An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
Continuing with our series on Monsoon Menu For Kids , here is a warm hearty wholesome soup for the kiddos - Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Rajma . A porridge / Daliya like preparation with Quinoa is perfect for pleasant monsoon evening to feel cuddled and comfy . Indian Pumpkin adds to the deliciousness of the... Continue Reading →
Recently food enthusiasts have successfully found (or re-discovered to put it more accurately ) some wonderful superfoods which are fast replacing the refined , processed flour / Maida in Indian snacks all of us love . One of these superfoods belongs to the millet family and is very easy to use . It is the... Continue Reading →
This season I will be sharing healthy Monsoon Menu for kids . According to renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar , during monsoons one should consume More alternate grains like Ragi/Nachni , Jowar and Quinoa More vegetables that grow on creepers like pumpkin and Karela Less of Green Leafy Vegetables More of Lentils/ Dals Occasional treat with... Continue Reading →
Quite frequently we see parenting articles , mom bloggers and other well wishing sources thronging the internet with innumerable suggestions about how to feed a 'fussy eater'. We see so many queries on mom groups , asking for solutions for the same . While I know it's not easy to feed a child , specially... 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 →
Zucchini Noodles or Zoodles are strands of zucchini in the shape of noodles. They are the perfect gluten-free, flourless substitute for pasta. They are not just a great way to replace the unhealthy noodles from your child's meal but also a delicious way to feed them vegetables. For the ones trying to lose weight, Zoodles... Continue Reading →
Here is a quick and healthy breakfast or evening snack recipe for the family. I specially recommend it for toddlers and older kids as it is packed with the goodness of spinach . Made with Rava / Suji , these Idlis are delicious and nutritious. Spinach Rava Idli | Breakfast | Snack | Toddler Meal... Continue Reading →
