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.