Millets are ancient super grains that have long been a part of Indian food culture. Jowar or Sorghum is one such millet commonly used in flour form to prepare bhakris. Today I am sharing a super easy and delicious Jowar Khichdi Recipe using Whole Jowar which can be a snack, breakfast dish or a tiffin… Continue reading Jowar Khichdi
Category: Tiffin Treats
Potato Garlic Bites
An easy and quick snack for everyone. A good change from pakoras for monsoon cravings. Kids love it and so do adults Potato Garlic Bites Recipe Makes 24 (as seen)1cup mashed potatoes3 tbsp oil3 tbsp chopped garlic1/2 tsp chilli powderSalt1/2 cup water1/4 cup rice flour2 tbsp cornflourOil for fryingStep 1 - Heat oil in a… Continue reading Potato Garlic Bites
Salted Caramel Popcorn
Salted Caramel Popcorn is the sole reason we visit shopping malls frequently….yes such is the craze and love for popcorn that Nabeel and I share. Seems like our trips to the mall are going to end soon, for we tried out an incredibly satisfying, no-frills, melt-in the mouth kinda Homemade Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe over… Continue reading Salted Caramel Popcorn
3 Easy Kids Recipe Videos
Being mom to a dynamic kid sure has it's share of worries and concerns, one of them being what food to make for him that will ensure a good flow of energy to meet up his activity requirements. I am often left in this dilemma and so are most moms, many of whom have written… Continue reading 3 Easy Kids Recipe Videos
Garlic Breadsticks – Dominos Style
The popular Garlic Breadsticks from Dominos are a favourite of Nabeel. We always end up ordering their dry, chewy, zero topping pizzas for the greed of breadsticks (because they don’t deliver unless you order pizzas). So, one fine Saturday afternoon when Nabeel yearned to dig into some hot breadsticks from Dominos and they refused to… Continue reading Garlic Breadsticks – Dominos Style
Easy 3 Ingredient Energy Bar for Kids
Energy Bars as the name suggests are packaged snacks loaded with whole lot of goodness that impart instant energy. The Easy 3 ingredient Energy Bar for Kids is made using Dates, Oats and Almonds. Iron and instant energy from dates, fiber from oats and vitamins from almonds is a powerful combination which will energize your child right away.
Banana Walnut Bread
I have been baking Banana Walnut Bread for years now and it’s one of our breakfast favourites. The method involved is very simple, so I often whip it up in the mornings to treat everyone with freshly baked Banana Bread for breakfast. Although, it’s possible to feast on this "fresh out of the oven" indulgence… Continue reading Banana Walnut Bread
Green Pea Parathas
This year’s extended winter is a boon; not only do we get to enjoy the lovely weather but also the endless supply of fresh fruits and vegetables it brings along. Carrot and Peas are the top 2 ingredients of the season that always come home with me after every trip to the market. I pick… Continue reading Green Pea Parathas
Easy & Creative ways to serve milk to kids
I am one blessed mom, why? Because milk time for me is not as harrowing as for most moms…Nabeel looks forward to his milk cuppa daily and drinks up the same without creating any fuss. How? All because of a few simple and practical tips that I follow to make his cup of milk interesting… Continue reading Easy & Creative ways to serve milk to kids
Vegetable and Chickpea Patties
What to make for tiffin tomorrow? Is a worrying question most moms ask themselves. While tiffin ideas/options may pop up immediately most are not convincing enough for a mom who wishes to feed something substantial and nutritious to her child. Here is an extremely delicious and totally wholesome dish that you can make for your… Continue reading Vegetable and Chickpea Patties
Spinach & Peanut Pooris
Spinach & Peanut Pooris -The goodness of spinach and peanuts combine to make an excellent food for kids.
Homemade Eggless Donuts
Mix, Roll, Fry & Treat!
Spiced Potato Stuffed Sesame Buns
It’s that time of the year when I am scratching my head to figure out new flavours and food items to pack in Nabeel’s lunch box. I know it’s been only a month since school re-opened yet the regular Tiffin making activity has already started to get boring for me. So recently, during one of… Continue reading Spiced Potato Stuffed Sesame Buns
Popeye Pie
Most of my generation moms grew up watching Popeye – The Sailor and so were introduced to spinach very early and would not mind consuming it since Popeye did so and he could manage getting over any trouble. Sadly, our kids don’t know Popeye as he is taken over by the likes of Chotta Bheem… Continue reading Popeye Pie
Chicken & Oats Squares
Today, I have one more chicken creation invented especially for Nabeel when he was holidaying and demanded all things new. It’s a fairly simple recipe using homemade chicken mince, yes homemade, because I am yet to find a decent store selling the perfect fine chicken mince that most of my recipes require. If you, too,… Continue reading Chicken & Oats Squares
Classic Chilli Cheese Toast
The famous Chilli Cheese toast can now be whipped up in your kitchen with this blink n make recipe.
Cream & Curd Open Sandwich
A healthy snack using malai or fresh milk cream as an ingredient is ideal for growing kids. Pack these sandwiches in your kids lunch-box, today!