Flat crepes or pancakes go by many names in India, and can be both sweet and savory. They’re mostly had for breakfast and are made with a variety of grains, although the most popular one is dosa, made of rice. However, it helps to give monotony a break by trying out something other than rice,…Read More
40 Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Toddlers
A sentence that gets repeated in most homes somewhere around 8:00 AM is this – “Eat your breakfast, sweetie! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” Of course, a two year old could care less if you served pot roast for breakfast – he’s busy displaying his trademark pickiness! Toddlers are notorious for being…Read More
Maize Flakes Upma Recipe
Maize is pretty popular this time of the year in some parts of the world, and the day after Thanksgiving is also known as Maize Day in the U.S.! And it certainly deserves a day of it’s own; after all, it’s a good source of all kinds of vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber, proteins and…Read More
Methi Paratha Recipe for Kids
It’s important for children to eat enough fruits and vegetables, but of course, this is easier said than done! The only way Moms can include these in their kids’ diet is by finding innovative ways to sneak them in. Adding veggies to whole wheat flour with minimal spices results in a delicious and healthy treat for…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
Maize Flakes with Milk and Honey
When you think of corn or maize, what comes to mind first? It’s probably a vision of breakfast! Maize is a great food to have for breakfast because of its high fiber content that’ll keep you full till lunchtime. Maize is also rich in minerals that help growth, particularly B-complex vitamins like thiamine and niacin as well…Read More
Bajra Upma Recipe
Upma is a dish that all of India eats, either for breakfast, in the lunchbox or in the evening. The beauty of this dish is that it’s absolutely customizable – you can use any grain, and your choice of vegetables. What’s more, you can serve it with anything too – from ketchup to chutney! Today’s…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
Brown Rice Poha Recipe
Poha is one of those rare dishes that is healthy, yummy and easy to make! Generally made from beaten rice, it is best served as a light breakfast , but can also be eaten as a snack for tea. It’s also a good option for kids to take to school. Today, I have a special poha…Read More
