By Aditi Saraswat
December 12, 2025
Worried about packing a nourishing lunch option? These healthy lunch ideas will keep your afternoons light, full of energy, and satisfying, without requiring long prep time.
A colourful bowl of cooked quinoa, when tossed with sautéed veggies, lemon, pepper, and herbs, makes a light, protein-rich, and perfect meal option.
Prepared by mixing moong dal, rice, turmeric, and ghee and cooked until it turns soft and creamy. Moong dal khichdi is easy to digest, filling, and perfect for a warm, nourishing lunch.
Simply mix some boiled chickpeas with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, chaat masala, salt and lemon. This salad is high in protein, refreshing, and perfect for a no-cook workday meal.
Lightly sautéed paneer, peppers, and onions are wrapped in a whole-wheat roti. It is a perfectly balanced, satisfying lunch option that delivers protein as well as flavour.
Creamy curd rice, when simply tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and ginger, makes a cooling, soothing, and ideal dish for days you want something simple but also satisfying.
Foxtail or little millet is cooked with some mixed vegetables, spices, and a hint of ghee. It is a fibre-rich option over regular rice that keeps you full for longer.