SUSARLA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE CANTEEN MENU
Breakfast Options (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
  1. Idli with Sambar
    • Steamed rice cakes served with mild, vegetable-packed lentil soup.
    • Suitable for all patients (low in fat, easy to digest).
  2. Oats Porridge
    • Made with skimmed milk or water and a touch of honey or salt (optional).
    • High in fiber and energy.
  3. Vegetable Upma
    • Semolina cooked with fresh vegetables and a dash of ginger.
    • Light and nutrient-dense.
  4. Boiled Eggs (or Steamed Paneer for Vegetarians)
    • A source of lean protein.
  5. Fresh Seasonal Fruit
    • Banana, papaya, or apple slices for quick energy.

Mid-Morning Snack (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
  • Fresh Coconut Water or
  • Whole Wheat Rusk with Herbal Tea (Caffeine-Free) or
  • Beetroot or Carrot or tomato Soup or
  • Drumstick Rasam or
  • Mix vegetable puree

Lunch (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
  1. Rice/Soft Phulkas
    • Served with:
      • Dal Tadka: Protein-rich lentils tempered lightly.
      • Steamed Vegetables: Carrots, beans, broccoli, and spinach.
  2. Khichdi (For digestive issues or post-operative patients):
    • Made with rice, lentils, and mild spices.
  3. Curd or Buttermilk
    • Helps with digestion.
  4. Vegetable Soup (Clear or Creamy, Low-Fat Options):
    • Tomato, carrot, or pumpkin soup.
  5. Grilled Fish or Boiled Chicken (Optional)
    • For non-vegetarian protein needs.
  6. Fresh Fruit Salad (Low Sugar for Diabetics).

Evening Snack (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
  • Roasted Chickpeas or Makhana (Fox Nuts) or
  • Vegetable Sandwich (Whole Grain Bread, Light Spread) or
  • Vegetable cutlet or
  • Banana Muffin or
  • Green Tea or Lemon Water. or
  • Oats Tikki or
  • Potato and corn galette or
  • Dhokla or
  • Baked potato wedges or
  • Mini Masala Idli or

Dinner (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
  1. Soft Phulkas or Rice
    • Served with:
      • Light Vegetable Curry: Any one from Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Masoor dal, Parwar, Paneer, Aaloo-Methi, Baingan bharata, Panchamela dal, Bottle gourd.
      • Moong Dal: Easy-to-digest lentil preparation.
  2. Steamed Fish or Paneer (Optional)
  3. Vegetable Clear Soup
  4. Custard or Steamed Rice Pudding (Low Sugar Options Available).

Bedtime Snack (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
  • A glass of warm milk (low-fat, with turmeric optional).
  • One or two Marie Biscuits or a handful of almonds.

Customization for Specific Conditions:
    • Diabetics: Limit sugar, focus on low GI foods.
    • Hypertension/Cardiac Patients: Low salt and low-fat versions.
    • Kidney Patients: Restrict potassium and protein where necessary.
All food is freshly prepared, low in oil, and used minimal spices to ensure easy digestion.