No more complaints of repeating dishes for dinner anymore – here are 20 healthy paratha recipes for kids, one for each week day of the month! Parathas are among the most popular dishes served for dinner across India, even in states where rice is the staple grain. Parathas are heartier than chapathis or rotis, and…Read More
Sweet Corn Fried Rice
Kids are not easy to please, and making a satisfying lunchbox is particularly difficult, since you’re not there to make them eat! So you have to find ways to make their lunch look appetizing and taste delicious as well. That’s the kiddie part, but you also have to consider the Mom part – proper nutrition!…Read More
Beetroot Paratha Recipe for Toddlers
Getting kids to eat their veggies is quite a task, for Moms across the globe! Every child has at least one vegetable as its nemesis – whether it’s spinach or broccoli or beetroot. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for healthy ways to sneak in these veggies – just like this beetroot paratha for…Read More
Coriander Vegetable Rice for Kids
For most Moms, planning a lunchbox menu is one of the most stressful parts of meal planning! Every Mom wants to see her child’s lunchbox come back empty, with their tummies full. And rightly so, a well balanced meal at lunch time keeps the energy going, and helps kids focus on their studies without falling…Read More
Vegetable and Soya Chunks Rice for Toddlers
Toddlers require a well-planned nutritious meal to meet their daily growth requirements. A meal which will provide carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins. Today’s vegetable and soya chunks rice is one such dish. Rice provides carbohydrates, and Soya is an excellent source of protein, especially for vegetarians. Vegetables like Carrot, French beans, Potato, Onions, Curry leaves not…Read More
Rajma Veggie Quesadillas
Are your kids bored of the usual sabzi roti? Then make it interesting with these Rajma Veggie Quesadillas (pronounced ke-sa-diya’s). These are basically a fancier Mexican version of our very own Indian parathas. The addition of cheese, and it’s crispy exterior makes for a very hearty and satisfying meal. Serve it with tomato salsa, sour…Read More
Roti Noodles – Recipe with Leftover Rotis
Sometimes I just get tired of cooking or doing the dishes and would rather do something else. But when I think about it, these mundane activities are wayyy better than dealing with kids’ mood swings! Most often than not, it’s on seeing staple fare like roti-subzi or dal-chawal that kids make their ‘yucky’ faces. While…Read More
Indo-Chinese Vermicelli Noodles Recipe
Kids are big fans of Chinese Chowmein or Hakka Noddles but we Moms know that they aren’t exactly brimming with nutrition! Such dishes are usually made of refined flour or maida, not to mention the many preservatives and added flavors in them. Since I’m tired of hearing requests for chowmein, I decided to try my…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
Indian Style Masala Macaroni Recipe
Macaroni is among the most versatile things you can find in the pantry of any Indian home, and with good reason! It cooks in just five minutes or less and can be made into a variety of dishes. You can use it in a pasta salad, or try a rich tomato sauce or go all…Read More