**“My Son Hates Idli… So I Tried This Healthy Trick! 😍”

Today's breakfast menu: Beetroot Breakfast Bites with Roasted Seed Powder + Naturally Sweet Dry Fruit Smoothie. 1. Beetroot Idli Bites with Seed Topping Prep time: 10 minutes · Cooking time: 7 minutes · Serves: Family breakfast Ingredients 100 g beetroot Idli batter, as required 10 g pumpkin seeds 10 g watermelon seeds 10 g sunflower seeds A little ghee for roasting Method Step 1: Prepare the beetroot paste Peel and chop 100 g of beetroot. Grind it into a smooth paste, adding a little water only if necessary. Step 2: Mix with idli batter Add the beetroot paste to your regular idli batter and mix well until the batter turns a beautiful pinkish-red colour. Step 3: Steam the idlis Pour the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for approximately 7 minutes, or until fully cooked. Allow them to cool slightly. Step 4: Prepare the seed powder Dry-roast 10 g each of pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds and sunflower seeds. Let them cool and grind into a coarse powder. Step 5: Make the breakfast bites Cut the cooked idlis into small cubes, like paneer. Heat a little ghee in a pan and lightly roast the cubes. Sprinkle the prepared seed powder over them and toss gently. Serving idea: Serve the colourful cubes in a bowl and call them Beetroot Breakfast Bites instead of idli. A fun name and a different presentation may encourage children to try them! 2. Naturally Sweet Dry Fruit Smoothie Prep time: 10 minutes soaking · Serves: Approximately 2–3, depending on glass size Ingredients 5 small elaichi bananas 6 figs 6 dates 20 g cashews 25 g raisins (kismis) Milk, as required Ice cubes, optional Honey, optional Method Step 1: Soak the dry fruits Place the figs, dates, cashews and raisins in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Drain the water. Step 2: Add the ingredients Peel the bananas and add them to a mixer grinder along with the soaked dry fruits and nuts. Step 3: Blend until smooth Add milk according to your preferred consistency. Blend everything until creamy and smooth. Step 4: Serve chilled Pour into glasses. Add a few ice cubes if desired. Taste before adding honey, as the bananas, dates and raisins already provide natural sweetness. Why this breakfast is a smart idea Beetroot: Adds colour, fibre and nutrients to a familiar breakfast. Idli: Provides carbohydrates for energy. Mixed seeds: Add healthy fats, protein and minerals. Banana and dry fruits: Contribute natural sweetness, fibre and energy. Milk and cashews: Add protein, fat and other nutrients. A small note for parents: this smoothie can be quite filling and naturally high in sugars from the fruit and dry fruits. Serve an age-appropriate portion, and remember that whole fruit and a varied diet are valuable too. Check for nut or seed allergies, and avoid serving whole nuts or seeds to young children who may choke on them. Today's breakfast menu: Beetroot Breakfast Bites with Roasted Seed Powder + Naturally Sweet Dry Fruit Smoothie.