box these days. It is easy to make as the stuffing does not need to be cooked. This Paneer Paratha can be served with a simple raita/pickle or any side dish of your choice. Do try my Lacha Paratha 

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Godhuma Rava Sambar Sadham – Broken Wheat Sambar Sadam

March 29, 2021 Bachelor Friendly RecipesBreakfast/DinnerLunch Box Menu  10 comments

Godhuma Rava is nothing but cracked wheat. Its also known as wheat rava or dalia. We love Godhuma Rava as it is low in fat and at the same time very filling too. This Godhuma Rava Sambar Sadham is an easy one pot meal loaded with veggies. U can make this for lunch, dinner or even breakfast. Spiced with homemade sambar powder this is defintely a flavourful and yummy meal. It is diabetic friendly. Post updated with video

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Cashew Pulao – Kaju Pulao Video Recipe

January 28, 2020 Biryani/PulaoLunch Box MenuLunch Menu SeriesRice Varieties  No comments

Pulao varieties and biryani’s are always welcome at home. Easy for me too as its an one pot meal 🙂 This Cashew Pulao is a simple yet rich and flavouful pulao variety. Its a mild pulao. Goes well with any gravy like I served with Paneer Butter Masala or even with a simple raita. Not much fancy ingredients or grinding needed. Can be made in 30 mins. Do check my other Biryani, Pulao recipes HERE

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Tawa Pulao – Street Style Tawa Pulao

October 30, 2019 Biryani/PulaoLunch Box MenuMixed VegRice Varieties  No comments

Tawa Pulao or Pav Bhaji Pulao is a popular street style Pulao of Mumbai. Street vendors use a big sized tawa. I simply love the way they make Pav Bhaji. Wanted to try this Tawa Pulao since a long time but wanted to try a small amount as to fit my size of Tawa. Made it on a day when I cooked lunch only for me 🙂 Made this just to post it here, otherwise would have ended up eating noodles or Pasta. Came out very well. Apparently just gave a taster to my boys and made it again the next day on popular demand. 🙂 Check the video..

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Quinoa Biryani – Veg Quinoa Biryani

May 3, 2019 Biryani/PulaoLunch Box MenuMixed VegRice Varieties  No comments

Quinoa Biryani, Yes it is!! Quinoa has become a recent favourite. Have started to use it quite often in our diet due to its health benefits. My 1st trial was Quinoa Adai which I posted before and this is my next trial. This Quinoa Biryani turned out to be super yumm and a guilt-free option too. I would say Quinoa keeps us full for a longer time. Its an easy one pot dish. I am yet to try cooking quinoa in a pressure cooker. Once I do, shall update here. Managed to shoot a video as wanted to describe in detail as much as possible. 🙂

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Pulikaichal – Puliyodharai – Tamarind Rice

March 19, 2018 Bachelor Friendly RecipesCondimentsLunch Box MenuNavaratri SpecialPongal RecipesRice Varieties  13 comments

Pulikaichal is a ready to mix paste that is used in making tamarind rice/puliyodharai. This pulikaichal paste can be made in advance and kept ready. It is a very handy paste to mix with steamed rice and make puliyodharai instantly. Its a perfect food for travels or picnics. I had posted this recipe long before. Now updated with video.. 🙂 Puliyodharai, Porikadalai Thuvaiyal (Recipe coming soon) & Potato Puttu is an ultimate combo.

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Rajma Pulao – Kidney Beans Pulao

January 17, 2018 Biryani/PulaoLunch Box MenuRice Varieties  3 comments

Rajma Masala is a favourite. I always end up making it, So wanted to try a Pulao with rajma. Here u go with Rajma Pulao. Its a power-packed one pot meal. The only planning u need to do is to soak rajma overnight. Otherwise it can be made in a jiffy. I was wondering if rajma would get cooked along with rice and Yes! It got cooked perfectly right 🙂 If u are in doubt, check my video below. Enjoy this simple yet flavourful easy lunch box recipe.

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Beetroot Pulao – Rice Varieties

November 8, 2017 Bachelor Friendly RecipesBeetrootBiryani/PulaoLunch Box Menu  One comment

Beetroot is not my favourite. Hubby & Chotu love it though. I usually make this Beetroot Fry for chapathi/rice & love this Halwa!. This time I made this Beetroot Pulao as an one pot meal. It was perfect & quick for a lazy weekend. The lovely colour will attract kids and people who do not like beetroot like me will not make a big fuss! This Pulao and a simple raita would do to compile a hearty meal.

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Cabbage Rice – Rice Varieties

October 4, 2017 Bachelor Friendly RecipesCabbageLunch Box MenuRice Varieties  2 comments

Cabbage Rice is an easy and simple rice variety perfect for lunch box. It is very flavourful and quick to make as well. Thinking of a menu for lunch box or for kids is always a struggle. This is very apt for both. Dont know how I missed to post this here as this is a favourite at home. My mom makes this quite often. U can make good use of left over rice too. This Cabbage Rice and a simple raita will be a complete meal.

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Podi Idli – Fried Podi Idli

September 5, 2017 Lunch Box MenuSnacks / Starters  3 comments

Idli is a staple food in any South Indian household. Chotu is not a big fan of idli, but when dunked in sambar YES!! All of us love it! As far as I have seen, most of the kids are fussy about idli. They like those crispy dosa better than idli. This Podi Idli is an attempt to make those category of kids happy. Just try if it works. It is a very simple and easy recipe. Do try my Mini Idli Sambar and Mini Masala Idli too..

If u are looking for the recipe to make Idli/Dosa batter it is HERE!

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