As the monsoon begins in full force, it becomes really hard to wake up and go to work in the morning. It’s incredibly tempting to just sit by the window with a cup of hot tea and a plate of pakodas, watching the rain fall. Speaking of pakodas, we have today a healthy pakoda recipe…Read More
Banana Coconut Payasam Recipe
With school in full swing now, it’s time to be ready for the time kids walk in the door in the evening, plop their bags on the floor and announce, “I’m hungry!” If you usually prepare fried snacks for your kids, surprise them one day with a fragrant, lovely banana coconut payasam, made without sugar!…Read More
Protein Delight Milkshake for Moms
Many people consider stretch marks to be ‘pregnancy stripes’, something similar to what you’d get after emerging victorious from battle – and they’re not wrong! A woman goes through extreme stress during childbirth – physically and emotionally. Right after that, she has to start caring for a newborn and her body is at work again,…Read More
Baked Sathumaavu Veggie Crackers
The war over vegetables has been waged since time immemorial between Moms and their stubborn little kids. Many Moms despair over the fact that their little ones eat biscuits, cookies and similar ‘junk’ with relish, but run away at the sight of vegetables. Now how would you feel if we told you that we had…Read More
Healthy Multigrain Paratha Recipe
Parathas are a staple food all over India; yes, even in South India! There are so many regional variations that you could keep making parathas every single day and you still wouldn’t get bored! As people get more health conscious, the trend has been towards using whole grains and millets when making this traditional dish,…Read More
Millet Sathumaavu Urundai / Millet Sathumaavu Laddu Recipe
Ever since we started our baby food store, one item that has been constantly in demand are our health mixes – Sathumaavu, Sprouted Sathumaavu and Millet Sathumaavu. On one occasion, we ran out of stock and there was a barrage of emails from Moms asking when it would be back! Our Moms are smart; they…Read More
Multigrain Millet Porridge Recipe
For many families, porridge is the breakfast of choice on busy mornings. It requires just minutes to cook, there’s no chopping or peeling involved, and there’s just minimal washup. Moreover, it’s healthy and can be customized to make it appealing to the pickiest eater in your family! While oats is the most popular option for…Read More
Sathumaavu Cutlet/ Sathumaavu Tikki Recipe
One of the biggest bestsellers at the Little Moppet Foods store is Sathumaavu, also called Health Mix powder. With a whopping 22 ingredients featuring cereals, lentils and dry fruit, it is the ultimate baby food! But the best part about Sathumaavu is that its uses go way beyond just baby food. This powder is so nutritious…Read More
Masala Milk Recipe for Toddlers
It’s winter, and the cold mornings make you feel like curling up under warm blankets and going back to sleep! However, the real world beckons and we need to wake up with a smile and get on with our day. This can be particularly difficult with toddlers, who’re known for their favorite answer to everything:…Read More
Instant Khichdi Mix Recipe/Instant Homemade Rice Cereal
Though I have posted many instant porridge powder recipes for babies, this Instant Khichdi or the instant homemade rice cereal rice recipe was one that has been pending for a long time. We already have a homemade brown rice baby cereal recipe, but while that one needs cooking, this is a no cook recipe. It doesn’t get easier…Read More
