Make breakfast easy, simple and healthy with these exciting meal ideas

 

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Abhishek Nandi, Junior Sous Chef, Radisson Blu Resort & Convention Centre, Karjat said that all of these recipes are extremely good for children. “Vegetable poha is low in fat, rich in carbohydrate and is a wholesome meal for children. Idli is one of the world’s healthiest breakfasts and oats are rich in protein and fibre, which are very good for the kids at their initial stage. Moong dal is an Indian household staple, which is rich in protein and is good for the hair and skin. Quinoa is popularly known as mother of all grains, it is a good source of protein, fiber, iron, thiamine, copper, and vitamin B6, and upma made out of it will be a box full of nutrients. Finally, sprouts enhance the nutritional value of grains, legumes or beans.”

Two of the easiest and quickest recipes out of these Chef Nandi suggested were sprout salad and vegetable poha. He explained the easiest processes of making them.

Sprout salad

Sprouting increases the nutritive value of the ingredients and provides better digestion. They are low in calories and rich in fibre, enzymes, protein and other micro-nutrients, which also helps in building a strong immune system.

Ingredients:

1 cup – mixed sprouts (such as mung bean sprouts, chickpea sprouts, and alfalfa sprouts)
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, grated
1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbsp – chopped coriander leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Chaat masala (optional, for extra flavor)

Method:

*Rinse, drain, and mix the sprouts

*Add lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and mix well again.

*Add chaat masala for additional flavour. Toss all of it well again.

*Ready to serve as a side to your main dish or as a healthy, and flavourful breakfast to your kid!

Vegetable poha

It is a rice-based dish, which can be considered as lactose-free, gluten-free and low in fat. Peanuts are usually added in poha, which is a good source of protein and is an antioxidant.

Ingredients:

1 cup – flattened rice (poha)
1 tbsp – oil
1 tbsp – mustard seeds
1 tbsp – cumin seeds
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 capsicum (bell pepper), finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
1/2 tsp – turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp – lemon juice
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

*Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them sputter.

*Sauté onions until translucent and add carrot, capsicum, tomato, and green chili. Fry for 2-3 until vegetables become tender. Mix well after adding turmeric powder and salt.

*Add rinsed and drained poha and mix gently but well. Cover the pan and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

*Remove lid, add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

*Serve as a healthy breakfast your will love!

The chef also suggested oats khichdi and bircher muesli as two alternate healthy breakfasts for kids.

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