Here is a healthy lunch box Idea that has Chow Chow Kootu, Tawa Paratha, Kala Chana Salad & Curd that can be packed and sent it to your kids and even packed for your office lunch box as well. At Archana's kitchen we always create a menu that will suit your everyday needs and also help you plan your day better by just having a look at our everyday Lunch box Ideas.
In today's Lunch box we have made Chow Chow Kootu which is a vegetables that is used in most parts of India. We have made it a South Indian version by adding some moong dal and tempering it with some spice. This way we have also added protein into your diet. If you want to try out other recipes from Chow Chow you can have look at our Chow Chow Curry Recipe (Chayote Squash Stir Fry) or Chow Chow and Carrot Kootu Recipe.
Then we have added an Indian Salad which is the Kala Chana salad tossed in some freshly grated carrot, tomato, cucumber and mixed win with freshly squeezed lemon juice. You can also try out other salad recipes like Kakdi Chi Koshimbir Recipe or South Indian Style Green Moong Sprouts, Raw Mango & Corn Salad.
We have then paired it with Tawa paratha and Curd. If you want to add some raita you can even try out our raita recipes like Cauliflower & Cucumber Raita Recipe or Kela Anar Raita Recipe.
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1. Chow Chow Pasiparuppu Poriyal Recipe (Chayote Squash And Moong Stir Fry)
chow chow in other words called as Chayote is belongs to gourd family. The vegetable is widely used in India to create a sabzi by the side. It is rich in vitamin C and potassium. The side dish is prepared by pressure cooking the vegetable along with moong dal and tempered with mustard seeds, chana dal and curry leaves.
If you are looking for more Chayote recipes here are some :
- Chow Chow Curry Recipe (Chayote Squash Stir Fry)
- Chow Chow Poricha Kootu Recipe
- Chow Chow Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe
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2. Kala Chana Salad Recipe With Carrots, Cucumber & Tomatoes
Chickpea is rich in protein and dietary fiber. It is soaked overnight and mixed along with freshly grated carrot, tomatoes, coriander leaves. Then tossed after squeezing some fresh lemon juice and sprinkling some amchoor powder and salt.
If you are looking for more salad recipes here are some :
- Moong Sprouts Usal Recipe (Indian Salad Chaat)
- Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon and Coriander Recipe
- Fresh Garden Salad Recipe
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3. Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha
Tawa paratha is made using whole wheat flour and then rolled flat, drizzled with some oil and folded. It is rolled again thin and cooked on griddle on both sides. This is one of the Indian bread that is packed in lunch boxes and had along with Indian curries.
If you are looking for more Indian bread here are some :
- Bhatura Recipe (Fried Puffed Yogurt Bread)
- Punjabi Aloo Paratha Recipe (Spiced Indian Potato Flatbread)
- Bhatura Recipe (Fried Puffed Yogurt Bread)
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4. How To Make Homemade Yogurt (Curd)
Curd is an essential part of the diet. You must add a cup of home made curd along with your everyday meals. This will help in digestion as well provide enough calcium necessary for the body that will help you to keep your bones strong.
If you are looking for more Raita recipes here are some :
- Nellikai Pachadi Recipe (Amla/ Gooseberry Raita)
- Cauliflower & Cucumber Raita Recipe (Cauliflower Yogurt Salad)
- Kela Anar Raita Recipe
