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It is the best time of the year to prepare healthy meals that will sustain your children throughout the winter holidays besides waiting for early evening comfortable weather. Calcium has a contribution in body formation and is essential in enhancing children’s brain productivity, strong teeth and bone structure. But it is often challenging to include the right amount of calcium in their diet, especially if the person has certain tastes.
It may be important to introduce some other creative foods that contain high levels of calcium into their diets this winter. The following five creative dishes give meals that are prepared using foods containing calcium to prepare tasty foods that children will eat. With components like finger millet (ragi), fox nuts (makhana), amaranth (rajgira), and sesame seeds, these recipes appeal to youth palates while offering extra nutritional advantages in addition to the necessary calcium.
Rajgira Pancakes
A tasty and healthy way to start your child's day is with Rajgira pancakes. These are very proteinous, rich in calcium and other essential nutrients since they are made out of amaranth flour. The ingredients for cooking this recipe are amaranth flour, water, a pinch of salt, and your child’s spices and herbs of choice. For extra taste and nutrition, you may also add finely chopped veggies, like tomatoes or spinach. These pancakes are easy to prepare. just heat up a non-stick pan, add a lit bit of oil then pour the batter into the pan. Bake until both sides are a nice golden brown. They are also quite soft and light and this makes them to be easily consumed by kids during breakfast. Serve them with yoghurt or honey for dipping on the side.
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Makhana Pudding
Makhana pudding is a delicious dish with a thick consistency that can really warm up a kid's stomach on chilly evenings. Fox nuts, also known as makhana, are a great snack option for developing kids since they are high in calcium. To begin making this pudding, toast a handful of makhana till they are crunchy and golden brown. They should then be ground into a fine powder. Put the makhana powder, milk, sugar, and a small pinch of cardamom in a pot. It should be smooth and thick just like a custard, when the mixture has been stirred over moderate heat. Let cool completely before serving. To add the delicious crunchy effect and some more vitamins you can add nuts – cashews or almonds.
Sesame Rice
Sesame rice meals are much loved by children because they enjoy the unusual taste of this food while at the same time receiving plenty of valuable nutrients. Rich in calcium, sesame seeds are a simple addition to many different recipes. Prepare your preferred type of rice and keep it aside for this preparation. Heat some oil in a different pan, then add a lot of sesame seeds, finely sliced onions, and green chillies for seasoning. After the onions have become transparent, add the cooked rice to the pan and stir until the rice is completely covered with the sesame mixture. To increase the nutritious content, you can also include veggies like peas or carrots. Apart from the wonderful presentation this dish is quite simple to prepare and tastes great!
Ragi Pancakes
Another interesting and nutritious addition to your child's winter menu is ragi pancakes, also known as finger millet pancakes. Making ragi in addition to meals under preparation for growing children is appropriate as it contains calcium, iron, and other useful amino acids. Ragi flour, yoghurt or buttermilk, a pinch of salt, and a small amount of water are combined to create a smooth batter for ragi pancakes. For extra nutrients, and flavour, you might add items such as grated spinach or zucchini, to the mixture. When the batter is done, add a spoonful of the mixture to a heated non-stick pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Children will also enjoy such pancakes’ tender crust and soft and slightly earthy taste. Accompany them with a scoop of chutney or yoghurt.
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Sesame Dips
Tahini or sesame paste is the main ingredient in sesame dips, which are a healthy and adaptable addition to your child's snack repertoire. This delightful, rich and healthy dip is good for use with vegetables and contains healthy calcium for your body. Combining tahini with yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic and a little bit of salt will create the dip. You can add herbs or spices for extra flavour or change the ingredients to suit your child's preferences. For a crisp, filling snack, serve the sesame dip with vibrant vegetable sticks like bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots. Your child will be captivated by the bright colours of the vegetables, and the creamy dip will make it impossible to resist.
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By preparing these foods full of calcium and feeding your child, you can assure he or she gets the necessary minerals or nutrients which are necessary for his or her strong health. It should be understood that good health includes not only daily exercise but also proper nutrition.
