We’ve often heard the phrase, ‘Save room for dessert!’ It’s usually used to let others know that if they overeat, they’ll miss out on some delicious sweet treats. But considering how small babies’ tummies are, saving extra room for dessert may not exactly be a practical option. But this doesn’t mean that babies can’t enjoy…Read More
Ragi Banana Halwa for Babies
Everyone has a right to dessert, even babies! But most Indian desserts use cow’s milk and sugar which aren’t suitable for babies under one. So in such a situation, we can’t let our poor babies skip on dessert, can we? Of course not! That’s why we have a simple recipe that’s yummy and nutritious at…Read More
Chocolate Halwa Recipe for Kids
The classic suji halwa gets a global touch in today’s chocolate halwa recipe! Unsweetened cocoa powder is added to the roasted suji due to which the halwa gets a chocolaty flavor and beautiful brown color which is appealing to kids. This chocolate halwa is healthy version as no refined sugar is added to it. Jaggery…Read More
Pineapple Kesari for Babies
Kesari is a sweet suji halwa that is quite popular in Indian homes. It’s not just easy to make, it’s also quite versatile! You can change the flavor by adding a variety of fruits to it. Adding pineapple puree to the kesari gives it a wonderful flavor and aroma and can also be served to…Read More
Bread Halwa Recipe for Toddlers
Today’s recipe is a quick and delicious dessert for toddlers, older kids and the whole family – Bread Halwa. I saw this recipe in a magazine once and was waiting to try it out whenever I had leftover bread. Although, when you have kids at home, you’re more likely to run out of bread than…Read More
Super Quick Badam Halwa (2-Step Recipe)
When you think of halwa, you think of a good amount of time spent at the stove, stirring and stirring till the halwa thickens. But today’s quick badam halwa recipe doesn’t belong to that category – it’s super fast! This is one of my grandmother’s old recipes and is perfect for the rainy season. Generally, badam…Read More
Raw Kerala Banana Halwa
If you’ve ever walked through the streets of Kerala, particularly northern Kerala, you’ll find little sweet shops tucked away in between bigger stores. These shops display large colorful blocks of translucent halwa, in all colors of the rainbow! Halwa is a pretty big deal here, and are made from all kinds of fruit, dry fruit or…Read More
Gajar Halwa Recipe for Kids
A common explanation most Moms give to encourage eating vegetables like carrots is this: ‘Have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses?’ And yes, you’ll be really hard pressed to find a specs-wearing bunny outside cartoons! Jokes apart, carrots have a host of nutritional benefits, particularly for young children, making them a must-eat vegetable! Nutritional Benefits of Carrots…Read More