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5 Healthy Rice Recipes For Kids

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We all know junk food is not good for health, especially for small children. Processed foods can lead to many health problems for children, such as obesity, slower growth, fatigue, digestive problems, heart disease, and more. But Keeping kids away from junk food is not an easy feat. To wean them off junk foods ( pizza, chocolate, burger, etc.) from your children, you need to understand their likes and dislikes and be a little creative with their food. 

You try to develop healthy eating habits in your child. Feed them green vegetables, all types of fruits, whole grains, dairy products, etc. Rice, millet, barley, whole wheat, maize, and other grains are full of healthy nutrients and boost the child’s growth. Out of them, rice is quick to make and easy to digest. There are many types of rice, but premium quality Basmati rice is the healthiest and tastiest; therefore, you can consider Basmati rice when you are cooking for your loved ones. After all, your child’s health comes first of all. Read on to know 8 easy and healthy rice recipes for kids.

  • Curd Rice

Curd rice is also known as yogurt rice. It is very easy to make and one of the best summer foods. First, whisk the curd thoroughly in a bowl and then put boiled rice into it, mix it well. Then take a small pan and add oil mustard seeds, curry leaves, salt, and green coriander. Heat it for a while and add this mixture to the bowl. Mix all the ingredients, and your curd rice is ready to serve. Isn’t it easy? 

This recipe is full of protein, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Curd rice strengthens your child’s gut and curbs acidity.

  • Potato Rice

Patao is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It helps in controlling blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. It’s essential to feed potatoes to your child in their growing years. You can make quick and nutritious potato rice for kids. Take boiled potatoes and Premium Basmati rice in a bowl. Mash them together with a masher. Add salt and black pepper powder to the bowl and squeeze a lemon into it. That’s it; potato rice is ready for your little ones.

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  • Tangy Tamarind Rice

Tamarind rice is a good source of fiber; you can give it to your children once a week. Its tempering and tangy taste are loved by most of the children. Take a skillet and add 1 spoon of mustard oil to it. When oil gets heated properly, put mustard seeds, cumin seeds, a spoon of black gram, turmeric, salt, and curry leaves on it. Add pre-cooked oil, turmeric paste, and salt into the skillet. Cook for a while and tangy tamarind rice is ready to eat.

  • Green Peas Rice

Green peas are an excellent source of many important nutrients such as fiber and vitamins C and E, zinc. Potassium and folate. So, you must include it in your child’s diet. One of the easiest ways of doing this is serving them green peas rice. Take one tablespoon of olive oil in a wok and cumin seeds to it. When they start popping, add pre-boiled Basmati rice & peas, salt, and lemon juice to the wok. Seve hot green peas rice to your kid with yogurt.

  • Rice Milk Pudding

Children always love and prefer to eat sweet foods. Another tasty and healthy eating option for children is rice pudding. Add full cream milk to the saucepan and let it boil for 15 minutes on low flame. Keep it stirring constantly. Put boiled rice sugar and dried fruits in the pan and then cook the mixture for another 10 minutes. Rice milk pudding is ready to serve.

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The Bottom Line -:

You can boost your children’s immunity and health by feeding these super healthy and quick rice recipes.

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