Cooking is a very important lifeskill that is often skipped by parents who do not see the merit in teaching their kids how to cook early on in life. But just like finances and sex education, even cooking is something that children need to be taught at a young age, so that they are not left behind in this department when they grow up. It does not really take a lot of effort to teach your kids the basics of cooking – after all they are going to need it for survival later on.
But if you are that one parent who is worried about your child going near fire to cook, we have the perfect solution for you. Here are some very easy and delicious dishes that you can teach your children to make without even going near the fire. All of these dishes are also some of the favourite dishes of kids so they would even take interest themselves.
Chocolate coconut laddoo
Combining he best of both worlds – Indian and western dessert, this laddoo is a definitepick if you want to begin by teaching your child how to make desserts, because in India, every new beginning is marked by eating sweets. All you have to do is beat and crumble some cookies, add chocolate syrup to it and make them into balls. Dip these balls first into condensed milk, then coconut flakes and you have your perfect dessert.
Coleslaw sandwich
This one is a healthy and filling dish. Also, everyone loves a good coleslaw sandwich, right? This wholesome tiffin dish can be made within minutes and enjoyed with ketchup. The easiest way to make a good coleslaw sandwich is to grate all vegetables of your choice like carrots and cucumber, mix it with cream and mayonnaise and season the filling. Add it between layers of bread and there you have your sandwich.
Oats bowl
This extremely healthy and delicious breakfast option can be perfected by your kids in no more than one attempt. Made by soaking oats, chia seeds and honey in mil overnight and then topping it with your favourite fresh fruits, putting the bowl together is as fun as eating it.
Paneer Salad
The most versatile of Indian dishes, paneer can be used to make the simplest protein rich salad. Some sliced paneer, lettuce and diced vegetables of your choice topped with a honey-mustard-parmesan dressing – and you have the most deliciously simple salad ready. If you are into healthy eating and want to teach your child the same – here is the perfect opportunity.
Deviled eggs
Again, a very interesting recipe that can have multiple variations according to your preference. Just take hard boiled eggs and slice them into halves. Take out the yolk and mix it with herbs and mayo. Whip the mixture well, add it back inside the eggs and serve with some chopped onions. There you go, deviled eggs are ready!
These amazing no fire dishes will not only help your kids grow interest in the art of cooking, they will be able to do so without even having to be unsafe, working near fire. Let this be a bonding session between you and your kids and teach them the art of fireless cooking.