Kids Egg Sandwich

Super quick,simple egg sandwich are delicious and nutritious!!! and even kids can make it too.Easily customizable to your own taste like add fried onions and peppers,cheese,ketchup etc .Here is quick and easy one....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Wholewheat Bread - 2slices
2.Egg - 1
3.Pepper powder - 1/4tbs
4.Salt to taste
5.Butter - 2tbs

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a bowl crack the egg,add salt, pepper powder then beat well and make like a usual omellette.
• Now Toast the bread slices in tawa or using toaster and apply some butter on both slices of bread. 
• Then on one slice of bread add the omellette and Top with another slice of bread cut into diagonally half if desired before serving..Enjoy!!!! 

GOES WELL WITH:
      Orange juice

Veg hot dog (Cooking for all season)

Tried from other blog and my kids just loved them so much.Try it.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

For patties:
1.Potatoes - 2 medium
2.Peas - 1 cup
3.Carrot - 2 medium
4.Maida - 1/2 cup
5.Chili powder - 1 tsp
6.Salt to taste
7.Cheese - as required
8.Coriander Leaves a little
9.Oil for frying

For coating:
1.Corn flour - 1/2 cup
2.Bread Crumbs - for coating

For Hot Dog:
1.Long buns - 8
2.Cheese - for garnishing
3.Tomato Sauce as required
4.Pepper powder as required

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• If you are using dried peas, then soak in water for 6 hrs min and cook to get soft ones. Carrot, potatoes can be boiled along with peas.
• Mix corn flour in water to get a dropping consistency. Get bread crumbs ready.
• Mix all the ingredients for patties Roll then as long patties and dip in corn flour, then in bread crumbs.
• This can be either deep fried or shallow fried. I did a shallow fry as its better tasting.
• Heat oil in a pan and place the long patties and add 1 tbsp to fry each patties.
• Once all the patties are ready, make a long slit on one side of the bun making sure its still intact.
• Apply sauce, grated cheese, then place the patties inside. Sprinkle generous amount of cheese if you like cheese on top of the patties.
• Bake it in oven or microwave until the cheese melts. Finally you can sprinkle pepper and sauce over the top before serving.
• Your hot and cheesy Veg Hot Dog is ready. Enjoy!

GOES WELL WITH:

      Chips

 RATING:
*****

Pillusberry Strawberry cake

Strawberry cake is one of my kids favorite snack which i make it so often and it is really so moist and not too sweet.Definetely try it out...... 

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Pillsbury Strawberry cake mix-1package
2.Pam No-stick cooking spray-2tbs
3.Water-1/4cup
4.Egg-3
5.Oliveoil-1/3cup

UTENSIL:
Pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat bottom of the pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
• BLEND cake mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes.


• Pour this batter evenly in prepared pans. Bake 31 to 33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely.


• Finally cut into required pieces and serve.
  

  

GOES WELL WITH:        
       Coffee

Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is my kids favorite dish which i make it so often. It is a very simple dish to cook.Lets go to the recipe....

INGEDIENTS U NEED:

1.Macaroni-1cup
2.American cheese-1slice
3.Milk-1/2cup

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Boil the macaroni in the boiling water once its done cooking strain the water and set it aside.
• Now in a pan,add milk let it cook for 5mins,then add macaroni and cheese and mix it well ,once the cheese starts melting switch of the flame.Seve hot or cold.

Paruppu/Dhal Rasam

Parruppu rasam is a popular south indian dish usually taken with cooked rice.It is my kids favorite ,very comforting healthy food helps for digestion.Here is how my MIL makes it.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1/2cup
2.Tamarind-lemon size
3.Tomato-1small
4.Garlic-4cloves with skin on
5.Pepper-1tbs
6.Cumin-1tbs
7.Salt as needed
8.Asafoetida-Pinch
9.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
10.Seasoning-(Mustard,Red chilli,fenugreek)
11.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First Boil toor dal in 2 cups of water with turmeric powder until nicely cooked.Once boiled, mash the dal well and take out the water and set it aside .
• Now coarsly grind whole pepper,garlic,cumin seeds ,asafoetida and turmeric powder in the blender or using mortar and pestle.Freshly ground jeera and peppercorns help maximize the flavor.
• Now in the mashed dhal water,add tamarind,diced tomatoes,curry leaves,corriander leaves and salt and mix it all together well using hands.
• In a tempering pan, add oil,Add mustard seeds,Once the mustard seeds start spluttering, add fenugreek seeds,red chilli and crushed garlic pepper  and saute it for few mins.
• Then add the mixed tamarind dhal water and add more water if required to get the right consistency.Continue simmering the rasam till you see the froth and Boil no more!  
• Top it off with the fresh coriander leaves and turn off the flame. 

GOES WELL WITH:

   White rice

Mini dosa for kids

Kids love mini dosa with any sidedish and also they always like something different so i always try something new for them.Try this and see....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Idli batter
2.Ghee

UTENSIL:
Pancake pan or Dosa pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat a dosa tava and pour a ladleful of batter in small size and don't spread it out . The beauty of this batter is thick and dosas come out so well. 
• Drizzle some ghee around and flip to the other side to cook it thoroughly.

GOES WELL WITH:

     Chutney or Moong dhal Sambar

Banana bread(Indiancookingmadeeasy)

I tried this banana bread it turned out so yummy and delicious. 

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.All purpose flour - 1.5 cups
2.Butter- 1/3rd cup, melted
3.Sugar - 3/4 cup
4.Eggs - 2
5.Baking soda - 1 tsp
6.Large bananas - 3 mashed
7.Salt - 1/4 tsp (do not add salt if you are using salted butter)
8.Walnuts or macademia nuts - a handful

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Take the melted butter in a bowl. Add the eggs and sugar and beat really well for about 5 minutes. 
• Add the soda, salt, nuts, bananas and the flour and  Mix it altogether.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a loaf pan. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes. Cut into slices and enjoy them. 

RATING:
*****

Mini Idly for Kids

Mini idly with sambar and ghee is my kids favorite and they love to eat it.Here is how i make it...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Idly rice-4cup
2.Urad dhal-1cup
3.Fenugreek seeds-1/2tbs

UTENSIL:
Mini idly plates

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Soak the rice,dhal and fenugreek seeds together for 8 hours and then grind smoothly.
• Then add salt and mix the batter thoroughly with your hands and keep closed in a dark place for 10 hours and let it ferment and Then lightly mix the fluffed batter gently.
• Now grease mini idly mould with some oil and pour the batter in the moulds and steam in idly cooker for 10-20mins.
• Then switch off the stove and remove the moulds from cooker and leave them alone for another  few mins.
• Now dip a spoon in cold water and run it around the idles in the mould and flip them out using a spoon. 

GOES WELL WITH:
      Moong dhal sambar with Ghee

Plain Dhal or Pappu for Kids

Plain pappu or mudha pappu is very healthy dish for kids which is mixed with ghee and sambar.My kids love this dish and  they will eat every single day .I prefer this plain pappu with tamarind rasam.Here is the simple receipe.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal or Moong dhal -1cup
2.Turmeric powder-Pinch
3.Salt as per taste

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a pressure cooker add sufficient water, dal and pinch of turmeric powder. Cook the contents until 3-5 whistles.
• Let the pressure release, remove the lid, add salt as per your taste and mash it using masher and  mix well. Take into a serving dish.

GOES WELL WITH:

      White rice with any kind of kuzhambu

Spaghetti with Vegetables

Pasta is such a easy dish usually I  make it for a quick dinner.All the kids love pasta with sauce,cheese,meatballs etc but this dish i cooked with indian twist very simple to make and tastes yummy.Here I made my pasta this way..

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Spaghetti -1small pack
2.Onion-1(Chopped finely)
3.Garlic-2cloves(Finely chopped)
4.Vegetables-Green pepper,Carrots,Yellow pepper(Chopped into cubes)
5.Chilligarlic sauce-2tbs
6.Tomato sauce-3tbs
7.Soya sauce-2tbs
8.Pepper powder-1/2tbs
9.Salt as needed
10.Scallions-1/2cup(Chopped finely)
11.Oil

UTENSIL:
Big pot
Frying Wok

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Boil water in a big pot,once its starts boiling add little salt and 2tbs of oil.To this add pasta and cook for 8 to 10mins or untill done and drain the water.
• In a mean time heat another pan add oil,add onion and  fry them untill they become traslucent and it takes about 5mins.
• Now to this add garlic and chopped veggies and fry them with pinch of salt for another 5mins
• Then add chilligarlic sauce,tomato sauce,soya sauce and pepper powder and mix together untill everything combined well.
• Now add cooked pasta and mix everything so that masala and veggies get mixed with pasta and serve hot by garnishing some chopped scallions.

GOES WELL WITH:

    Gobi manchurian

Rava dosa

Rava dosa is tastiest and easiest dosa to make and its very simple delicious breakfast to start the day.This is my kids favorite food. Here  is the receipe....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Rava-2cup
2.Rice flour-1/2cup
3.Maida-1/4cup
4.Onion-1(Finely chopped)
5.Green chilli-2(Finely chopped)
6.Pepper-1tbs(Crushed)
7.Ginger-1inch(Finely chopped)
8.Corriander leaves-1/2bunch(Finely chopped)
9.Salt as needed
10.Oil

UTENSIL:
Dosa Maker

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Mix all the ingredients from 1 to 9 very well with enough water and make a lump free watery mix.
• Heat the Dosa pan in medium flame, when hot, spill the mix all over, just spill them all over the pan in any shape, make sure you don’t spread them out like you make ordinary Dosa. Add some oil on top and allow it to cook for at least 5 min – 10 min or till they turn golden brown on the first side in medium flame and turn the other side and cook properly till they turn golden brown on the first side before turning over.  

 GOES WELL WITH:
    Coconut Chutney

Veg Hakka Noodles(Homecookreceipes)

I tried this receipes it can out fine.Give it a try.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Veg. Hakka Noodles - 1/2 Packet
2.Vegetables - [1 cup] of finely sliced Carrot, Beans, Cabbage, Capsicum(in different colours).
3.Chilli Sauce - 1/4 ts p
4.Soy Sauce - 1/4 tsp
5.Vinegar - 1/4 tsp
6.Tomato Sauce - 1 tsp
7.Aji-no-moto - a small pinch
8.Spring Onions - 3 (finely cutted with scissors)
9.Oil - 2 tbsp
10.Tomato Thokku / Tomato Pickle - 1 tbsp (this is the surprise ingredient)

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Boil the Half pack of Hakka Noodles in 2 cups of water for about 3-4 mins. Drain the noodles and pour some water over the noodles and drain again.
• Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a Pan and fry the finely sliced vegetables for just 1- 2 mins. add a slight pinch of aji-no-moto and mix. set this aside.
• Heat Oil in a Iron Skillet. Add Tomato Pickle / Thokku to the oil and Stir well.
• Add all the Sauces to the Skillet and give a Stir.
• Add the Fried Vegetables to the Skillet and give a Stir.
• Now add boiled and drained Noodles to the skillet and mix well with sauces - pickle and vegetable mix with Chopsticks or just Toss the Noodles.
• Switch off the flame and add chopped Spring Onions to the Noodles.

GOES WELL WITH:

       Gobi manchurian

RATING:
***

Quick Spagheti Pasta ~ Prabha

Pasta is one of my daughters favorite food and i am also a big pan of pasta after i came to United states.U can make so many varieties using pasta and this is one of them.This dish is really very easy and simple to make with regular few ingredients so u really don't need any special ingredients to prepare this dish.Here is the receipe which i learnt it from my friend prabha....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Spagetti-1pack
2.Half and half milk-1cup
3.Butter-5tbs
4.Garlic-6cloves(Finely chopped)
5.Onion-1(finely chopped)
6.Italian seasoning-2tbs
7.Salt-as needed
8.Oil

UTENSIL:
Large heavy bottomed pan
Wide pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Fill a large heavy bottomed vessel with water,salt and 2tsp of Olive oil.
• Bring it to boil and add the pasta and keep stirring occasionally. Once cooked drain the water and Keep it aside.
• In a wide skillet heat olive oil and add chopped garlic,onions and italian seasoning and saute it for 3mins.
• Now add the drained pasta and mix thoroughly..Stir well and leave it for 2mins
• Finally add the mixed half and half milk with butter and serve immediately.

GOES WELL WITH:
        Add thinly sliced chicken breasts sprinkled with pepper  and salt to it and dip it in the flour and shallow fry in oil for few mins

Plain and Simple Sambar with Moong dhal

Sambar is made with  lentils which is high in proteins and it  is very easy and simple to make and tastes so yummy and delicious, if u want u can add any vegetables which goes so good with plain hot rice with ghee on top.This sambar receipe is one of the most loved dishes of mine and my kids.It accompanies most of every meal.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal or Moong dhal-1cup
2.Onion-2(chopped finely legthwise)
3.Green chilli-4(slit into two)
4.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin)curry leaves
5.Turmeric powder-pinch
6.Salt-as needed
7.Oil-3tbs
8.Corriander leaves- to garnish

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Pressure cook the dhal with enough water for 3whistle and let it cool down for 15-20mins
• Then mash it using a potato masher till smooth
• Heat oil in a pan add seasoning let it splutter then add onions,green chilli saute it for few mins 
• Then add boiled toor dhal and let it cook for 10mins and then garnish with corriander leaves 

 GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice and idly

Pasta with Ragus Tomato sauce ~ Prashanthi

All the kids love pasta because its come in different shapes, its not spicy and it has more cheese on it and it can be done quick.This receipe i adopted from my friend prashanthi she made it for their kids birthday.Here comes the receipe....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Ragu penne pasta or any kind-1pack
2.Ragu pasta tomato sauce-1bottle
3.Ragu double cheddar cheese-1cup
4.Mixed vegetables-2cup
5.Butter-3tbs

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Cook pasta with salt untill its soft and drain the water
• Boil the tomato sauce seperately for 10mins
• In a pan melt butter and fry the vegetables untill half cooked and add pasta ,sauce and more cheese

GOES WELL WITH:
     French fries

Potato Bonda

Potato or aloo bonda is a typical south indian snack.They are made with a simple potato curry dipped in besan flour batter and deep fry in the oil. Everybody loves potato and there are so many varieties and dishes we can make with this vegetable like curry,fry,kurma etc.Its an yummy nutritious snack of vegetables liked by kids and all.They are usually served as a tea time snack which is very simple and easy to make and super tasty so here goes the receipe.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED :

1.Potato/Aloo - 2(boiled and mashed)
2.Green chilli-  3or4
3.Garlic -  3cloves
4.Ginger- 1inch
5.Salt- as needed
6.Pepper - 1tbs
7.Chilli powder- 1tbs
8.Besan flour - 1cup
9.Rice flour- 2tbs
10.Oil- for deep fry

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

GRIND:

Green chilli
Garlic
Ginger

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan add grinded paste fry it for few mins and then add  mashed potato,salt and turmeric powder saute for few minutes.
• Mean while for the batter in a bowl mix besan flour,rice flour,salt,pepper,red chilli powder with enough water and make a batter little thick and mix it thoroughly using whisk.
• Make a small balls out of the potato masal and dip in the batter and drop into the oil carefully  keep the flame in medium  and cook  untill they are golden brown .

GOES WELL WITH:
       Any chutney

Carrot Roti

Carrot roti is a very healthy and simple breakfast or dinner.This is very good meal for kids.This is  like any other roti but something different here is the receipe for that...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Wheat flour - 2cup
2.Carrot - 2cup(grated)
3.Corriander leaves - 1cup(chopped)
4.Chilly powder - 1tbs
5.Salt-as needed
6.Oil
7.Ghee - 1tbs
8.Curd - 2tbs

UTENSIL;
Nonstick pan or tawa

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Mix wheat flour,salt,chilly powder,grated carrot,corriander leaves,curd,oil,ghee in a bowl with enough water and make it like a dough and knead it well for few mins. 
• Heat a non stick pan on medium heat and place the roti carefully and turn it after every minute when you see the underside slightly browning then add a drop of oil on top and flip it back again then add another drop of oil on the other side. 
• Press the roti and turn every minute and remove from heat when both the sides are golden and well cooked and serve hot.

GOES WELL WITH:
   Raita or Pickle