Here are some *toddler-friendly meals with pics* for your 2-year-old 👶
Recipe for choosy babies
5 Easy Recipes for 2-Year-Olds
1. Veggie Khichdi - tummy friendly:
- 2 tbsp rice + 1 tbsp moong daal + chopped carrot, peas, potato
- Add water, pinch turmeric, cumin, salt. Cook till soft
- Finish with 1/2 tsp ghee
Soft, warm, and perfect for lunch
2. Chicken & Rice Balls - finger food:
- Mash boiled rice + shredded chicken + grated carrot + pinch cumin
- Roll into small balls, lightly pan-sear with ghee
- Great for self-feeding and no choking hazard
3. Banana Oat Pancakes - breakfast:
- Mash 1 banana + 3 tbsp oats + 1 egg + pinch cinnamon
- Make mini pancakes on low heat
- Naturally sweet, no added sugar
4. Sweet Daliya Porridge- snack time:
- Roast 2 tbsp daliya in ghee, add milk + chopped apple/banana
- Sweeten with dates paste or jaggery
- Filling and great for winter mornings
5. Mini Aloo Paratha Strips:
- Whole wheat dough stuffed with plain mashed potato + cumin
- Cook with very little oil, cut into strips
- Serve with plain yogurt for dipping
Toddler tips:
- Keep pieces small and soft
- Skip chili, less salt, no whole nuts
- Offer water with meals
- Let them feed themselves to build independence
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