An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
When hosting an Italian feast for your family, one has to go for the options that will please the majority . Hence for the pasta I decided to go for a mix of red and white sauce , sometimes called a pink sauce as well. This sauce is brought to life by the addition of... Continue Reading →
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 →
A quick , classic and an essential cookie recipe to keep in your kitty for some tea time deliciousness , something chocolate-y to dunk into your cappuccino , or pure cocoa love for your kiddos. If you are looking for a recipe with less butter , alternate sources of sweetness or 'healthy' modifications , then... Continue Reading →
Gond Katira also known as Edible gum is a jelly like superfood known to improve immunity and stamina in kids. It distinctly defines summers and vacations in the peak heat of Delhi in my childhood. I remember gulping down jugfull of classic Gondh wala doodh as a kid. This one tradition I had to pass... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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