Chole Paratha + Onion Raita + Mixed Fruits

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or a dietician,  I am doing what is best for my kid to create a balanced lunch.

KIDS LUNCH BOX #23 – Chole Paratha + Onion Raita + Mixed Fruits

Some kids school lunch box ideas to try…

1. Spinach Corn Sandwich + Orange + Almonds & Pistachios
2. Carrot Rice + Cucumber + Fruittellas
3. Palak Chapati + Jeera Aloo + Orange
4. Potato Spinach Pancakes + Sprouted Moong & Corn Salad+ Grapes
5. Mayonnaise Veggie Pasta + Strawberries + Peanut Chikki 

Here is what I packed for school lunch…

LUNCH – Chole Paratha –  Here the Recipe Link

Chole Paratha | Chickpea Paratha

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Chole Paratha is a protein rich , healthy and nutritious Indian flat bread that is made from chickpeas (chole) ,few spices and whole wheat flour

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course lunch

Cuisine Indian

Servings 6 parathas

Ingredients

  

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Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

For Dough

• 1 cup whole wheat or multigrain flour
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp oil
• water to knead

For Stuffing

• 1 cup cooked chana|chole|chickpeas
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves ,finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Chana masala or garam masala
• 1/4 tsp ajwain (carrom seeds)
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp amchur powder or lime juice (optional)
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee to (cook parathas)

Instructions

 

• Take whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add salt and 1 tsp of oil. Add water and knead a soft dough. Keep aside for 15 minutes until you make chana filling.
• Take boiled chana in a bowl and mash it with potato masher or with the back of a spoon.
• Add coriander leaves, ajwain, red chilli powder, garam or chole masala, turmeric powder, amchur powder and salt. Mix well.Adjust if required.
• Make balls from the dough. I was able to get 6 balls.
• Take one ball and roll into a small circular disc. Put about 2 tbsp of the stuffing over it. Fold the edges and seal it.Dust with some dry flour and roll the ball into a big circle.
• Heat up a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.
• Once you see bubbles ,flip on to other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
• Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side as well till they have nice golden spots on both sides.
• Serve Chole paratha with curd, pickle, raita ,ketchup or any gravy of your choice.

Notes

1.The chole should be cook in such a way that it should be soft but not mushy. Once the pressure is released, if there is excess water in the chole, drain water fully and then mash the chole.

2.You can use canned chickpea as well.

3.You can add finely chopped mint (pudina) for extra flavor.

Keyword chana paratha, chickpea paratha, chole paratha

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SNACK – Onion Raita – simple mix yogurt with salt ,red chilli powder ,roasted cumin (jeera) powder and add in finely chopped onion.Mix well.Pack this in a separate container with leak proof lid.Add a few teaspoon of milk to yogurt raita can help it not turning sour by lunch time.

SNACK – Mixed Fruits – I added few pomegranate arils and cut apple into heart shaped using cookie cutter.

Prep Work For The Previous Evening

1. You can prepare dough in the night and refrigerate in airtight container.
2. You can soak chole for 6-8 hours previous day and boil channa in the previous night and refrigerate in an airtight container.

Notes

• Packed in a stainless steel tiffin box called Lunchbots which is Eco-Friendly, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free and is easily available on Amazon .Do not use plastic lunch boxes to your kids, they are toxic.
• For the soft chapati, it is important to cover the dough and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
• Add a few teaspoon of milk to yogurt can help it not turning sour by lunch time.
• You can increase or decrease quantity based on your child’s appetite.

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