Chickpea or garbanzo beans are a good source of wide range of nutrients. They are great for babies since they contain healthy energy and protein that’s essential for growth. Chickpea flour can be introduced to babies after 8 months of age in porridge, crepes and pancakes, which brings us to today’s recipe – Chickpea Veggie…Read More
Whole Wheat Strawberry Banana Pancakes Recipe
Pancakes are a breakfast staple in many homes, probably because they’re easy to make and are immensely customizable. You can make all kinds of pancakes – Apple Pancakes, Maize Pancakes, Savory Veggie Pancakes, Oats Pancake and Wheat Pancakes. Since this is the season of love and there are a lot of strawberries in season, we’ve…Read More
Maize Flour Pancakes Recipe
We all make uttapams with rice flour or sooji , chillas with besan or dals and pancakes with wheat flour but I’m pretty sure most of us have never tried using maize flour to make any of these! The reason for this is probably because the most common maize dish we’re familiar with is a…Read More
Savoury Oats Veggie Pancake Recipe
As a mom to a three year old, I’m constantly on the lookout for healthy meals which are not only nutritious but palatable to fussy kids as well! My son never really liked oatmeal as an infant, so I stopped feeding him oats for a while. Recently, I’ve been thinking of giving oats a shot again,…Read More
Sprouted Sathumaavu Dosa Recipe
We’ve heard time and again how important breakfast is for everyone, especially growing kids. After the long gap following dinner, the body requires something wholesome and nourishing to kick start energy levels and get the brain working properly. Kids who don’t have proper breakfasts have been found to display poor academic performance, disinterest in physical…Read More
Barnyard Millet Flakes Upma
We don’t often think about having millets in our daily diets, but if you were to include one at random, let it be Barnyard millet! Barnyard millet is high in fiber, phosphorous, calcium and B-complex vitamins. They’re pretty versatile too – just add them to your breakfast menu in the form of upma, porridge, dosa or kheer….Read More
Barnyard Millet and Bottle Gourd Chilla
Barnyard millet isn’t exactly a commonly used grain in most Indian homes, and we are actually missing out on something very healthy! This millet is high in fiber, phosphorous and calcium, with the bran layer being a good source of B-complex vitamins. Barnyard millet also has a low glycemic index, making it perfect to prevent…Read More
Ragi Flakes and Dates Laddu
Finger Millet , also known as Ragi or Nachni, is considered one of the most nutritious cereals available today. It is a rich source of calcium, iron, protein, fiber and other minerals. If your kids are bored of Ragi porridge, don’t worry! There are several other ways to feed your kids ragi, like Ragi Dosa,…Read More
25 Easy Oats Recipes for Babies and Toddlers
Oats is a versatile ingredient that goes well with any combination. I try to add oats to pretty much everything – dosa, uttapam, idli, chilla or cookies – the options are endless. There is a common belief that oats is a weight loss food and should not be given to babies. That is completely untrue…Read More
25 Banana Recipes for Babies Under One Year
If you ask any Mom which fruit was her baby’s first, she’s very likely to say ‘Bananas’! This humble fruit is very common in India and nearly every household buys bananas on a weekly basis. But we tend to underestimate the health benefits of a banana, opting for exotic fruit like kiwi or peaches! Also,…Read More