• SUSHILA BIRLA GIRLS' SCHOOL
  • (Affiliated to CBSE. No - 2430096)
Notice No.143/2023-24
30/12/2023

Nursery - Class V

Dear Parents,

The students of Class V, after much research, discussion and planning have created a menu for the month of January to promote healthy eating habits, keeping in mind the nutritional requirements.

Please follow it from Tuesday, 02.01.2024. Wishing all of you a Happy New Year in advance.

DAYS

  MENU

DID YOU KNOW

 

Monday

Sabudana Tikki

Banana

Walnuts      

Sabudana or sago pearls are a rich source of carbohydrates.

Bananas are rich in potassium.

Walnuts are rich in Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E, important for a healthy heart.

 

Tuesday

Cheese Paratha 

Orange

Almonds

Cheese Paratha is yummy and rich in protein.

Oranges prevent colds, flus and ear infections.

Almonds are good to snack on and a great source of energy.

 

Wednesday

Vegetable Sorghum (Jowar) Upma

Cucumber

Cashews

Jowar has a high fibre content and helps improve digestion.

Cucumber helps in hydration.

Cashews promote healthy skin and boost the immune system.

 

Thursday

Vegetable brown bread sandwich

Apples

Pistachios

The goodness of brown bread with fresh vegetables makes it a complete food, high in energy and rich in vitamins.

Apples ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’

Pistachios are tasty and good for brain health.   

 

Friday

Dal Chilla

Papaya

Fox Nuts

Dal Chilla is an alternative to consuming dals/pulses. It is a storehouse of energy and proteins.

Papaya is rich in vitamin A, good for our eyesight.

Fox nuts are abundant in calcium and keep our bones strong.

 

Please note:

  • The quantity of the food packed should be appropriate to the appetite of your child.
  • A napkin must be carried to school daily.
  • Fork/ spoon should be carried every day.
  • Packaged food items should not be sent.
  • Minimum oil should be used.
  • It is advisable to give extra tiffin to the students on club activity days.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

SORGHUM (JOWAR) UPMA

INGREDIENTS:
  1. 2 cup sorghum (jowar) seeds
  2. 2 tbsp oil
  3. 1 finely chopped onion
  4. 1 finely chopped   carrot
  5. 1/4 cup sweet corn
  6. 1/4 cup green peas
  7. 1 tbsp roasted peanut
  8. 1-inch grated ginger
  1. 2 cloves crushed garlic
  2. 1 chopped green chilli
  3. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  4. 2 tsp black pepper powder
  5. salt, as per taste
  6. 4 cups vegetable stock or water
  7. 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  8. 2 tsp lemon juice

 

PROCEDURE:

  1. Wash and soak jowar pearls overnight.
  2. Pressure cook in low heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Steam the vegetables and keep them ready.
  4. Heat oil in a wok and sauté the chopped onion, garlic and ginger until soft.
  5. Add all ingredients till no. n cook covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice.

 

Thank you,

Yours sincerely,

V Panja
Headmistress