Rice and custard dessert

Ingredients:

300g glutinous rice/sticky rice, washed and soaked overnight

200ml thin coconut milk

1 tsp salt

1 pandan leaf, tied into knot/mint leaf

Custard layer:

3 medium eggs

200 ml coconut milk

180g white sugar

100 ml pandan juice/2tsp any essence

4 tsp cornflour2 tbs + 1 tsp plain flour

Methods:

1) To make the rice layer, wash rice in several changes of water until water runs clear. Cover with fresh water and soak for at least 3 hours (or overnight). Rinse and drain rice.

2) Place in shallow 20cm cake tin. Mix the coconut milk and salt together and add this to the rice. Bury the pandan leaf in the rice and steam over rapidly boiling water until rice is cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.

3) Remove pandan leaves and fluff rice up with a fork. Then, using a folded banana leaf, press the rice down to form and even compact layer. Steam for another 15 minutes.

4) To make the custard layer, in a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, coconut milk and sugar, stirring with a balloon whisk or wooden spoon. Add the pandan juice, cornflour and plain flour. Stir well until smooth and free from lumps.

5) Strain mixture into a metal bowl and sit this bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir continuously until custard just begins to thicken-do not overcook. Pour this over the rice layer. Steam over very gentle heat until set, about 25 minutes. Avoid opening the steamer as this will only allow heat to escape and lengthen the cooking time.

6) Allow cake to cool completely before cutting.

Oats upma

Indian, Breakfast/Brunch

In India, upma - a common breakfast in South Indian cuisine - is synonymous to quick meal. With oats and tons of vegetables, this one pot meal is not only easy, but healthy and delicious.

Good For
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Weight Loss, Post-menopausal Health

Health Factor
Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, High Fiber, High Vitamins, High Minerals

Prep. Time
10 min

Cook Time
10 min

Ingredients (Makes 4 Serving) :

Oats - 2 cups
Minced ginger (adrak) - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Black gram (urad dal) - 1 tbsp
Yellow gram (chana dal) - 2 tsp
Asafetida (hing) - a pinch
Mustard seeds (rai) - 1 tsp
Sliced green chilies - 3 (chopped)
Dried red chilies - 2
Sliced onion - 1
Oil - 1 tsp
Water - 4.5 cups
Salt as required

Instructions:

1. Roast the oats in a pan without oil for about 3 mins and keep it aside.
   
2. Heat some oil in the pan and add urad dal, chana dal, mustard seeds, green chillies, dry red chillies and fry for some time till the dal turns golden brown.
   
3. Now add sliced onions, minced ginger and curry leaves. Saute the onions till they are tender, add asafetida and salt. Add water and allow it to boil for some time and then add the roasted oats.
   
4. Keep stirring till all the water is absorbed and oats are thoroughly cooked and serve hot!!

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Bath care

General Tips

Here are a few bath time tips to keep in mind no matter how old your child is: Never leave a child unattended in the bath. Don’t plan a bath for when your baby is over tired. Bath water should be approximately 37-39°C. Avoid a draughty location and if possible heat the room to a comfortable temperature. Prepare everything you will need in advance and place it within arms reach. Prepare an area to place your baby as they come out from the bath and lay the towel out ready. When washing start with the cleanest and most delicate areas first and work through to the dirtiest. Never place or push anything inside your baby’s ear to clean them. A gentle wipe on the exterior of the ear is all that is necessary. Girls- Always wash a girl’s genitals from front to back. Boys- do not attempt to pull the foreskin back to clean underneath it. This will occur naturally over the first few years. If your son has been recently circumcised avoid tub bathing until the wound has healed. Bath time naturally leads to massage time afterwards. Have everything ready for your massages like your baby lotion, so that baby does not become cold.

Mutton briyani

INGREDIENTS:

Basmathi rice>>>>>>>1 kg
Meat>>>>>>>>>>>>>3/4kg
Tomato>>>>>>>>>>>100 gms
Green chillies>>>>>>>6
Onion>>>>>>>>>>>>1/4 kg
Ginger & garlic paste>>50 gms
Garam masala>>>>>>2tsps
freshMint /corriander leaves>>>1 1/2 cup
Curd>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 cup
Lemon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>3
Red chilli powder>>>>>>>>2 tsps

Refined oil>>>>>>>>>>>200ml

Ghee>>>>>>>>>>>>>>50ml

cinnamon,cardamom,cloves

saffron & little warm milk

ingredients for grinding:

Fried coconut paste>>>>>>>3 tsps
Cashewnut>>>>>>>>>>>>6
Poppyseeds>>>>>>>>>>>>2 tsps

METHOD:

1. Fry the coconut till it turns brown,then grind the cashewnuts,poppyseeds,mint&corriander leaves along with the fried coconut.


2. Soak ginger garlic paste,curd,garam masala,lemon juice,salt and the grinded pastes with the meat and keep the mixer for 10 mins.


3. Take a pressure cooker add oil and ghee ,then add the spices, onion ,fry till the onion turns brown now add tomatoes ,and the soaked meat and pressure cook for 10 mins.


4. Mean while boil water of 1 litre with little salt and oil after it starts to boil just add the rice and half cook it ,then drain it.


5. Now realse the pressure and add the half cooked rice and dum for about 10 mins.


6. After 10 mins open the cooker and add the milk mixed saffron above it .now your briyani is ready to serve with creamy onion raitha...

Choosing an infant formula

Choosing a formula for your baby used to be easy, with parents having to choose from regular cow's milk based formula, soy formula or an elemental formula. Now, in addition to these basic formula types, you can also find lactose free formula, formula supplemented with DHA and ARA, and formula for preemies.

And there are many different brands, including those made by Mead Johnson, Ross, Nestle and various store brand formulas.

Which brand should you buy?

All infant formulas are prepared according to FDA regulations which 'specify minimum and, in some cases, maximum nutrient level requirements for infant formulas, based on recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. These regulations and the Infant Formula Act help to make sure that all infant formulas are nutritionally complete and safe for your baby.

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not endorse or recommend that your infant drink any specific brand of formula if you choose not to breastfeed, except they do say that low iron formula should not be used.

And convincing studies have not been done to show that any one brand is better for your baby than another.

So which brand you choose is something that you will have to decide for yourself.

Which formula is right for your baby?

Once you choose a brand of formula, you will have to decide which type of formula you want for your baby.

It might help you choose if you understand what makes each type of formula different.

Infant formulas mostly differ in the type of sugar and protein that they have.

Regular iron fortified infant formulas, such as Similac Advance, Enfamil Lipil, and Nestle Good Start Supreme are made with lactose and cow's milk based proteins. Most infants who are not breastfeeding exclusively should be given a cow's milk based iron fortified formula.

Soy formulas are made with soy protein and are lactose free. Brands include Enfamil ProSobee, Similac Isomil, and Nestle Good Start Supreme Soy. They are good for children who don't tolerate lactose or milk proteins. ]

Elemental formulas are also lactose free and are made with hydrolysate proteins, which are easy to digest for infants with protein allergies. Types of elemental formulas include Nutramigen, Pregestamil and Alimentum.

If you have a family history of food allergies or formula intolerances, you might choose to start your baby off with a soy or elemental formula if you do not want to breastfeed.

Lactose free formulas, such as Lactofree and Similac Lactose free are made without lactose, but do have cow's milk proteins in them. Infants are not usually thought to be born with a lactose intolerance, so these formulas are usually not needed.

Other infant formulas include Enfamil AR (added rice), which is supposed to be helpful for infants with reflux and premature formulas, such as Similac Special Care and Enfamil Premature.

Powder, Concentrate or Ready-To-Feed?

When choosing a formula, you will also have to decide if you would like to buy your formula as a powder or concentrated liquid, which you will have to mix, or a ready-to-feed or ready-to-use formula. In general, ready to feed formula, while more convenient, are more expensive. Powder formula is usually the least expensive.

You can also buy some brands of formula, including Enfamil with Iron, Lactofree and ProSobee as a Single Serve Powder Packet, which is pre-measured to make a 4 ounce bottle. Similac makes similar Powder Singles.

DHA and ARA

This past year, new infant formulas were introduced which are supplemented with DHA and ARA, which are found in breast milk and are thought to help with an infant's development. Brands of these supplemented formula include Enfamil Lipil, Similac Advance, and Nestle Good Start Supreme DHA & ARA.

Soy formulas and premature formulas with DHA and ARA have also recently been introduced.

A formula with DHA and ARA is likely a good choice if your infant isn't breastfeeding and you want to give a formula that is most like breastmilk to help with their development.

Follow-Up Formulas

These types of formula, like Similac 2, Enfamil Next Step and Nestle Good Start Supreme 2. They generally have more calcium and iron than regular infant formula. Do you need to change to a follow-up formula? After he is four to six months old, your child should be able to get enough of these nutrients from the solid foods that he is eating, so a follow-up formula might not be necessary. If your child isn't eating solids well, you might ask your Pediatrician if you should change to a follow-up type formula.

Alternatives to Formula

According to the FDA, 'Homemade formulas should not be used.... Homemade formulas based on cows' milk don't meet all of an infant's nutritional needs, and cow's milk protein that has not been cooked or processed is difficult for an infant to digest. In addition, the high protein and electrolyte (salt) content of cow's milk may put a strain on an infant's immature kidneys. Substituting evaporated milk for whole milk may make the homemade formula easier to digest because of the effect of processing on the protein, but the formula is still nutritionally inadequate and still may stress the kidneys.'

Goat's milk is also not usually a good alternative, especially if your child has a problem digesting milk proteins. Goat's milk is low in Vitamin D and it is also low in iron, Vitamin B12 and folate, which can lead to an iron deficiency or megaloblastic anemia (low blood counts). If you are going to feed your infant goat's milk, make sure that you use a commercially prepared pasteurized form that is supplemented with Vitamin D and Folic Acid. You might also have to supplement it with an additional form of carbohydrate, such as sugar or corn syrup. And remember that your infant will need vitamin supplements with iron.

Cow's milk should also not be used until your infant is about 12 months old. Cow's milk is not always easy for infants to digest and it is low in iron.