Meal Plan & Lunch Box Ideas

It is every child's wish to open a tiffin at lunch time and find his favourite food packed for him. This lunch box here has a delicious pasta- Fusilli Pasta Recipe In Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sauce made in a rich bell pepper sauce with roasted vegetables, in addition to kiwis, you can also serve a combination of fruits to make a healthy and delicious fruit salad that your child likes. 

Here's a simple and tasty Snack Box Idea for your kids which includes Methi Khakra, Sliced Kiwis and Cheese Cubes. Methi Khakra is a yummy Gujarati snack which is liked by the kids. They love to munch on them during their snacks break. This Khakra is flavoured with methi which makes it more flavourful and tasty.

In today's Portion controlled meal plate we have added a simple makhana kadhi that is made with whisked curd and besan into which toasted makhana are added for the crunch. A ayurvedic friendly recipe made from a simple stir fry of bhindi and aloo sabzi which is served along with carrot, cucumber salad, phulka & curd. 

Here's a simple and tasty Lunch Box which includes Kadai Vegetable, Koki Roti and Lauki Raita. It is a filling meal that you can pack for yourself and even your kids.

A super healthy Portion Control Meal that works well even for Diabetics. Our meal plate today has a contribution each from various different Indian cuisines.  A well balanced meal that tastes good and has all nutrients we need from proteins to fiber to carbs, healthy fats and the like. 

This week, we have a delicious weekly dinner menu with recipes spread across various cuisines - Drumstick Sabzi, Sindhi Aam Papad Dal, Chana Dal Salad, Beet Salad, Thai Curry, Pasta & much more.

Here's a delicious meal that you can make for lunch or dinner - Mixed Vegetable Jalfrezi, Onion Raita and Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha. 

Mixed Vegetable Jalfrezi is a delicious sabzi that you can make for your weekday dinner. In this curry, vegetables like carrot, beans, sweet corn, green peas, onion and green bell pepper is cooked with the basic masalas. Serve it with Onion Raita and Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha. This is a perfect meal for your weekday lunch or dinner. You can also pack the same meal for your Lunch Box.

This week, we have a wholesome weekly meal plan menu with recipes from Paneer Pav Bhaji, Verusenaga Sambar, Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi, Mooli Palak Sabzi, Gujarati Methi Thepla, Traditional Punjabi Kadhi With Methi, Potato Onion Cheela, Palak Dhania Dosa and much more

Here's a delicious South Indian Style Meal plate, that every South Indian at some point has cooked for their friends and family. Kootu, curry and Kuzhambu along with steamed rice and roasted papad makes it a complete meal. 

A break from the routine Indian meal of dal, roti, sabzi,  is much needed. This Continental meal with fresh salads and a portion of protein in your meal, makes a completely healthy meal option.  Our meal here includes, Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken along with Zoodles, and a Warm Potato Salad served with a refreshing mojito on the side. 

As summer is almost here, we are looking for meals that are light yet healthy and nutritious. Refreshing ingredients like fresh herbs - mint and coriander, yogurt, freshly made salads with seasonal fruits and vegetables are some that can be included in your diet. 

A nutritious meal with dishes from different regions. This combination of dishes in the meal are from various food groups contributing to the wholesome meal. 

A masaledar Jaipuri Aloo Pyaz Ki Sabzi Recipe, along with a healthy Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu Recipe a refreshing Green Moong Sprout Salad Recipe With Vegetables , simple Steamed Rice, with an added crunch of papad, finished off with a cooling Spiced Butter Milk is all you need for a filling afternoon lunch

Here's a simple and wholesome North Indian Meal Plate which includes Palak Mushroom, Pyaaz Ka Paratha, Kala Chana Salad Recipe With Carrots, Cucumber & Tomatoes and a bowl of Curd.

Palak Mushroom is filled with the goodness of necessary Vitamins, Minerals and other nutrients that comes from Mushroom and Palak. Mushroom provides Vitamin D, so it is a good option for vegetarians. With Palak Mushroom, we have a spicy Pyaaz Paratha, where onions are caramelised and mixed with some basic masalas and later stuffed into these delicious Parathas.

This meal plate is an absolute burst of flavours, with a healthy Jowar Garlic Naan made of whole wheat, jowar and methi, paired with Achari Aloo, a spicy dry sabzi, served with a side of fresh Pudina Dahi Chutney, finished off with a sweet Mango lassi flavoured with saffron. 

Here's a simple and tasty Sindhi meal plate which includes Bhey Vangan Saag, Sindhi Tahiri, Carrot, Radish & Peanut Salad with Lemon and a bowl of Curd.

Bhey Vangan Saag is a delicious combination of Lotus Stem, Baingan, Palak and Aloo. These vegetables are cooked in everyday basic masalas. It is filled with the goodness of vegetables, making it more healthy and nutritious. Along with it, we have Sindhi Tahiri, which is a sweet pulav inspired from Awadhi Cuisine.

Here is a wholesome portion control meal plate we have put together consisting of Palak Mushroom, Palak Raita, Phulka and a wholesome Beetroot Salad. It is perfect for the weekdays when you want something delicious and comforting yet healthy. This makes for a colourful meal plate and completely wholesome one. So, go ahead and prepare this wonderful meal plate and let us know how it was. 

A delicious, South Indian Meal plate with Paniyaram Muttai Masala- a spicy curry with paniyarams made of beaten eggs, Malabar parotta, aromatic ghee rice, refreshing Pudina dhaniya raita and a healthy Raw Papaya Apple salad is a must try meal that you can serve on a lazy sunday afternoon to your family. 

Here's a simple and delicious Sindhi Meal Plate for you which includes Bhugi Dal Paratha, Khajur and Pakora Raita and Beetroot, Carrot & Cucumber Salad with Peanuts.

Bhugi Dal Paratha, a Sindhi style Paratha which is stuffed with Moong Dal Masala. It is good for health too as the moong dal is high in proteins. To pair with the paratha, we have a yummy Khajur and Pakora Raita where soft pakoras and dates are mixed into the curd. Also, if you have any leftover dal, you can use it to make these parathas.

If you want to treat yourself to a continental breakfast this Sunday, we have put together the perfect Meal Plate for you. Omelettes are a classic breakfast dish but with a little imagination you can make it interesting by adding various fillings in your omelettes. Instead of serving your mushrooms on the side, we at Archana's Kitchen have stuffed deliciously flavoured mushrooms and corn inside a fluffy omelette so that you can taste them in every bite. 

In this edition we have lined up amazing dinner recipe ideas from the traditional Paneer Tikka Masala, Kerala Kadala Curry and many more recipes.

This week, we have a wholesome weekly meal plan menu with recipes from Maharashtrain Kanda Poha, Nimki Aloo Anardana Curry, Sagu Masala Dosa, Palak Raita, Nutella Filled Handpies and much more.

Here's a delectable and easy to make Continental meal plate for you which includes Mushroom Stroganoff, Per Peri Fish Fingers along with Buttered Herbed Rice. Mushroom Stroganoff is inspired from a famous russian dish called 'Beef Stroganoff'. In this recipe, Mushroom is cooked along with other vegetables like carrots, beans and corn in a creamy sauce.

Try this delicious meal of Palak Paratha, Tamatari Chole - a classic semi gravy dish made with Kabuli Chana, Kala Chana Salad and a bowl of curd. 

A simple weekday meal typically would your Roti, Dal or Sabzi or in case of South Indians would be a Rasam, Curry and Rice. But we at Archana's Kitchen believe that a meal should be variety of dishes that give the colour and all round nutrition to your meal. So, don't forget to buy a variety of vegetables and grains in your shopping list while planning your meals for the week.