Joy of motherhood

What is more compassionate and bigger than a mother’s heart ! 

And a mother has no bigger stress than her kid not eating enough! Actually, the major stress of a mom’s life – is kids not eating ;)…if the lil ones eat without fuss and well enough, we would become the happiest lot!

So, when I spoke to Ahuja aunty, about how my lil one is a fussy eater , she recalled all the tantrums her “once upon a time lil one” used to do …No veggies except bhindi, no fruits, no milk…

As they say, turn your challenges into opportunities, this is exactly what she did…she turned into a chef, started experimenting with recipes to please his taste buds ….to ensure that he eats well, she tried and tested  more than 15 recipes of bhindi, made cakes and pies with fruits and dry fruits to ensure that he gets his regular dose, made ice-creams and shakes to ensure that he has regular milk...and lots more!

Well, aunty shared that not all experiments always were successful but she kept on trying and it gave her joy, contentment, and meaningful purpose …she unleashed her creative expression  and learnt so much in the process…the joys of motherhood! You can rediscover yourself at each step!

A salute to you Aunty, learnt so much during our brief conversation. 

Your kids vouch by the love you have always given in all respects, be it the yummy food you have always prepared, care you have always given and beautiful home you all have made together!

Aunty also shared with me 5+ bhindi recipes and I would like to share with you her “once upon a time lil one” Terry’s favorite one!

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 kg Bhindi

2. ½ tsp Ajwain

3. ½ tsp Jeera

4.1 tbsp oil for frying
5. 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

6. 3/4 tsp Dhania powder

7. 1/4 tsp Garam masala (or to taste)

8. 1/2 tsp Amchur
9. Red chilly powder (to taste)

10. salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and dry bhindi

1. Slice bhindi length wise

2. Heat oil in the pan, add jeera, ajwain and let it splutter
3. Add dhania powder, turmeric, salt to taste and red chilly powder, add bhindi and let it cook.
3. Remove oil and add garam masala and amchur.

The yummy bhindi is ready! Serve hot with chapatis