As my primary role of a being a mom to a growing 7 yr old my biggest challenge lies in feeding my kid healty, nutritious food. And it doesn't help if the child is a bit fussy when it comes to eating veggies and nuts. So I am constantly on the look out for recipes that are innovative and helps me make my child eat without complaining. Ever since I started this blog I realised that I have mostly shared recipes that suit that adult taste apart from the occasional muffins and quiches.Meal times are well handled as my kid likes to eat rice with fish curry or a chicken curry but its the snack time that gives me jitters. I get completely lost as to what to serve to take care of the 4 pm hunger pangs. So I have consciously decided to dig out and share recipes that are kid friendly and doesn't compromise on the health quotient. And why only kids we adults too do not consciously take care of what we eat and end up binging many times.
The very first recipe coming your way is super easy -peasy Veggie Dunkers with a Nutty Yogurt Dip - packed with the goodness of fresh winter veggies and nuts. Serve it on play dates and see them polish of the dip in no time. Apart from the dip this dish only needs some assembling.
Ingredients:
Assorted vegetables - cucumber ,carrots, beet root and tomatoes - cut length wise
For the dip :
Yogurt - 1 bowl - use the thick ones - I used Amul
Cashewnuts - a handful
Almonds - a handful
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Honey - 1 tbsp
Paprika /Chilli flakes - for garnish - optional
Method:
Cut all the vegetables lengthwise and dip in cold salted water till served.
For the dip:
Dry roast the cashewnuts and almond in a pan.
Ground it into a fine powder and keep aside.
Whisk the yogurt till smooth. Season with salt and honey.
Next add the powdered nuts and mix well. Add a little olive oil too.
Garnish with chilli flakes /few roasted nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.
This dip can even be served as a party starter along with some nachos,tortilla chips, chicken nuggets, just about anything.
Notes :
The very first recipe coming your way is super easy -peasy Veggie Dunkers with a Nutty Yogurt Dip - packed with the goodness of fresh winter veggies and nuts. Serve it on play dates and see them polish of the dip in no time. Apart from the dip this dish only needs some assembling.
Ingredients:
Assorted vegetables - cucumber ,carrots, beet root and tomatoes - cut length wise
For the dip :
Yogurt - 1 bowl - use the thick ones - I used Amul
Cashewnuts - a handful
Almonds - a handful
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Honey - 1 tbsp
Paprika /Chilli flakes - for garnish - optional
Method:
Cut all the vegetables lengthwise and dip in cold salted water till served.
For the dip:
Dry roast the cashewnuts and almond in a pan.
Ground it into a fine powder and keep aside.
Whisk the yogurt till smooth. Season with salt and honey.
Next add the powdered nuts and mix well. Add a little olive oil too.
Garnish with chilli flakes /few roasted nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.
This dip can even be served as a party starter along with some nachos,tortilla chips, chicken nuggets, just about anything.
Notes :
- Use any fresh veggie that you would want or whatever your child likes. Some sautéed mushrooms would also go well.Or maybe some grilled paneer sticks.
- You could also use hung curd instead of yogurt.
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