One of the most common issue faced by parents across is of their children not eating green vegetables. Due to the current lifestyles and eating habits, it becomes extremely critical for us to ensure that there is a balanced diet for our child. One such vegetable rich in Iron and Protein is Spinach.
Nowadays, telling kids that Popeye ate spinach so he could be big and strong doesn’t exactly work. Instead, you’re should be a bit more creative to make sure your child eats it.
Today, we share some 5 very interesting recipes to feed palak to your child.
- Palak Paraantha – Chop a lot of spinach leaves, boil it, and knead it with the atta dough. Make some yummy mildly spiced paraanthas out of it which will go very well for your child’s lunch or tiffin box. It would best go with some chutney, pickle or butter. A side dish made using ingredients that are high on Vitamin C are best for absorption of iron in the palak.
- Hara Bhara Kababs – This vegetarian version of kababs which are made of spinach and mix vegetables are quite a favourite across. You can have these with ketchup, green chutney or any of your favourite dip. It works as a great evening snack. Toss it in a bun and it can even work as yumm burger for your child.
- Palak Paneer Rolls – Paneer stuffed in a palak paraantha can work very well as a roll for your kid. They make a great school snack for the tiffin box or even for dinner.
- Palak Rice – This can be a great food for those who are fussy to eat leafy greens. Spinach is pureed and tempered with spices. It can be served on its own with some fresh veggie salad or sliced vegetables.
- Palak Pakodas – Tell your kids its pakodas time this evening. Make assorted pakodas of onion, potatoes and also include lots of spinach pakodas. It is one of the easiest ways to make your child consume spinach. It goes very well with ketchup or green chutney.
We must use these and many other interesting ways to make sure that our child consumes spinach.