On International Year of Millets, parents can teach children about their roots by introducing them to indigenous foods like millets, and simultaneously encourage them to follow a healthy diet.
Millets contain a lot of health benefits. Jowar and bajra, two of the most commonly consumed millets in India, are gluten-free and rich in protein and fibre, which help improve the digestive system, bone health and heart health. They are also packed with vitamins and nutrients.
Wondering how to get your child to eat millets? We have got you covered! Here’s an easy recipe by Deepika Dua Arora, dietician, Mutation Diet Clinic, which you can make for your child on a weekend:
Millet soupy noodles
Ingredients
Millet noodles – 1 packet
Veggies (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach leaves) – 1 cup
Onion – 1/2, thinly sliced
Your choice of protein (shredded chicken/soya chunks/paneer chunks) – 1 cup
Salt to taste
Method
- Heat oil in a pan. Add onion slices and sauté for a minute
- Add all the veggies and cook till they soften. Add taste maker
- Add your choice of protein and let it simmer for half an hour
- Add 500 ml of water
- Add the noodles and let it simmer for a while
- Garnish with parsley or coriander leaves and serve