5 Fun And Easy Recipes Kids Will Love To Try And Enjoy Eating

Kids in the kitchen might not necessarily be a disaster like you think. Helping them explore more about food keeps them more involved and provides them with a rich, sensory environment. Pouring, mixing, blending, and kneading are interesting activities that will get them excited. When you plan a day to spend time cooking with your child, it can also be a great bonding exercise.

Here are five recipes that children can try cooking with your help.

Roti rabdi

Use leftover rotis and give them this rich and sweet makeover.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serves: 1

Method

1. Roughly crumble the rotis.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk and let it boil. Simmer for a few minutes and add the crumbled roti to it.
3. Cook till the roti is soaked well and the mixture thickens a bit.
4. Add condensed milk and mix well.
5. Cook the mixture to a thick consistency.
6. Turn off the flame, add vanilla extract, and mix well.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with varak and pistachios.

Vegetable pizza

A kid-friendly pizza with a crust made from scratch!

Preparation time: 2 hours 

Method 

• Place the dough onto a surface floured with maida, and knead until the ball of dough becomes smooth.
• Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a damp towel, and let it sit for one hour.
• When the dough has doubled in size, tip it onto a lightly floured surface and knead. Let it rest again for about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Roll out a ball of dough thinly, and use the cookie cutter to make desired shapes.
• Top the dough with pizza sauce, and sprinkle a generous amount of cheese.
• Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on the thickness of the dough), until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and the cheese has melted on the top.

Cheesy mini muffin

A muffin with loads of cheese and vegetables.

Preparation time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
• Meanwhile, sift the flour into a large bowl.
• Whisk eggs, chop capsicum, and spinach. Mix the Coriander leaves and the ginger, and the green chilli paste.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.
• Spoon into a greased muffin tray and bake for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Tomato soup

Comfort food you can make any day, any time.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Method

• Combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well, and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
• Cool the mixture completely and blend in a mixer till smooth.
• Transfer the mixture into a deep non-stick pan, add the butter, salt, and pepper, mix well, and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot, and garnish with bread croutons and coriander.

Oat-chocolate date bar

A quick no-bake energy bar packed with healthy ingredients.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Serves: 4

Method

• Break the dates into small pieces and run them in the mixer till they all come together and form a dough.
• Toast oats and almonds (176 degrees Celsius) oven for  10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
• Place oats, almonds, and dates in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Warm honey and almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over the oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout.
• Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily.
• Press down firmly until uniformly flattened
• Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let it set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove the bars from the pan and slice them into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days.

Cooking is a great exercise to do with kids, and it will create memories that they can pass on to their families. Let's get cooking.

Last updated on: August 4, 2025

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