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I've already mentioned about the goodness of bajra and how important it is to include this millet in our diet.Lauki,doodhi or bottle-gourd is yet another vegetable that has many health benefits.This paratha recipe is healthy and a great way to sneek lauki in your child's paratha. Ingredients: Bajra flour-2 cups Whole wheat flour- 1/2 cup Lauki-1/2,peeled and grated Salt-1/2 teaspoon Ghee-1 teaspoon Red chilli powder-1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder-a pinch Hing-a generous pinch Garam masala-1/4 teaspoon Oil- 1 teaspoon each,for making the parathas Method: -Wash and peel the lauki and grate it and keep aside. -Take a bowl and mix all the ingredients expect oil and mash well and make a soft dough and let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. -Take some wheat flour in a bowl and take small portions of the dough and roll them into parathas with a rolling pin.Dust some wheat flour as the paratha may become little sticky. -Heat a flat pan and put the paratha and cook it ...

Kids love jelly and if your child is not allergic to peanuts,the peanut butter is a much healthier option than the regular margarine or butter.This recipe is a combination of a tasty jelly and peanut butter sandwiched between two marie-light biscuits or any biscuits of your choice.It's a quick and filling snack for kids. Ingredients: Marie biscuits-1 small pack Jelly(any flavor) Peanut butter Method: -Take two biscuits and spread jelly on one and peanut butter on the other. -Sandwich the two biscuits and enjoy!

Kids love okra or bhindi and this simple and tasty recipe of alu-bhindi is just a perfect for their lunchbox.Pack this with some salads,fruits and plain chapati smeared with ghee or butter. Ingredients: Okra/Bhindi-10-12 Potatoes-1-2 medium size Kalonji/Onion seeds-1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoon Dry red chilli-1 Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon salt to taste Oil-2 teaspoons Method: -Wash the bhindi and wipe it with a kitchen towel before cutting.Cut the bhindi into small pieces. -Wash the potatoes and chop it into small pieces.Do not peel the potato skin. -Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and kalonji.Let it splutter. -Add the dry red chilli and the potatoes first. -Cook for 2-3 minutes and the add the chopped bhindi and mix well. -Add salt and turmeric and stir well and cook till the potatoes and bhindi are done. -Serve hot with puris ,parathas or plain chapatis.

Green moong dal is rich in protein and this dosa recipe is yet another tasty and healthy recipe. Ingredients:  Green moong dal-2 cups Dosa rice-3 cups Green chillies-3 Ginger-1 small peice Onion- 2,Finely chopped Green coriander leaves-1/2 bunch,finely chopped Salt to taste Oil /Ghee to make the dosas  Method: -Soak the green moong dal and rice separately with enough water for 6-7 hours. -Grind the moong dal with the ginger and green chillies first with little water in a mixer jar and take it out into a big and dry vessel.Next,grind the rice with little water.The consistency of the batter should not be very thin or too thick. -Cover the vessel and allow the batter to ferment.It usually takes 7-8 hours to ferment. -Mix salt with the fermented batter. -Mix the chopped green chillies and onion,coriander leaves and keep aside. -Heat a non-stack tawa and spread some portion of the batter and make rounds like you make dosa. -Add a teaspoon of oil around the d...

This combination of potatoes and drumsticks cooked in mustard paste makes the recipe different from the normal fries. Ingredients: Drumsticks-2,cut into medium pieces Potatoes-2,cut in rounds Mustard seed-3 teaspoons Garlic-2 cloves Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon Green chilli-1 Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil-2 teaspoons Method: -Take a pan and add 3 cups of water and add salt and turmeric powder. -Put the cut pieces of drumsticks and potatoes into the water and allow it to boil for 4-5 minutes till the potatoes and drumsticks are half cooked. -Strain the water and keep the half boiled veggies aside. -Take a mixer jar and add the mustard seeds,garlic,cumin seeds and green chillies and grind to make a fine smooth paste.Add a little water if required. -Heat a pan and add oil to it.Add some mustard seeds and let it splutter. -Now add the mustard paste and stir it for a minute. -Immediately add the potatoes and drumsticks and cook stirring in between. -When the...

This is a healthy and delicious recipe enjoyed by kids.You can use less cream if you do not want to add too much calories.I have used sugar-free but you can substitute that with honey too. Ingredients: Amul cream/Malai(Homemade)-1/2 cup Sugar free powder-2 teaspoons Grapes-7-8 Pomegranate seeds-1/4 cups Ripe banana-1,sliced Apple-1 small,peeled and diced kiwi fruit-1,diced Plums-1,diced Raisins-3 tablespoons Cashewnuts-5-6 Almonds-5-6 Dried figs-2,finely chopped Walnuts-2 teaspoons Fresh mint leaves-3-4 Method: -Whip the cream with a fork and add the powdered sugar and whip for about 15-20 minutes. -Add all the fruits and dried fruits and nuts to the whipped cream. -Garnish with fresh mint leaves on top and serve chilled!