Would you rather have a prepared, tasty lunch at work than the cafeteria? Cooking and meal preparation don’t have to be difficult tasks. Bringing a wholesome lunch from home not only saves money but also deters bad food. To make lunchtime enjoyable, we’ve put together a selection of hassle-free one-box meal options.
1. Chaat or chana salad:
To make a satisfying and speedy meal, soak the chana (chickpeas) overnight. The soaked chana may be used raw or boiled. Toss in the cucumbers, onions, chile, tomatoes, and coriander leaves. Season with the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, salt, and pepper, and squeeze in a little lemon. Toss it for a filling and healthful lunch.
2. Upawa
Upma is a popular morning dish, but it also makes a great lunch. Curry leaves, chana daal, mustard seeds, and chilies should be sautéed. Add vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beans. Then add rava (semolina flour). After stirring and adding water, cook until the rava absorbs the liquid. Quinoa upma is a healthy variation to consider.
3. Paratha Aloo:
Aloo paratha is a simple yet delicious flatbread with a spicy potato filling for lunch. Serve it with chutney and curd for a hearty and fulfilling supper. Look at substitutes such as veggie, paneer, and methi paratha.
4. Substitutes:
Sandwiches provide many possibilities and are a flexible alternative for a great and fast lunch. Aim for a new variation of tandoori chicken, egg, paneer, Bombay-style, or potato sandwiches every day.
5. Papuao
If you like rice, this fragrant pulao makes the ideal lunch for the office. There are several variations to try, including vegetable, chicken, navratan, Kashmiri, egg, matar pulao, and more. It is made using basmati rice, veggies, fragrant spices, and sometimes vegetable stock.
For an entertaining and fulfilling workplace lunch, consider these simple-to-prepare one-box meal options instead of the cafeteria.