An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
I am sharing how I plan daily meals for my family while trying to lose weight on my Facebook page and here are the basic principles of Clean Eating that I follow . Principles of #CleanEating with Friday Night Column Homemade Food : There is no second thought , that meals cooked in professional kitchens... 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 →
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 →
Losing 25 plus kilos in 12 months is no meagre task. While on a 1200 kCal diet , my dietician usually recommended Veg Kathi Roll for dinner around once a month. In my attempt to eat yummy yet healthy , I have a tried a few variations of the Kathi Roll . Here is a... Continue Reading →
Kaanji is a traditional fermented carrot drink , a usual in punjabi households of north India . It is made with black carrots , but this recipe uses regular carrots and beetroots for the ease of availability without compromising on the colour or taste. It's a quick recipe to prep for , however fermentation may... 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 →
Pineapple is my favourite fruit and I love to eat is as a snack . Recently I have been on a healthy diet and hence decided to use it as a main meal. This recipe is approved by my dietician, hence feel free to feast upon it . Preparation Time: 5 - 10 minutes Cooking... 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 →
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