Quick and easy recipes for you
Feeding a kid and feeding him right is every mother’s nightmare. Good nutrition and a balanced diet is essential for the child to grow up healthy. A little time and effort put into presentation and preparation of the meal will save well worth the time spent on trying to make the child finish the meal.
Mushroom Dosa is a healthy and delicious breakfast dish for kids and adults alike. They can be also be served for lunch or dinner. Stuffed with a mushroom masala, this is a must-try. You don’t need to serve this with any side dish as the masala would be quite sufficient. […]
Mac and Cheese (Macaroni Cheese) is a very popular and classic American dish. It is a comfort food of sorts – can be had for breakfast, lunch or as an evening snack dish. A rich and creamy dish made with just very few ingredients, it is a one pot dish […]
Nankhatai is an Indian eggless cookie/shortbread popularly served during teatime or as an evening snack. They are also made during special occasions and festivals like Diwali. Unlike many other cookies, these require very minimal ingredients that are already available in your pantry. This recipe is said to originate from Surat […]
Rajma Masala Sundal (or Red Kidney Beans Masala Sundal) is a healthy and delicious North Indian evening snack. Sundal is one of the most popular dishes made during Navratri festival. This sundal can also be packed for kids school snack box. You can also serve this as a side dish […]
Peanut Sundal (or Groundnut Sundal or Verkadalai Sundal) is a popular and traditional South Indian sundal variety. Typically made as an evening snack for kids, it is also made during Navratri festival and over the years has become an integral part of the Navratri sundal menu. The verkadalai sundal is […]
Corn Bhel is a delicious North Indian street food snack. This recipe is not only delicious it is very easy to make with simple ingredients. Though the dish does not require green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney, if you prefer you can add a little bit to the final dish. […]
Potato smileys (Smiley Face Potatoes) are loved by both kids and adults. The simple yet lip-smacking flavor of these crispy fries are an instant mood changer and taste the best when paired with tomato sauce. Smiley Face Potatoes are ideal for brunch or evening snacks and are good enough to […]
What would you do when there is leftover noodles? It’s a shame that most times, it get thrown away. This Noodles Cutlet recipe not only finishes off the leftovers, but also brings more life to snack time! Moreover, cutlets are all time favourites! Crispy on the outside and soft on […]
Soya laddu – a sweet delicacy made with Soya flour, jaggery and ghee. India is famous for laddus, the most popular one being Boondi laddu and Besan laddu, both made from Chickpea flour. Some of the other popular flour bases used to make laddus are whole wheat, rava (semolina) and even […]
Thekua or Thekariis is a biscuit like sweet made across regions of Bihar, UP, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. It is also known as Khajuria in many other parts of the country. For centuries, this style of Indian biscuit has been a favourite and usually consumed along with tea. Crispy, crunchy […]
Tomato Cheese Pulao is a very popular and easy to make dish. Popular as a street food in Mumbai, the pulao is a perfect recipe for kids. This variation of the original dish adds cheese to the dish and is delicious & flavourful. Ingredients: Raw Rice/ Basmati Rice – 2 […]
Paneer Nuggets is a simple, easy to make snack for any occasion. Fresh paneer cubes are mixed with paste made with the spices, dusted in breadcrumbs and deep fried until golden brown & crispy. These are best served with ketchup or mint chutney either as an after-school snack, evening snack […]
Kuzhi Paniyaram is a delicious South Indian snack often served for breakfast or evening tiffen. It is a staple of Chettinad cuisine. This beetroot variation is a refreshing twist to the usual kuzhi paniyaram recipe and also a good way to get kids to eat the vegetable. Ingredients: Beetroot – […]
Paneer Popcorn is a super quick, crunchy snack for kids. Perfect during the summer holidays when kids will be bored and restless, this is an ideal anytime snack for them. A lip-smacking appetizer, this can be made in a jiffy with minimal ingredients and time. Best served with ketchup. […]
Pattani Masala Sundal is a simple but tasty sundal variety to make during Navratri. It can also be served as an evening snack to kids. Ingredients: Dried White Peas – 2 cups, soaked for 8 to 12 hours Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tsp Mint Leaves – handful Coriander Leaves […]
Soya Nuggets (Soya Chunks) is one of the best alternatives for meat dishes and is a nutrition powerhouse. It is rich in protein, iron, calcium and several other nutrients. This quick and simple Soya 65 is a great after-school snack for kids. Ingredients: Soya Chunks – 50 gms Ginger Garlic […]
Mango Kesari (Mango Sheera) is a popular dessert/sweet made especially during the summer season when mangoes are in plenty. Yummy and flavorful, they are served as a snack to kids or as a dessert after a meal. Ingredients: Mango Pulp – 1 cup Rava – 2 cups Milk – 2 […]
Peanut Balls is a very popular Indian snack. They can be served as part of a meal, given as a teatime snack or even as a school lunch box snacks. Very simple and easy to make, kids would love this. Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts – 50 gms, shelled Honey – 3 […]
Chocolate Cupcakes are a simple, delicious and perfect dessert for any occasion and also as an everyday treat, especially as kid’s after-school snack. Ingredients: Maida (Plain Flour) – 100 gms Powdered Sugar – 100 gms Butter – 100 gms Eggs – 2 Cocoa Powder – 3 tsp Baking Powder – […]
A delicious, healthy and easy to make snack for kids and adults alike. Great for kids coming home from school hungry. Ingredients: Ragi Flour – 100 gms Peanuts – 2 tblsp, shelled Roasted Gram – 2 tblsp Raisins – 2 tblsp Coconut – 50 gms, grated Powdered Palm Jaggery – […]
A simple and tasty snack for kids, these chicken and cheese balls make for a great appetizer/starter as well. Ingredients: Minced Chicken – 250 gms, boneless, skinless Feta Cheese – 1/4 cup, finely chopped Egg – 1, small, beaten Onions – 3 tlsp, minced Garlic – 1, small clove, […]
A delicious, quick and easy school/office lunch or evening snack for kids. A great way to use up any leftover chapatis. Ingredients: Chapati (or Phulka) – 6 to 8 Potatoes – 4 to 5, boiled, peeled, mashed Paneer – 1 cup, crumbled or finely chopped Carrot – 1 cup, grated […]
A delicious and healthy milkshake for the summer to beat the heat. A fav with kids. Ingredients: Milk – 300 ml Carrots – 250 gms Water – 100 ml Vanilla Ice Cream – 2 to 3 scoops (or as required) Ice Cubes – handful Sugar as required Method: 1. Finely […]
A simple and great snack for any occasion. These make a super easy evening snack or a late-night movie munchies. Ingredients: Eggplants (Aubergines/Brinjals) – 4, medium Oil – 1/4 cup Red Chilli Flakes – 1 tblsp Red Chilli Powder – 2 tsp (Substitute with 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder if […]
A beautiful, delicious and flavourful snack or a dessert. Ideal for evening, tea time or school snacks. Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes – 1 cup, cooked and mashed Buttermilk – 1/4 cup Maida (Plain Flour) – 1 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar – 3 tsp Baking Powder – 1 1/2 tsp Baking […]
A simple, easy to make snack for evenings or for any weekend parties. Kids would love it too. Ingredients: Popping Corn Kernels – 2 to 3 tblsp Vegetable Oil – 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder – 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder – 1/4 tsp Onion Powder – 1/4 tsp Coarse Salt […]
Graham Crackers are a popular American snack similar to a biscuit. Loved by kids, these homemade snacks are easy to make and healthy too. Ingredients: Maida (Plain Flour) – 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour – 4 tblsp Brown Sugar – 1/2 cup Baking Soda – 1/2 tsp Salt – 1/4 […]
A quick and delicious way to use up all those leftover idlis. This pepper idli is perfect as an after-school or evening snack. Ingredients: Idlis – 4 to 5, small or medium size (if you are using Mini Idlis then use 12 to 15) Onions – 1/2 cup, finely chopped […]
A delicious and wholesome breakfast snack for kids. They can also be sent as school snack or even served as an after-school snack. Ingredients: Rolled Oats – 1/2 cup Peanut Butter – 1/4 cup, creamy Coconut – 1/3 cup, desiccated Almonds – 1/2 tblsp, chopped Choco Chips – 1/3 cup […]
Shortbreads are like biscuits and are a great afternoon tea or coffee treat. This walnut variation is a great holiday time treat especially during Christmas. Ingredients: Maida (Plain Flour) – 3 cups Walnuts – 1 cup, chopped Sugar – 1 cup Butter – 1 cup, soft Method: 1. Lightly toast […]
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