When I was young, we didn’t make parathas at home that often, and my idea was that it was just a thicker version of a chapathi. It was only later that I realized that there was an entire world of parathas out there! From vegetable parathas like aloo paratha, beetroot paratha, methi paratha or carrot…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
20 Healthy Daycare Meal Ideas for Toddlers
In our previous post of the daycare series, we talked about healthy daycare meal ideas for babies under one year. Now since breast milk was still a major component of their diet then, things were easier. However, as your little one crosses her first birthday, she is now a big girl, and a good part…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
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
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
Easy Indian Lunch Box Recipes for Kids
School has begun in most parts of the country, and will soon begin for the rest. While kids are all excited about new stationery and books, Moms are busy racking their brains about what to fill in their kids’ lunchboxes!! So why is lunchbox planning so challenging? Kids are fussy eaters in general, but at…Read More
