Struggling to pack a delicious, nutritious tiffin every day? Whether it’s for school, work, or travel, we’ve all been there—morning rush, limited time, and the same repeated dishes. But don't worry, Spice and Curry Tales has got you covered!
Here are 10 tried-and-tested tiffin ideas that are easy to make, taste amazing even when cold, and are guaranteed to please both kids and adults alike.
1. Veg Masala Paratha Rolls
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 boiled potato (mashed)
1 small carrot (grated)
1/4 cup paneer (crumbled)
Spices: salt, red chili powder, garam masala
Chutney/ketchup for spreading
Instructions:
Knead dough using flour and water. Let it rest.
Mix potato, carrot, paneer, and spices.
Roll small parathas, stuff with filling, cook both sides.
Spread chutney, roll, and pack.
2. Mini Idli Fry
Ingredients:
10 mini idlis (use idli batter)
Mustard seeds, curry leaves
1 tsp sambar powder
Oil, salt
Instructions:
Make mini idlis using idli mould.
In a pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves.
Add idlis, sprinkle sambar powder, toss well.
3. Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
Ingredients:
1/2 cup paneer (crumbled)
1/4 onion (chopped)
1/4 capsicum (chopped)
Bread slices
Salt, pepper, turmeric
Instructions:
Saute onion and capsicum.
Add paneer and spices. Mix well.
Spread on bread. Toast or grill.
4. Veggie Suji Upma
Ingredients:
1/2 cup suji (semolina)
Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans)
Mustard seeds, green chili, ginger
Water, oil, salt
Instructions:
Roast suji and keep aside.
Saute mustard, chili, ginger, veggies.
Add water and bring to boil. Stir in suji slowly.
Cook until soft.
5. Lemon Rice
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
Mustard seeds, curry leaves
Green chilies, peanuts
Turmeric, lemon juice, salt
Instructions:
In oil, temper mustard, curry leaves, chili, peanuts.
Add turmeric, rice, salt.
Finish with lemon juice. Mix and pack.
6. Besan Chilla Wrap
Ingredients:
1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
Chopped onion, coriander, chili
Spices: salt, turmeric, ajwain
Cheese or chutney (optional filling)
Instructions:
Mix batter with water to pancake consistency.
Pour on pan, cook both sides.
Fill, roll, and pack.
7. Veg Maggi with a Twist
Ingredients:
1 pack Maggi
Mixed veggies (capsicum, corn, beans)
Optional: a pinch of garam masala
Instructions:
Saute veggies.
Add water and noodles.
Add tastemaker and cook. Let cool slightly before packing.
8. Egg or Veg Fried Rice
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
Veggies (carrot, beans, peas)
Soy sauce, pepper, garlic
Optional: scrambled egg
Instructions:
Saute garlic and veggies.
Add rice, soy sauce, egg (if using).
Stir fry on high flame. Pack warm.
9. Thepla with Pickle
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup chopped methi (fenugreek)
Spices: turmeric, chili, cumin
Yogurt to knead dough
Instructions:
Knead everything into soft dough.
Roll and cook theplas.
Pack with pickle or curd.
10. Aloo Sabzi + Poori Combo
Ingredients:
2 boiled potatoes
Spices: turmeric, cumin, chili
Whole wheat flour for poori dough
Instructions:
Make quick dry aloo sabzi with tempered spices.
Make poori dough, roll and deep fry.
Pack together with a tissue lining.
These recipes are perfect for busy mornings and will keep your tiffins flavorful, healthy, and mess-free. Let us know which one’s your favorite, and check back soon for more Indian kitchen inspiration!
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