Easy, Healthy & Quick Tiffin & Lunch Box Ideas

Why Choose Judge by Prestige Tiffin and Lunch Boxes for Your Workday Meals?

In the hustle and bustle of the working day, finding time for a nutritious, home-cooked meal can seem challenging, especially for the Indian working class. Yet, with a bit of planning and the right gear, carrying a piece of home with you is entirely possible. Judge by Prestige, renowned for its quality and innovation, offers a versatile range of tiffin and lunch boxes designed to meet the culinary needs of every Indian palate. 
Judge by Prestige’s 2pc, 3pc, and 4pc lunch boxes, crafted from superior quality stainless steel, featuring insulated caps to keep your food fresh for hours, and all nestled in compact, easy-to-carry pouches, here are diverse meal ideas from across India.

Healthy and Delicious Indian Meal Ideas for Your Lunch Box

1. Millet Upma: A Nutritious and Energizing Meal

A light, nutritious millet upma from Southern India is packed with vegetables is perfect for a health-conscious palate. With the insulated Judge by Prestige tiffin boxes, your upma stays warm and inviting, ready to energise your afternoon.

Key Ingredients for Millet Upma

Millets (like foxtail or barnyard), mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans), mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, onions, turmeric, lemon juice, and coriander leaves for garnishing.

Step-by-Step Preparation Guide for Millet Upma

Preparation Time: 25 minutes.

Preparation: Rinse and soak the millets for about 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, and chopped onions, sautéing until onions are translucent. Add diced vegetables, sauté for a few minutes, then add drained millets, water, and salt. Cook covered on low heat until the millets are soft and fluffy. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

Millet upma not only brings a delicious variety to the lunch box but also packs in essential nutrients, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals or those looking for gluten-free meal options.

 

2. Mixed Sprouts Salad: Crunchy and Refreshing

A nutritious and crunchy salad made with mixed sprouts, finely chopped vegetables, and a tangy lemon dressing.

Key Ingredients for Mixed Sprouts Salad

Mixed sprouts (moong, chana, etc.), cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon juice, chaat masala, coriander leaves, salt.

How to Prepare the Perfect Sprouts Salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.

Preparation: Mix the sprouts with diced cucumber, tomato, and onion. Dress with lemon juice, chaat masala, and salt. Garnish with chopped coriander.

3. Paneer Bhurji Wrap: Protein-Packed and Flavorful

Embrace the protein punch of paneer bhurji snugly wrapped in a whole wheat paratha. With Judge by Prestige’s lunch boxes, you can carry an extra helping of mint chutney in one of the smaller containers, ensuring your wrap stays fresh and flavourful till lunchtime.

Ingredients Needed for Paneer Bhurji Wrap

Paneer, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric, cumin, amchur, chapatis.

Quick and Easy Preparation for a Delicious Wrap

Preparation Time: 20 minutes.

Preparation: Scramble paneer with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and spices. Place the mixture on chapatis, roll them up, and grill lightly on a Tava.

4. Masala Omelette Sandwich: Spicy and Filling

A spicy and filling sandwich featuring a masala omelette packed with onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and coriander leaves, placed between buttered slices of bread.

Key Ingredients for the Masala Omelette Sandwich

Eggs, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves, bread slices, butter, masala (turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala).

How to Make a Perfect Masala Omelette Sandwich

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.

Preparation: Prepare the omelette with all the ingredients. Butter the bread slices, place the omelette between them, and grill the sandwich lightly.

 

5. Curd Rice with Pomegranate Seeds: A Cooling Comfort Meal

Cool and comforting curd rice sprinkled with pomegranate seeds offers a simple yet satisfying lunch. The tight-sealed containers keep the curd rice fresh and prevent any leaks, making your lunchtime a hassle-free affair.

Ingredients for Curd Rice

Cooked rice, plain yogurt, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, coriander leaves, asafoetida (hing), pomegranate seeds, salt, and a dash of milk.

Easy Preparation of Curd Rice with a Twist

Preparation Time: 20 minutes.

Preparation: Mix the cooked rice with yogurt and a little milk to achieve a creamy consistency. In a small pan, heat a teaspoon of oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, minced green chillies, and a pinch of asafoetida; pour this tempering over the rice mixture. Garnish with chopped coriander and pomegranate seeds.

 

6. Thepla with Mango Pickle

Thepla, a Gujarati specialty, is a spiced fenugreek flatbread that's both flavourful and filling. Roll it up with a small container of homemade mango pickle for a touch of sweetness and tang. This combo is not only delicious but also travels well.

Key Ingredients for Thepla

Whole wheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida, yogurt, oil, salt, and mango pickle for serving.

How to Make Thepla and Serve with Mango Pickle

Preparation Time: 30 minutes.

Preparation: Combine the flour, chopped fenugreek leaves, spices, yogurt, a little oil, and salt in a bowl. Add water as needed to knead into a soft dough. Roll out small portions of the dough into thin circles and cook on a hot tava  with a little oil until golden brown spots appear on both sides. Serve with a side of mango pickle.

Packing Tips for Your Judge by Prestige Lunch Box

  • Utilise the compartments to keep different components of your meal separate, preserving the freshness and flavours.
  • The insulated caps ensure that meals stay warm or cool, according to your preference, making every lunchtime a delightful experience.
  • Compact and easy-to-carry pouches make these lunch boxes incredibly transportable, fitting easily into work bags or backpacks.

With Judge by Prestige’s range of tiffin and lunch boxes, you’re not just packing a meal; you’re carrying a piece of home with you. These easy, healthy, and quick lunch box ideas cater to all Indian tastes, ensuring that wherever you are, you’re never too far from a delicious, home-cooked meal.

Happy meal prepping, and here’s to enjoying a little bit of home, no matter where your work takes you!