January 26 mornings tend to unfold the same way in most households, no matter how many flags are pinned to school notice boards. Parents are worried about the last-minute school messages reminding about tricolour
dress, a small Republic Day badge and a special Republic Day lunch box. Somewhere between tying shoelaces and locating a missing water bottle, a child already dressed and impatient, while a parent mentally juggles assemblies, packed schedules and the quiet pressure to “make a special lunchbox”.
Try these five simple, easy and delicious tricolour tiffin ideas at home to elevate your kids’ lunchbox instantly.
Tricolour Paneer Tikki Sliders
Ingredients:
- Paneer tikkis (mini)
- Beetroot puree
- Mint chutney
Shallow fry paneer cubes, take a burger bun spread schezwan sauce or ketchup on one side, mint chutney on the other, and stack.
Tricolour Cheela
Ingredients:
- Besan batter
- Spinach puree
- Grated carrot
Divide the batter into three parts, adding spinach to one and carrot to another. Cook small cheelas and layer them or pack separately.
Tricolour Waffles
Ingredients:
- Ready waffle mix
- Spinach puree
- Beetroot puree
Divide the batter into three portions. Mix spinach puree into one, beetroot into another, and leave the third plain. Cook in the waffle maker as usual.
Tricolour Sandwich Pinwheels
Ingredients:
- Bread slices
- Mint chutney
- Grated carrot and paneer mix
Spread mint chutney on flattened bread slices. Add a thin layer of carrot and paneer. Roll tightly and slice into pinwheels.
Tricolour Mini Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- Small tortillas or Roti
- Cheese slice and grated cheese
- Beetroot puree
Spread beetroot puree on one tortilla, add cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Toast lightly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
