What a “proper” tiffin really means
A good tiffin should:
- Keep you full till the next meal
- Give steady energy, not sleepiness
- Have some protein (very important)
- Not be junk pretending to be food
The perfect tiffin formula (easy to remember)
Every tiffin should have:
Carbs + Protein + Veggies + Little fat
Miss one, and you’ll be hungry or tired soon.
How a proper tiffin can look
🍱 Option 1: Classic Indian tiffin
- 2 rotis / parathas (not dripping with oil)
- Sabzi (preferably with green veggies)
- Paneer / dal / chana / egg bhurji
- Little curd or salad
👉 Balanced, filling, reliable.
🍱 Option 2: Rice-based tiffin
- Small portion of rice / lemon rice / veg pulao
- Dal / rajma / chole
- Veg sabzi or salad
👉 Good for long days or physical work.
🍱 Option 3: Protein-focused tiffin
- Paneer bhurji / egg bhurji
- 1–2 rotis or bread
- Stir-fried veggies
👉 Great if you go to gym or stay active.
🍱 Option 4: Quick & light tiffin
- Sandwich (paneer / egg / peanut butter)
- Fruit
- Handful of nuts
👉 For short days or when you don’t want heavy food.
What to AVOID in tiffin (important)
❌ Only biscuits & namkeen
❌ Just noodles or pasta
❌ Only fruit (you’ll be hungry again)
❌ Too much fried food
These give temporary happiness, long-term hunger.
How much food is “right”?
- You should feel comfortably full, not sleepy.
- If hungry in 1 hour → too little protein.
- If sleepy → too oily or too heavy.
Human tips for a better tiffin
- Add protein daily (paneer, eggs, dal, chana).
- Add one green veggie (spinach, beans, capsicum).
- Rotate food so you don’t get bored.
- Cook simple; don’t overthink.
Final thought
A proper tiffin is not fancy.
It’s simple, balanced, and repeatable.
