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Kid's Dream Platter - Banana-Mango Berry Milkshake - Day 3

BM #116 Day 3 -

This platter is very close to my heart as it was prepared, assembled and plated by my kids. I just took the pictures without any changes to the arrangement. So it is literally by the kids and for the kids.

One day when I asked the kids what their choice of a dream platter would be, they came up with these choices and they decided to get this together and so I let them.

The platter they assembled - Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Open Sandwich, Strawberry Parfait, Chocolate Almonds, White Chocolate Strawberries, Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Chocolate Pretzels and Banana-Mango-Berry Milkshake.

Ingredients -

Banana 1
Blueberries handful
Strawberries 2-3
Mango Pulp 1/2 cup
Milk 2 cups

Method Of Preparation -

Blend the all the fruits along with milk in a blender and enjoy.

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Preparation Time 5 minutes
Makes 2-3

Posted by Harini R on Thursday, September 3, 2020

7 comments

categories: Banana, Blogging Marathon, Blueberry, Dairy Products, Fruits, Kid Friendly Recipes, Mango, Milk, Shakes, Strawberry, Thali | |

Vegan Green Peas Pasta

BM#111 Week 2 Day 2 -

For today I have this vegan green peas pasta which is easy to make and a nice variation for the kids to enjoy during this shutdown period.

This can be whipped up with just pasta and frozen peas which are always on hand for many families. Feel free to use any shaped pasta.

Recipe Inspiration here
Ingredients -

Pasta 3-4 Servings
Salt, Red Chili Powder, Pepper Powder as needed
Oil 2 tsp
Garlic grated 1 tsp
Onion finely chopped 1/4 cup
Green Peas 1 cup

Method Of Preparation -

Boil pasta in salted water al dente as per the instructions given on the package.

While the pasta is boiling, heat a pan and add oil.

Add the grated garlic and saute for a few seconds. Saute the onions and add the peas in. Allow them to cook. Sprinkle salt, pepper and red chili powder.

Mix well and remove from heat.

Blend half of the peas mixture adding about 1/2 cup of the pasta water into a fine paste.

Add the peas paste to the peas in the pan and allow it to boil for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat. The sauce is ready.

After the pasta is cooked, drain and mix into the sauce and mix well. Allow the pasta to absorb the flavors for a few minutes.

Serve warm.

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Preparation Time 40 minutes
Serves 3-4

Posted by Harini R on Sunday, April 12, 2020

8 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Grains and its Products, International Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Pasta, Peas, Vegetables | |

Honey Glazed Carrots

BM #111 Week 2 Day 1 -

This week I shall post some easy recipes from my drafts keeping in view the situation worldwide.

Typically, I would be running a month long mega marathon with my fellow BM buddies but this time we collectively decided that we should do a regular marathon with no specific themes.

I served these honey glazed carrots with the Garlic butter noodles and steamed broccoli.

Ingredients -

Carrots thick julienned 1 cup
Butter/Oil 1 Tbsp
Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Red Chili powder as needed
Tomato Ketchup 1 tsp
Honey 1-2 tsp

Method Of Preparation -

In a heated pan, add butter/oil and saute the julienned carrots for a few minutes until they are cooked but still crisp.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika and red chili powder. Add the tomato ketchup and mix well.

Remove from heat and add honey. Mix well and serve them steaming hot.

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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Serves 2-3

Posted by Harini R on Saturday, April 11, 2020

8 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Carrots, International Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Vegetables | |

Peri Peri Poha

BM #107 Week 3 Day 2 -

Here is another quick breakfast which can be fixed in a few minutes. The Peri Peri Spice mix can be pre-made at home like I did here.

With just some vegetables and flattened rice (Poha), this is a breeze to prepare and is perfect for the morning rush hour.

Recipe Source social media feed
Ingredients -

Poha / Atukulu (thick variety) 1 cup
Salt, Sugar Lemon juice as needed
Mixed Vegetables (Corn, carrots, peas, green beans, potatoes) 1 1/2 cups
Onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup (Optional)
Peanuts, roasted and coarsely crushed 1/4 cup
Coriander leaves, chopped 2 Tbsp
Peri Peri Masala 1 1/2 tsp (adjust as per need)
Seasoning (Oil 1 Tbsp, Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp, Chana Dal 2 tsp, Urad Dal 1 tsp, Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp, Curry leaves few)

Method Of Preparation -

Wash and drain the poha in a colander and set aside for a few minutes.

In a heated pan, add oil and the rest of the seasoning ingredients. After the mustard seeds pop and the dals are brown, add the onions and saute until translucent.

Add in the mixed vegetables and saute until they are cooked. (It is a good idea to pre cook the vegetables to make the process faster.)

Sprinkle salt, sugar and peri peri masala and mix well. Transfer the drained poha into the mixture, reduce the heat and toss gently until the spices are evenly mixed.

Remove from heat, sprinkle lemon/lime juice and mix well. Garnish with coarsely crushed roasted peanuts and finely chopped coriander leaves.

Serve immediately.

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Sending this to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by PJ themed on "Easy Breakfast Ideas".

Preparation Time 15-20 minutes
Serves 3-4

Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

3 comments

categories: Atukulu(Poha), Blogging Marathon, Breakfast, Carrots, Dry Fruits and Nuts, Grains and its Products, Green Beans, Kid Friendly Recipes, Peanuts, Peas, Potatoes (Alu), Upma, Vegetables | |

Spinach Corn Quesadilla

BM #106 Week 4 Day 3 -

Today's bookmarked recipe is a contribution from Jaya, my sister. Apparently it is a favorite with her kids and so in a casual conversation, she shared this recipe with me and it has since become my little one's go-to lunch.

It is very flexible with the spices too. My kids like the added crunch of tortilla chips in these but it is totally optional.

Recipe Source Jaya
Ingredients -

Tortillas 3 (I used the ready made spinach-herb variety)
Spinach 1 cup
Corn 1 cup
Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder as needed
Tortilla chips as needed
Shredded Cheese as needed

Method Of Preparation -

Blanch the spinach and steam the corn. Mix them together with the spices. Set aside.

Heat a griddle, warm the tortilla, arrange the filling on one half (Semi circle) of the tortilla, arrange some tortilla chips, sprinkle cheese as needed.

Fold the tortilla into a semi circle. Cook on both sides of the semi circle and remove onto a cooling rack.

Continue with the rest of the tortillas.

I usually slice them and serve them warm. Or allow them to cool and pack in the lunch box.

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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Makes 3

Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, November 26, 2019

4 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Cheese, Corn, Dairy Products, Flatbread, International Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Palak (Spinach), Tortillas, Vegetables | |

Eggless Brownies With Condensed Milk

BM #106 Week 3 Day 3 -

For today I have these delicious brownies which my kids couldn't have enough of. They are simple to bake and my little one wants to bake these as soon as possible again.

I have altered the quantity of cocoa powder to suit my kid's tastes. The flour and cocoa powder can be used in equal proportions also.
Recipe Source here
Ingredients -

Maida / All purpose flour 3/4 cup
Cocoa Powder 1/4 cup
Baking Powder 1/2 tsp
Baking Soda 1/4 tsp
Salt a pinch
Butter 1/2 cup
Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 can
Yogurt 2 Tbsp (I used Greek Yogurt)
Hot Water 1/4 cup (Add more if needed)
Chopped Walnuts 1/4 cup

Method Of Preparation -

Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle half of the chopped walnuts.

In another bowl, whisk the butter, condensed milk, yogurt, hot water.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients gently until combined into a stiff batter.

Grease a baking tray and pour the batter. Sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts on the batter.

Bake in the middle rack for about 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean when inserted in the middle.

Remove from the oven. Allow it to cool. Slice and serve with ice cream.

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Sending this to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by Srividhya themed on Baked Dishes.

Preparation Time 15 minutes + Baking time 30 minutes + Cooling time 20 minutes
Makes 20-24 pieces

Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, November 19, 2019

5 comments

categories: All Purpose Flour (Maida), Baking, Blogging Marathon, Cakes, Condensed Milk, Dairy Products, Dry Fruits and Nuts, Flours, Kid Friendly Recipes, Milk, Walnuts | |

Vegan Oats Cinnamon Crackers

BM #106 Week 3 Day 2 -

In the Baked Dishes series this week, here is a simple baked cracker recipe which is delicious, healthy and vegan.

Low fat butter, Olive Oil or any other oil can be used as a substitute. I have used raw sugar but it can be substituted with any artificial sweetener as needed.

These crackers turned out very addictive and mildly sweet with a hint of cinnamon. My little one, who is a fan of cinnamon sugar, says these crackers could use a little bit more cinnamon :).

Recipe Source here
Ingredients -

*Oat Flour 1/2 cup
Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 cup (Plus more for dusting)
Cinnamon Powder 3/4 tsp
Salt 1/8 tsp
Sugar 2 Tbsp
Coconut Oil 1 Tbsp

* I coarsely powdered Old fashioned Oats

Method Of Preparation -

In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, wheat flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon powder and coconut oil. Mix well until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.

Sprinkle water as needed and knead into a stiff dough.

Pinch Golf sized portions of the dough and roll out into thick discs.

Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into any shape. Knead the trimmed portions of the dough and continue to cut out the crackers until all the dough is used up.

Preheat the oven to 300 °F. Arrange the crackers in a parchment lined tray and bake for 25 minutes. Switch off the oven and let them remain in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool. they crisp up as they cool. Store them in an air tight container or serve them immediately.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#106.

Sending this to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by Srividhya themed on Baked Dishes.

Preparation Time 15 minutes + Baking 25 minutes + 20 minutes Cooling time
Makes 24

Posted by Harini R on Monday, November 18, 2019

5 comments

categories: Baking, Blogging Marathon, Cookies, Flours, Grains and its Products, Kid Friendly Recipes, Oats, Sugar, Sweetening Agents, Wheat Flour (Godhuma pindi) | |

Chana Masala Pasta

BM #105 Week 3 Day 3 -

Here is a no brainer and it took time for my kids to accept this fusion recipe. But once they tasted it, they were happy about it. I served it with a side of steamed vegetables and so a win-win.

It is a perfect lunch box recipe too.

Sending this to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, themed on Pizzas and Pastas.

Ingredients -

Pasta 3-4 Serving
Chana Masala 1 cup or more as needed

Method Of Preparation -

Boil pasta as per the instructions on the package.

Drain and reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.

In a heated pan, dilute the chana masala with the reserved pasta water and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Remove from heat and toss in the drained pasta.

Serve it with steamed broccoli and carrots for a delightful meal.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#105.

Preparation Time 30 minutes
Serves 3-4

Posted by Harini R on Saturday, October 19, 2019

5 comments

categories: Beans And Dals, Blogging Marathon, Grains and its Products, International Recipes, Kabuli Chana (Garbanzo Beans), Kid Friendly Recipes, Pasta | |

Lemon Butter Pasta With Vegetables

BM #105 Week 3 Day 1 -

I have chosen to highlight a few pasta and pizza varieties which are kid friendly. These posts would be part of the Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, themed on Pizzas and Pastas.

My little one has a special place for citrus fruits in her palate. Recently she was exploring some lemon flavored pasta from a local pasta place. It so happened that they discontinued the lemon flavored pasta but the chef there cooked up some pasta with lemon flavors and she was super happy.

I have been trying to surprise her by making a lemon flavored pasta at home but I never seemed to have the right ingredients or the mood to make it happen until now.

The whole family loved the lemony buttery pasta and was given a thumbs up to include this in the regular menu at home. It keeps well in the refrigerator and works great for the lunchbox too.

Recipe Inspiration - here
Ingredients -

Pasta 3-4 Servings
Butter 1 Tbsp
Garlic, grated 1 Clove
Zucchini 1 medium sized, sliced
Cherry/Grape Tomatoes, halved 1 cup
Salt, Pepper as needed
Lime/Lemon Zest 1 tsp
Lime/Lemon Juice 2 tsp (or more if preferred)
Lemon Pepper as needed (for extra flavor - optional)
Dried Basil Flakes as needed
Mozzarella Cheese, grated as needed

Method Of Preparation -

Boil pasta in water as per instructions on the package. Drain and set aside 1/4 cup of the pasta water.

In a heated skillet, add butter, saute grated garlic, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes.

Sprinkle salt, pepper and saute until the vegetables are cooked but still crisp. Pour in the reserved pasta water and mix well.

Lower the heat, grate in the lime/lemon zest, squeeze the lemon/lime juice and sprinkle lemon pepper as needed.

Mix in the drained pasta and mix well.

Sprinkle dried basil, grated Mozzarella cheese and set aside for the flavors to blend in.

Serve warm.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#105.

Preparation Time 30 minutes
Serves 3-4

Posted by Harini R on Thursday, October 17, 2019

5 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Dairy Products, Grains and its Products, Grape Tomatoes, International Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Mozzarella Cheese, Pasta, Vegetables, Zucchini | |

Grilled Brussel Sprouts

BM #105 Week 2 Day 2 -

Until a few summers back, we used to celebrate our little one's birthday in our backyard and it would always be a barbeque. We used to typically grill corn, assorted veggies, paneer, pineapple and brussel sprouts.

My husband used to spend about 5-6 hours in front of the grill while the rest of us took care of the rest of the party stuff.

As the kids grow, their ideas of celebration changes and we learn to adapt to their likes and dislikes, right?

Anyway, we don't consume brussel sprouts on a regular basis but when they are grilled kids love them. So let us make it a part of Srivalli's Kid's Delight Anniversary Party.

Ingredients -

Brussel Sprouts 2 lbs
Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tbsp
Salt, Pepper as needed
Garlic crushed 2-3 cloves

Method Of Preparation -

Wash the brussel sprouts and pat them dry.

Slice them into halves and place them in a lined baking tray.

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and crushed garlic and mix well.

Pour the oil mixture into the baking tray and make sure all the brussel sprout halves are nicely coated. Leave them to absorb the flavors for about 10-15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450 °F or spread the marinated brussel sprouts on the grill plate.

They cook in about 10 minutes on each side. Make sure they are slightly dark brown as the inside layers of the brussel sprouts take a little extra time to cook.

They should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#105.

Preparation Time 20 minutes + Grilling/Baking Time 20-25 minutes
Serves 6-8

Posted by Harini R on Friday, October 11, 2019

9 comments

categories: Baking, Blogging Marathon, Brussel Sprouts, Kid Friendly Recipes, Other Bakes, Vegetables | |

Sweet And Sour Noodles

BM #105 Week 2 Day 1 -

These Sweet and Sour Noodles will be loved by kids. In fact most kids in general like any kind of noodles and so any party catering to kids tends to have noodles in some form or the other.

My kids would live on noodles if I were to make them everyday. So as my kids say, "what party is it if there aren't any noodles?" So this post goes straight to Srivalli's Kid's Delight - Anniversary Party.

Ingredients -

Noodles/Spaghetti 3-4 servings
Sesame Oil 2 Tbsp
Ginger and Garlic grated 2 tsp
Onions sliced 2 Tbsp
Spring Onions chopped 2 Tbsp
Cabbage julienned 3 Tbsp or more
Carrots julienned 2 Tbsp or more
Salt, pepper and soy sauce as needed
Sweet And Sour Sauce 1/4 cup + more to taste

Method Of Preparation -

Boil 6-8 cups of water with salt. Cook the spaghetti/noodles al dente as per the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.

In a heated wok, add sesame oil. Saute ginger, garlic, spring onions and onions.

Add in the julienned cabbage and carrots. Let them cook but still retain the bite.

Pour in the sweet and sour sauce, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Let it come to a boil.

Toss in the drained noodles/spaghetti. Cook on a low heat until the sauce is all absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and allow the flavors blend.

Serve warm with a garnish of spring onions and sesame seeds. [I skipped sesame seeds this time].

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#105.

Preparation Time 30 minutes
Serves 3-4

Posted by Harini R on Thursday, October 10, 2019

9 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Cabbage, Carrots, Grains and its Products, International Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Onions, spaghetti, Vegetables | |

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Kid's Dream Platter - Banana-Mango Berry Milkshake - Day 3

Vegan Green Peas Pasta

Honey Glazed Carrots

Peri Peri Poha

Spinach Corn Quesadilla

Eggless Brownies With Condensed Milk

Vegan Oats Cinnamon Crackers

Chana Masala Pasta

Lemon Butter Pasta With Vegetables

Grilled Brussel Sprouts

Sweet And Sour Noodles

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