Parenting

1. Choose the right grain for your baby cereal. Organic whole grains like brown rice, rolled oats, organic Craig, and barley are a great place to start. Also, keep in mind the nature of the grain you use – for example, short-grained brown rice cooks softer than the medium and long-grained rice, and sprouted ragi cereal is easier to digest than regular ragi cereal. 2. Blend your choice of grain in a processor till it’s completely powdered. Additionally, for brown rice cereal, be sure to soak the rice for a few hours before powdering it as this removes any excess starch...

Khichdi is made in different ways across India. In a few places, it’s made like porridge, while at other places it’s served like pulao. Also, a variety of lentils can be used in khichdi recipe preparation. The most common being moong dal. It’s actually one of the most loved and recommended daal-type from our list of lentils. Easy on our stomachs and mushy texture for the little tummies.  Khichdi is generally assumed to be bland and boring, but I think differently. However, I make it whenever we want to eat something light and homemade. Moong dal khichdi is given to babies as...

From the time a pregnancy is announced, the floodgates of free advice open. From family and friends to well-wishers and even strangers on the street – everyone has the knowledge to share with you. Luckily, there are many parenting books you can turn to, to seek expert advice regarding everything pregnancy and child-related. While being educated is important, it is also imperative to know that the right parenting book should leave you feeling comforted and not more stressed after reading them. A lot of parents worry about the baby’s growth, feeding, eating habits, and overall health. Most times the answers...