An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
It's Halloween time. Though we do not celebrate it much in India , but since it's synonymous with yummy candies and treats , I decided to make a homemade lollipop for my toddler twins. It's a simple easy-peasy 3 ingredient recipe with some trick involved . You will need paper muffin cups , a muffin... Continue Reading →
This healthy pasta dish is loaded with vegetables and disguised as a yummy creamy treat . Add a bunch of veggies of your choice and serve to your toddler. If your baby is the one who likes instant noodles , try the dish with vermicelli / spaghetti / Tops Noodles and get over the crisis... Continue Reading →
If you have worked in and around central delhi for almost a decade , you ought to have fallen in love with Saravana Bhawan and it's Rasam and papad . It's our desi version of Coffee and cookies. Here is a low calorie Tomato Rasam recipe , an essential for the upcoming North Indian winters... Continue Reading →
I recently conducted an experiment for 3 days to discover the secret to setting thick creamy curd at home . The challenge was to use toned milk to set the curd without compromising on thickness and texture , because using full cream milk / buffalo milk / milk powder or malai with all the extra... Continue Reading →
Looking for options to introduce a wholesome chicken dish to your toddler's meal ? This dish will serve the purpose. A healthy chicken soup which can be puréed to make it convenient to feed your toddler. My 12 month old twins love this Purée and my daughter , though toothless , enjoyed it without any... Continue Reading →
In my quest to feed healthy food to my toddler twins , I have found egg to be my favourite ingredient. Custards are loved all over the world but I don't find it exciting enough to just pour some powder out of a packet and serve it to my kids. This is a Classic Vanilla... Continue Reading →
Toddlers comprise age group 1 year to 3 years . These meal plans are made for my twins C&I , as being a working mother of twins (I am a doctor by profession) I find it easier to plan in advance. Do read the basic toddler meal rules mentioned below. Vegetarian protein rich options to... Continue Reading →
New in the Finger Food Series are these yummy savoury spinach and cheese muffins. Perfect snack for your kids with the goodness of Egg protein , cheese (dairy protein) , milk and spinach . These can be frozen and defrosted for later use as well. They are delightful savoury muffins with a golden crust and the... Continue Reading →
Today I bid a final adieu to formula milk as my twins , now almost 13 months old ,have successfully moved to pasteurised cow milk . But before I say my goodbyes, I have to make an honest confession about formula milk . Twin pregnancy is an unpredictable journey , you just don't know how... Continue Reading →
Toddlers comprise age group 1 year to 3 years . Before we start with the meal plan , here are some basic toddler meal rules . Practice scheduled meal times and always feed on table and chair / high chair to avoid chaos at meal. Toddlers need 3 main meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner... Continue Reading →
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