100 Best Healthy Indian Snacks Idea for Kids | Snacks box ideas

Every day you are wondering what to pack your kids for snacks today? Watch this video and you will not be short on ideas for snack boxes.

You can use these combinations as your child desires.

Apple

Remove the skin and seeds, cut into small piece's.

Orange

Peel it, remove the skill and seeds.

Banana

Peel it, Cut into slices

Roast peanut 

Roast peanut with little salt water, cool down remove the skin and pack it.

Boiled Peanut

Boil with salt for 10mins, cool down and pack it.

Steamed Sweet corn

Boil for 5mins, cool down add 1/4 butter and pinch salt and pinch chat masala.

Carrot

Peel out skin, cut into small piece's and boil it for 5 minutes with pinch of salt. 

 

Strawberry

Soak 1min in warm water with salt, slice and pack it.

French Fries

Remove the potato skin, slices and fry into oil. Add pinch salt and chat masala. Pack with homemade tomato sauce.

Cucumber

Peel and slice down into small pieces , add pinch of pepper powder.

Pomegranate

Peel it and serve

Chikoo/Sapota

Wash cleanly, peel the skin, remove the seeds and cut it slice.

Guava

Wash cleanly, cut into small pieces

Watermelon

Cut into small pieces

Kiwi

Peel off the skin, cut into slices

Mango

Peel off the skin, cut into slices

Grapes

Wash cleanly and pack it up

Pineapple

Cut into small pieces.

Papaya

Peel off the skin, cut into slices

Mini idlies

You can pack mini idlies with sugar and ghee or honey syrup or homemade podi.

Nuts

You can choose any variety of nuts whatever in your home like almonds, chewes, dried fig, seeds, pistachio etc.

Sweet potato - Steamed

Cut into medium piece's, boiled with pinch salt and you can pack this.

Sweet potato - Fired

Do you have otg/oven/fryer you can backed sweet potato for your kids snacks, use peanut butter like spread.

Puffed rice

You can try puffed rice with minimal masala and spices

Roasted gram

Instead of plain roasted gram you can try seasoning with roasted peanut, chat masala, salt and curry leaves.

Chickpea boiled

Soaked whole night, boiled in cooker 5-6 whites with pinch of salt and turmeric powder.

Chickpea roasted

Instead of plain boiled chickpea you can try seasoning with roasted peanut, chat masala, salt and curry leaves.

Paneer Toast

Toast bread and paneer with cheese/ghee and add some chat masala with pinch salt

Bread omelet

Make a bread omelet with egg, pepper power and salt

Bun butter jam

Toast Bun with Butter, coated with jam and pack it.

Sugar bun

Make a toast with Butter, spread over sugar and pack it.

Steam balls

1/4 cup rice flour,soft knead with hot water and salt, then make into small balls and steam for 10mins. You can pack with normal seasoning. 

Sweet steam balls

1/4 cup rice flour,soft knead with hot water and salt, then make into small balls and steam for 10mins. Pan with boiled water add these steamed balls, add 1/4 jaggery, cardamom power, & ghee.

Oma podi

1/4 cup gram flour, knead with 1tsp ghee, 1/2tsp ajwain powder, 1 pinch asafoetida and salt req. Fry in the medium heat oil and serve.

Puttu

1/4 cup flour (rice/wheat/millets/aval), add pinch salt and ghee mix well in the fine texture and steam in idly maker/steamer. You can pack with fresh grated coconut, ghee and sugar/jaggery

Scrambled Egg

In pan, 1tsp ghee/butter add 1 egg with pinch salt,pepper powder and turmeric powder.

Boiled egg

Boiled 2 eggs with rock salt, peal off and cut into your desired shapes pack with pinch of salt and pepper

Burfi/ Peanut Cake

1cup roasted skin removed peanut, grind roughly, pan 1/2 cup sugar stir until disolve add peanut powder and cook for 5mins. 

Spead over buttersheet/plate with butter make medium layer, cool down cut into small peices.

Coconut Burfi

1/2 cup grated fresh coconut, pan 1/2 cup sugar stir until dissolve add coconut and cook for 5mins.  

Spread over plate with butter make medium layer, cool down cut into small pieces.

Ellu Mittai

1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds (black/white), Pan 1/4 cup sugar cook until dissolve add sesame and cook for 5 mins. Spread over plate with butter make medium layer, cool down cut into small piece's.

Roasted Gram/ Puttukadai Mittai

1/4 cup roasted gram, Pan 1/4 cup sugar cook until dissolve add sesame and cook for 5 mins.

Spread over plate with butter make medium layer, cool down cut into small pieces.

Homemade Muruku

1cup rice flour, add 1/4tsp asafoetida, 2tp butter,1tp heat oil, salt, sesame seeds 1/2 tsp.

mix all-together and make into muruku shape then fry it.

Roasted Makhana

1tsp ghee/butter add 1/2 cup makhana roast in medium flame, add pinch salt and turmeric powder

Banana chips

Take plantain, remove the skin and seeds, cut into small piece's.

Sweet potato chips

Peel skin and slice into thin layer, deep fried in coconut oil, salted and often spiced with masala.

Maravalli kizhangu

Peel skin and slice into thin layer, deep fried in coconut oil, salted and often spiced with masala.

Paniyaram

For this you can try with Idli batter, in pan seasoned with oil, mustard seeds, 1 chopped onions, finely chopped currey leaves, 1 chopped dry chilli. Add into the batter cook on paniyaram maker with ghee

Sweet Paniyaram

For this you can try with Idli batter, add 1/4 cup jaggery, pinch cardamom power, salt and cook on paniyaram maker with ghee

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Jam fruit

Wash off well, mix it with 1/4 tsp rock salt, shake well and pack it

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Homemade Cupcake

⅓ cup butter ,½ cup sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 eggs, 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ cup milk beat well you can use blender also, bake it with cup cake mould for 40mins.

Homemade wheat cookies

Finely sieve wheat flour, 1/2 melted butter, 1/2 sugar/jaggery mix fine think batter without lumps, cook it in oven or otg for 40mins

Banana pancake

1egg, 1tsp butter, 2 ripe banana, pinch cinnamon and vanilla extract mix fine batter, cook it on pan with ghee/butter

Dates & Dry fruits

Pack with different dates and dry fruits

Rava Laddu

Roast sooji in ghee, roughly blend with sugar and cardamom. Make ladoos with milk, you can add some nuts & dried fruits.

Bread with Peanut Butter

Toast with butter, spread over peanut butter and cut your desired shapes

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Masaal Vadai

Soaked Chanadal 2hrs, roughly blend add 3/4 tsp jeera, fennel seeds, 1 dried chili, small piece finely chopped ginger and onion mix well with salt. Fried in heat oil and pack it up.

Urad Vadai

Soaked urad dal 2-3hrs, roughly blend add 3/4 tsp jeera, fennel seeds, 1/2 chili, small piece finely chopped ginger and onion mix well with salt

Fried in heat oil and pack it up.

Baked Apple

Finely slice into thin layer, baked on otg or oven 

You can spread peanut butter over it

Cutlet

Mix mashed potato, boiled peas, chopped vegetables, salt, spices and bread crumbs.make a fine cutlet shape and fix into oil or bake it.

Chapathi Roll with veggies

Roll  Chapathi with your desired veggies like potato, carrot, beans, cauliflower etc.

Chapathi with yogurt

Strain excess water from curd/yogurt, mix with sugar or salt and spread over chapathi and roll it.

Bread uppma

2tsp ghee, make it small pieces and roast

Tempering with oil, finely chopped onion, 1 dry chili, salt.

Idli Upma

Crumble idli into small bites, tempering with oil, finely chopped onion, 1 dry chili, salt.

Mini samosa

Tempering with oil, finely chopped onion, mashed potatoes, spices, and salt.

1/4 cup maida, knead to a stiff dough, and these stuff into a cone shape and fry on medium flame.

Fruit chaat

Finely chopped desired fruits, add chat masala with pinch salt.

Sambar Vadai

Soak Urad Dal in sambar, add 1tsp ghee garnishing with finely chopped coriander leaves

Thayir Vadai

Soak Urad Dal in think curd, add oma podi, pinch salt and grated carrot, then garnishing with finely chopped coriander leaves

Prawn Fry

Clean prawn with salt and turmeric power, add 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/4tsp lemon juice, 1pinch gram masala, coriander powder, pepper powder and salt, baked or oil fry it.

Peanut Sundal

Soak peanut whole night, boiled in pressure cooked, tempering with oil, mustard seeds, dry chilly, asafetida and salt.

Green Gram Sundal

Soak green gram whole night, boiled in pressure cooked, tempering with oil, mustard seeds, dry chilly, asafetida and salt.

Pattani Sundal

Soak pattani (yellow/green) whole night, boiled in pressure cooked, tempering with oil, mustard seeds, dry chilly, asafoetida and salt.

Karamani Sundal

Soak karamani (yellow/green) whole night, boiled in pressure cooked, tempering with oil, mustard seeds, dry chilly, asafoetida and salt.

Veggie Uttapam

Dosa batter, add finely chopped/grate vegetables and make a uttapam with ghee

Millets Uttapam

Millet Dosa batter(ragi,thinai,kambu,varagu etc.), add finely chopped/grate vegetables and make a uttapam with ghee

Masala Corn

Peel it, remove the skill and seeds.

Pop corn

Remove the skin and seeds, cut into small piece's.

Chicken Cheese ball

Peel it, remove the skill and seeds.

Masala cashews

Fry cashews in oil, add pepper and salt

Poha in Milk

Wash poha in water twice, pour hot milk, add crush nuts and jaggery

Mini Poori

Kneed wheat flour tightly, fry it on heat oil and make it mini poori

Paneer Tikka

Cut Paneer, Onion, Tomato and capsicum in big size, toast with your masala;s Arrange them on skewers or tooth pick. and cooked with ghee

White Pasta

Boiled pasta with oil and salt, In pan add milk, 1/2 tsp maida stir until think consistency, add pasta and italian seasoning over it.

Garlic Bread

2 cubes cheese, add italian seasoning you want, grade garlic, pinch salt mix it well and baked it

Rava in Milk

Roast rava with ghee for 5mins in low flame, pour hot milk, add crush nuts and jaggery

Sev

Gram flour 1/4 cup, rice flour 1/4 cup, jeera crushed 1/4 tsp, salt, pepper powder mix well into think consistency, fry in oil

Onion Bonda

Nicely slice onion, Mixing bowl, gram flour 1/4 cup, 1/4 rice flour, pinch chilli power, pepper powder, asafoetida powder mix with water and fry in oil

Gobi 65

Clean cauliflower with boiled water and strain it, Mixing bowl, gram flour 1/4 cup, 1/4 rice flour, pinch chilli power, pepper powder, asafoetida powder mix with water and fry in oil

Paneer Stuff Paratha

Grade Paneer, in pan, add 1tsp oil, 1 finely chopped onion, 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste, and spices with salt. Add these stuff in between the wheat flour knead and make paratha with ghee/butter

Chicken Finger

Clean the chicken with salt and turmeric powder, remove all bones, and grind a pulse.

Roll into finger shape, coat with egg, turmeric, spices, and bread crumbs, and fry it on oil

Homemade Pizza

Knead wheat flour for base think layer, above you can add whatever vegetable(onion, tomato,capsicum, panner/chicken) you can add, full of Italian spices and mozzarella cheese bake it oven or otg

Fish Finger

Clean Vanjaram fish with salt and turmeric powder, remove the center bone, and grind a pulse.

Roll into finger shape, coat with egg, turmeric, spices, and bread crumbs, and fry it on oil

Spring Roll

Knead wheat flour for a base thin layer, in pan toast desired veggies make a stuf and roll it, fry in oil

Potato Crunch

Boil 1 big potato with salt, grader it, add rice and corn flour, pinch species, make a small piece and fry or bake it

Mini Kachori

Soak 1/4 cup moon dal, grind coarsely , 1tsp oil jeera,fennel,hing species with salt add moong dal coarse mix well. Knead maida flour, add these moon dal stuffing make a think shape and fry it

Acchu Muruku

Soak raw rice for 2hrs, dry and grind it smooth powder. Beat egg -2 well, add sugar, coconut milk and rice flour and make smooth batter. Use achu muruku mould and fry it in heat oil.

Seedai

Soak raw 1 cup rice for 4-5hrs, drain and dry completely grind it. Take 2 tsp urad dal fry and grind it. Fry rice flour for 3mins.Sieve both and mix, roasted coconut, butter, sesame seeds and salt.

Make a small ball, dry it for 30mins, then fry in oil.

Carrot Cheese Toast

You can try homemade bread/bun, spread over salty cheese and carrot, 1min bake toast is ready

Mini Toasted Sandwiches

Toasted bread with ghee or butter, spread over cheese and desired veges.

Banana Omelets

Stir 1 egg, 1 ripe banana, 1tsp flour and mix smoothly, add butter on pan pour this mixture cook both side. you can serve with 1tsp of honey on top.

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Rain Rain Go Away Lyrics | Rhymes for Kids Lyrics | Rhymes

There are several reasons why rhymes are important to the brain development of children:

The importance of phonological awareness: 

Rhymes help children recognize and manipulate sounds in language, which is crucial for reading and writing. Rhyming words help children become aware of the sounds that make up words, improving their phonological awareness.

Skills related to language: 

Rhymes provide children with a fun and memorable way to learn vocabulary and language patterns. By exposing a child to new words and phrases in a familiar context, they help expand their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Memory and Recall: 

It is easier for children to remember rhymes because they are often repetitive and rhythmic. As children must remember the sequence of words and their corresponding sounds, reciting rhymes improves memory and recall.

Mental Capabilities:

Playing with rhymes helps kids develop their cognitive skills by forcing them to use their imaginations and connect sounds and words. As kids experiment with different sound combinations and study language patterns, rhymes help them develop their problem-solving abilities.

Social and Emotional Growth:

Children who engage in rhyme activities are more likely to cooperate and engage in social interaction because they frequently recite rhymes aloud or take turns coming up with new rhymes. Furthermore, rhymes can arouse feelings in children and provide them with a sense of security and familiarity, all of which contribute to their emotional well-being.

Overall, rhymes are a valuable tool for supporting various aspects of children's brain development, including language acquisition, cognitive skills, memory, and social-emotional growth. Incorporating rhymes into daily activities and routines can have long-lasting benefits for children's linguistic and cognitive development.

   

Rain, Rain, Go Away" is a popular nursery rhyme that dates back to the 17th century. It's often sung by children during rainy days to express their desire for the rain to stop so they can go out and play. The rhyme typically goes:

Rain, rain, go away,

Come again another day,

Little [child's name] wants to play,

Rain, rain, go away.

Sometimes variations are made, such as:

Rain, rain, go to Spain,

Never show your face again.

Is it true that eating curd causes more mucus in my child's body?

Myths abound in the fields of nutrition and parenting, and one that endures is the idea that kids who eat curd or yogurt produce more mucus. But it is important to distinguish reality from fiction, particularly when it comes to our children's health. Let us investigate this and find the reality that lies beneath the myth.

The Myth:

"Avoid giving your child curd if they have a cold or cough; it will only make their mucus worse" is a cautionary tale that many parents have heard. This belief is not supported by scientific consensus, but rather by anecdotal evidence and old wives' tales. Is there any truth to that though?

From a Scientific Point of View:

Despite what the general public believes, there is no conclusive scientific evidence that eating curd or dairy products causes children or adults to produce more mucus. Although some people might think that eating dairy products causes mucus to accumulate, research indicates that this association is more likely the result of personal sensitivity or psychological factors than a direct physiological reaction.

Knowing How Mucus Is Produced:

The body uses mucus to trap and eliminate foreign objects, infections, and irritants from the digestive and respiratory systems. Mucus production is more influenced by environmental irritants, allergies, and infections than by particular foods like curd. 

Benefits of Curd for Nutrition:

Curd is a dairy product that can be a beneficial addition to a child's diet since it is full of probiotics, protein, calcium, and other important nutrients. Probiotics are good for your gut microbiome and immune system. They can lower your risk of infections that cause mucus production. Probiotics are found in fermented foods like curd, yogurt, and kefir.

A Well-Balanced Diet for Kids:

Prioritize a balanced and varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy in moderation rather than concentrating only on removing dairy products like curd from your child's diet due to false beliefs. If your child has symptoms related to mucus, you should think about getting in touch with a healthcare provider to find out what the underlying cause is and what dietary changes are necessary.

In conclusion:

It is critical to debunk misconceptions about children's nutrition in order to make well-informed choices regarding their eating habits and general health. Although there is a persistent belief that curd makes mucus more easily, scientific evidence seems to indicate otherwise. Parents can include dairy products like curd into their child's diet with confidence if they know the importance of mucus in the body and the nutritional value of these foods.

Always remember that speaking with a healthcare professional is the best option for receiving tailored advice and direction regarding your child's health. Let us put our attention on feeding our kids wholesome foods and sorting the truth from fiction when it comes to parenting myths.

Baby Travel Checklist: What to Pack When Traveling With Baby/Kids

Baby Travel Checklist: What to Pack When Traveling With Baby/Kids


Diapers and wipes
Pack an ample supply of diapers, considering the duration of your trip and any potential delays. You can also pack dry and wet wipes.

Blankets and Swaddles
Bring soft blankets for warmth and comfort to help your baby sleep.


Clothing
Pack enough comfortable clothing for your baby, including onesies, sleepers, socks, and hats. Be mindful of the weather at your destination.


Feeding Supplies
If your baby is formula-fed, pack enough formula for the duration of the trip. 


Baby Food and Utensil
If your baby has started solid foods, pack jars or pouches of baby food, along with spoons and bowls for feeding. Alternatively, you can bring homemade baby food in travel-friendly containers.

Burp Cloths and Bibs
These are essential for managing spit-up and keeping your baby clean during feeding.

Pacifiers and Comfort Items
If your baby uses a pacifier or has a favorite comfort item, make sure to pack them.

Baby toiletries: 

Bring baby shampoo, lotion, baby wash, oil, towel.

Flasks

Dont try outside water to avoid infection and other problem.


Medications and First Aid

Carry any necessary medications your baby may require, such as fever reducers or prescribed medications. Include a basic first-aid kit with items like band-aids, saline nasal drops, diaper cream, nail cutter and a thermometer.

Entertainment and Comfort: 

Pack a few toys, teething toys, books, or comfort items to keep your baby entertained and provide a sense of familiarity.

Traveling with a baby can be challenging, but it is also a lot of fun. Just be patient and enjoy the journey!

Here are some Checklist things to pack for a baby or kids when traveling:

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Treating Diarrhea for Kids - What to do at home? Try these home remedies

There are a few home remedies that are remarkably effective for stopping loose motion in babies.

Have you used some of other ideas or home remedy for Diarrhea ? Do you have any other concerns or points? Let us know in the comments below! For more on babies related video, explore @FoodieBaby Please SUBSCRIBE to our channel by clicking this link:    / foodiebaby

Kids' Watermelon Recipes: 5 Easy & Simple Recipes

5 Simple & Easy Watermelon Recipes for your kids

Watermelon is a favorite summer staple and these delicious watermelon recipes are crazy good! Eating watermelon cools down a hot summer day. These favorite watermelon recipes will give you more ways to eat the delicious fruit!

Which watermelon recipe are you planning on making first this summer?

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Iron-Rich Foods for Babies, Toddlers & Kids | Iron Rich Foods | Iron Foods

How many mg of iron should a child take?

Infants 1 to 12 months of age have a RDA for iron of 2 mg/kg per day

Toddlers 1 to 3 years of age have a RDA for iron of 7 mg/day.

Children 4 to 8 years of age have an RDA of  10 mg per day

Psychological development can be delayed in infants and toddlers who don't get enough iron. They may have short attention spans and withdraw socially. In addition to fatigue, cold hands and feet, pale skin, slow growth, and poor appetite, behavioral problems may also occur.

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High Rich Fat Foods For Babies

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