1. Vegetable Upma

Ingredients:
1 cup semolina (sooji)
1 tablespoon ghee or oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup chopped beans
1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
A few curry leaves
Salt to taste
2 cups water
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
A squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions:

Dry roast the semolina in a pan until it turns light golden. Set aside.
Heat ghee or oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chilli.
Add the onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
Add the grated ginger and sauté for a minute.
Add the chopped vegetables and cook for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.
Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring it to a boil.
Gradually add the roasted semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Cook until the semolina absorbs all the water and the mixture thickens.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

2. Moong Dal Chilla (Savoury Lentil Pancakes)

Ingredients:

1 cup split yellow moong dal (mung beans), soaked for 2 hours
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking
Instructions:

Drain the soaked moong dal and blend it into a smooth batter with a little water.
Pour the batter into a bowl and add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilli, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, and salt. Mix well.
Heat a non-stick pan and add a few drops of oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a thin pancake.
Cook on medium heat until the bottom turns golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
Serve hot with a side of yogurt or green chutney.

3. Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

1 cup thick yogurt (preferably Greek yogurt or hung curd)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 banana, sliced
1 apple, chopped
1/2 cup grapes, halved
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
A handful of granola or muesli
Instructions:

In a bowl, mix the yogurt and honey until well combined.
In serving glasses or bowls, layer the yogurt, followed by a layer of mixed fruits (banana, apple, grapes, and pomegranate seeds).
Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up.
Top with a sprinkle of granola or muesli for added crunch.
Serve immediately for a fresh and nutritious snack.
These snacks are not only healthy but also appealing to kids, making snack time enjoyable and nutritious!