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5 Delicious Indian Food Recipes For Kids


Is the fact that your child dislikes homemade food bothering you? Do you wonder if there could be anything you could do to make your kid love the healthy homemade food? Foods prepared at home are the best, no doubt about it. But what can you do to make your child love homely food and ensure he prefers them to all those burgers and fries?
To get the answer, you got to read this post! Following are five scrumptious and healthy recipes which are sure to make your kid a stickler to homemade food once and for all! Go on and get amazed!

1. Oats Kheer:

This is one recipe that can be used to make your kids opt for oats every day. Refrain from using much sugar to keep the calorie value under control. Using honey is also an option.
Ingredients:
  • Oats
  • Milk
  • Honey/sugar
  • Almonds
  • Dates
  • Cardamoms
  • Raisins
  • Banana
How To Make:
  1. At first, roast the oats for a while.
  2. Boil milk in a pan and add the dry fruits.
  3. Add roasted oats and simmer.
  4. Wait till the kheer turns thick and creamy.

2. Sweet Corn Pulao:


This Pulao is very easy to make and is a good companion for meat dishes. You can make it with brown rice or even leftover rice. You may sprinkle some lemon juice to make it tastier.
Ingredients:
  • Sweet corn
  • Basmati rice
  • Salt
  • Turmeric powder
  • Ginger-garlic paste
  • Onion
  • Chilli Powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Garam masala
  • Oil
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
How To Make:
  1. Soak rice and cook with water. Drain the water.
  2. Sauté cloves and cinnamon in oil. Add the onions.
  3. Next, add the ginger-garlic paste along with turmeric powder.
  4. Pour in spice powders and sweet corn.
  5. Add the rice and salt. Toss well and cook.
  6. Garnish using coriander leaves.

3. Carrot Halwa:


You know about the numerous health benefits offered by carrots. However, it may be tough feeding your kids with this healthy vegetable. If it is so, try offering them a yummy dessert made with carrots!
Ingredients:
  • Carrots, shredded/ground
  • Ghee
  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Cardamom
  • Nuts & Raisins
How To Make:
  1. Sauté the nuts and raisins in pan with ghee.
  2. Boil carrots in milk.
  3. When it turns thick, add sugar. Stir the mixture.
  4. Now add nuts and raisins and cardamom.
  5. Stir fry on low heat and the halwa will be ready.

4. Curd Rice:


This rice dish is really easy to prepare, and even finicky kids are likely to savor this. Do not use lots of chilies if you make it only for kids. You may use coriander leaves to garnish.
Ingredients:
  • Rice
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Curry leaves
  • Sour curd
  • Red chilies
  • Mustard seeds
How To Make:
  1. Cook the rice in water and drain it well.
  2. Mix curd with rice and add some salt.
  3. Sauté the dry red chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds.
  4. Add this to the rice and mix well.
  5. This tastes the best when served with pickle.

5. Cool Cucumber Raita:


This is one cold and yummy dessert that you can give your kids post a heavy dinner. It is not high in calories but packs in lots of nutrients. Cilantro and mint add to the flavor.
Ingredients:
  • Whole-milk yogurt
  • Cucumber, coarsely grated
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Kosher salt
  • Chopped fresh mint
How To Make:
  1. Drain the yogurt with cheese cloth and keep in the fridge.
  2. Mix grated cucumber with cold yogurt in a bowl.
  3. Add the mint and cilantro with salt. Blend everything well.
  4. Keep it in the fridge before serving.
These authentic Indian dishes are sure to get your child’s attention. Ditch the fries and hamburgers and put together these nutritious and wholesome dishes that you and your kids will love. So which one is your pick for today? Share with us in the comment box below!