Nutritious Recipes

Team ParentCircle · 2018-08-21T11:18:09+08:00

Share with us some healthy, fun and nutritious recipes, and get a chance to be featured in the ParentCircle magazine.

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Team ParentCircle Aug 19, 2020

Quinoa For Babies: Recipes, Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

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Cooking Without Fire Recipes For Kids

This summer put your hot stove to rest and make some delicious cooking without fire recipes. From salads to milkshakes to bruschettas, these recipes so easy to make that your child can chip in too!

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Team ParentCircle Aug 19, 2019

Unique Recipes For One Pot Meals

Guests coming over and you are hassled about cooking many dishes? Want to surprise family with a quick but special dinner? Try some delicious and exotic one pot meals. Here are six unique recipes!

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Team ParentCircle Dec 13, 2019

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Love the idea of a one-pot meal. Reminds me of Turkish Cuisine. Also, with winters setting in, it is so exciting to cuddle up together and have a fun, family one pot meal.

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Team ParentCircle Aug 16, 2019

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Roopa M Jul 27, 2019

Biryani is a very popular dish and almost everybody who has tasted it, loves it. People enjoy different types of mouthwatering Biryanis like Hyderabadi Biryani, Pakistani Biryani, Andhra style etc., and some customise a recipe and make it their own personalised recipe. Please share the name of your favourite and most preferred Biryani and share a recipe if possible.

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Roopa M Aug 16, 2019

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Very insightful, Roopa! It would be wonderful if people from different parts of the country share their favourite Biryani preference!

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Rashmi Jul 18, 2019

Tricolor Paranthas: Ingredients- 1- Carrots 3 nos 2- Palak/ spinach-1 bunch 3- Wheat flour 200gms 4- Pinch of salt 5- chilly powder 6- Ginger garlic paste Procedure- 1 -Grind palak and carrot separately 2- Make 3 portins of wheat flour and add palak paste to one portion, and carrot paste to another portion 3- Let the third portion remain white. 4- Add chilly powder and salt. 5- Make long strips of all the 3 doughs and place them one above the other. 6- Roll it together with rolling pin 7- Roast them on a tawa 8- Serve with green chutney, ketchup or mayo

Tricolor Paranthas:
Ingredients-
1- Carrots 3 nos
2- Palak/ spinach-1 bunch
3- Wheat flour 200gms
4- Pinch of salt
5- chilly powder
6- Ginger garlic paste
Procedure-
1 -Grind palak and carrot separately
2- Make 3 portins of wheat flour and add palak paste to one portion, and carrot paste to another portion
3- Let the third portion remain white.
4- Add chilly powder and salt.
5- Make long strips of all the 3 doughs and place them one above the other.
6- Roll it together with rolling pin
7- Roast them on a tawa
8- Serve with green chutney, ketchup or mayo

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Rashmi Jul 23, 2019

@Rashmi

Wow Rashmi! This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

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Rashmi Jul 28, 2019

@Rashmi

Thank you

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Komal Kriti Sharma Jul 26, 2019

Healthy Crunchy Sprouts Salad:

Ingredients:
Green Gram Moong - sprouted
Tomatoes -finely chopped
Onion -finely chopped
Pudhina leaves
Sweet corn kernels
Carrot - finely chopped
Chaat masala - 1 tsp
Black Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Salt - as required
Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Method:
Mix all the above ingredients in a mixing bowl and serve. This is filled with protein and all essential vitamins. A wonderful salad that is both healthy and yummy!

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Rashmi Jul 7, 2019

Can anyone suggest some healthy evening snack recipes to avoid munching on unhealthy junk snacks

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Rashmi Jul 11, 2019

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Rashmi Jul 12, 2019

@Rashmi

Thank you so much!

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Pallavi Chaudry Apr 8, 2019

Hey mommies,

Can anyone share some suggestions/ ideas for healthy and quick lunch box recipes that I can give my son for lunch? I want it to be tasty yet healthy!

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Pallavi Chaudry Apr 8, 2019

@Pallavi Chaudry

Hi Pallavi. My son was a very fussy eater. Now he is 5 and I have tried experimenting with his lunch box menu. It seems to have worked.
You can make colurful sandwiches like the Tiranga Sandwich with Carrot, Cheese, Coriander and mind Paste.
You can make Vegetable Rolls with Chappattis and fresh vegetables and a stuffing of boiled potatoes.
Making wholewheat pooris with Chana or Rajma is also very appetizing.
Smiley stuffed parathas (eg. cabbage, radish, potato, daal) with eyes, nose and mouth made up of cucumber. carrot and Tomato.
Hope this helps!

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Pallavi Chaudry Apr 15, 2019

@Pallavi Chaudry

I plan my menu for the week the previous weekend and this really helps me be more quick while cooking. Some of the healthy lunch box menus that I follow are:

1. Egg Sandwich - is filling and has sufficient protein and I usually include a lot of veggies inside.
2. Millets poha - I replace flat rice with different millet grains and make poha from it. This is something my kid started liking after 2 - 3 times.
3. Fruit and nuts smoothie - This is an accompaniment I give along with lunch. This is very filling and nutritious. I usually blend together a minimum of 3 fruits, a handful of different nuts and milk. I add little honey to it.
4. Veg noodles - This is easy and can be done even with our commonly available instant noodles. I load it with plenty of veggies and even one packet of noodles can serve two people easily.

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Rani Lakshmi Jun 26, 2019

Any healthy breakfast options for patients with diabetes?

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Rani Lakshmi Jun 26, 2019

@Rani Lakshmi

Sprouts, Ragi roti/ragi drink, oats recipes, bajra roti, buckwheat dosas, boiled egg and jowar recipes are few good choices.

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Rani Lakshmi Jun 27, 2019

@Rani Lakshmi

Millets, oats or even low sugar fruits are great options. A porridge made of Ragi is not only filling but also very nutritious. A bowl of lightly sauted vegetables, sprinkled with salt and paper and served with a half or full-boiled egg is another appetising idea. Gram flour (Besan) Chilla with coriander leaves, capsicum, onions, tomato and green chilli can also be taken.

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Pallavi Chaudry Jul 2, 2019

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Pallavi Chaudry Jul 4, 2019

@Pallavi Chaudry

Hi Pallavi! Thank you so much for sharing!! :) This is very nice....I shall try and post pictures of the recipes

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Simi Ramesh Jun 3, 2019

I would like to know more about salad recipes which are quick to make and tasty as well.I make an interesting salad during summer with raw mango which is s delicious one. Below I am sharing the recipe ...It goes well with any variety rice or as an accompaniment.
Ingredients:
Carrot grated
Coconut grated
Coriander leaves diced
Raw mango grated
Ginger( little) grated
Salt
Sugar (little/optional)
Pepper powder
Method: Simply mix all grated items above and give it a nice toss. Its a tasty salad.

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Simi Ramesh Jun 3, 2019

@Simi Ramesh

Hi Simi. This is so simple and healthy! Shall definitely try it out.

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Simi Ramesh Jun 3, 2019

@Simi Ramesh

Nice and easy recipe ,will definitely try. Planning to add cucumber and pomegranate seeds too.

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Team ParentCircle Mar 21, 2019

5 Amazing Holi Recipes with a Twist

Whats the festival of colours without some delicious and colourful treats? Try these unique and easy-to-make recipes at home this Holi, and have a memorable celebration

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Team ParentCircle Feb 19, 2019

10 Oats Recipes To Keep Kids Healthy

Healthy and tasty do not go together, they say. Especially when it comes to oatmeal! Well, these exciting oats recipes by Chef Vanshika Puri, are delicious, nutritious and easy to make for your kids!

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Team ParentCircle Jan 14, 2019

The Harvest Season is here, call it by any name Lohri, Pongal, Sankranti, Bihu. etc. And festivals are synonymous with great food and traditional cuisines. Here is Chef Harish's delightfully inventive take on traditional dishes to tempt you this harvest season! And, we are your sure your family will love it. Click here to 6 Delicious Recipes https://www.parentcircle.com/article/6-delicious-recipes-kids-will-love-this-pongal/

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Team ParentCircle Jan 14, 2019

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India is rich in festive cuisine and no celebration is complete without a lavish spread. Here is Chef Harish's delightfully inventive take on traditional dishes to tempt you this harvest season!

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Team ParentCircle Nov 20, 2018

Is your child addicted to cakes, cookies, puffs and doughnuts made of refined flour or maida? Want to encourage your child to eat atta or wholewheat foods? Here are some amazing wholewheat recipes to lure your child, we are sure he/she will love it. Click here https://www.parentcircle.com/article/5-healthy-wholewheat-recipes-for-your-family/

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Team ParentCircle Nov 20, 2018

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Want to lure your kids away from cakes and doughnuts made with refined flour? Try these delicious wholegrain recipes that give a twist to traditional ingredients and will appeal to the whole family.

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Team ParentCircle Nov 16, 2018

THE NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY ABOUT - Easy steps to retain the nutrition in tomatoes.
Tomatoes contain lycopene that prevent heart disease. If you think that eating it raw or steamed is the best way to get its full benefit, youre mistaken.
SO WHAT IS RIGHT? To get the maximum benefit out of the lycopene in tomatoes, chop them up and add them to your curries or rasam. Youll love the tangy flavour and make the most of its nutrient content as well.

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Team ParentCircle Nov 6, 2018

Planning a Diwali Party, but not in a mood to spend hours in the kitchen? Here are some quick 10 minute Diwali recipes to treat your guests, click here https://www.parentcircle.com/article/5-diwali-party-snacks-within-10-minutes/

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Team ParentCircle Nov 6, 2018

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Inviting friends over for a Diwali get-together? And you are clueless about what to offer your guests? We present some lip-smacking festival snack ideas that you can whip up in 10 minutes.

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ANUSHA Aug 27, 2018

Anusha here I had prepared beetroot dosa with veg salad and the recipe is Ingredients for beetroot dosa batter idli dosa batter-2cups beetroot-1small sized chopped roughly green chillies-2 red chillies -2 ginger - 1 inch sized chopped cumin seeds or jeera - 1 teaspoon oil for cooking dosas In a mixer grinder , add the roughly chopped beetroot, green chillies, red chillies, ginger and cumin seeds and grind to a smooth batter. In a bowl take the idli dosa batter add the ground beetroot paste and mix well so beetroot dosa batter will be ready. Ingredients for veg salad 1/4 cup carrot small chopped 1/4cup beans small chopped 1/4 cup sprouted green gram seeds 1/4 cup chopped onion 1tsp lime juice 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp chat masala powder add all these and mix well so the veg salad will be ready to serve.

Anusha here I had prepared beetroot dosa with veg salad and the recipe is
Ingredients for beetroot dosa batter
idli dosa batter-2cups
beetroot-1small sized chopped roughly
green chillies-2
red chillies -2
ginger - 1 inch sized chopped
cumin seeds or jeera - 1 teaspoon
oil for cooking dosas

In a mixer grinder , add the roughly chopped beetroot, green chillies, red chillies, ginger and cumin seeds and grind to a smooth batter.
In a bowl take the idli dosa batter add the ground beetroot paste and mix well so beetroot dosa batter will be ready.
Ingredients for veg salad
1/4 cup carrot small chopped
1/4cup beans small chopped
1/4 cup sprouted green gram seeds
1/4 cup chopped onion
1tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chat masala powder
add all these and mix well so the veg salad will be ready to serve.

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ANUSHA Aug 28, 2018

@ANUSHA

Dear Anusha, thanks a ton for sharing this great recipe. We are sure many of us will try it soon and the little ones will love it. So bright, colourful and healthy - all in one!

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ANUSHA Nov 2, 2018

@ANUSHA

It's very nice and healthy recipe. I will try this

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Team ParentCircle Nov 2, 2018

Are you wondering what special but healthy, to feed your toddler this Diwali? You probably do not want to feed him/her food ordered from a restaurant and thus, want to try something different, tasty and nutritious. Share some ideas that you have, and here are some from our side. Click here https://www.parentcircle.com/article/5-healthy-recipes-for-toddlers-this-diwali/

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Team ParentCircle Nov 2, 2018

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Are you looking forward to celebrating Diwali with your toddler? Go ahead and delight your little one with nutritious sweets and snacks that will help make the occasion a memorable one.

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Team ParentCircle Oct 25, 2018

If you or your loved ones are diabetic and are already feeling sad that you will miss out on all the tasty snacks and sweets this Diwali, then don't worry! Here are some great sugar-free recipe suggestions for you. Click here https://www.parentcircle.com/article/5-yummy-sugarfree-recipes-for-diabetics/

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Team ParentCircle Oct 25, 2018

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Are you craving for tasty delicacies but want to avoid sugar and oil? Heres the good news. Not all healthy food needs to be devoid of flavour. Our nutritious recipes will have you asking for more

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Team ParentCircle Oct 26, 2018

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advice for physical activity before & after taking sweets to reduce the glucose level

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Team ParentCircle Oct 19, 2018

9 Exotic Navratri Recipes You Cannot Miss

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Team ParentCircle Oct 8, 2018

Planning for a great Diwali with amazing food to enjoy? Why order from outside, when you can make some amazing and delicious Diwali snacks for your loved ones. Take a look at some of these awesome recipes, click here https://www.parentcircle.com/clipbook/delicious-diwali-snack-recipes/

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Team ParentCircle Sep 24, 2018

In our busy, hectic lives we tend to opt for easy-to-make, quick foods for our families. Moreover, most of us have become overtly dependent on adulterated and junk food. Amidst all of this we are gradually forgetting our traditional recipes, which we feel are tedious and time-consuming to make. But, you'll be surprised to know that there are so many traditional recipes that are super healthy and very easy to make, minus all the preservatives and additives. Here are the recipes of some amazing traditional snacks that you an enjoy with your family https://www.parentcircle.com/article/why-traditional-snacks-are-a-healthier-option/

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Team ParentCircle Sep 24, 2018

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Do your children come home ravenous wanting ready-made snacks or fast food? Why not make them traditional snacks that are wholesome and taste wonderful! Find out how with these easy alternatives.

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SUNEETHA UDAYAKUMAR Sep 6, 2018

Spring dosa recipe : Ingredients : for schezwan noodles: 2 tsp oil 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 3 stem spring onions finely chopped 1 small capsicum thinly sliced 1 carrot thinly shredded 1 small thinly shredded cup cabbage thinly shredded 1 tbsp schezwan sauce 1 tsp soy sauce salt to taste 1 tsp vinegar 1 rice noodles / any noodles cooked Dosa batter : Ingredients : 3 cups rice sona masuri / dosa rice 1 cup urad dal tsp methi / fenugreek seeds 1 cup thin poha / avalakki / beaten rice salt to taste water for soaking Instructions: firstly, in a large bowl, soak 3 cups of rice and methi seeds for atleast 5 hours. furthermore, soak urad dal for 3 hours. drain the water from urad dal and keep aside. transfer the soaked urad dal into blender and blend to smooth and fluffy batter. collect it into a large bowl and keep aside. further, blend the soaked rice along with poha adding water if required. transfer to the bowl of urad dal batter. mix well making sure the batter has combined completely. also clean the sides with your hand. cover and ferment in a warm place for 8- 12 hours. the next day you can see the batter has raised well indicating its well fermented. additionally, mix the batter slightly. further scoop the required batter in a different bowl. and add salt to the batter and mix well. Schezwan Sauce: Ingredients : 2 cups dried red chilli cup oil cup garlic finely chopped 2 tbsp ginger finely chopped cup water tsp pepper crushed 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp tomato sauce salt to taste Instructions firstly, soak dried red chilli in hot water for 30 minutes or till they turn soft. discard the water and blend to smooth paste adding water if required. keep aside. now in a large kadai, heat cup oil. saute in cup garlic and 2 tbsp ginger for a minute for 2. furthermore, add in prepared red chilli paste. saute for 2 minutes, so that chilli gets cooked well. now add cup water and adjust consistency. cover and simmer for 15 minutes. make sure to cook the sauce till oil floats on top. furthermore add in tsp pepper, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp sugar and salt to taste. mix well making sure everything is combined well. finally, serve schezwan sauce is ready. For dosa: 4 cup dosa batter 3 tbsp butter 3 tsp schezwan sauce Instructions: schezwan noodles recipe: firstly, in a large kadai or wok heat oil. further add garlic and saute well. also add spring onions and continue to sauce. now add vegetables and saute for a minute or till they shrink slightly. additionally add salt, schezwan sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. also add cooked rice noodles or any noodles of your choice. mix gently without breaking the rice noodles and making sure the sauce has covered uniformly. keep aside. How to prepare spring dosa: pour a ladleful of the dosa batter on it and spread it in a circular motion thin circle. add a dollop of butter add schezwan sauce and butter together and spread. also spread 2 tbsp of prepared noodles at one side. cook till the bottom of dosa turns golden brown. then roll the dosa along with noodles. finally, cut half spring dosa and serve immediately with tomato sauce.

Spring dosa recipe :

Ingredients :

for schezwan noodles:
2 tsp oil
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
3 stem spring onions finely chopped
1 small capsicum thinly sliced
1 carrot thinly shredded
1 small thinly shredded
cup cabbage thinly shredded
1 tbsp schezwan sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
salt to taste
1 tsp vinegar
1 rice noodles / any noodles cooked

Dosa batter :

Ingredients :

3 cups rice sona masuri / dosa rice
1 cup urad dal
tsp methi / fenugreek seeds
1 cup thin poha / avalakki / beaten rice
salt to taste
water for soaking

Instructions:

firstly, in a large bowl, soak 3 cups of rice and methi seeds for atleast 5 hours.
furthermore, soak urad dal for 3 hours.
drain the water from urad dal and keep aside.
transfer the soaked urad dal into blender and blend to smooth and fluffy batter.
collect it into a large bowl and keep aside.
further, blend the soaked rice along with poha adding water if required.
transfer to the bowl of urad dal batter.
mix well making sure the batter has combined completely.
also clean the sides with your hand.
cover and ferment in a warm place for 8- 12 hours.
the next day you can see the batter has raised well indicating its well fermented.
additionally, mix the batter slightly.
further scoop the required batter in a different bowl.
and add salt to the batter and mix well.

Schezwan Sauce:
Ingredients :
2 cups dried red chilli
cup oil
cup garlic finely chopped
2 tbsp ginger finely chopped
cup water
tsp pepper crushed
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp tomato sauce
salt to taste
Instructions
firstly, soak dried red chilli in hot water for 30 minutes or till they turn soft.
discard the water and blend to smooth paste adding water if required. keep aside.
now in a large kadai, heat cup oil.
saute in cup garlic and 2 tbsp ginger for a minute for 2.
furthermore, add in prepared red chilli paste.
saute for 2 minutes, so that chilli gets cooked well.
now add cup water and adjust consistency.
cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
make sure to cook the sauce till oil floats on top.
furthermore add in tsp pepper, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp sugar and salt to taste.
mix well making sure everything is combined well.
finally, serve schezwan sauce is ready.

For dosa:

4 cup dosa batter
3 tbsp butter
3 tsp schezwan sauce

Instructions:
schezwan noodles recipe:

firstly, in a large kadai or wok heat oil.
further add garlic and saute well.
also add spring onions and continue to sauce.
now add vegetables and saute for a minute or till they shrink slightly.
additionally add salt, schezwan sauce, soy sauce and vinegar.
also add cooked rice noodles or any noodles of your choice.
mix gently without breaking the rice noodles and making sure the sauce has covered uniformly. keep aside.

How to prepare spring dosa:

pour a ladleful of the dosa batter on it and spread it in a circular motion thin circle.
add a dollop of butter add schezwan sauce and butter together and spread.
also spread 2 tbsp of prepared noodles at one side.
cook till the bottom of dosa turns golden brown.
then roll the dosa along with noodles.
finally, cut half spring dosa and serve immediately with tomato sauce.

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SUNEETHA UDAYAKUMAR Sep 6, 2018

@SUNEETHA UDAYAKUMAR

What an amazing recipe! It is so mouth-watering as well as loaded with nutrients. Cheers to your creativity and innovation!!

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SUNEETHA UDAYAKUMAR Sep 7, 2018

@SUNEETHA UDAYAKUMAR

this is amazing

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SWATHIKA K G Aug 30, 2018

Millet dosa batter Ingredients : Foxtail millet - 1 cup Urad dhal - 0.25 cups Poha - 1 hand full Method: 1. Soak millet and Urad dhal for 2 hours. 2. Soak Poha for 10 to 15 mins. 3. Grind the millet, Urad dhal and Poha together till smooth batter is formed by adding little water. 4. Ferment it for 6-8hrs. 5. Make dosa /utapam as usual and add veggies of your choice. Yummy yummy millet dosa /uthapam ready.

Millet dosa batter

Ingredients :
Foxtail millet - 1 cup
Urad dhal - 0.25 cups
Poha - 1 hand full

Method:
1. Soak millet and Urad dhal for 2 hours.
2. Soak Poha for 10 to 15 mins.
3. Grind the millet, Urad dhal and Poha together till smooth batter is formed by adding little water.
4. Ferment it for 6-8hrs.
5. Make dosa /utapam as usual and add veggies of your choice.

Yummy yummy millet dosa /uthapam ready.

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SWATHIKA K G Aug 30, 2018

@SWATHIKA K G

Wow! This looks amazing! And it's healthy too. Thanks for sharing.

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SWATHIKA K G Aug 30, 2018

@SWATHIKA K G

Wow! This is so beautiful. Super-healthy and at the same time so attractive! Thanks a lot for sharing the entry.

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Team ParentCircle Aug 28, 2018

Try out these amazing and super delicious Smoothie Recipes for your little one. We are sure he/she will absolutely love it and ask for more! https://www.parentcircle.com/article/5-delicious-smoothie-recipes-for-your-kids-to-enjoy/

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Team ParentCircle Aug 28, 2018

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A glass of milk every day can boost energy and provide important nutrients to your little tyke. Try some of these amazing smoothies and serve up goodness at home

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Team ParentCircle Aug 27, 2018

Some every nutritious, innovative and easy to make and super-tasty after school snack recipes for your child. Try them soon and tell us how it turned out. Also share more such amazing recipes for all of us to try!
Click link to check the recipes https://www.parentcircle.com/article/6-healthy-afterschool-snack-recipes-for-children/

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Team ParentCircle Aug 27, 2018

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Wondering what to feed your child when he is back from school hungry? We bring you recipes of some delicious snacks that will keep him feeling full and meet his nutritional demands as well.

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