(AGE GROUP - 4 TO-6 YEARS)

(AGE GROUP - TO- YEARS) Practical Recipe for ground nut sundal Ingredients Quantity Ground Nut 50gms Oil 1tsp Mustard For seasoning Black gram dhal For seasoning Curry leaves and asafoetida For seasoning Salt To taste Mango and carrot scraping 10gms each. Method: Soak ground nut seeds overnight. Add salt and boil it by pressure cooking. Drain the excess water. Season it with curry leaves, green chilies, mango scrapings and serve hot. Discussion: Appearance Attractive Taste Good Texture soft Flavour Delightful aroma Over all acceptability liked by everyone. Conclusion: It is rich in protein and can be given as snacks to pre-school children. Nutritive value calculation for ground nut sundal mg Ground . . . . Mango . . . Carrot . . . Total . . . . Practical RDA of a school going boy ( – years) Energy kcal Protein .9gms Calcium 800mg Iron 21mg B. Carotene I.U. Appropriate food items: Milk, green leafy vegetables, curd, ragi and fruits. Justification for selection: Milk To meet the increased need of calcium Green leafy vegetables To provide more iron Curd To provide calcium and vitamin B Ragi To provide calcium and fibre Fruits To provide vitamin C and Fibre.