VEN PONGAL Ven Pongal is traditional delicacy from South Indian Cuisine. It is prepared from rice and split yellow bean (mung dal)and tempered with ghee, cumin, curry leaves, ginger, cashew nuts etc. The word \'ven\' means white in Tamil and \'pongal\' is popular lentil dish. Ven pongal is one of the foods made during 4 day long pongal festival. Pongal is a South Indian verson of Gujarati Khicdi or Bengali Khichuri so on and so forth. Pongal or khichdi is very simple, satisfying and comfort food. Pongal is offered to the God as naivedhyam in South Indian homes as well as in temples during regular pooja, festivals and auspicious days. Apart from beingva popular naivedhyam and festive dish, pongal is one of the popular breakfast too and served with coconut chutney. Though it is consumed as lunch or dinner paired with sambar or pongal gotsu,papad, pickles etc. Pongal is a choice of many South Indians as it is easy to prepare and light on stomach. #KitchenDiaries #Onam2025  

Lunch platter  Rice, Dali, Mix veg fry, salad, Badi, chips 

ONAM LUNCH PLATTER  #KitchenDiaries #Onam2025

Veg Lunch Platter (Khichdi, Aloodum, Boondi Raita) #KitchenDiaries #Onam2025

Remember the excitement of opening your lunchbox to see what surprise waited inside? 
 Was it aloo sabzi with soft chapatis, idlis with podi, or that one paratha your friend always wanted to trade for?
Those simple tiffin combos made every lunch break special — and honestly, we still crave them! 
Tell us in the comments —
👉 What was your ultimate childhood tiffin combo?
The one that still makes you smile (and hungry)!

MONDAY MADNESS!! 😅
Tiffins to be packed, lunch to be fixed and loads of work to be done! The beginning of the week always begins with a frenzy!
Amidst this crazy, packed schedule, what’s your 30-Minute Smart & Easy Dinner Choice to keep everyone happy at home? 😉

Hello Foodies! 👋🏼
When you pack school or office lunch boxes, which gadget do you make use of the most- your sandwich toaster, your electric mixer/chopper or your microwave oven? Tell us in the comments below.

Chocowafer cupcake 
#snack
A perfectly baked chocolate sponge infused with premium cocoa, holding a soft, melt-in-the-mouth center of rich choco goodness. Finished with crisp choco wafers for a delightful texture contrast — every bite offers balance: smooth, airy, crunchy, unforgettable. Prepared hygienically with kid-friendly ingredients, this snack delivers energy, satisfaction, and a gourmet treat experience. Designed to shine in lunchboxes and celebrations alike — Choco Wafer Cupcakes: Where quality meets irresistible chocolate crunch.

Uttapam chaat 
#Snack
 
“It is extremely suitable for a lunch box. It’s absolutely delicious, and everyone at home will love this hot snack.”Decorated with grated cheese for a creamy richness.”

Mutton Curry 


#curries
Mutton Curry, is a classic Bengali delicacy consists of tender goat meat cooked with potatoes and mild spices. It makes for the ideal Sunday lunch for a Bengali, along with some plain steamed rice.

High Protein green moong Chilla With StuffedPaneer 


#Snack
A delicious appetizer for the parties, paneer is rich in proteins and vitamins making it a healthy snack or meal for both adults and kids.breakfast or pack it in kids lunch box.The cheela\'s are made with green moong dal chilla and filled with cottage cheese/paneer is rich in proteins and vitamins making it a healthy snack or meal for both adults and kids.It can also be served with evening tea.

Chauli Chi Usal  (Barbati or Lobia Masala Curry ) !!


#CookWithPrestige
Black Eyed Beans also known as Lobia or Barbati  is the most commonly legume found in Indian kitchens. In Maharashtra, it is known as Chauli or Chavali. This wholesome legume is packed with protein, essential vitamins and fiber making it an ideal healthy meal option.Black Eyed Beans curry commonly known as Chauli chi Usal in Maharashtra is delicious,  nutritious and vegan dish often paired with Roti or Paratha and Rice.Whatever may be the variation, it is one of the most loved legumes all across India. The Black Eyed beans when combined with earthy aromatic spices give a distinct flavour to this dish. I have added Sunrise Chana Masala Powder and it enhanced and gave distinct flavour to the curry.This one pot easy to make curry is rich in nutrients and makes a perfect option for a healthy lunch or dinner.In India, the method of making curry varies from state to state. I have used Prestige Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker with spillage control lid to make this one pot easy delicious curry.

#cookwithprestigeusing prestige kadhai lunch break matar paneer recipe 

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Made with Prestige mixer grinder.
Stuffed Red chili pickle 
Gujarati Red Chilli Pickle is full of taste and spicy.Red Chilli Pickle enhances the taste of lunch or dinner.enjoyed with recipes like Palak Poori, Aloo Paratha, Moong Dal Kachori, Besan Kachori and Matar Kachori.pickle which is stuffed with spices. This is hot, spicy and yummy pickle.😋

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Shakshuka 
Used my Prestige Pan to cook my Shakshuka for lunch today. Such a nutritious recipe to enjoy with eggs, tomatoes and some spices 

#prepsnap


Delicious and healthy Dates Ladoos made with natural sweetness of khajoor, mixed nuts and aromatic cardamom. No refined sugar, full of energy and perfect for winters, kids lunch-box or festive gifting!

#Tiranga
🧡🤍💚 TRI COLOUR KHARVAS🧡🤍💚 Today\'s after lunch dessert is a very traditional sweet known as poss or kharvas in Goa & Maharashtra, junu in Kannada & so on...Made using jaggery, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder & also added extra coconut milk too. Tri colour Kharvas to celebrate our Nation\'s 75th Republic Day🧡🤍💚🇮🇳 Today, let’s be thankful for the gift of freedom and strive to contribute to our beloved country’s progress.🧡🤍💚 🧡🤍💚HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY🧡🤍💚

# Tiranga 
#Lunch Thali

#Tiranga
Tri colour lunch Thali

Tricolour lunchplate
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Tri - colour desert:


Ingredients :


For the green layer :


Palak leaves : 1 cup
Milk maid : 6 tbsp
Cottage cheese- 3 tbsp
Elaichi - 1 tsp 
Ghee - 1 drop


For the white layer :


Cottage cheese ( channa) : 40 g
Vanila essence : 2 drops
Whipped cream - 2 tbsp
Sugar powder : 3 tbsp 


For the orange layer :


Orange: 3
Sugar : 3 tbsp 
Orange zest : 1 pinch
A little bit of water and a pinch of salt.


Method :


Green layer :


Blunch Palak leaves and let it cool down in ice water. Now drain the water and grind it.Then heat the pan with ghee, saute the palak gravy until it removes the raw flavour. Then add milk maid, elaichi powder and cottage cheese. Cook until a binding texture.


White layer :


Blend the cottage cheese, vanilla essence, whipped cream, sugar powder until the consistency is ready for layering.


Orange layer :
At first peel off the orange. Then heat the pan with water and sugar. When boiling the starts, add orange zest (crushed) and and 1 tsp of corn flour. Let it cool down and grind it for a smooth texture.


Now serve it and try the delicious taste.

#Holi26
  \"Rangeela paratha”
  \"Rangeela paratha” is Holi special - Flower -Shaped Baked Veg Paratha
Rangeela paratha”- Dekhne mein best khane mein super tasty
A creative twist on traditional stuffed flatbread, these parathas are designed to look like flowers with vegetables -filled petals. By baking them, the exterior becomes flaky and crispy. It is an excellent, nutrient-dense lunchbox option for kids. The whole wheat flour dough is stuffed with a savoury, finely chopped vegetable mixture, offering a fun way to eat vegetables. This recipe creates a visually appealing \"flower petal\" shaped paratha,
Flower-Shaped Baked Veg Paratha
Ingredients
For the Dough:
• 1cups Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) 
• 2tbsps butter or Oil+ 1 tsp melted butter
• Salt, to taste
• Water, for kneading (as needed)
For the Veggie-Cheese Filling:
• 1 cup finely chopped Carrot
• ¼ cup finely chopped Capsicum
• ¼ cup boiled corn kernnels
• ¼ cup Finely chopped Onions(optional )
• 2tsps Grated Mozzarella or Processed Cheese
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
• Salt, to taste (adjust based on cheese saltiness)
To garnish- black pepper whole for eye
• tomato flower and micro greens as required
• Method
• In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, butter or Oil Gradually add water to knead into a smooth, soft, and pliable dough. Cover and rest for 15-20 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, mix all finely chopped vegetables and corn spices (garam masala, chaat masala, Ginger-Garlic paste chilies), and salt.
• Divide the dough into 4–equal balls.
• Roll a dough ball into a thin, large circle (about 6-7 inches).
• Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre.
• Using a knife, make 8 shallow cuts from the edge toward the center, without cutting through the center filling (this creates the petals).
• Gently lift each \"petal\" and fold it over slightly to expose the filling.
• stuff them vegetables mixture , individually, flatten slightly, and arrange them around a central dough circle, pressing the edges together before baking.
• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Place the shaped parathas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Brush the top of each petal with melted butter or olive oil.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
• Top each stuffed petal with ketchup dot .Place a tomato flower in centre .Garnish with green micro greens .

• Suggestion – If you don’t want to bake -cook on a hot, greased tava on low-medium heat, pressing down with a spatula until golden brown
•    

I first tasted makhana at my neighbor\'s place, who was from Bihar, India. They mentioned that roasted makhanas are commonly enjoyed as a healthy tea-time snack or packed in kids school lunch boxes. Makhana is also typically served during fasting due to its nutritional benefits.  Since then , I always have a jar full of homemade Masala Makhana 


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#IOP
MANGO 🥭 KESARI/ SHEERA UGADI SPECIAL 
Mango sheera/ kesari is one of the most popular summer dessert recipes. Its sweet, tender, rich, fruity flavored and utterly scrumptious. It is mostly relished for breakfast or as a dessert after lunch. Made this delicacy to start my special day with my family. A delicacy to be tried in your kitchen during summers.

Mini idls are my daughter’s favourite lunch box item


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