Baby and toddler food
Almond pistachio praline triangle
A delicious praline made of nuts and poppy seeds. A great snack for any time of the day.
Preparation Time : : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
1/3 cup coarsely powdered nuts (almonds and pistachio)
2 tablespoons melon seeds (charmagaz)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds (khus khus)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Curried beans pasta
Rich in Vitamin A, Potassium & Fibre
Pasta is always a hit with children, and they will enjoy this tempting curried beans concoction.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
2 cups small whole wheat pasta (macaroni, fussilli, farfalle, etc.)
ΒΌ cup soaked lima beans (pavta)
2 to 3 peppercorns
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bulgur wheat and paneer pulao
Pulao is usually associated with rice. Here, I have tried to make a different kind of pulao using bulgur wheat which has a very good fibre content. Addition of vegetables and paneer makes it all the more nourishing and helps in good vision as well as appealing for your infant. Serve it with fresh curds [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Corn and peas with cottage cheese
Yellow pearls of corn combined with peas and cubes of cottage cheese look really appealing and I’m sure your little angel will enjoy munching on them.
A new flavour of mixed dried herbs is added to perk up this dish, as children at this age do enjoy experimenting with newer flavours.
You should cook both the peas [...]
Muskmelon and watermelon juice
Most paediatricians advise that children below the age of I year should not be given watermelon as it disagrees with their delicate constitution. However, this is a really tasty combination of fruit juices for children over the age of 1 year and your little one is sure to enjoy it.
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Plum and banana puree
Sharp or acidic fruits like plums are not easily accepted by babies. But these fruits provide plenty of vitamin C and should be included in their diet. Adding some mashed banana tones down the sharpness of the plums and keeps both baby and you happy.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : Nil.
Makes 1 cup.
Ingredients
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Beetroot and carrot raita
At least 2 glasses of milk per day is essential for toddlers as they require it for the development of bones and teeth. If your toddler is not happy about having milk, try other forms of milk like cheese, curds, paneer etc.
This tongue tickling raita will go well with a paratha or a pulao.
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Fruity chana salad
Salads have great nutritive value and should be a part of your baby’s meals. While most little ones are not enthusiastic about salads, if you include a few of their preferred ingredients, they won’t even notice they’re eating salad. You can add any seasonal fruits that are your baby’s favourite instead of pomegranate and oranges.
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