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Ragi Malt Drink Powder recipe

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Ragi Malt Powder Recipe ( homemade ragi / finger millet drink mix for toddlers & kids )

 


Ingredients: ( for Ragi malt powder )

1 cup or 200 gms – Ragi powder (finger millet)
1/2 cup or 100 gms – cocoa powder
1/2 cup or 100 gms – raw sugar
25 almonds ( powdered in dry grinder )

Method:

Step 1) Into an airtight container add all the ingredients ( ragi powder / finger millet powder, cocoa powder, raw sugar, almond powder ) and mix well .. Ragi MAlt powder ready 😀 .. close with the lid and use upto 2 months ..

Step 2) To prepare ‘ ragi malt drink ‘ ( for 1 serving ) :

  • Into a pan, add 1/4 cup water
  • Add 2 tsp ragi malt powder ( we just made ) and stir until combined ( no lumps )
  • Pour 1 cup or 200 ml milk and stir
  • Heat on high and bring it to a boil ( keep stirring to prevent scorching at the bottom )
  • Once it starts boiling, reduce to low and stir for 2 minutes
  • Remove from heat and pour into a cup .. Serve when warm 😀 .. This is great for picky toddlers & kids who refuse to drink milk ..

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Nankatai cardamom cookies recipe

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Nankatai ( Indian cardamom cookies recipe ) NO-OVEN

 


Ingredients: ( for nankatai – cardamom cookies )

1 cup or 250 gms – all purpose flour ( maida or plain flour)
1/2 cup or 100 gms – chana flour ( besan / chickpea flour )
1/2 cup or 100 gms – ghee (or unsalted butter )
1/3 cup or 80 gms – sugar ( powdered )
1/4 tsp – baking soda
1/4 tsp – salt
2 tsp – cardamom powder ( or grind 10 cardamoms and add )
1/4 cup – milk ( to brush the cookies before baking )

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Method:

Step 1) Into a bowl, add the ghee, powdered sugar and mix ( becomes like a paste )

Step 2) Add the all purpose flour (maida ), besan ( chana/chickpea flour ), baking soda, salt and mix well into a thick dough

note: If too thick, add a tsp of ghee or milk and make a thick dough ( like cookie dough )

Step 3) Take a small amount of dough, shape it into a ball with your palms and gently press with your thumb in the centre  ( to give a a flat look on top ) and arrange on a greased cookie (nankatati ) tray

note: you can shape the cookie however you like 🙂

Step 4) To Bake in Oven : Preheat Oven at 180 C or 350 F for 10 minutes. Bake the cookies for 12 minutes ( don’t let it brown.. should look like a mix of white and golden hue on top )

Step 5) To Bake without oven: ( please see video for clear idea 🙂

  • Take a big pressure cooker or a deep heavy pan
  • Add 1 cup salt or sand
  • Place a tall stand inside
  • Place the lid on top and heat on high for 5 minutes
  • Place the cookie pan
  • Place the lid on top and heat on high for 4 minutes
  • Reduce to medium and cook for 10 minutes only
  • Remove the cookie pan and quickly takeout the cookies to a plate ( or the base of the cookies/nankatais will burn )

Enjoy with hot tea ! 😀

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3 Pineapple Smoothies ( for 1+ toddlers & kids )

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3 Pineapple Smoothies (sugarfree) for 1+ toddlers & kids

 

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Recipe #1 – Pineapple Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: ( for #1 – Pineapple banana smoothie )

1 cup – pineapple ( chopped )
1 – banana ( ripe )
1 cup – water

To Serve:
Serve 1/2 cup for 1 – 2 year toddlers
Serve 1 cup for 2+ year kids..

Method:
Step 1) Into a blender, add 1 cup chopped pineapple ( i used fresh ), 1 ripe banana pieces, 1 cup water

Step 2) Blend until smooth.. and serve ..

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Recipe #2 – Pineapple Persimmon Smoothie


Ingredients: ( for #2 – Pineapple persimmon smoothie )

1 cup – pineapple ( chopped )
1 – persimmon ( very ripe .. mushy )
1/2 cup – water

Method:
Step 1) Into a blender, add 1 cup chopped pineapple, 1 ripe persimmon ( scooped) and 1/2 cup water

Step 2) Blend until smooth.. and serve ..

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Recipe #3 – Pineapple Mango Smoothie


Ingredients: ( for #3 – Pineapple Mango smoothie )

1 cup – pineapple ( chopped )
1 – mango ( very ripe )
1 – water

Method:
Step 1) Into a blender, add 1 cup chopped pineapple, 1 mango (chopped) and 1 cup water

Step 2) Blend until smooth.. and serve ..

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Tip:
watch the video on top of this page for ‘ how to easily cut a whole pineapple ‘..

Eggless no-oven Wheat Chocolate cake recipe

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Eggless no-oven Wheat Chocolate cake recipe ( for 1+ toddlers & kids )

” Moist eggless wheat chocolate birthday cake recipe without oven ” ..




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Ingredients: ( for eggless wheat chocolate cake )
3/4  cup – sugar ( 150 gms )
1/2 cup – butter ( 100 gms )
1/4 cup – oil ( 2 tbsp )
1/4 cup – yogurt / curd ( 2 tbsp )
1 cup – milk ( 200 ml )
1 cup – whole wheat flour (atta) ( 220 gms )
1/2 cup – cocoa powder ( 100 gms )
3/4 tsp – baking powder
1/4 tsp – baking soda
1/4 tsp – salt

Ingredients: ( for dark chocolate icing )
100 gms – cream ( 1/2 cup )
1/4 cup – sugar ( 2 tbsp )
1 tsp – vanilla essence
250 gms – baking/cooking dark chocolate

Ingredients: ( for decoration )
50 gms – cream ( 1/4 cup )
100 gms – baking/cooking white chocolate

Method:

Step 1) Get ready with all the ingredients ..
Step 2) Line the cake pan with baking paper and brush with melted butter ..
Step 3) Into a bowl, add the sugar, butter and whisk until creamy .. ( for 1 minute )..
Step 4) Add the oil, yogurt and whisk for 30 seconds ..
Step 5) Into a strainer or sifter, add the wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mix ..
Step 6) Sift in 3 batches and whisk in circular motion.. ( it will be thick towards the end )..
Step 7) Pour little milk at a time and make a smooth free-flowing batter
Step 8) Using a flat spatula, fold the batter ( 5 – 6 times )..
Step 9) Pour into the greased cake pan ..
 
Step 10) To cook the cake:
  • Take a pressure cooker or a heavy pan..
  • add 1 cup salt and spread evenly..
  • place a pressure cooker stand or a tall stand (like this)
  • remove the rubber gasket.. and place the lid on top
  • Heat on high for 5 minutes ..
  • carefully, place the cake on the stand ..
  • Place lid on top ( no rubber gasket )..
  • Heat on high for 5 minutes ..
  • After 5 minutes, reduce to medium and cook for 35 minutes ( or until cooked )..
  • After 35 minutes, check with a toothpick by inserting in the centre of the cake.. should be dry ( no sticky batter ) .. if there is cake crumbs sticking to the toothpick, press and feel if it’s sticky or dry cake.. if dry, the cake is ready..
  • if the toothpick is sticky, cook for another 10 minutes..
  • It took 40 minutes for me .. once ready, takeout and place on a cake cooling rack for 2 minutes
  • Run a knife around the edges and carefully flip the cake pan on to another plate.. After 2 minutes, slowly remove the cakepan
  • If the cake is sticking to the pan, do this.. ( wet a kitchen tissue with cold water, squeeze out excess water and wipe on top & sides of cake pan .. let it sit for 2 minutes.. now remove the cake tin.. hopefully, the cake comes off the pan 😀
  • Gently, remove the baking paper/wax paper ( if it’s sticking to the cake ).. Flip the cake.. and let it cool completely before icing ( can take from 3 – 5 hours ).. to speedup, you can refrigerate the cake for 1 – 2 hours..

Step 11) As the cake is cooling, make the chocolate icing

  • Into a pan, pour 100ml cream, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla
  • Bring it to a boil.. once it boils, turn off and pour into a bowl
  • Add 250gms dark chocolate pieces ( cooking/baking chocolate)
  • Mix until smooth.. Let it cool down.. shoul be thick for icing ( takes 1 – 2 hours ).. you can speedup by placing in a bowl of cold water or refrigerate for 30 minutes..

Step 12) If you like to decorate ( to write ‘happy birthday’ or other simple decoration ), you can make this easy ‘ White chocolate icing ‘

  • Into a pan, pour 1/4 cup cream (50ml) and bring it to a boil
  • Once it boils, remvoe from heat
  • Add 100gms white chocolate pieces ( cooking/baking white chocolate )
  • Mix until smooth.. let it cool down.. should be thick for decoration ( takes 1 – 2 hours ).. to speedup, place in a bowl of cold water or refrigerate for 30 minutes
  • Once the icing is thick, place in a ziploc bag or plastic bag and tie the top..
  • Cut the tip of the bag to make a tiny hole..

Step 13) Once the cake is completely cool,.. start icing..

  • first, trim the top of cake to level it ( top should be flat without uneven surface ).. use a serrated or bread knife to trim the cake (as this will prevent the cake from breaking .. and cuts easily ).. ( you can check the above video for this part )
  • Place some chocolate icing on top ( icing should be thick ) and smoothen the top..
  • Place some icing towards the edges and coat the sides of the cake
  • For tips about ‘ how to easily ice the cake ‘ check the above video ‘ )
  • Once you finish icing, decorate with white chocolate icing as you wish ! .. i just wrote ‘ Happy Birthday ‘ 😀

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  • You can make this cake 2 – 3 days ahead of birthday.. place a big plastic bowl or pan over the cake ( careful not to touch the top or sides of the cake ) and refrigerate until the BIG Day !.. ( you can see the above video as how I refrigerated ) ..
  • Remember to takeout the cake 1 – 2 hours before cutting ( let it sit in room temperature until cutting for a MOIST delicious melt-in-mouth CAKE 😀 ..and ennn..joooyyy.. 😀

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6 Kheer recipes for 1+year toddlers & kids

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