10 Easy and Healthy Recipes for Kids

Hey there! Ever thought about making yummy stuff with everyday ingredients? Well, guess what? We're about to have a blast in the kitchen with super-easy and healthy Indian recipes for both kids and everyone in the family! No need for fancy skills—just grab your aprons, and let's make some tasty magic together. It's all about having fun, trying new things, and sharing good food with the people you love. Get ready to be a kitchen superstar! 🌟

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Here are a few healthy and easy Indian recipes for kids with measurements and instructions:

1.Vegetable Upma:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semolina (rava)
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers), finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste
• Water

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. After they pop, toss in chopped onions and green chilies.
• Sauté until onions are translucent. Add mixed vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
• Include semolina and cook until it becomes a golden brown color.
• Pour water gradually, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the upma thickens.
• Add salt to taste, mix thoroughly, and serve while it's hot.

2.Chapati Rolls with Paneer Filling:

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat chapatis
• 1 cup paneer, grated
• Mixed vegetables (carrots, capsicum, peas), finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions:

• Sauté mixed vegetables in oil until they are tender.
• Add grated paneer, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
• Warm the chapatis, place the paneer filling, and roll them up into rolls.

3.Vegetable Biryani:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice, soaked
• Mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• Biryani masala, as per taste
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup fried onions (optional)
• Ghee or oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Sauté sliced onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
• Add mixed vegetables, biryani masala, and cook for a few minutes.
• Mix in soaked and drained rice, yogurt, and salt. Add water and cook until the rice is done.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and fried onions. Serve hot.

4.Masala Poha:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flattened rice (poha)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Rinse poha in water and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
• Add peanuts, green peas, and tomatoes. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
• Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and add the rinsed poha. Cook for a few minutes and serve.

5.Cucumber Raita:

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, grated
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Mix grated cucumber, yogurt, cumin powder, chopped mint, and salt in a bowl.
• Let it cool in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes before you serve it.

6.Mixed Dal Dosa:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup urad dal (black gram), soaked
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils), soaked
• 1 cup rice, soaked
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Blend soaked urad dal, moong dal, and rice to form a smooth batter.
• Ferment the batter for 6-8 hours.
• Heat a griddle, pour a ladle of batter, and spread it in a circular motion. Continue cooking until each side turns a lovely golden brown.

7.Chickpea Chaat:

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 cup cooked chickpeas)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• Chaat masala, as per taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber.
• Add chaat masala, salt, and chopped coriander leaves. Toss well and serve.

8.Sweet Potato Chaat:

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, boiled and diced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• In a bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes, pomegranate seeds, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, lime juice, and salt.
• Toss gently and serve as a healthy chaat.

9.Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa:

Ingredients:

• 3 bell peppers, halved and deseeded
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn), finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Mix cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, cumin powder, paprika, and salt.
• Fill the bell pepper halves with the quinoa mixture, then bake them for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers become tender.

10.Fruit Lassi:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ripe mango, diced
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

• Blend mango, yogurt, and honey (if using) until smooth.
• Add ice cubes if desired and blend again. Serve chilled.

11.Palak (Spinach) Paratha:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Water (as needed)

Instructions:

• In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, chopped spinach, cumin powder, and salt.
• Knead the mixture into a soft dough using water as needed.
• Roll out small portions of the dough into parathas and cook on a griddle until both sides are golden brown.

As we wrap up our kitchen adventure, I hope these recipes brought a sprinkle of joy to your cooking sessions and a dash of flavor to your family meals. Remember, the best part of cooking is not just the tasty dishes but the moments you create together. So, keep exploring, keep experimenting, and most importantly, keep enjoying the magic of making food with your loved ones. Cheers to many more happy meals and memories in your kitchen! 🍽️✨

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