This big list of 50+ Indian recipes that kids can enjoy as you look for easy Indian meal ideas that kids and the whole family can enjoy.
Indian Toddler & Preschooler Breakfast Ideas : Pongal
We have prepared a list of amazing finger foods for toddlers that can be cooked at home. We've also included some healthy versions of classic finger foods.
Healthy Indian Toddler & Preschooler Breakfast Ideas that are easy to make with some prep work and filled with protein, and vitamins for kids
Madras Lentils: hearty, vegetarian bean curry with a combination of lentils and kidney beans with warm Indian spices. The sauce is SO tasty!
Slow Cooker Butter Chickpeas and Tofu! Packed with protein, vegan and gluten free. A healthier take on everyone's favorite Indian dish. This is such a simple dish; the perfect make-ahead healthy weeknight dinner.
This cilantro vinaigrette is EVERYTHING. The flavor is amazing and it only takes 5 ingredients! This recipe is completely inspired by the cilantro vinaigrette in the beautiful What's Gaby Cookin cookbook!
Soft and fluffy idli get a delightful twist with organic quinoa. These perfect little pillows are great for scooping up coconut chutney or soaking in a delicious, steamy bowl of sambar.
Zucchini Thalipettu (aka Zucchini Akki Rotti) is a healthy variation to the traditional Karnataka's specialty breakfast dish "Akki rotti" made from rice flour and veggies
Give your little one the best of Indian cuisine with these Healthy Curry Recipes for Babies and Kids! Includes both vegetarian and non vegetarian options!
Kottu Roti is a popular comfort cum street food in Sri Lanka. When you are strolling around in Sri Lankan streets, you cannot miss the sight, sounds and aroma of kottu. Kottu literally means “chop”. It’s made with flat bread called “Gothamba roti” mixed with meat, spicy gravy, and vegetables. Kottu is blended together in a heated iron sheet using blunt metal blades. Clashing of metal creates a distinctive sound. This sound and aroma of kottu will invite any passerby to stop and indulge in this mouthwatering meal. I first learnt to make this at home from my Aunt, who prepares roti and everything at home from scratch. I’m not a good roti maker. I’ve never been successful in my previous attempts and also I'm not a big fan of wheat flour. That’s why you find most of my recipes “Gluten-free”. As a Sri Lankan Tamil from North, I’m used to preparing meals with red rice flour and millet flour instead of wheat flour. These are low glycemic as well. So for this meal I bought 'Roti Canai' (Malaysian name for pararatha’s), shredded them into thin strips, mixed it with spicy sauce made with onion, garlic, soy sauce and curry powder and added vegetables. When you are not making paratha’s at home which is a time consuming job, you can assemble this meal in 10-15 minutes. You can ask for flaky parathas (flat bread) from Indian / Sri Lankan / Pakistani restaurants or “Roti Canai” from Malaysian Restaurants. Print recipe here Ingredients Serves 3-4 3 Paratha’s shredded into thin strips 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp chili powder 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp dark soy sauce Salt to taste 1 carrot julienned i.e. cut into thin long strips Handful of scallions cut into inch long pieces Coarsely grind below ingredients using food processor or chopper 2 medium size onions 4 garlic cloves 2-3 green chilies 1 large tomato Few curry leaves Method Either make or buy flat breads i.e. parathas, cut them into quarter size pieces, add them into a food processor and process for 2 seconds. Time will vary depending on power and size of processor. All we need is thinly shredded parathas. Alternatively you can cut them into thin strips. In this recipe I have cut into thin strips using knife and a chopping board. Heat oil in a large pan, add coarsely ground mixture and stir fry till they are aromatic and golden brown. Add curry powder, chili powder, tomato puree and soy sauce, mix well to create a thick sauce. Add salt to taste. Add shredded parathas, mix well till they are coated with spices. Lower the heat and add carrot. Cook stirring for 1 or 2 minutes. Turn off heat add scallions and mix well. Longer you keep this meal better it tastes, as the spices blends well and paratha absorbs their flavors. But you can also serve immediately. You can serve this meal on its own or with a curry. I served it to my guests with Veg Chicken Curry. Note: You may add stir fried potatoes, tofu or soya meat, mock meat, mushrooms, cabbage etc., it will create more volume. Choice depends on your personal taste preference. I wanted to keep it simple and light that’s why I only added carrot and scallions.
A versatile and tasty finger food that can be enjoyed as a savoury breakfast, lunchbox item, snack or part of a main meal.
If you want to serve a healthy after-school snack to your kids, this recipe is perfect.
Curd Quinoa is an easy and healthy South Indian recipe made with quinoa, curd (yogurt) and tempered with ginger and other Indian spices
Delicious veggie nuggets packed with lentils. These bite sized nuggets make brilliant finger food for kids and toddlers!
A simple radish stir fry seasoned with hot Madras Curry. Radish stir fry is a side dish that goes well with rice and Indian flat bread.
Spinach Corn Sandwich is a toasted sandwich made with a creamy and cheesy filling made from spinach, sweet corn, flour, milk, and cheese.
Indian lentil soup a.k.a dal soup made with lentils, vegetables, spices and herbs is a delicious, satiating and easy to make dish. Make it in a sauce pot or the instant pot following my instructions.
Suitable for vegans, this low fat Indian dahl is relatively quick and simple to make.
Recipe Video Above. Oats Khichdi is an Indian style savory porridge packed with vegetables and yellow moong dal. Learn how to make a healthy vegetable khichdi in a few simple steps.
Finger foods are easy for the kids to eat without making a mess. This collection includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes and perfect for kids lunch box. It also includes some tiffin recipes like paratha and idli. Cut them into small cubes or different shapes and make them easier and interesting for the kids to... Read More »
This Spicy Indian Pan-fried Salmon is quick and easy to make, spicy, and ridiculously tasty! It’s loaded with flavor, and great for weeknight dinners and meal prep!
A filling, budget-friendly recipe that will feed four generously – what’s not to like about this salmon recipe? We’ve got a lovely little video of it too, if you need the extra push to give it a go. If you want to try something different, how about this salmon bake made with gnocchi, cream cheese, chilli and lemon? Or, get more inspiration from our round-up of best-ever salmon fillet recipes.
An easy and lusciously creamy chickpea curry recipe that is packed with flavor, but comes together quickly in one pan with supermarket staples including canned chickpeas and dried spices. You'll love this for an easy midweek dinner or alongside other curry dishes in a larger Indian style meal. It's kid friendly and endlessly adaptable, with room for spinach or other veggies to be added as you wish.
