A lunch box in 10 minutes: boil the macaroni for 8, drain, toss with the seasoning mix from the pack. The pasta is made with foxtail millet and whole wheat. There is no maida in it.
Macaroni Box: 4 packs, ₹597, free delivery · Try-Me Duo: ₹349
The 10-minute morning
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0 | Put salted water on to boil. |
| 2 | Add the macaroni. Stir once. |
| 10 | Drain. Toss with the seasoning mix and a spoon of butter or oil. |
| 11 | Let it cool for a few minutes with the lid off, then pack. |
Letting it cool before closing the lid keeps it from turning soft in the box.
Three ways to pack it
1. Plain and quick. Macaroni, seasoning mix, butter. Nothing else to chop.
2. With vegetables. Add a handful of chopped carrot, beans, sweet corn or capsicum to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes, then drain and toss as usual.
3. With a sauce. A light white sauce or a red sauce takes the same 10 minutes in a second pan.
How much to cook
The label counts 60 g as one serving, so one pack is about three servings. For a small lunch box, one pack is usually enough for two children.
Make it milder
The seasoning mix has red chilli and pepper in it. For a child who likes less spice, use half the sachet and add a little extra butter.
What is in the pack
| Ingredient | Share |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 50% |
| Foxtail millet flour | 40% |
| Besan (gram flour) | 4.5% |
| Cluster bean powder | 4.5% |
| Iodised salt | a little |
Allergen: contains wheat. Packed in a facility that also handles nuts, soya and seeds.
Which pack to buy
- Try it first: the Try-Me Duo has one Macaroni and one Penne, ₹349 plus ₹79 delivery.
- Every school week: the Macaroni Box has four packs for ₹597 with free delivery. That is the price of three.
- Whole family: the Family Box has six packs for ₹999 with free delivery.
With a Family Box, if your family does not finish the first pack, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we refund that pack.
Questions people ask
Macaroni or penne for a lunch box?
Macaroni. The pieces are smaller and easier to eat with a spoon.
Can I cook it the night before?
You can. Keep it in the fridge in a closed box and warm it with a spoon of water or butter in the morning.
Is there maida in it?
No. See how to read a pasta label to check any pack, or read about no maida pasta.