Types of food vary from place to place depending on the availability, climate, and choice of people. So we have to adjust by changing our priorities where we go. But when it comes to kids, neither they can modify themselves, nor we can force them to do. In fact, we should never force them to step out of their comfort zone. In that case, we have to acquaint them with some simple and effective dishes which can be quickly done and helps to maintain their nutrients requirements. Among all the countries, India is well known for its tasty, mouth-watering, and nutritious dishes. Also, there are several dishes for kids too. The followings are some Simple Indian Food Recipes for Kids.
Healthy Indian Recipes for Kids
All in one food. It sounds weird how all the requirements of a child are assembled in one dish, and believe me, and your kid will enjoy it. But, that’s the typical recipe used by almost all moms in India. Not only kids but also elders can have it. So first, you try this Healthy Indian Food for Kids, then you offer it to your kids. It’s Khichdi.
Khichdi | The Simple Indian Food Recipes for Kids
Ingredients
Rice and dal of your choice. You can add as many varieties of vegetables as you can, or you can add potato, onion, tomato, carrots, ghee for tadka.
Process
It is better to prepare this Indian Food for Kids in a pressure cooker because it retains all the nutrients and prepares quickly.
- First, put the cooker on the flame. Let it warm.
- Put one tablespoon of ghee in the cooker.
- Add bay leaf and cinnamon for flavor (it’s optional, you can skip this).
- Then add chopped onion (one medium) and sauté it till the onions turn transparent.
- Then add tomatoes and sauté it for 2 minutes.
- Next, add all the chopped or cut into small pieces of all vegetables. Sauté it for 2-3 minutes.
- Add soaked rice and dal (wash and soak rice and dal for 5 minutes) to the sautéed vegetables.
- Stir it properly, then add salt to taste and a little bit of curry powder.
- If you want, cook it well for 5 minutes by constant stirring.
- Then pour water in the cooker (if you took half cup rice and a half cup of dal, then add two cups of water, or you can add by your guess power)
- Then close the cooker lid and allow for 2-3 whistles.
- Let it cool. Serve it with raita, chutney, or pickle.
Nutrients
As this Indian food for kids contains rice, it has carbohydrates. From Dal, we got good proteins, and from lots of vegetables, the dish is enriched with vitamins and minerals. We got a little bit of fat from the ghee. So it’s worthy to say all in one.
Bread Halwa | Calcium-Rich Food for Children
As we know that children need more protein than adults because protein plays a vital role in their growth and development, but it is always challenging to feed milk, the rich source of protein. So here I am giving you one simple Kid Friendly Indian Food Recipe with milk.
Process
- Take 3-4 slices of bread.
- Cut its sides and remove.
- Heat the pan on the flame.
- Add one tablespoon ghee to the pan. Let it warm.
- Make the bread slices into pieces roughly by hand and add to the pan.
- Fry it in slow flame for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add 1 cup milk and a quarter cup water to that.
- Allow to boil and stir it constantly.
- When it started thickening, add sugar, stir it till it becomes thick.
- Add cashew if you want.
- Then turn off the flame. It’s really soft and tasty.
Conclusion
Always have Simple Indian Food Recipes for Kids that are prepared or ready-made for your child. As I always said that children are totally unpredictable in everything. Today what is their favorite next day that became worse for them. So try to make minor variables while cooking for them. It will be great to raise interest in kids towards eating fruits because we consider these as Instant Recipes for Kids. That was readily available and easy to carry too. The above described are some Easy Indian Recipes for Kids, and I hope you try them for your kids. Click here for baby care tips and kids’ products.
Author: Mrs. Sarada Mishra, Senior Teacher
Prabhushree English Medium School, Puri
