Key takeaway: Colour + finger food + a familiar carb beats a perfectly balanced meal that comes home untouched.
Her weekday formula
- One colourful veg (beet paratha, carrot sticks)
- One protein (paneer, egg muffin, dal dip)
- One fruit they already love
Portion size matters more than novelty — a half-filled box feels achievable to a six-year-old.