Halwa!!! Just the mention of this sweetmeat brings back memories of the tasty Tirunelveli Halwa that my Dad used to bring home from our local sweet shop during my school days. There was this particular shop in Madurai where they prepare fresh, hot halwa in the evenings. The sight of the halwa was enough to tickle our taste…Read More
Homemade Ragi Powder Recipe for Babies
Homemade ragi powder is one of the most nutritious food that is given to almost all babies in South India from 6 month onwards. For my elder one, I started with store bought ragi powder (didn’t have the patience to wait for my mother to make home made ragi powder) and he cried so much…Read More
Oats Pancake Recipe
Before I became a Mom, I underestimated the versatility of oats, especially when it came to the delightful oats pancake recipe. When introducing solids to my son, a friend suggested oats porridge for babies, but I wasn’t too enthusiastic about it. With great reluctance, I gave it a try, and from then on, there was…Read More
10 Easy Khichdi Recipes for Babies
Many moms mailed me to ask ” Can you recommend any other recipe for lunch instead of the same boring khichdi recipe?” Although there are many other options for lunch, khichdi is very nutritious and also a fiiling meal for the munchkins. So I tried out various combinations for khichdi and came out with these…Read More
Sooji Kheer for Babies
Sooji Kheer for Babies is one of the easiest and most nutritious foods for your baby. A lot of readers ask me to suggest some baby food recipes for dinner for the babies to sleep well through the night. I always suggest sooji kheer recipe. It is easily digestible and tends to be filling the…Read More
25+ Fruit Finger Food Recipes For Babies and Toddlers
Is finger food for babies good? Given the tremendous response to our Veggie Finger Food post, I couldn’t resist sharing this article a bit earlier than planned. In case you missed it, we previously covered the telltale signs that indicate your little one is ready for finger foods. Now, let’s delve into the benefits of…Read More
How to make Beetroot Halwa for Babies without Milk
Treat your baby this yummy and delicious Beetroot Halwa prepared without milk and takes about 10 minutes of your time. Dessert preparation for a baby is a nerve-racking issue. This beetroot halwa uses the basic ingredients and it is very easy to prepare also and equally nutritious…. Please follow the 3 Day Rule for introducing the…Read More
25+ Vegetable Finger Food Recipes for Babies
I am pretty sure, it happened overnight !! One day sonny was slurping purees and soups happily and the next day with mouth zipped up for blended foods and wanted to eat “What you are eating !! ” Then realization struck me, ” Ah, Baby is ready for finger foods!!! ” I was so excited to start…Read More
Apple Oats Porridge Recipe for Babies
Apple oats porridge is a highly nutritious and fiber-rich meal for your baby. Rather than giving plain apple porridge or oats porridge for babies, the combination of apple oats porridge works out great. If your child is not very fruit savvy, trying out this apple oats combination can be a wonderful solution. My son personally…Read More
Chutney Powder for Babies/Toddlers
This is a very easy peasy recipe with only three ingredients. This Chutney Powder for babies/toddlers is my own tried and tested recipe and is perfect for babies above 7 months and toddlers. The chutney powder which we use for dosa and idlis are very spicy and has many ingredients which may not be suitable…Read More