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Ragi Malt Drink Powder recipe

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Ragi Malt Powder Recipe ( homemade ragi / finger millet drink mix for toddlers & kids )

 


Ingredients: ( for Ragi malt powder )

1 cup or 200 gms – Ragi powder (finger millet)
1/2 cup or 100 gms – cocoa powder
1/2 cup or 100 gms – raw sugar
25 almonds ( powdered in dry grinder )

Method:

Step 1) Into an airtight container add all the ingredients ( ragi powder / finger millet powder, cocoa powder, raw sugar, almond powder ) and mix well .. Ragi MAlt powder ready 😀 .. close with the lid and use upto 2 months ..

Step 2) To prepare ‘ ragi malt drink ‘ ( for 1 serving ) :

  • Into a pan, add 1/4 cup water
  • Add 2 tsp ragi malt powder ( we just made ) and stir until combined ( no lumps )
  • Pour 1 cup or 200 ml milk and stir
  • Heat on high and bring it to a boil ( keep stirring to prevent scorching at the bottom )
  • Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and stir for 2 minutes
  • Remove from heat and pour into a cup .. Serve when warm 😀 .. This is great for picky toddlers & kids who refuse to drink milk ..

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Nankatai cardamom cookies recipe

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Nankatai ( Indian cardamom cookies recipe ) NO-OVEN

 


Ingredients: ( for nankatai – cardamom cookies )

1 cup or 250 gms – all purpose flour ( maida or plain flour)
1/2 cup or 100 gms – chana flour ( besan / chickpea flour )
1/2 cup or 100 gms – ghee (or unsalted butter )
1/3 cup or 80 gms – sugar ( powdered )
1/4 tsp – baking soda
1/4 tsp – salt
2 tsp – cardamom powder ( or grind 10 cardamoms and add )
1/4 cup – milk ( to brush the cookies before baking )

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Method:

Step 1) Into a bowl, add the ghee, powdered sugar and mix ( becomes like a paste )

Step 2) Add the all purpose flour (maida ), besan ( chana/chickpea flour ), baking soda, salt and mix well into a thick dough

note: If too thick, add a tsp of ghee or milk and make a thick dough ( like cookie dough )

Step 3) Take a small amount of dough, shape it into a ball with your palms and gently press with your thumb in the centre  ( to give a a flat look on top ) and arrange on a greased cookie (nankatati ) tray

note: you can shape the cookie however you like 🙂

Step 4) To Bake in Oven : Preheat Oven at 180 C or 350 F for 10 minutes. Bake the cookies for 12 minutes ( don’t let it brown.. should look like a mix of white and golden hue on top )

Step 5) To Bake without oven: ( please see video for clear idea 🙂

  • Take a big pressure cooker or a deep heavy pan
  • Add 1 cup salt or sand
  • Place a tall stand inside
  • Place the lid on top and heat on high for 5 minutes
  • Place the cookie pan
  • Place the lid on top and heat on high for 4 minutes
  • Reduce to medium and cook for 10 minutes only
  • Remove the cookie pan and quickly takeout the cookies to a plate ( or the base of the cookies/nankatais will burn )

Enjoy with hot tea ! 😀

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Date Almond Milkshake recipe

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Date Almond Milkshake ( sugarfree shake for kids )

 




 

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Ingredients: ( for date almond shake  – Serves 2 )

3 – dates ( de-seeded & soaked )
10 – Almonds ( soaked )
2 cups – milk ( cold )
note: Soak the dates and almonds for 2 – 3 hours ( or overnight for morning shake )

Method:
Step 1) Get ready with all the ingredients
Step 2) Into the blender, add 3 soaked dates, 10 soaked almonds and 2 cups milk ..
Step 3) Blend for a minute ( until smooth ) .. and pour into a cup ..

Date Almond milkshake ready ! ..

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Tips:
  • This is a great choice for kids who refuse to drink milk
  • The dates in this shake adds the required sweetness ( no sugar needed )..
  • You can serve this after breakfast or as a refreshing drink in the evening ..

5 Soup recipes for 1+ year toddlers & kids

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5 Soup recipes for 1+ year toddlers & kids

‘ 5 soup recipes with immune-boosting ingredients for 1+ toddlers & kids ‘ ..




 

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Recipe #1 – Super food veggie soup

Ingredients: ( for #1 – Superfood veggie soup )

1/2 cup – carrot (peeled & chopped )
1/4 cup – beetroot (peeled & chopped)
1/4 cup – potato (peeled & chopped )
1/4 cup – bellpepper (capsicum) chopped
1/2 cup – spinach (or kale/silverbeet/chard) chopped
2 cups – water
1/4 tsp – salt ( or to taste )
Spice powders:
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
1/2 tsp – coriander powder

Method:
Step 1) Get ready with all the ingredients ..
Step 2) Into the pan, add all the ingredients
Step 3) Cover, heat on high and bring it to a boil ..
Step 4) Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and cook for 20 minutes ..

Let it cool .. grind using a handblender or regular blender.. pour into a bowl and serve when slightly warm ..

To Serve:
Serve 1 cup soup for 1 – 3 year toddlers
Serve 2 cups for 4+ kids ..

You can serve in the evening or for lunch/dinner when your baby is sick and refuses to eat solid foods ..

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Recipe #2 – Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: ( for #2 – Mushroom soup )

1/2 cup – pumpkin or carrot (peeled & chopped )
1/2 cup – green peas
1 – tomato (chopped)
1 cup – mushroom (chopped) ( I used ‘button mushroom’ )
1 tbsp – coriander leaves (chopped)
2 cups – water
1/4 tsp – salt ( or to taste )
pinch – garlic ( small piece or 1 small garlic)
2 tsp – oil
Spice powders:
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – pepper powder
1/2 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder

Method:
Step 1) Get ready with all the ingredients ..
Step 2) Heat a sauce pan and pour 2 tsp of oil ..
Step 3) Add 1 cup chopped mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes ( or until it shrinks ) ..
Step 4) Add the spice powders, salt and mix for 20 seconds
Step 5) Add 1/2 cup chopped pumpkin (or carrot), 1 tomato chopped, 1/4 cup peas, 1 small garlic, coriander leaves
Step 6) Pour 2 cups water, cover and bring it to a boil..
Step 7) Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and cook for 20 minutes ..
Once ready .. let it cool .. and grind to a smooth puree..
pour into a bowl .. and serve when slightly warm ..
If your littleone is sick and refuses to eat regular meals, you can serve this soup with small pieces of bread toast

For 1 – 2 year olds, cut the bread toast into tiny pieces, dip into the soup and serve ..

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Recipe #3 – Chicken Soup

Ingredients: ( for #3 – Chicken soup )

1/2 cup – carrot or pumpkin (peeled & chopped )
1/2 cup – green peas
1/2 cup – bellpepper (capsicum) chopped
1/2 – onion (chopped)
100 gms – chicken ( boneless ) chopped
1 tbsp – coriander leaves (chopped)
2 cups – water
1/4 tsp – salt ( or to taste )
1/4 tsp – lemon juice
1/4 tsp – ginger chopped ( 1 small piece )
2 tbsp – chana dal ( or yellow lentil or soup lentil )
2 tsp – oil
Spice powders:
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder,    1/4 tsp – pepper powder
1/2 tsp – coriander powder,  1/4 tsp – cumin powder

Method:
Step 1) Get ready with all the ingredients ..
Step 2) Heat a pan and pour 2 tsp oil ..
Step 3) Add 1/2 chopped onion, 100 gms boneless chicken, 1/4 tsp ginger, salt, spice powders, mix for a minute ..
Step 4) Add 2 tbsp chana dal,1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup carrot, 1/2 cup bellpepper and 1 tbsp coriander leaves
Step 5) Add 2 cups water, 1/4 tsp lemon juice. cover, heat on high and bring it to a boil ..
Step 6) Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and cook for 20 minutes ..

Let it cool .. and grind it to a smooth puree. Pour into a bowl .. and serve when slightly warm..

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Recipe #4 – Spinach Soup


Ingredients: ( for #4 – Spinach soup )

1/2 cup – sweet potato or carrot (peeled & chopped )
1 cup – spinach (palak) chopped
1 cup – water
2 tbsp – red lentil ( masoor dal )
1/4 tsp – salt ( or to taste )
pinch – garlic ( tiny piece )
Spice powders:
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
pinch – pepper powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder

Method:
Step 1) Get ready with all the ingredients ..
Step 2) Into a saucepan, add 1/2 cup sweet potato or carrot,1 cup spinach, spice powders, salt, pinch of garlic
Step 3) Add 2 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal), 1 cup water ..
Step 4) Cover, heat on high and bring it to a boil ..
Step 5) Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and cook for 20 minutes ..

Let it cool .. and grind to a smooth a puree .. Pour into a bowl .. and serve when slightly warm..

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Recipe #5 – Beetroot Soup


Ingredients: ( for #5 – Beetroot soup )

1/2 cup – beetroot (peeled & chopped )
1/2 cup – celery chopped (optional)
1/2 cup – pumpkin ( squash or carrot )
1/4 cup – peas
1 cup – water
1/4 tsp – salt ( or to taste )
2 tsp – coriander leaves ( or chives )
Spice powders:
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
pinch – chilli or pepper powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder

Method:
Step 1) Into a sauce pan, add 1/2 cup chopped beetroot, 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup pumpkin, 1/4 cup peas
Step 2) Add 1/4 tsp – turmeric powder, pinch – chilli powder, salt, 1/4 tsp – cumin powder, coriander leaves, 1 cup water
Step 3) Cover, heat on high and bring it to a boil ..
Step 4) Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and cook for 20 minutes ..
Let it cool .. and grind it to a smooth puree.

Pour into a bowl .. and serve when slightly warm..

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Tips:
  • For 3+kids, you can also offer this soup without grinding .. just grate or cut the veggies into to small pieces and cook ..
  • If your littleone refuses to eat pieces of veggies ( especially when sick), better to grind and serve ..

10 breakfast recipes for 2+ year toddlers & kids

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Ghee Lachha paratha recipe (layer flatbread)

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