Who wouldn't agree- A mom who spends minimum time in the kitchen yet has a plate full of healthy and tasty food cooked is the one who is really efficient and smart! To be frank I used to get totally freaked out when it came to cooking for kids, or cooking those 'traditional and authentic' dishes, but not anymore!Ever since I have adopted the OPOS way of cooking (One pot one shot) I look forward to cook different dishes, as I don't really sweat or stress in the kitchen and cooking is fun! Today Ill share with you the three recipes which were an instant hit with my kids. All these are OPOS recipes and I am sure you will enjoy cooking these :) Are you ready to experience the OPOS magic ;)
Today's menu consists of a soup, a main course and a dessert. What to expect after cooking these: a tummy full happy kid :)
1. Caramelised Carrot Soup
3. Beetroot Halwa (Beetroot fudge)
You will need the below equipments:
1. 2 Litre Pressure Cooker
2. Measuring cups
3. Measuring spoons
4. Blender
5. Others: Peeler, Grater, Knife, Laddle
Heat Source: Before you proceed ensure you get a loud and clear whistle between 1 to 2 min with 1/4 cup water in the pressure cooker
(This process is termed as standardisation. Basically all the recipes that are OPOS validated will work well only if you use a standardised heat source.)
1. Caramelised Carrot Soup
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| After blending! |
- 2 Cups chopped carrots
- water
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 Tsp chopped ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Procedure:
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| On opening the lid.. |
- 2 Tbs water
- Butter
- ginger + cumin seeds
- Chopped carrots
- Milk
Cook on high for 7 minutes (ignore the number of whistles). Release pressure, add some milk and blend. Serve hot!
Substitutes:
Coconut milk with milk to arrive at the desired consistency
2. Mac n Cheese
This surely is the fastest pasta I have ever cooked! So easy and flavourful! Once you are confident making this, you can cook up several versions of this by including veggies/ eggs/ meat etc!
You can see my 2 year old kids relishing it!
Ingredients:
Procedure:
Substitutes:
Coconut milk with milk to arrive at the desired consistency
2. Mac n Cheese
This surely is the fastest pasta I have ever cooked! So easy and flavourful! Once you are confident making this, you can cook up several versions of this by including veggies/ eggs/ meat etc!
You can see my 2 year old kids relishing it!
Ingredients:
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| Measuring raw pasta |
- 1 Cup soaked and drained Raw pasta (soaking is not required in case of local wholewheat pasta eg Bambino)
- water
- 3 Tbs butter
- Grated Cheese
- Seasoning of your choice
Procedure:
Load your cooker in the below order
- Butter
- Pasta
- 1 Cup water
Cook on high for 2 whistles, release pressure. Add grated cheese and seasonings of your choice. We usually prefer salt, pepper, oregano and chili flakes!
Substitutes:
You can use milk or stock instead of water. If you are replacing water with milk, don't add salt while cooking to avoid curdling of milk.
3. Beetroot halwa (Fudge)
I was struggling to find out ways to feed my kids beetroot and this one dish was something they enjoyed and kept asking for more!
Ingredients:
I was struggling to find out ways to feed my kids beetroot and this one dish was something they enjoyed and kept asking for more!
Ingredients:
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| Loaded cooker |
- 1 Cup grated beetroot
- 1/2 cup jaggery (You can vary as per your liking)
- water
- 3 Tsp ghee
Procedure:
Load your cooker in the below order
- 3 Tsp water
- beetroot
- jaggery
- ghee
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| Ready to be served! |
Cook on high for 8 minutes (ignore whist;es). Release pressure, mix well and enjoy!
Substitutes: Sugar with jaggery
Optional Flavour enhancers: Nut powder, cardamom powder, milk powder
Do try out and let me know how you liked it! If you have any questions please comment below I would be happy to answer :) Happy OPOSing!
Great post :) Am still not a mom but will surely follow once am ;)
ReplyDeleteTrust me ul love these as much :) try it out!
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ReplyDeleteThese are awesome suggestions. I'm always looking for healthy options! Thanks for sharing ❤️
ReplyDeleteglad you liked it!
DeleteGreat post prachi !! Keep doling out more healthy opos options for kids.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jyoti :)
DeleteThese are some great healthy options I will have to try!
ReplyDeleteDo try out and share how you liked it :)
DeleteSounds yummy good.. will try someday.
ReplyDeleteDo try out and share how you liked it :)
DeleteGreat receipes.. never heard of beetroot halwa.. Will try cooking that for sure 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanushree. Do try out and share how you liked it :)
DeleteHi, Prachi! These look like some great recipes! Is the OPOS similar to an instant pot? I have never heard of it, but recently got an instant pot and love it. I'd like to make the carrot soup, can you specify how much milk to use? And do you think almond milk or broth is a good substitution? Thanks, mama! Great post!
ReplyDeleteHi Caitlin, No you will need a pressure cooker, the instant pot wont work unfotunately for these recipes. However you can use these recipes, tweak them based on the equipment you want to use, they will taste good, just that will take longer. You can use substitutes for the soup. The quantity will differ based on the consistency you prefer. Hope this helps!
Deletefinally the OPOS reviped are here ! thnx for sharing
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DeleteI loved reading the post. The picture is family perfect. Thanks for writing and creating awarenedd about baby wearing. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jiya..
DeleteThis looks amazing. Feeding my family is so complicated because of different dietary needs, so anything I can do to save time and effort here and there is great.
ReplyDeleteYes you easily can- check this link, should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj32XwYgfKI
DeleteThese look awesome! I love exposing my children to new cuisines. I have heard so many wonderful things about the pressure cooker… I guess I should get one!
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