An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
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 →
Hormones are little molecules in our body that regulate multiple functions . Any deviation from the average can be deleterious.The right balance of hormones is essential to healthy living. But it is easier said than done. Just like any other balance , maintaining adequate levels of hormones is a tricky challenge even for apparently healthy... Continue Reading →
Ice pops are a great way to soothe gum pain and irritation in teething children . So as soon as I got hold of fresh blueberries from my local fruit vendor , I made sure my 8 month old twins enjoy this delicious fruit along with us. For Ice Pops you will require a mold... Continue Reading →
Feeding soy milk and other non-cow milk beverages like almond milk to our children may be the new health-myth of our generation. Just like Gluten-free diet , which has no proven advantages in people not suffering from Gluten-sensitive enteropathies (Celiac disease), soy milk and other lactose-free milk substitutes are not the ideal beverage for developing... Continue Reading →
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 →
The newest research shows that earlier introduction of peanuts can actually reduce the risk of peanut allergy by up to 80 percent. As soon as a baby starts eating solids, it’s a good idea to introduce peanuts, and it’s safe.But you can’t actually feed whole nuts to babies, as it is a choking hazard. The... 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 →
American Academy Of Paediatrics releases new guidelines on Fruit Juice Consumption for infants,children and adolescents. Here is a brief summary for the same. Recommendations Juice should not be introduced to infants before 1 year unless clinically indicated. Daily intake should be limited to 4 ounces in toddlers ages 1-3 years, 4-6 ounces for those 4-6 years.... Continue Reading →
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