For anyone who has eaten idlis before, the very mention of the name will bring back memories of spongy white circles, steaming hot sambar and thick coconut chutney. I for one, would happily eat idlis every day for breakfast! But of course, normal people would want some variety, and that’s another great thing about idlis…Read More
Ragi Banana Pancakes for Toddlers
Ragi or fingermillet was the first millet introduced to my son after his Annaprashan , and am sure I am not the only one to do so! Traditionally sprouted ragi powder porridge is given to babies in India after 6 months of age. My son developed a liking for this wonder millet and since then…Read More
Quick and Easy Ragi Flakes Dosa Recipe
Introducing the delectable Ragi Flakes Dosa! A culinary delight that not only preserves the incredible nutritional benefits of finger millet, also known as Ragi or Nachni, but also offers a delectable twist to the familiar dosa. This wholesome recipe is not just limited to nourishing our little ones with ragi porridge; it provides a delightful…Read More
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
My family is really fond of bread – we have bread for breakfast at least twice a week. We used the usual store-bought bread, but since we consumed it regularly, I was worried about the quality of such a staple food in our home. And no, I didn’t trust big brand names either! That’s when…Read More
Egg Toast Cups Recipe for Kids
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but your kids might not be too keen on it! More often than not, they just nibble at whatever’s on their plate and then rush off to school. And you’re lucky if they finish their lunch box too! But we have just the recipe that kids…Read More
25 Sathumaavu Recipes for Kids
If there’s one baby food that every Mom in India feeds her baby, it’s got to be the ever-popular Sathumaavu, also known as Health Mix! And it completely deserves that name, considering the amount of healthy ingredients packed in this simple-looking powder. And if you think that Sathumaavu is restricted to weaning foods, then think again!…Read More
Maize Flour Pancakes Recipe
We all make uttapams with rice flour or sooji , chillas with besan or dals and pancakes with wheat flour but I’m pretty sure most of us have never tried using maize flour to make any of these! The reason for this is probably because the most common maize dish we’re familiar with is a…Read More
Barnyard Millet Pesarattu Recipe
Flat crepes or pancakes go by many names in India, and can be both sweet and savory. They’re mostly had for breakfast and are made with a variety of grains, although the most popular one is dosa, made of rice. However, it helps to give monotony a break by trying out something other than rice,…Read More
40 Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Toddlers
A sentence that gets repeated in most homes somewhere around 8:00 AM is this – “Eat your breakfast, sweetie! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” Of course, a two year old could care less if you served pot roast for breakfast – he’s busy displaying his trademark pickiness! Toddlers are notorious for being…Read More
Maize Flakes Upma Recipe
Maize is pretty popular this time of the year in some parts of the world, and the day after Thanksgiving is also known as Maize Day in the U.S.! And it certainly deserves a day of it’s own; after all, it’s a good source of all kinds of vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber, proteins and…Read More