A well-balanced diet with proper breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks is essential for a child’s growth, energy, and overall health.

Breakfast ideas–The Most Important Meal of the Day

1. Vegetable upma – Made with semolina, veggies, and mild spices.
2. Moong dal chilla – Lentil pancakes served with yogurt or chutney.
3. Idli with coconut chutney – Soft, steamed rice cakes with mild chutney.
4. Stuffed paratha – Paneer, potato, or mixed veg stuffing with curd.
5. Poha – Flattened rice with peanuts and mild spices.

Lunch ideas – Sustains Energy for the Day

1. Dal khichdi – Rice and lentils cooked with mild spices and ghee.
2. Vegetable pulao – Mildly spiced rice with peas, carrots, and beans.
3. Palak paratha with curd – Spinach paratha served with homemade yogurt.
4. Rajma rice – Kid-friendly kidney bean curry with steamed rice.
5. Stuffed paratha – Whole wheat paratha stuffed with paneer, potatoes, or dal.

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