Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in America and represent half of the cookies baked in each year. They sure are a delight for young and old alike with their soft cores, crispy edges and rich chocolate taste.  The Holiday week last month gave me opportunity to do some baking experiments. I had a packet of Ener-G egg replacer that needed to be used and among many others I tried these Chocolate Chip Cookies.  These are kiddo’s favorite cookie and as far as I know this is the only cookie he likes (What does a mom know, anyway). He was…

Kid’s Snack: Chana Aloo Tikki

This recipe draws inspiration from the beloved Aloo Tikki, a crispy and flavorful potato-based snack. Tikki, which means “patties” in Hindi, is a versatile dish often enjoyed with chutney or as a filling in chaat recipes. The other day, I had some leftover cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and decided to experiment. Combining the idea of Falafel with traditional Tikki, I mixed the mashed chickpeas into the regular Tikki dough to create these protein-packed Chana Aloo Tikki. While the addition of chickpeas doesn’t change the taste drastically, it boosts the nutritional value with plenty of protein and fiber. The kiddo has…

Kid’s Lunch; Simple Bell Pepper, Peas Pasta

The kiddo loves pasta as far as I can remember.  We have been to many a long trips, functions, picnics etc carrying a bowl of pasta knowing a fall back option in case he does not eat anything else. But the caveat has been that eats the boiled pasta as is without any flavorings like tomato sauce, cheese or any vegetables in it. My worry had been more about the later than the former; hence I was on lookout for adding veggies that would appeal to him and also be nutritious. That is when the idea of adding onion and…