An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
In our Air Fryer Series , using our super versatile Tandoori Marinade and Tandoori Mint Chutney, curated this absolutely drool-worthy Assorted Tandoori Vegetarian Platter. It includes - Tandoori Paneer Tikka Tandoori Mushroom Tandoori Brocolli Tandoori Aloo (Potato) Assorted Tandoori Vegetarian Platter Prep Time : 15 minutes Marination Time: 30 min to 1 hour Cooking Time... Continue Reading →
Tandoori Tikkas are the most popular starters currently ordered in North Indian cuisine restaurants. This multipurpose marination is the most versatile way of cooking all sorts of vegetarian and nonvegetarian tikkas. Quick and super easy to prepare. Preparation time : 10 minutes . Tandoori Marinade Ingredients: ~ makes 1 cup Fresh Yogurt : 1 cup... Continue Reading →
Homemade instant baby food cereal is a must-have item in your pantry. Though I thoroughly enjoy cooking variety of babyfood for my twins, sometimes I am too tired to make the effort. Also when I am away at work, and my twins' caretaker is preoccupied with other tasks, this is a safe and quick alternative... Continue Reading →
With twins , we had different logistical issues. Bed sharing was unsafe and almost impossible with twin newborns. Even room sharing with two cribs was highly cumbersome . So we found a unique solution and our twins have been Early Independent sleepers (sleep in their own room <4 months of age) since they were 45... Continue Reading →
The essence of Tandoori Chicken lies in the Tandoori smokiness and the closest method to achieve this without a tandoor is using an air fryer. This is my first recipe in the air fryer series. I will be uploading various vegetarian options soon. This is my 'no-cheat' method of Tandoori chicken. The marination is inspired... Continue Reading →
A multipurpose dip for all indian and tandoori snacks! Ingredients Mint leaves : 1/2 cup Coriander leaves: 1/2 cup Yogurt : 1/2 cup Lemon juice : 1 lemon squeezed Green chillies : 2 Cumin powder : 1 tbsp Ginger : 1 inch piece Garlic : 2 cloves Salt : to taste Onion (optional) : chopped 2 tbsp... Continue Reading →
As mercury rises and the NCR's temperature soars high , what better way to treat yourself than an IceCream. But how can we do that, when we are counting our calories ?? I have a solution for that ! A Frozen Dessert that fulfils your ice cream craving and your mango love without putting a... Continue Reading →
So after the lemon chicken recipe, I had received a few requests for something vegetarian and hence I decided to do the Rajasthani Gatta Curry. But just like the other recipes done before , I had to make sure it should be as healthy and low calorie as possible. So following recipe is my healthy... Continue Reading →
So what do you make when you feel like having a feast but cannot because you are on a 1200 kCal diet plan ? This Lemon Chicken is the way I binge without upsetting my fitness routine. This recipe originally belongs to my sister-in-law , so she deserves all the praise for it. It's a super... Continue Reading →
Sharing a quick recipe of one of my favourite baby foods. It is easy to make , yummy and nutritious . Ideal for babies 6 to 10 months of age. Cooking time : 20 minutes Beetroot and Spinach Rice Purée Ingredients: Organic ghee : 1tbsp (I use 'Organic India Organic Ghee') Beetroot : 1 Spinach :... Continue Reading →
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