The school week can be overwhelming for parents and children alike, especially when balancing work, home, and ensuring your child has a delicious and nutritious lunch. These quick and easy recipes are perfect for keeping your child excited about quick snacks, and providing them with the nourishment they need. At Vega Schools, the best school in Gurgaon, we encourage parents to give a balanced diet for children’s growth and well-being even when they are at home. These quick and easy recipes will help you pack healthy and yummy meals every day!

Veggie Upma

  • Ingredients: Curry leaves, green chilies, onions, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, mixed veggies (carrots, peas, beans), semolina, and spices.
  • Method: In oil, sauté curry leaves, urad dal, chana dal, and mustard seeds. Add the green chilies and onions, cooking until softened. Add mixed vegetables and stir. Mix in water and semolina and cook until the semolina absorbs the water. This wholesome dish is perfect for children, providing them with energy throughout the day.

Chickpea Salad

  • Ingredients: Boiled chickpeas, chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, coriander leaves, salt, lemon juice, and spices.
  • Method: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add salt, lemon juice, and spices for a refreshing and healthy salad. This simple dish is ideal for parents who want to prepare something quickly while ensuring that their child gets the nutrients they need.

Tomato Rice

  • Ingredients: Rice, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, salt, garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, oil, and water.
  • Method: After rinsing, soak rice for 15-20 minutes. In a pan, heat oil and sprinkle cumin seeds until they pop. Add ginger, garlic, and onions, sautéing until golden brown. Add tomatoes, simmer until mushy, and oil separates from the mixture. Add salt, garam masala, turmeric, and coriander powder, then mix in water and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is soft and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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Paneer Tikka Roll

  • Ingredients: Paneer cubes, yogurt, tikka masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and wraps.
  • Method: Mix yogurt, tikka masala, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice to marinate paneer cubes for at least 30 minutes. Cook the marinated paneer cubes until golden on all sides. Preheat wraps in a pan or microwave, then fill with chopped veggies and cooked paneer. Roll up the wraps and serve warm. This is a flavorful and protein-packed option perfect for children who love a little spice.

Spinach and Cheese Sandwich

  • Ingredients: Spinach, garlic, cheese, bread, salt, and pepper.
  • Method: In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic for one minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Spread cheese on bread slices, add the spinach mixture, and grill until golden brown. This sandwich is a perfect balance of greens and cheesy goodness, making it a favorite among children.

Vegetable Idli

  • Ingredients: Idli batter, chopped veggies, curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal, turmeric.
  • Method: Sauté curry leaves, urad dal, mustard seeds, and turmeric powder in oil. Add chopped vegetables and cook for a few minutes. Mix this vegetable mixture into the idli batter, pour into greased idli molds, and steam for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot with chutney and sambar. This South Indian classic is both nutritious and tasty, making it a great lunch option for children.

Vegetable Roll

  • Ingredients: Cumin seeds, assorted vegetables, spices, parathas, green chutney/yogurt.
  • Method: Heat oil in a pan and cook cumin seeds until they pop. Add vegetables and cook until soft. Season with garam masala, turmeric, salt, and chaat masala. Spread green chutney or yogurt on parathas, add the vegetable filling, and roll up. Cut in half and serve. This is an easy-to-make, filling, and healthy lunch option.

Dosa

  • Ingredients: Rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds.
  • Method: Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds for 4-6 hours. Blend into a smooth batter and ferment overnight. Heat a nonstick pan with oil, spread a ladleful of batter thinly, and cook until golden brown. Serve hot with chutney and sambar. This South Indian favorite is great for a nourishing lunch.

At Vega Schools, one of the top schools in Gurgaon, we believe that a healthy diet is key to a child’s success in school and life. These quick and easy recipes are both nutritious and loved by children.

Vega Schools offers holistic education to children in Delhi NCR and is rated among the top Schools in Gurgaon. Its modern infrastructure, facilities, and experienced teachers are a big asset to the learning & development of students, be it for Nursery, Primary or Senior children making Vega Schools the best schools in Gurgaon.  For information about admission please visit the Vega Schools campuses in Sector 48 and Sector 76 Gurugram.

By sarah