School tiffin ideas that still taste okay after three hours

Sravani Reddy

I am running out of ideas beyond idli, paratha and sandwiches. The school does not reheat food, and soggy tiffin comes back untouched. What are your reliable Indian lunchbox options that children actually finish? I am trying to decide this week, so practical details would help more than general pros and cons.

4 comments

  • rf3338

    Our reliable tiffin rule is dry, familiar and easy to eat quickly. Anything that needs careful spooning usually comes back on busy school days. The biggest surprise was that the practical routine mattered more than the option that looked best on paper.

  • Manoj Kumar

    Our reliable tiffin rule is dry, familiar and easy to eat quickly. Anything that needs careful spooning usually comes back on busy school days. Our child reacted better once we explained the change in advance instead of announcing it on the day.

  • Gaurav Mehta

    Our reliable tiffin rule is dry, familiar and easy to eat quickly. Anything that needs careful spooning usually comes back on busy school days. Our child reacted better once we explained the change in advance instead of announcing it on the day. The school lunch-time limit was part of the problem for us. I would still test it for a short period before making a long commitment.

  • th4059

    Our reliable tiffin rule is dry, familiar and easy to eat quickly. Anything that needs careful spooning usually comes back on busy school days. Our child reacted better once we explained the change in advance instead of announcing it on the day. For individual nutrition concerns we still checked with our child's doctor. In our house, the practical routine mattered more than the ideal plan.

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