INSTANT VEGETABLE DOSA|CARROT BEET DOSA

When I am super drained of thinking options for dinner,I make some instant choices by mixing few nutritious ingredients.One such random experiment,which turned to earn a FIVE STAR review from my toddler is here below for you.The recipe is instant to all those who stock idly-dosa batter at home.This is an easy and quick way to make your fussy baby include veggies in meal.The colour and texture will definitely attract children.Give a try and let me know how you liked it.

IRON RICH FOODS

Today’s post is a collection of foods rich in iron along with recipes.The Iron in food is classified into two types namely Heme and Non-Heme.Meat,poultry and fish contains heme iron and dry fruits,vegetables,fruits and grains/cereals contains non-heme iron.Heme iron absorption is generally higher than non-heme iron foods.To enable increased absorption,always combine IRON and Vitamin C rich foods. Combining Calcium and Iron will reduce iron absorption.Hence it is better to avoid it.

WATER JUICE & SALAD

March is yet to march out but the rays of sun is getting hotter day by day. It is extremely essential to stay hydrated enough and take care during summer. I prefer including plenty of water,tender coconut,fruits and vegetables which are high in water content in my daily menu. Here are recipes from watermelon which are mostly part of my routine.

DAL METHI|METHI WITH MOONG DHAL

Today’s recipe is a very simple but a nutritious power packed side dish for rice. Is is methi dal/methi dal fry/vendhya keerai paruppu kootu. A bowl of hot steaming rice  rice, few spoons of ghee and methi dhal fry makes a heavenly  combo.Methi Leaves or Fenugreek leaves or Uluva or Vendhya Keerai is an excellent source of iron and moong dhal is an excellent source of protein. So this becomes perfect combo in terms of nutrition too.Even kids fussy about having greens will love this combination. Come let’s get into the recipe.

VANGI BATH OR BRINJAL RICE

It has been an year since I started blogging. The experience I have gained,the friendship I have built can never said be said in a post.I have no words to thank my readers,friends and family.A very special thanks and bow down to each of you who honoured the purpose of my blog.Here is small token of gratitude to all those who have helped me in every step

Have you tried my recipes so far?If yes do you a pic clicked?Kindly mail me or message me those images and I will be extremely to have them in my space.

APPLE SAUCE/PUREE FOR BABIES-How to steam cook fruits/vegetables for baby food?

Apple is one of the first baby foods suggested universally.An apple a day definitely keeps doctor away and it is really a good habit to have an apple a day as such. Now that the use of preservatives/pesticides are more it is better to peel skin and then consume apple.Today’s post will explain in detail about making apple sauce or steaming cooking a fruit or vegetable.

SWEET POTATO CUTLET/TIKKI/PATTIES

Cutlet/Tikki is one among the family’s favorites. So i keep trying various varieties with it.A perfect snack for your little one who is fussy about having vegetables.

HOME MADE DATES STRAWBERRY JAM

There is something extra special to me apart from today being V’day…Any guess?? It is my blog first anniversary. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for a great support,trust and love from each of you.The journey has been extremely commendable and the credit goes to my dear readers and beloved well wishers. 🙂 A special bow down to each of you who supported and encouraged me in proceeding with my blog’s PURPOSE in this one year 🙂 I shall write special of dedication in detail marking my blog anniversary and now let’s get into today’s recipe.

HOME MADE DATES SYRUP-NATURAL SWEETENER FOR BABY & TODDLER FOODS

I am becoming a home made maniac said my friends when I shared this to them during my first attempt. I made an attempt of this when I read the recipe in Aval Kitchen.But the process took some time and I was not satisfied with the process.I kept trying for better processes and especially a way to use the pulpy/fiber part which is discarded in the process.And finally I did it!Stay tuned to know what is that other dish :). This recipe is 200% better than what is sold in markets.

HOME -MADE SERIES

Hi all,today’s post is just a collection of all recipes in my home made series.I always prefer home made ingredients in cooking and I prefer to prepare them in small batches.Most of us would refrain from preparing the essentials at home thinking it is a huge process.But it is not so.It can be done very easily when you make in small batches,say the amount required for a month.The freshness can also be ensured in this way.I shall keep adding recipes to this section as I keep adding them to my kitchen.So you can bookmark this page to get future updates automatically.Also feel free to write to me to get recipes for dishes of your choice.I shall make them and post for you.

1. Home made Jam/Home made carrot beetroot jam(No preserveratives added)
2. Home Made Cerelac/Sathu Maavu/Multigrain porridge mix
3. Home made cheese(Ricotta Cheese)
4. Home made Idly/Dosa Batter- With tips to get super soft idlys without eno/soda
5. Home made Curd
6. Home made Paneer /Cottage Cheese
7. Home made Sambhar powder/Sambhar Masala
8. Home made Rasam Powder/Rasam Masala
9. Home made Porridge mixes for babies(8 + combos)(Sprouted ragi mix,rice mix,gram mix,urad dhal mix etc)
10. Home made Aapam/Paniyaram batter
11. Home made Cerelac-For travel(Instant)
12. Home made dates syrup
13. Home made coconut milk
14. Home made dates strawberry jam

Home made Cakes & Cookies:

1. Eggless whole grain pressure cooker cake
2. Sugarless finger millet/ragi cookies
3. Eggless whole wheat oats banana cake

 

Check my entire collection of recipes under “MY EXPERIMENTS” and a collection of 75 + healthy baby food,daily diet charts here

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VEGETABLE BIRIYANI-(With brown rice & fresh masala)

Biriyani is one of my favourites for three reasons-An one pot meal,loaded with veggies and a royal treat.You can make it in n number of ways and my all time favourite is the way my mother makes.I have always wanted try it like the restaurants and with freshly ground masala powder.Fortunately there was an exclusively TV show on biriyani and I had noted the recipe.I am giving below the recipe for 4 servings with all ingredients whereas the images might not have the same quantity.I skipped few ingredients as my family members prefer a lesser spice version.This recipe is yet another one which can be added to my blog’s purpose.Yes,no whites…Check in detail about it here and let me know if you like the PURPOSE OF MY BLOG. I made it with brown basmati rice 🙂

HOW TO DEAL WITH CONSTIPATION?-FOODS,PREVENTIVE TIPS & HOME REMEDIES

The posts and  articles related to babies are mostly brain children of my readers who keep sending me queries. The most common query I have come across is “My baby is constipated.What can I do about it?”.I know how painful it is for the baby and the parents at such situations and hence thought to write a detailed post on this .I had my grandmother visiting us when I began writing this post(I have been writing this since three months.Forgive me for my lazy work 😦 ). So I took some of her help & tips along with information collected from my elders,friends,doctors,books and reading materials from the web and ended up with this post.I have collected a lot of recipes,tips,remedies from my grandmothers.Hoping to share them soon as and when time permits.So please stay tuned to my space(You can follow my blog and get my posts in mail or like my page in facebook and stay tuned with live updates) or bookmark this page to get the updates.

Kerela Style Mushroom Thoran

Hello All!How was Pongal Celebrations?Hope all of you enjoyed and had a wonderful festive time with friends and family. Coming to today’s post,it is a GUEST POST from a fellow mommy blogger. She is Mrs.Swathy Nandhini and she is such a dedicated blogger as of I know and I really like the innovation she makes with recipes. She is such a selfless person who wholeheartedly helps any fellow blogger too.I really appreciate her for that.When I had approached her for a guest post she readily said yes and sent me this lovely recipe in no time. I somehow had delayed posting it due to certain personal barriers. I am extremely sorry for the wait Swathy.Thanks for sending me this special recipe and the way she had given me left me no job except copying & pasting. So perfectly done :)Wishing her a great journey ahead as a blogger(Please dont forget to visit http://www.shravskitchen.wordpress.com).

DAILY DIET CHART FOR BABIES & TODDLERS(with recipes)

Most of my readers would be very happy today on seeing this post. I had been delaying the release of this post due to several technical issues and personal reasons.Many parents wrote to me asking for a diet chart/meal plan for their babies and I kept saying soon and gave them a sample. This was in WIP(work in progress) state for more than 3 months and today I let it go live.The main reason for the delay was some incompatibility issue with my blog and I personally didn’t like posting a diet chart because I usually go by “FEED ON DEMAND”. Still I made some efforts(really huge) to get this done.Hope you find them useful.