Apply Now Is your child tired of the same old sandwiches? Ordinary recipes can lead to lunchtime boredom and a loss of appetite. Try these exciting sandwich ideas to keep your child’s lunchbox interesting and delicious! Sandwiches are a classic choice for lunchboxes because they are convenient and easy to prepare. With just a spread and some bread, you can quickly assemble a meal. However, the same spread or filling can become monotonous, and soon your child might be trading their sandwich with friends. Sometimes, a plain sandwich isn’t enough to keep your child satisfied throughout the day. It’s time to elevate your sandwich game so your kids rave about their tiffin box. By switching up spreads and fillings daily, you can create a variety of exciting sandwiches.
Make your sandwiches more fun with unconventional fillings. Make your sandwiches more fun with unconventional fillings. ALSO READ: Panta bhat, upma & salan rated ‘Worst Foods of India’, Indian foodies react
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Onion and Cheese Sandwich (Recipe by Chetna Makan)
This cheese onion sandwich will make you nostalgic!(Pinterest) This cheese onion sandwich will make you nostalgic!(Pinterest) If your child isn’t excited by a plain sandwich, turn it into their favorite comfort food. Incorporate the flavor of cream and onion chips into an onion and cheese sandwich, which is both healthier and tastier.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 2 green chillies, sliced
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 100 gms cheddar, grated
- Slices of sourdough
- Handful of fresh coriander
- 1 green chilli
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Method:
- Finely chop the onions or shallots. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them sizzle. Once they sizzle, add curry leaves, green chillies, and chopped onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Turn off the heat, add fresh coriander powder, salt, and chat masala. Mix with grated cheddar cheese and set aside.
- For the coriander chutney, blend coriander leaves, chillies, salt, sugar, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
- Spread the chutney on both slices of bread, add the cheese and onion filling, and cook the sandwich in the same pan until crispy and golden brown.
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No Bread Sandwich (Recipe by Pankaj Bhadouria)
A sandwich without bread will leave your kid blown (and licking fingers)!(Instagram/@masterchefpankajbhadouria) A sandwich without bread will leave your kid blown (and licking fingers)!(Instagram/@masterchefpankajbhadouria) Yes, you heard it right! Sometimes, the texture and taste of bread can become monotonous, especially for picky eaters. Surprise your child with a sandwich that doesn’t use bread.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rava
- 1/3 cup yoghurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Carrots, onions, coriander, potatoes
- 1 packet Eno fruit salt
- Cheese slices
Method:
- Mix 1 cup rava, 1/3 cup yoghurt, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Chop your choice of vegetables and add them to the mixture. Add one sachet of Eno fruit salt and 2 tablespoons of water, then mix well again.
- Brush your sandwich maker with butter, pour in 2 tablespoons of the mixture, place half a cheese slice, top with another layer of the mixture, and cook until done.
Black Chana Sandwich A chana sandwich is a good source of healthy protein for your kids. (Pinterest) A chana sandwich is a good source of healthy protein for your kids. (Pinterest) Chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber, essential for your child’s nutrition. If your child is averse to chickpeas, sneak them into a sandwich.
Ingredients:
- Chana
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Capsicum
- Curd
- Coriander
- Black pepper
- Oregano
- Red chilli flakes
- Chaat masala
- Lemon
Method:
- Mash boiled chickpeas in a bowl. Mix in chopped onions, tomatoes, capsicum, coriander, and curd. Season with black pepper, oregano, red chilli flakes, chaat masala, and lemon juice. Combine well.
- Spread green chutney on a bread slice, add the filling, and, if desired, a lettuce leaf and tomato slices. Cook the sandwich on medium heat until crispy and golden brown.
