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 here is adapted based on our very own Aloo Tikki. The other day I had some left over cooked garbanzo beans/chickpeas and based on this idea of Falafel I combined this with the regular Tikki dough and made these Chana Aloo Tikki. Adding mashed chana does not make difference to the taste, but the good thing is that it provides good nutrition as it is rich in protein and fiber.  The kiddo has been showing interest in this snack (crossing fingers!). So I even sometimes pack this as a side item for his lunch box. I prepare the…

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…