Back To School - Lunch Ideas (Part 2 - Indian Recipes)

Hello Everyone - Beginning of another week and hope you'll had a nice long weekend. For all our global
friends/readers - we had a Labor Day - Long Weekend holiday here in USA, so lots of fun, picnics, BBQ and just a great time with friends n family.

After an awesome response to my First Back2School Post, I'm back(as promised) with more Back to School - Lunchbox Ideas. Now these recipes are cooked by me personally and most of them use Indian Spices/Flavor.

They can be made in advance or frozen for later uses, each recipe will contain the required storage details / options. Also who say's they can be made only for kids - Do try them for yourself too :)

TIP:  For keeping Sandwiches FRESH or Non-Soggy:

• Wrap them in Wax Paper
• Used Thick Bread Slices
• Spread Butter on both slices before adding the filling – this creates a barrier between any moisture

Recipe Name: Cottage Cheese Sautéed with Veggies / Paneer Bhurjee

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/f1gJEr

Storage: Can be made in advance for 2days

Packing: In air tight container

Options to Use: Can be served along with pain bread/Roti/Parantha/Rice OR used as stuffing for sandwiches / Wraps / Rolls

Recipe Name: Chicken-Egg Roll-Ups / Kathi Roll

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/14XTbc

Storage: Can be made overnight

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use: As a Wrap

Recipe Name: Cilantro Potato Patties / Chatpati Dhaniya Aloo Tikki

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/Nsj1MI

Storage: Can be made a day before

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve itself OR with bread OR Use in Burger

Recipe Name: Chickpea Flour Indian Bread / Besan Ki Roti

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/4Qvrbo

Storage: The dough can be made and stored in fridge for 2days / Frozen for a week – Make bread on the day it is to be packed.

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil.

                 Also use butter or ghee to coat the inside of the roti’s to keep them soft.

Options to Use:  Serve along with cooked veggies / meat of choice

Recipe Name: Homestyle Apple Sandwiches

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/rhckUt

Storage: Make Fresh

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is.

Recipe Name: Soft Radish Stuffed Indian Bread / Mooli Parantha

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/0SLEj

Storage: The dough can be made and stored in fridge for 2days / Frozen for a week – Make the bread freshly in the morning.

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is.

Recipe Name: Rice Lentil Mix – Khichdi / Khichuri

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/ASjylJ

Storage: Can be made overnight and just reheat before packing for lunch.

Packing: Keep in air-tight container.

Options to Use:  This is made using potatoes and spinach, you can add veggies of choice.

Recipe Name: Garbanzo Beans-Yogurt Patties / Chole Dahi Tikki

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/MUfblP

Storage: Can be made a day in advance

Packing: Keep in air-tight container.

Options to Use:  Use as is OR along with bread OR Burger

Recipe Name: Spinach-Cottage Cheese Stuffed Bread – Paneer-Palak ke Paranthe

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/U3qeM3

Storage: Can be made a day in advance

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is.

Recipe Name: Fried Indian Bread with Potato Filling / Aloo ki Kachori

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/RpFW6y

Storage: Dough and mixture can be made a day in advance – Make bread fresh

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is along with relish / Ketchup / Mayonnaise

  

Recipe Name: Chicken Cutlet

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/o820AO

Storage: Dough can be made a day in advance OR frozen for a week – Make Cutlet a night before or day of serving

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is along with relish / Ketchup / Mayonnaise OR with Bread OR Burger

Recipe Name: Eggless Pinwheel Rolls

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/Jrvzps

Storage: Can be made in advance or fresh

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is along with relish / Ketchup / Mayonnaise

Recipe Name: Fried Indian Bread / Bhature (Whole Wheat)

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/GZoqrX

Storage: Dough can be made a day in advance OR frozen for a week – Make Bhature fresh

Packing: Wrap in Wax Paper and then Use Cling Wrap OR Use Aluminum Foil

Options to Use:  Serve as it is along with cooked veggies or with relish / ketchup

DESSERTS:

Recipe Name: Chocolate Chip Cookies (Using Oil)

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/7qQi3w

Storage: Dough can be frozen for a week – Cookies can be made in advance and stored

Packing: Can use Ziploc / Cling-Wrap or any bag or container

Options to Use:  Use as is.

Recipe Name: Eggless Banana Walnut Cake

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/tc5w2p

Storage: Dough can be frozen for a week – Cake can be stored in fridge for 3-4days

Packing: Can use Ziploc / Cling-Wrap or any bag or container

Options to Use:  Use as is.

Recipe Name: Marble / Zebra Cake

Recipe Link: http://goo.gl/0nqN4R

Storage: Dough can be frozen for a week – Cake can be stored in fridge for 3-4days

Packing: Can use Ziploc / Cling-Wrap or any bag or container

Options to Use:  Use as is.