What comes to your mind when we talk about school days? The most popular answer would be “sweet lunch break memories”. That’s right! There are so many lovely stories that make our time spent in school special even today. It would not be an exaggeration to say that nothing can replace school days, school friends and of course, the delicious lunch boxes packed by our mothers every day. Tiffin/lunch breaks have always been the best hours spent in schools. Do you remember sitting with friends and opening all the lunch boxes together? Did you also wait impatiently to know what your best friend brought for lunch? Were you one of those kids who loved others’ tiffins more than their own? Believe me, we all can relate to these thoughts.
So, to refresh your memories, we have compiled a list of classic tiffin options that will surely take you back to your school days instantly.
Also read: 7 great tiffin ideas for kids’ lunch
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Here are 7 tiffin box staples that defined our school days (and make us smile even today):
1. Besan Cheela:
Made with gram flour, semolina, onions, tomatoes and some other vegetables and spices, this dish is easy to make and is delicious as well as nutritious. You can also add some ketchup or green chutney on the side to enjoy this dish. Click here for the recipe.
2. Bread-jam and butter toast
Let’s agree, this has been the most popular tiffin back in the days when mothers have a very busy morning. All you need to do is toast the bread, apply some jam or butter on both sides and pack it in a container. Some people like to add pepper or sugar to the bread-butter toast to enhance the taste. Very relevant, isn’t it?
3. Veg Sandwich
This classic dish is simple, easy to make and tastes amazing too. All you need to do is to toast or grill two bread slices topped with cucumber, tomato, paneer etc. The best part is that you can be as creative as you want with this veg sandwich recipe. Click here for the recipe.
4. Roti/Paratha Roll
Making roti-sabzi for school tiffin can be really boring. And let’s admit, many times we end up throwing the food in the dustbin before we get back home. So, to make the dish interesting, moms prepare rolls with roti/paratha and sabzi, topped with some tomato ketchup.
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5. Instant Noodles
Another quick meal to have on busy days, instant noodles always come in handy. People either boil it and mix it with spices or try something new by adding some vegetables and fried eggs to it. How do you like instant noodles for school tiffin?
6. Chow Mein
In those days when we wanted to eat something special for lunch, chow mein was the first choice for many. A desi version of Hakka noodles, this delicious dish is made by mixing boiled chow mein with vegetables, egg, black pepper and salt. Some people even added chicken to it.
7. Indian-style macaroni
Another typical tiffin option for all, macaroni made with desi spices, tomatoes and onions always reminds us of childhood. This dish is quick and easy to make and will add a burst of flavour to your palate. Try it now!
What was your favourite tiffin from school days? If you have a special list of classic lunch box ideas, share it with us in the comments below.