Aayu Ahaar Recipes
What you'll need 2 tbsp bajra (pearl millet), soaked 2–3 hours 1 tbsp split moong dal 3 tbsp soft vegetables (carrot, beans, peas), finely chopped 1 small tomato, chopped (for vitamin C) 1 tsp ghee, a pinch of cumin and...
What you'll need 2 tbsp rice 1 tbsp split moong dal (yellow) 2 tbsp grated beetroot 1 tsp ghee, a pinch of cumin and turmeric A tiny squeeze of lemon at the end (helps iron absorb) 1.5 cups water How...
A small glass of beetroot and apple, pressed with the pulp kept in, is a beautiful ruby-red way to support iron and energy. The apple's natural vitamin C helps the body take up the iron — and the gorgeous colour...
Soaked-raisin water is the simplest iron tonic in the Indian kitchen — a small handful of kishmish soaked overnight, then the sweet water given first thing in the morning. It's naturally sweet, gentle on the tummy, and a lovely no-fuss...
A child who recoils from anything green will often accept green when it's sweet, soft and fun. These spinach-banana pancakes are a cheerful green, naturally sweet from ripe banana, and gentle in flavour — a low-pressure way to make 'green'...
