Notice Date: 06/01/2025
Lower KG – Class V
Dear Parents,
The students of Class V have created a menu for the months of January and February 2025 to promote healthy eating habits, keeping in mind the nutritional requirements and taste. Please follow it from Monday, 06.01.2025.
| DAYS | Food Items | |
| Monday | Grilled Corn, Spinach and Cheese Sandwich | These sandwiches are a good source of fibre, iron, calcium and protein. |
| Carrot Sticks | Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A. | |
| Dry Fruit Energy Bar | A nutritious blend of almonds, cashews, dates, and oats for sustained energy and improved concentration. | |
| Tuesday | Methi Thepla with Aloo Subzi | Methi is a high fibre winter vegetable and is full of iron and magnesium. |
Roasted Chickpeas | Tasty and crunchy, this snack provides long-lasting energy. | |
| Cucumber Sticks | Cucumbers keep you hydrated because of its high-water content. | |
| Wednesday | Oats and Semolina Pancakes | Rich in protein, fibre and antioxidants, these pancakes improve digestion. |
Masala Sweet Corn Salad | Sweet corn tossed with butter, chaat masala, and a dash of lime is healthy as well as tasty. | |
| Sandesh with jaggery | Excellent source of calcium and iron. | |
| Thursday | Sweet potato and Beetroot Tikki | Packed with the goodness of nutrients and vitamins, these patties are a wholesome food. |
| Sprout Salad | Sprouts Salad is a great source of protein. | |
| Orange Slices | Sweet and juicy, this seasonal fruit boosts digestion. | |
| Friday | Chole Pulao | This pulao is high in protein and rich in fibre. |
| Seasonal Three Fruit Salad. (grape, strawberry, pomegranate, etc) | They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre.
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| Soya Sticks | A healthy munch for the children. |
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 the days they have afternoon activity.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Dry Fruits Energy Bar
| 1 cup dates pitted | 1 cup cashew |
| ¼ cup pistachios | 1 cup almonds |
| ½ cup walnuts | 1 cup hot water |
| ¼ cup sesame seeds | ½ cup dry coconut, grated |
| ½ tsp cardamom powder | ½ cup rolled oats |
| ¼ cup pumpkin seeds | ½ cup honey |
| ¼ tsp salt |
INSTRUCTIONS:
Soak a cup of dates in an equal measure of hot water for 2 hours.
Blend it to a smooth paste without adding any water. Keep aside.
Take 1 cup cashew, 1 cup almonds, ½ cup walnut, ¼ cup pistachios, ¼ cup sesame seeds and ¼ cup pumpkin seeds in a warm pan. Roast on low flame for 5 minutes or until the nuts are crunchy.
Add ½ cup dry coconut and continue to roast and transfer the roasted nuts to a bowl and keep aside.
Take the dates puree and saute on medium flame. Cook until it thickens.
Now add the roasted nuts, ½ cup honey, ½ tsp cardamom powder and ¼ tsp salt. Turn off the flame and mix well.
Further, roast ½ cup rolled oats on medium flame until aromatic. Blend to a fine powder.
Add oats powder to the above mixture and combine well.
Transfer the prepared mixture into a greased plate lined with baking paper. Pat and smoothen to let it set well. Refrigerate for an hour.
Unmould and cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container for a month in the refrigerator.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Mrs. V. Panja
Headmistress
