An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Always in a hurry like me ? Here is a yummy, scrumptious , delicious yet nutritious breakfast or evening snack option for the whole family , especially for kids / toddlers above 1 year . I am always looking for ways to incorporate bananas in my kids' meal as it is a complete nutrition dense... Continue Reading →
Hi fellow mommies, If you are connected with me on my parenting journey via Friday Night Column , you must be knowing that as a working mother of toddler twins , I plan my babies' weekly meal plan in advance for a hassle free week. In the last 5 months I have shared 20 weeks... Continue Reading →
Banana is an extremely versatile and super nutrient rich ingredient for kids . From infants to teenagers, it is part of every child's daily diet. It is an excellent way to introduce healthy calories to your child's meals and help him gain adequate weight. Whenever I have Bananas in surplus, I always make sure to... Continue Reading →
Early years (from birth to 5 years of age) are crucial for language skills development . Children learn by participating in to and fro communications with the adults in their close circle. If the child communicates less , then that can hinder essential feedback and input required for his/her speech development. Early language intervention is... Continue Reading →
