Kids Lunchbox Recipes

Packing lunch boxes every day can be a challenge — you want food that’s tasty, healthy, quick to cook, and that kids (or even adults) will enjoy. This post from Sharmis Passions gives 50+ vegetarian lunch box recipes, plus tips and a weekly plan to keep things varied and stress-free. Why This Lunch Box Guide Is Helpful •It covers both main dishes and side ideas so you don’t have to think up everything from scratch •It’s fully vegetarian, which helps with simplicity and safer packing •The recipes are quick, easy, and meant for everyday use •It’s useful not only for kids but for office goers or anyone needing packed meals •Includes a weekly menu outline (Monday to Friday) to reduce decision fatigue Weekly Lunch Box Plan Ideas (Monday to Friday) Monday (Tiffin or Leftovers) •Options: Idli + chutney / dosa / roll-style dishes / recipes using previous day’s food Tuesday (Rice Day) •Options: Rice + dal, sambar, curry combinations – mix and match Wednesday (Bread / Roti Day) •Options: Paratha, roti, stuffed breads, flatbreads + vegetable sides Thursday (Variety Rice) •Options: Pulao, lemon rice, peanut rice, coconut rice, mixed stir-fry rice Friday (Kids’ Favorite Menu) •Options: Veg fried rice, pasta, vegetable pulao, roti + fun sides Also, for special occasions or weekends, you can pick one favorite or festive dish as a lunch box treat. Some Lunch Box Recipes You’ll Find •Peas Pulao with baby corn toast •Phulka + dal + gobi curry •Chapathi + noodles + fruit •Aloo paratha + raita + sprouts •Vegetable fried rice + cut papaya •Vegetable sandwich + almonds & figs •Paneer fried rice •Capiscum pulao + curd •Mini idli + sambar •Curry + rice combos These cover simple everyday options, mix of north & south Indian styles, and combinations of rice, bread, veggies, legumes, and dairy. Lunch Box Packing & Serving Tips •Use steel or partitioned containers so food stays separate and fresh •Pack gravies or moist items separately to avoid soggy food •Wrap roti / paratha / flatbreads in foil to retain softness •Cook rice properly — not too soft or sticky — and fluff before packing •Avoid heavy ingredients that spoil quickly in lunch boxes, especially eggs or excessive dairy in heat •Include a spoon/towel or small note in the lunch box as a fun surprise or helpful reminder Final Thoughts This collection from Sharmis Passions is a great resource for anyone who packs lunches regularly. The wide variety of recipes, the practical weekly plan, and the helpful packing tips make daily lunch prep much easier. Try picking a few recipes you like, stock your ingredients, and rotate them week by week. That way, lunch boxes stay exciting without being a daily headache.