Everyday wellness20 min
A Homemade Dabba Three Days a Week
Packing a simple homemade lunch of roti, sabzi and curd three days a week instead of ordering. A food-planning habit, not a diet.
Plan three, enjoy the rest
Packing a dabba for even three days a week can give you more control over oil, salt and portions, and save money. It does not have to be perfect: a roti, a sabzi, some curd and a fruit is enough.
Cook a little extra at dinner and pack it the night before. This is a planning habit and not a diet or treatment.
Ingredients
- 2 rotis
- A bowl of sabzi
- A small box of curd
- A seasonal fruit
How to prepare
- Cook extra sabzi at dinner.
- Pack the dabba the night before.
How to use
- Choose three fixed days.
- Eat sitting down, away from your desk.
Helpful habits
- Keep a spare cotton napkin and spoon.
- Rotate sabzis through the week.
Precautions
- Keep food cool or reheat well in hot weather.
- People on special diets should follow their plan.
- A planning habit, not a diet.
Frequently asked questions
What if I get bored?
- Rotate sabzis and add a chutney.
Is it cheaper?
- Usually yes.
Can kids do this?
- Yes, make their dabba too.
