Simple & Healthy Lunch box ideas for toddlers

 

Here are simple and healthy lunch box ideas for toddlers, keeping their nutrition, taste, and tiny tummies in mind:

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🥗 1. Mini Veggie Paratha Rolls

• What to pack: Small soft parathas with grated veggies (carrot, beetroot, spinach) and a bit of ghee.
• Side: Yogurt or fruit slices (banana/apple).

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🧀 2. Cheese & Veggie Sandwich Bites

• What to pack: Whole wheat bread with cheese spread, finely chopped cucumber, and carrot.
• Side: Steamed sweet corn or grapes (cut).

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🍝 3. Mini Pasta with Hidden Veggies

• What to pack: Whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce and grated vegetables.
• Side: Apple slices or a boiled egg (sliced).

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🍚 4. Veggie Khichdi or Curd Rice

• What to pack: Soft khichdi or curd rice with carrot/peas.
• Side: Roasted papad or cucumber sticks.

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🍳 5. Mini Idlis or Dosa Rolls

• What to pack: Small soft idlis or mini dosa rolls with chutney inside.
• Side: Boiled potato cubes or banana.

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🥪 6. Paneer or Egg Wraps

• What to pack: Soft roti with crumbled paneer or mashed boiled egg with mild seasoning.
• Side: Soft fruit (mango/melon).

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🥔 7. Potato and Peas Patties

• What to pack: Soft aloo-matar tikki (shallow-fried or air-fried).
• Side: Curd or banana.

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🧁 8. Suji or Banana Mini Muffins

• What to pack: Homemade sweet suji or banana muffins (no added sugar).
• Side: Boiled chickpeas or raisins.

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✅ Tips for Packing Toddler Lunches

• Cut everything into small, manageable bites.
• Avoid nuts, grapes, or hard pieces (choking hazard).
• Use colorful food picks or small boxes to make it fun.
• Include a variety: carbs, protein, fruit/veg in each meal.

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Kid friendly chicken recepies

 

Here are 5 kid-friendly chicken recipes that are tasty, healthy, and easy to prepare:

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1. Chicken Nuggets (Homemade & Healthy)

Ingredients:

• 250g boneless chicken (cut into small cubes)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (optional)
• Salt, pepper, and mixed herbs (mild)

Instructions:

1. Blend chicken, cheese, and spices into a paste.
2. Shape into small nuggets.
3. Dip in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Shallow fry or bake at 180°C for 15-20 mins.
   Serve with ketchup or yogurt dip.

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2. Creamy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled pasta
• ½ cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• Grated cheese (optional), salt

Instructions:

1. Melt butter, stir in flour, then slowly add milk.
2. Add chicken and cheese, stir until creamy.
3. Mix with pasta and serve warm.
   Add finely chopped carrots or peas for extra nutrition.

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3. Chicken & Veggie Pulao

Ingredients:

• ½ cup basmati rice
• ¼ cup chopped chicken
• Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, potato)
• Mild spices (turmeric, cumin, bay leaf)

Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies and chicken in ghee/oil.
2. Add washed rice and spices.
3. Cook with 1 cup water in a pressure cooker or pot until done.
   Soft and mildly spiced—perfect for lunch.

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4. Chicken Stuffed Paratha

Ingredients:

• Wheat dough
• Cooked shredded chicken
• Chopped onion, salt, mild spices

Instructions:

1. Mix chicken with onion and spices.
2. Roll dough, stuff chicken mix inside, roll again.
3. Cook on tawa with ghee until golden.
   Great for tiffin boxes.

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5. Chicken Soup with Rice

Ingredients:

• ½ cup shredded chicken
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• 2 tbsp cooked rice
• Chopped carrot, beans
• Salt, pinch of black pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil all ingredients until soft.
2. Lightly mash for toddlers or serve chunky for older kids.
   Comforting and nutritious meal.

5 delicious chicken recepies

 

Here are 5 delicious and easy chicken recipes you can try at home:

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1. Chicken Curry (Indian Style)

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken (with bone)
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (pureed)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• Spices: turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder
• Salt, oil, fresh coriander

Method:

1. Heat oil, sauté onions till golden.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook till raw smell goes.
3. Add tomato puree and spices, cook till oil separates.
4. Add chicken, mix well and cook for 5-6 mins.
5. Add water, cover and cook until chicken is soft.
6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice or roti.

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2. Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken (marinated with yogurt, red chili, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tomatoes (pureed)
• Cream, kasuri methi, garam masala, sugar, salt

Method:

1. Cook marinated chicken till done.
2. In butter, cook tomato puree with spices and a pinch of sugar.
3. Add chicken, simmer for 5 mins.
4. Add cream and kasuri methi, mix well.
5. Serve with naan or pulao.

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3. Chicken Fry (Spicy South Indian Style)

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken (cut into small pieces)
• Onion, curry leaves, green chili
• Red chili powder, turmeric, pepper, garam masala
• Ginger-garlic paste, oil, salt

Method:

1. Marinate chicken with spices and ginger-garlic paste.
2. Cook chicken till soft (no water).
3. Heat oil, fry onions, curry leaves, and add chicken.
4. Fry till dry and crispy.
5. Serve as a starter or with rice.

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4. Chicken Biryani

Ingredients:

• Basmati rice, chicken, yogurt, fried onions
• Whole spices, mint, coriander, saffron, ghee

Method:

1. Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices.
2. Parboil rice with whole spices.
3. Layer chicken and rice in a pot.
4. Add fried onions, saffron milk, mint, and ghee.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 mins (dum).
6. Serve hot with raita.

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5. Grilled Chicken (Tandoori Style)

Ingredients:

• Chicken (with or without bone)
• Yogurt, lemon juice, red chili, turmeric, garam masala
• Ginger-garlic paste, salt

Method:

1. Marinate chicken for 2–4 hours.
2. Grill or bake at 200°C for 30–40 mins, flipping halfway.
3. Serve with mint chutney and onion salad.

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Liquid drink recepies after lunch

 

Here are some tasty and refreshing liquid drink recipes you can enjoy after lunch, depending on your mood—whether you're looking for digestive aids, energy boosters, or just something light and sweet.

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🌿 1. Mint Ginger Lemon Digestive

Perfect for aiding digestion and reducing bloating.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 5–6 mint leaves
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Steep ginger and mint leaves in warm water for 5–10 minutes.
2. Add lemon juice and honey.
3. Stir and sip slowly.

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🍵 2. Spiced Buttermilk (Indian Chaas)

Cooling and excellent for digestion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1½ cups cold water
• ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder
• Pinch of salt
• A few curry leaves (optional)
• Chopped coriander (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and frothy.
2. Serve chilled.

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🍋 3. Lemon Cucumber Detox Water

Light, refreshing, and hydrating.

Ingredients:

• 4–5 cucumber slices
• 2 lemon slices
• A few mint leaves
• 1.5 cups cold water

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a glass or bottle.
2. Let it infuse for 10–15 minutes and enjoy.

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🍫 4. Light Iced Mocha

Great if you crave something sweet with a little caffeine.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooled black coffee
• 1/2 cup milk or plant milk
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup or sugar (optional)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Blend or shake everything together.
2. Serve over ice.

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🍹 5. Fruit & Herbal Iced Tea

A fruity twist to regular tea, mild and soothing.

Ingredients:

• 1 green or herbal tea bag
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup fruit juice (like peach, apple, or pomegranate)
• Ice
• Lemon slices or berries (optional)

Instructions:

1. Steep tea in hot water, then let it cool.
2. Mix in juice and ice. Garnish as desired.

Continental chinese Recepies

 

Here are continental Chinese-inspired recipeswith 

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1. Chinese-style Chicken Stroganoff

Fusion: Russian Stroganoff + Chinese soy-ginger-garlic profile

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken strips
• Onion, finely chopped
• Garlic, ginger (minced)
• Soy sauce
• Black pepper
• Cream or sour cream
• Mushrooms
• Spring onions
• Cornflour (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic, ginger, and onions until golden.
2. Add chicken and brown it.
3. Toss in mushrooms, soy sauce, pepper, and cook through.
4. Stir in cream or sour cream for richness.
5. Garnish with spring onions; serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

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2. Sweet & Sour Chicken Schnitzel

Fusion: German schnitzel with sweet & sour Chinese sauce

Ingredients:

• Breaded chicken cutlets (schnitzel-style)
• Bell peppers
• Pineapple chunks
• Ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce
• Cornstarch slurry

Instructions:

1. Pan-fry the breaded chicken until crisp.
2. In another pan, make sweet & sour sauce with ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
3. Add bell peppers and pineapple.
4. Pour sauce over schnitzel or serve on the side.

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3. Garlic Butter Noodles with Sichuan Twist

Fusion: Italian pasta + Sichuan chili oil

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti or linguine
• Garlic
• Butter
• Sichuan chili oil or flakes
• Soy sauce
• Scallions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta, drain, and set aside.
2. Sauté garlic in butter, add soy sauce and a bit of pasta water.
3. Toss in Sichuan chili oil for a kick.
4. Mix in noodles and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

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4. Kung Pao Mac & Cheese

Fusion: American mac & cheese with Kung Pao elements

Ingredients:

• Elbow macaroni
• Cheese sauce (cheddar, milk, flour, butter)
• Diced chicken
• Peanuts
• Dried red chilies
• Garlic, ginger
• Soy sauce, vinegar

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta and cheese sauce separately.
2. Sauté chicken with garlic, ginger, chilies, and soy-vinegar.
3. Add chicken mixture to cheese sauce and stir in pasta.
4. Garnish with peanuts and scallions.

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5. Chinese Herb Crusted Fish Fillet

Fusion: French-style herbed fish + Chinese five spice

Ingredients:

• White fish fillets
• Chinese five spice
• Bread crumbs
• Fresh herbs (parsley, coriander)
• Soy sauce and lemon glaze

Instructions:

1. Coat fish in herb-spice-breadcrumb mix.
2. Pan-fry or bake until golden.
3. Serve with a soy-lemon drizzle and sautéed greens

Fish cuisines

 Here are a few delicious fish recipes across different styles and cuisines. 

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🐟 1. Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish

Ingredients:

• 2 fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place fish fillets in a baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
4. Pour mixture over fish and season with salt and pepper.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

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🐠 2. Spicy Indian Fish Fry

Ingredients:

• 4 fish steaks or fillets
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp rice flour (optional, for crispiness)
• Oil for shallow frying

Instructions:

1. Marinate fish with all spices, lemon juice, and salt. Let sit for 20–30 minutes.
2. Optional: coat with rice flour before frying.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry fish until crispy and golden on both sides.
4. Serve hot with onion slices and lemon wedges.

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🐡 3. Thai Coconut Fish Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish (cod, snapper, etc.), cut into chunks
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh basil or cilantro
• Veggies like bell peppers or spinach (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté curry paste in a bit of oil until fragrant.
2. Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add fish, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
4. Cook until fish is cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
5. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice.

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🐬 4. Grilled Fish Tacos with Slaw

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish (like mahi-mahi or tilapia)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin, paprika, garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Corn tortillas
• Slaw: shredded cabbage, lime juice, mayo/yogurt, cilantro

Instructions:

1. Season fish with spices and olive oil.
2. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through.
3. Warm tortillas and fill with fish and slaw.
4. Add salsa, avocado, or hot sauce if desired

South Indian style mango pickle

 

Here are a few popular South Indian-style mango pickle recipes, known for their bold flavors, spice, and long shelf life. These recipes vary slightly by region (Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka), but they share common ingredients like raw mangoes, red chili powder, mustard seeds, and gingelly (sesame) oil.

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🌶️ 1. Andhra Avakaya (Spicy Mango Pickle)

Ingredients:

• Raw mango – 1 kg (chopped into small pieces)
• Mustard seeds – 100g (dry roasted and powdered)
• Red chili powder – 150g (adjust to taste)
• Salt – 100g (rock salt preferred)
• Fenugreek seeds – 1 tbsp (lightly roasted and powdered)
• Turmeric – 1 tbsp
• Gingelly oil – 250ml
• Hing (asafoetida) – 1 tsp

Method:

1. Wash and dry the mango pieces thoroughly (no moisture).
2. Mix mustard powder, chili powder, fenugreek powder, salt, turmeric, and hing.
3. Add mango pieces and mix until evenly coated.
4. Heat the oil, let it cool completely, and pour over the mango mixture.
5. Mix well and store in a clean, dry glass or ceramic jar.
6. Let it sit for 3–5 days before using, stirring daily with a dry spoon.

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🌶️ 2. Tamil Nadu Style Mango Thokku (Grated Mango Pickle)

Ingredients:

• Raw mango – 3 large (grated)
• Red chili powder – 2–3 tbsp
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp (dry roasted and powdered)
• Hing – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Gingelly oil – 1/4 cup

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add grated mango, turmeric, and salt. Cook until mango softens.
3. Add chili powder and fenugreek powder.
4. Stir and cook until oil oozes out from the sides.
5. Add hing, stir well and turn off the heat.
6. Cool and store in a sterilized jar. Refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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🌶️ 3. Kerala Style Manga Achar (Instant Pickle)

Ingredients:

• Raw mango – 2 medium (cut into small pieces)
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Curry leaves – a sprig
• Gingelly or coconut oil – 3 tbsp
• Hing – 1/4 tsp
• Vinegar – 2 tbsp (optional, for longer storage)

Method:

1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and hing.
3. Add mango pieces, turmeric, and salt.
4. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then add chili powder.
5. Stir for another 2–3 minutes until well combined.
6. Turn off the heat and add vinegar (optional).
7. Cool and store in a dry jar.

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Tips for All Pickles:

• Always use dry utensils and jars to prevent spoilage.
• Let the pickle rest for a few days before consuming, especially the non-instant types.
• Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer life.