SUSARLA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE CANTEEN MENUBreakfast Options (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM)- Idli with Sambar
- Steamed rice cakes served with mild, vegetable-packed lentil soup.
- Suitable for all patients (low in fat, easy to digest).
- Oats Porridge
- Made with skimmed milk or water and a touch of honey or salt (optional).
- High in fiber and energy.
- Vegetable Upma
- Semolina cooked with fresh vegetables and a dash of ginger.
- Light and nutrient-dense.
- Boiled Eggs (or Steamed Paneer for Vegetarians)
- A source of lean protein.
- 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)- Rice/Soft Phulkas
- Served with:
- Dal Tadka: Protein-rich lentils tempered lightly.
- Steamed Vegetables: Carrots, beans, broccoli, and spinach.
- Khichdi (For digestive issues or post-operative patients):
- Made with rice, lentils, and mild spices.
- Curd or Buttermilk
- Vegetable Soup (Clear or Creamy, Low-Fat Options):
- Tomato, carrot, or pumpkin soup.
- Grilled Fish or Boiled Chicken (Optional)
- For non-vegetarian protein needs.
- 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)
- 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.
- Steamed Fish or Paneer (Optional)
- Vegetable Clear Soup
- 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.