An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
As C&I turn 20 months old , their vocabulary is increasing by leaps and bounds . They repeat whatever they hear almost immediately and retain most of the new words they are able to familiarise themselves with . With growing speech , their understanding of surroundings is also expanding. They stay in different settings throughout... Continue Reading →
Gond Katira also known as Edible gum is a jelly like superfood known to improve immunity and stamina in kids. It distinctly defines summers and vacations in the peak heat of Delhi in my childhood. I remember gulping down jugfull of classic Gondh wala doodh as a kid. This one tradition I had to pass... Continue Reading →
No visit to the Gurudwara is complete without a warm handful of delicious , velvety, ghee-laden kada prasad / halwa made from aata or wholewheat flour. Here is a foolproof recipe to make the flavorful halwa , using the right proportions of three main ingredients which result in this tasty delight. Aate Ka Halwa |Wheat... Continue Reading →
During my undergrad days in medical school we were taught about endless list of contraceptives , their pros and cons , why some work better while some are just in their experimental stage . For listing purposes , the theory was fancy and an ideal contraceptive was a still a dream . However, at that... Continue Reading →
A super quick, super easy , super yum recipe with buttery deliciousness and Italian flavor combination . Not all healthy vegetables are green, some are short and stout like mushrooms. Here is a favorite way of mine of serving adequate portion of veggies to my twin toddlers which is interesting , different and drool-some. Mushrooms... Continue Reading →
I have long been waiting to lay my hands on Ragi or Finger Millet Flour , which was rather difficult to procure even in my urban settings. Ragi or nachni is a healthy flour alternative which is fibre rich , hence aids in digestion. It is also gluten free, and highly rich in calcium ,... Continue Reading →
If I can recall it with some amount of accuracy , it took me nearly a year to get over my 'newly-wed' hangover and rightfully so. I was , am and will always be a tomboy. But for that short interim period I think I was a confused newly wed Punjabi with her red sparkling... Continue Reading →
I have been reading to my toddler twins since they were tiny 4 months old babies . They have grown up with books scattered everywhere around them which has had a great positive influence on them. Books have not been given a particular time slot . In fact, reading and flipping through the books and... Continue Reading →
Anxiety has always been my mortal enemy, chasing my mind day in and day out, for the longest time I can remember. My Brain Is My Enemy. -Anonymous I have my two close aids, my mom and my husband , whom I pester when facing a major change, as it is usually the stressor which... Continue Reading →
It's our first birthday today and I had planned so many things that I would like to do when Friday Night Column turns One . But thanks to a hectic work schedule, fluctuating availability of house help and a conference last weekend , I have no special preparations for today . Not that I am... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Column 