Cooking with My Baby

 Its simple to make sabudana khichadi in microwave. No tension of sticking on the sides of vessel and uses less ghee. so presenting you healthier less fat sabudana khichadi     Soak sabudana (sago pearls) for 3-6 hours. The soaking is a crucial step: I do this by placing 1 cup sabudana in a bowl and just barely covering it with water, then covering it and setting it aside. After soaking, the grains should still feel dry and separate, although they should feel soft and hydrated.Fluff with fork If using raw peanuts, roast at 425F for about 10 minutes and remove the skin. If using already roasted peanuts, skip this step. Once the roasted peanuts have cooled, grind coarsely. 2. To the soaked sabudana, add 2/3 C crushed toasted peanuts, 1 T sugar and 1 t salt (or to taste). 3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine  1 t cumin seeds, 1-2 slited green chillies, 1 T ghee .Microwave for 1.5 mins, or until the cumin seeds sizzle and you can smell a f...

                          Chinese white cabbage is a Chinese leaf vegetable often used in Chinese cuisine, it is particularly popular in northern China around Beijing (Peking). This recipe is quick, simple yet delicious n healthy way to enjoy chinese cabbage. Serve it with hot steamed rice or noodles. Ingredients: 500g Chinese white cabbage 1 thinly sliced green pepper 200 gm mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons groundnut oil salt ground black pepper Method:  Wash the napa cabbage and separate the leaves and wash all the leaves. Chop 1 inch pieces.  Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok/ large frying pan and heat up the oil till its sizzling hot on high flame. Then add the Chinese white cabbage into the wok, stir fry it for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly.  ...

                     Neil my BABY is now almost 4 years old. He has some activity happening every week in school where in parents need to do, make or send something creative. His school celebrated Mother's day and had requested the moms to make and bring along a healthy snack dish for kids.... Here's what I made ....                          Creamy veggie toast is simple way of sneaking in nutrients of vegetables in smooth cheesy milky goodness full of vitamin D served on whole-wheat brown toast. It’s easy to prepare and full packed with nutrition and taste. Serves : 2 Ingredients:   8 slices brown bread   2 slices of cheese slices   250 ml whole milk   2 tbsp. whole-wheat flour   2 tbsp. olive oil   1 tbsp....

       "Shravanmasi harsha manasi…hiraval daate chohikade! Kshanat yete sarsar shirave…kshanat firuni unh pade!! ” – Baalkavi.           The holy month of Shravan begins, which brings in the eagerly waited monsoon and marks the beginning of hindu festival season.       Many Hindus fast many days in this month and meat is not consumed during this month.             Rainy season is in full blast this month and rains bring along with them many water borne diseases. Hence, poultry and animal diseases are also common and have more chance of being infected. so its better to avoid meat.               Shravan in mythological terms is the month of love and romance. Practically it is the breeding season for most of the animals. Fishing during this time is prohibited by Hindu law...

Cucumber Salad...                                 This isn't a recipe per se.. just wanted dazzle up those cucumbers with light heathy dressing and enjoy it as salad. This salad can be added on hot dog, sandwiches, cheese toasts to add in crisp and fresh taste of cucumbers. Ingredients: 2 small tender cucumbers  Dressing: 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp vinegar 2 chopped black olives 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic 1/2 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp mixed Italian herbs Mediterranean sea salt Method: Peel the cucumbers with peeler till you get thin long slices of cucumber. Mix all the ingredients for dressing in a small bowl and whisk with a fork. Mix the dressing with cucumbers and let the salad sit in fridge for 15 mins. Enjoy the salad on its own, as side dressing, as a topping on your sandwich.

Momos ... Steamed healthy dumplings packed with flavor and nutrition..                         In Bangalore, the best place to eat veg and chicken momos is an north eastern indian couple on scooter, who sell amazing momos just outside Garuda Mall. The momos are very economically priced and are full of flavor, wrapped in thin soft shell of white dough. If you are in Bangalore, you gotta try these momos from the smiling happy couple.                My kiddo loves momos, he is ever ready to gulp down a plate of chicken momos. Here I have attempted veg momos and they turned out really well, so sharing my adventure with you. The art of pinching and making half moon shaped momos is still to be mastered by me, all the momos here were shaped by my hubby who did it so well even at his first attempt. If you f...

       Bok choy, a popular ingredient in chinese cooking, is the perfect vegetable for a quick, healthy side dish  for an Asian style entree Here tofu, mushrooms and bell peppers add flavor and make it more substantial.                This basic stir-fry can be served as is, quick and easy, this is one of my favorite ways to load up on leafy greens. Serve with fluffy white rice, or over noodles in soup.         Boy Choy is not easily available in India. But I was able to order fresh bok choy from Green Tokri, a farm located in Pune who delivers garden fresh vegetables and herbs right at your doorstep. They also offer variety of seasonal fruits and sauces and condiments.  Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2-3 tbsp finely chopped garlic 1 large onion (sliced) 2 mature bokchoys 1 red capsicum (sliced) 1 yellow capsicum (sliced) 200 gm mushroom (sliced) 200 ...

            Juicy Red Delicious Tomatoes..... Neil loves tomato soup, this soup is tangy and sweet with hint of pepper. Very simple to make and will be devoured by your kids and family. We can add in baked beans on the toast with avocado butter and turn this into light evening dinner. Tomato Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 12 small tomatoes 2 tsp of sugar 1 tsp of crushed black pepper 1/2 tsp of salt Method: Crush the tomatoes to smooth paste using a hand blender. Strain the tomato juice through a sieve. Do not Discard the leftover crushed tomato in the sieve, we will use it later... No wastage ;) Now add the sugar, salt and pepper according to the taste. Boil the tomato juice over medium heat in a large saucepan for about 7-8 min, until the opaque tomato juice has turned dark red and cooked completely. Serve with chopped fresh basil or croutons. You could stir in a dollop of Cream , if desired. Baked Beans o...

                      Winter is near and almost here.. Winter to me means cozy blankets sipping a cup of warm soup and watching old classic movies. Its lazy wintery evening and you really dont feel like cooking dinner but you crave for something warm , hearty and tasty light meal.. Heres what you do....                         Make yourself a large bowl of CHOWDER.. Whats a chowder????  Well, a simple dish of chowder, in the past considered to be "poor man's food," has a history that is centuries old. Vegetables or fish stewed in a cauldron thus became known as chowder in English-speaking nations, a corruption of the name of the pot or kettle in which they were cooked.                       Here is my feeble attempt to make sweet corn chowder, thick soup of creamy rich sweet corn served in a sour dough brea...

     Pizza....          Who doesn't love Pizzas... Ya, I do agree its a very healthy option. But its OK to indulge sometimes and enjoy the warm golden crusted freshly baked pizza with toppings of your choice... and to top it pizza crust is stuffed with cheese,,, more cheese...This unique thin crust pizza has a ring of cheese baked into the edge , so that you can enjoy cheese in every last bite of the slice.        Neil demanded me to make a Yummy Yummy Pizza for him.. Nowadays he has his own demands. He is growing independent and is in the phase of "The Terrible twos".. Sometimes he is very very understanding to an extent that even if I cough, he runs to kitchen and gives me a glass or water. he will wipe my tears with towel when I cut onions and will run to tell his dad that his mom is sad and is crying. And there are times when he wont agree to anything I say, he will be stubborn without any re...