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  • Mouth watering Aam papad

    Mouth watering Aam papad

    Since my childhood I am a great fan of aam papad and in every summer vacation my nanimaa prepare it for me. But now because of health issues she is not able to prepare it.😔  But I don’t want to fade my childhood memories and want to make my daughter aware of its taste and goodness. Earlier she loved the taste of ready made  aam papad, because she never tasted home-made aam padad. 😢But as a mother I can’t trust its quality. So want to pass my nanimaa’s asset to next generation. And started preparing this at home. And yesss, my daughter love it’s taste and when she eat aampapad, I am also able to cherish my childhood memories.😊

    So here is the easy recipe of mine manpasand Childhood ke aam papad ..

    I prepared in a very easy way as much I can

    Ingredients required

    4-5 large size mango – Mango Should be properly ripen and pulpy
    Sugar/brown sugar – Half bowl
    1/2 teaspoon Elachi powder – optional

    Foil paper – according to the quantity

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    Method of Preparation

    1. Take out the pulp from mangoes.
    2. Grind it well and make a fine puree.
    3. Put the mango puree in a pan and lit the gas in medium flame.pic1
    4. Stir it constantly till heat bubbles are seen. At least for 15 to 20 minutes. Time can fluctuate according to the quantity.
    5. Now mix the sugar and elaichi powder.pic2
    6. Stir it for 5 more minutes so that the sugar dissolved well.
    7. Try to evaporate the water for next 3-4 minutes. Its color slightly change after adding the sugar.pic3
    8. Switch off the flame
    9. Allow it to cool down properly.
    10. Pour 2 tbs of mixture into a small thali lined by foil paper and spread it well. See the images foe clarification
    11. It should be 2-3 mm thick at least  so that we can lift it properly when  it dries.pic4
    12. The mixture becomes very sticky as it dries up and impossible to lift up if poured directly without foil paper
    13. I tried muffins paper and foil paper. Foil paper gives the best result. Aam papad comes out easily from it.

    Now comes the most difficult part – drying the mixture.😁 I ate almost half the aam padap in its drying process. 😛

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    I used solar energy to dry it. Put the plates in the porch from 10 am to 6 pm where the sun rays come after covering it with net. In some houses sun rays doesn’t come directly, so At least put it in place where warm air of sun come and switch on the fan it helps in drying it. It take  2-3  days to dry completely. If you want to store it for some days dry it completely, it become like papad.

    Here comes your aam papad. Hope you all are aware of the benefits of mango. You can visit Mango Shake “Very healthy for babies/toddlers/kids for preparing mango shake and getting acknowledge with the benefits of mango.

    Note:

    It is good for 1 year plus baby.

    Hope you and your family enjoy its taste.

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  • Mango Shake “Very healthy for babies/toddlers/kids

    Mango Shake “Very healthy for babies/toddlers/kids

    Mango is called  as ‘King of Fruits’ because of its taste and nutrition . Elders , kids, toddlers all loves its taste.

    Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, they also contain an abundance of vitamins,minerals and antioxidants that assure  optimum health. Even when I ask my 4 year daughter that,  which fruit you love most, she said without taking time  Mangooo…And when it’s season go, she used to ask, “Mumma mango wapas kub aayega.”

    Health benefits of Mango shake

    One cup of mango juice contains calories (128), protein (<1 gm), carbohydrate (0.8gm). It is also loaded with vitamin C, A, B, E, & K.  Minerals like potassium (61gm), calcium (43 gm), magnesium (8 gm), phosphorous (5 gm), iron (0.9 gm), selenium (1 mcg), sodium (13 gm). One cup of mango juice contains about 60% of your daily requirement of vitamin C and 40% of daily requirement of vitamin A.

    1. Strengthen Immune system – Mangoes are such fruits which promote immune system in your baby. The high carotene and beta-carotene content present in mangoes promotes the immune system and makes it stronger.
    2. Good for Eyes – good supply of vitamin A is needed for proper and quick development of eye sight which is present in mango
    3. Strengthen bones – Milk, which is the integral part of mango shake, is having vitamin D and calcium, helps in strengthening of bones.
    4. Enables brain development:Mangoes are rich in vitamin B-6 and glutamine acid which helps in improved brain functioning,  memory and concentration.
    5. Easily Digestable : Mangoes contain enzymes and biochemicals such as esters, terpenes and aldehydes which promote digestion.
    6. Their are many other benefits of having mangoes and mango shake. It is good for heart, control acidity, maintain blood pressure, prevent cancer, for glowing skin. And it is good  during pregnancy also.

    I know after reading its health benefits you are now quite excited to prepare this delicious drink in your kitchen😋 for your choosy little one.

    So today I am going to prepare yummy yummy mango shake …Lets join me😀
    Ingredients required :

    1. Ripe mango – 2 or according to the family size
    2. Cold milk – 1 cup
    3. Cold water  – 1/2 cup
    4. Sweetner  – 4-5 tsp (sugar/jaggery powder/palm sugar/honey)
    5. Saffron(kesar) – few strands(optional)
    6. Cardamon powder (optional)

     

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    Method of preparation

    • Wash mangoes under running water
    • Peel the mango and chop unevenly.
    • Add chopped mangoes ,water and sugar(I used jaggery powder) in a blender and blend it to a fine paste.Then add milk.
    • Blend all the ingredients together. Adjust the quantity of milk to get the desired consistency.
    • Sprinkle cardamom powder while serving it . It give a nice aroma and look.
    • Give it to your baby without adding ice.

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    Measures to be taken while feeding mangoes to babies.

    1. Baby must be 7 month plus.
    2. Mangoes should be used after leaving it in water for more than a hour.
    3. Do not feed unripe mango: Unripe mango is not to be fed to infants. Unripe mango can be very sour and babies might not like it and moreover, unripe mangoes can be indigestible to many infants.
    4. Check out for allergies: Mango being a tropical fruit might be allergic to some people.

    Hope this article prove beneficial for everyone and you all started giving mango shake to your little one in summer.
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    Hope I am able to explain the recipe well.😐 Feel free to ask if you have any doubt related to the recipe in comments.

    Do let me know the response of your kids after having it.

    ref : http://www.parentinghealthybabies.com/