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The onset of the summer season means you have to be extra careful with the food choices you make for your kids to keep them hydrated and refreshed. And at the same time, you’ll also have to keep in mind that the scorching heat can make some foods taste bad if not eaten the whole day. So, if you’re worried about what to pack for your child, read on.
Some children are really picky eaters. Keeping in mind the fact that they would like something new and exciting every day, here are some summer lunchbox ideas for your kids. The cherry on the cake is that these dishes are not too hard to prepare, and you’ll be able to put a smile on a child’s face while giving them adequate nutrition.
Cucumber And Mint Sandwich
Starting off with a quick fix for the mornings everyone is getting late for work and school. On such occasions, you can make a summer classic cucumber and mint sandwich. All you need to do is chop some cucumbers and mix the pieces in a paste made with mayonnaise, mint, and salt to taste. By spreading the mix on bread slices, you can grill to make a sandwich and pack a wholesome lunch.
Bhindi Fry
The next is bhindi fry, which is a popular summer vegetable which has just the right flavours and nutrients to keep your child healthy. After rinsing and drying bhindi (okra), you can chop the vegetable into bite-sized pieces. You can then cook it in oil with jeera, chopped onions, and spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, etc. Prepare a roti, and your kid’s lunchbox will be ready.
Fruit Skewers
Fruit skewers are an interesting and colourful lunchbox option that will also ensure that your child is hydrated and refreshed all day long. All you need to do is chop some seasonal fruits into cubes like watermelon, melon, mango, grapes, etc. Then, thread them together onto a skewer for your kid to enjoy the freshness of the fruits.
Curd And Rice
Curd and rice are a great summer lunch option as curd will keep your child hydrated and cool, and rice will keep them full. You can make varieties of rice-based dishes like jeera rice, pulao, or even biryani as per your child’s liking. Pack in a bowl of curd or make raita for a more indulgent meal.
Gheeya Kofte
More often than not, kids tend to avoid vegetables like gheeya (bottle gourd). So, instead of making a sabzi, you can make deep-fried gheeya kofte that is too tasty for any kid to say no to. With a tomato-based curry, you can slow-cook deep-fried gheeya balls and pack them with either rice or roti.
Palak Paneer
As advertised by the famous cartoon character Popeye, spinach is healthy, and your kids might already know it. A good way to add iron-rich spinach to their diet is by making palak paneer. With the paneer cubes in the gravy-based palak, your child will surely enjoy the taste and colour of their lunchbox, and it will return empty back home.
