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As a parent, our focus always remains that our child should eat healthy food. On the contrary, children are known to be picky eaters and getting them to eat something healthy is sometimes a difficult task. We are constantly looking for recipes that are healthy and that help increase our baby’s weight. We should not rely only on the child’s weight chart to decide whether the baby is healthy or not. Skinny does not mean unhealthy and, similarly, chubby is not a definition of health.
For moms, the real challenge is making healthy food options look appealing. Here are some foods that are healthy and nutritious, with them we will prepare some recipes that your little ones will devour in a minute.
Fruits
Vegetable
Nuts (in moderation)
Pulses
Oatmeal
Rice / Dahlia
Ghee and butter (in moderation)
Khichdi:
This is considered one of the most nutritious and healthy first foods for young children. It’s easy to make and different veggies can easily be incorporated. It helps to gain weight and it is also easy to digest.
Ingredients:
• Rice / Dalia (half cup),
• Moong Dal (half cup),
• Ghee (1 teaspoon),
• Cumin seeds (1/2 teaspoon)
• Vegetables: carrot, tomato, spinach, bottle protector, potato (cut into small pieces)
• Spices: salt, pepper and turmeric
• Water (1 cup)
Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe:
Collect, wash and soak the rice and dal in a little water. Put ghee or butter in a pressure cooker and heat it up, then put cumin seeds until it starts to sizzle. If you like, you can add a pinch of asafoetida too, it helps in digestion. Then put all the vegetables in a pressure cooker and fry them for a while. Add all the spices like salt (according to taste), pepper (a pinch) and turmeric and then let it simmer for a minute. Put rice and dal and 1 cup of water. Give a couple of whistles and voila! A perfect meal is ready for your baby.
PS: You can adjust the consistency of this dish based on your choice.
Oatmeal pancakes:
Ingredients:
• Powdered oatmeal (half cup) *** roast half a cup of oatmeal for one minute and then grind into powder ***
• Fruits: banana, blueberry, apple, grapes
• Nuts (chopped and roasted)
• Honey (2 teaspoons)
• Rice powder (half a cup)
• Baking powder (a pinch or two)
• Milk (1.5 cup)
Cooking time: 10 to 15 minutes.
Recipe:
Combine the oatmeal powder, rice powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Pour milk into it and stir well. Put a skillet on the stove and drizzle a few drops of butter. Pour in a ladle full of prepared batter and spread it out evenly in circular motions. Cook over medium heat on both sides and transfer to a plate. Layer it with chopped fruit, dried fruit, and a spoonful of honey on top.
Your healthy and delicious dessert is ready and your children will love it.
PS: You can use chocolate syrup from time to time to change the flavor. Scoop a tablespoon of peanut butter on top of a pancake, drizzle on some chocolate syrup, and serve your little ones.
One of the best ways to get your little ones to eat a healthy meal is to work on the presentation.