Early Signs of Autism in Kids

July 29, 2022December 2, 2022 | Srilekha

(Co-Authored by Mother of 4.5-yr-old child)

An Indian Mother talks about the journey of her Autistic Child!

Mother of 4.5-yr-old child clearly sheds light on the early signs of autism that parents usually ignore in their kids. Check out the full article below.

My son was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. I suspected he might have autism because he was behind on some milestones, but it wasn’t until he was 3 that it was medically confirmed. This was due to a lack of awareness and acceptance of the Autism among the family members.

The most difficult thing for any parent is when there is no hope for a better future for their children. “I chose to speak out and help other parents with autistic children learn about what it is like to live with autism and feel hopeful about the future”.

“Autism doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a Parent that never gives up”.

Early signs of autism might be difficult to detect because not every child follows the same way or exhibits the same symptoms. However, it’s more typical for symptoms to become apparent between the ages of 2 and 3. Around 18 months, children’s development toward some milestones appears to stop or regress, which causes the loss of previously mastered abilities like babbling, waving, pointing, or using other social gestures. Some parents may notice symptoms in their child before the first birthday. Some signs of autism are mild and undetectable until the child enters school. Autism frequently coexists with sensory sensitivities, physical conditions including gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, seizures, or sleep disorders, as well as psychological difficulties like anxiety, depression, and attention deficits.

SOME Early Signs of Autism THAT MOST OF THE PARENTS IGNORE:

Lack of eye contact
Speech disability/ disability
Difficulty in pointing out things
Doesn’t like physical touches like holding or cuddling
Doesn’t smile or very less smile or laugh
By 12 months they fail to respond to their name when called
Can’t follow simple instructions
Don’t listen properly- Auditory issues
Very obsessed with certain things or order
Resist change and cannot follow a routine
Repetitive movements – flaps hands, rocks, or spins the body in a circle
Has difficulty babbling back and forth
Always prefer solitude and don’t mingle with others
Cannot show their emotions and understand other’s feelings
Use repetitive phrases or words or use monotone
Have behavioural problems
Have very less food choices and unusual food preferences

other signs of autism:

One of the biggest mistakes parents do when it comes to autism is ignoring the signs. Not all autistic children will be hyperactive, some will be calm and quiet. There are different levels of autism and the treatment or therapy differs for each child as per the level they are in. So, awareness should be made regarding the signs and symptoms of ASD, so that parents can identify it early which makes it easier for diagnosis and treatment.

If you notice any of the above-mentioned signs of autism then consult a doctor for a complete diagnosis. A team of child psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists do screening and evaluations. If you are sure that the child is autistic don’t hesitate to take him/ her to therapy sessions and treatment or think that the symptoms will get better as they grow up. Autism can be diagnosed as early as 8 months, provided you watch closely the behaviour and small changes in their actions.

Also, check Difficulties in learning and writing in kids

Different Levels of Autism:

Levels of Autism		Signs and Symptoms
Level 1 – Mild Autism		Children with level 1 ASD have difficulty speaking properly with others. A person with ASD level 1 is normally able to converse and talk in full sentences. They may try to make friends but are unlikely to succeed. They may also struggle to transition from one activity to another or to try new activities. Furthermore, they may struggle with organization and planning.
Level 2 -Moderate Autism		People with ASD level 2 will have more noticeable difficulties with verbal and social communication than those with ASD level 1. Similarly, they will find it more difficult to adjust their focus or transition from one activity to the next. Level 2 children have relatively narrow interests and engage in repetitive behaviours, making it difficult for them to perform in certain situations.
Level 3 – Severe Autism		Children in this group exhibit many of the same behaviours as those in levels 1 and 2, but to a greater extent. Problems expressing yourself verbally and nonverbally can make it difficult to operate, communicate socially, and adjust to a shift in focus or location. Another sign of level 3 ASD is engaging in repetitive behaviours.

Levels of Autism

DIAGNOSIS:

Medical exams like blood tests, hearing test
Gathering information about the symptoms that exist, and from when these symptoms started
Whether these symptoms are affecting their day-to-day life, or they find it difficult to socialize
Family history of ASD
It may also involve interviews or questionnaires for family members, teachers and others close to the child to know the causes of autism

TREATMENT AND THERAPIES:

While there is no cure for ASD, currently available treatments can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Treatments include medication, psychotherapy, education or training, or a combination of treatments.

Medication to treat some symptoms like irritability, aggression, repetitive behaviour, hyperactivity, anxiety and attention problems.
Behavioural, psychological, educational, or skill-building therapy to build self-confidence.
Speech-language pathologists are therapists who specialize in treating language problems and speech disorders. They are a key part of the autism treatment team.
Find an autism support group. Sharing information and experiences can help children with ASD and/or their caregivers learn about treatment options and ASD-related programs.

HEALTHY ASD DIET FOR KIDS:

It is very important to feed kids a nutritious diet from the early years, even more, important if the child is suffering from ASD. Along with the treatment and therapies, a healthy ASD diet for kids including essential nutrients is a must, which may help in reducing the symptoms. Experts say whatever is good for the brain is likely to be good for ASD and speech delay. Below is the list of essential nutrients and foods recommended as a part of a healthy ASD diet.

Protein
Omega 3 fatty acids
Magnesium
Zinc
Nuts
Seeds
Cocoa powder
Ashwagandha
Brahmi
Shankhapushpi

Refer here for the Healthy Diet Plan for Autistic Child

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Indian food Tradition: By Raina Agarwal (Bareilly, U.P)

August 2, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

We speak to lots of parents, grandparents and great-grandparents about food and tradition and some stories are simply nostalgic. All stories are special for us. They are raw, unfiltered, peculiarly nostalgic, and explain the contrast between traditional lifestyle/eating patterns and modern-day lifestyle/eating patterns in the most basic yet beautiful way. If you are a parent and this story took you down the memory lane, share with your friends and family.

Hello friends, I am Raina Agarwal, first of all I would like to thank Iyurved who gave me the chance to refresh my childhood memories and share it with all of you. Childhood days were something else, no worries about anything, no senses, just fun and games all the time.

I belong to Puranpur, (a small town in western U.P.) and this is where I spent my childhood. It is a very beautiful place, there is forest all around, so much greenery which we miss these days. In those days the houses used to be very big, one did not have to go outside to play, the games used to go on in the house the whole day, sometimes climbing on the trees, hide and seek, hopscotch and many more.

Our family was a joint family, we all lived together and the food was cooked together. The food made by my mother always tasted great. All the food that she use to make on daily basis, we even make same food today also like Dal Rice, Kadhi Rice, Choley Bhature, Sarso ka Saag, Makke Ki Roti, but the taste was very different from today, maybe in those days things were pure and there was no adulteration .

In childhood, the fun of festivals was something else. All the family members used to make many things together like Ladoo, Mathari, Namkeen, Sweets, Chips, Papad, Gujiya were all made at home. On the day of the festival all the food was prepared in the morning, and in the evening everyone used to get ready and come to each other’s house. I miss that childhood Holi and Diwali.

Now everything have changed a lot, today I am married for 25 years. I have a son who is 18 years old and daughter 14 years old. I also make everything at home, whether it is daily food or special festival things like sweets and Mathari. My Husband and children like my hand cooked food very much, only I do not get the taste of my mother’s hand. I try my best that whatever I make, it should be nutritious.

And finally, a lesson that my mother gave me, I would like to share with all. She always used to say that whatever you cook, always be happy while cooking, as the same feeling comes in food. If you are happy while cooking, the food becomes delicious automatically.

I am very grateful to Iyurved for sharing my childhood memories and giving me this platform. I truly believe that nowadays children do not get the kind of nutrition and food that we used to get in childhood. It is great that Iyurved is making such nutritious food products for kids. This is the need of an hour.

I especially like Savoury spread because it can be mixed in any food we normally eat.

Regards,

RAINA AGARWAL

Hello friends, मैं रैना अगरवाल, सबसे पहले तो मैं धन्यवाद करना चाहती हूं Iyurved का जिसने मुझे ये मौका दिया की मैं अपनी बचपन की यादें ताजा करू, और आप सब से साझा करू। बचपन के दिन ही कुछ और थे, ना किसी चीज की फिक्र, न होश बस हर समय मस्ती और खेल कूद, ।

मैं पूरनपुर की हूँ , Western U.P. का एक छोटा सा कस्बा और यही मेरा बचपन बीता, बहुत ही सुंदर जगह है, अगल बगल सब जंगल है। हरियाली तो इतनी कि पूछो मत। Agriculture के मामले में छोटा पंजाब समझिये। मेरे पिता का व्यवसाय भी fertilizers का ही था। हमारे पिताजी का व्यवसाय में बहुत नाम था I उन दिनों घर भी बहुत बड़े हुआ करते थे, खेलने जाने के लिए बाहर नहीं जाना पड़ता था, पूरा दिन घर में ही खेल चलता रहता था, कभी पेड़ पर चढ़ना, कभी छुपन छुपाई तो कभी पकड़म पकड़ाई।

हमारा परिवार एक संयुक्त परिवार था, सभी साथ मिल कर रहते थे और खाना भी साथ ही बनता था। माँ के हाथ का बना सादा खाना भी बहुत स्वाद लगता था। खाना सब वही जो हम आज भी बनाते है जैसे दाल चावल, कढ़ी चावल, छोले भटूरे, सरसों का साग, मक्के की रोटी, मगर स्वाद आज से बहुत अलग, शायद उन दिनों चीजें शुद्ध मिलती थी और मिलावट नही थी इसलिए।

बचपन में festivals का तो मजा ही कुछ और होता था। सब घर वाले मिल कर बहुत सारी चीजें बनाते थे, लड्डू, मठरी, नमकीन, मिठाई, चिप्स पापड़, गुजिया सब घर पर ही बनता था। त्यौहार वाले दिन सुबह ही सब खाना बन जाता था, और शाम को सब तैयार हो कर एक दूसरे के घर आते जाते थे। बहुत याद आती है वो बचपन की होली और दिवाली।

अब समय बहुत बदल गया है, आज मेरी शादी को 25 साल हो गए है। मेरा एक बेटा है 18 साल का और बेटी 14 साल की। मैं भी सब कुछ घर पर ही बनाना पसंद करती हूँ, वो चाहए रोज़ का खाना हो या festivals की मिठाई और मठरी। पति और बच्चे भी मेरे हाथ का बना खाना बहुत पसंद करते है, बस मुझे ही माँ के हाथ का स्वाद नहीं मिलता। मेरी पूरी कोशिश रहती है कि जो भी मैं बताऊँ,वो पौष्टिक हो।

और अंत में एक सीख जो मेरी माँ ने मुझे दी वो मैं आप सब से साझा करना चाहिए हूँ, वो हमेशा कहती थी कि खाना चाहे जो बनाओ, हमेशा खुश मन से बनाना, वही भाव खाने में भी आते है, अगर आप खुश हो कर खाना बनाए गे तो खाना स्वादिष्ट ही बनेगा I

मुझे अपने बचपन की यादों को साझा करने के लिए और यह मंच देने के लिए, मैं Iyurved की बहुत आभारी हूं। मुझे सच में विश्वास है कि आजकल बच्चों को उस तरह का पोषण और भोजन नहीं मिलता है जो हमें बचपन में मिलता था। यह बहुत अच्छा है कि Iyurved बच्चों के लिए ऐसे पौष्टिक खाद्य उत्पाद बना रहा है। यह समय की मांग है।

मैं विशेष रूप से Savoury spread पसंद है क्योंकि यह किसी भी भोजन में मिल सकता है जिसे हम सामान्य रूप से खाते हैं |

आपकी,

रैना अगरवाल

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Indian food tradition: By Meghna Sharma (New Delhi)

July 26, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

We speak to lots of parents, grandparents and great-grandparents about the Indian food tradition and some stories are simply nostalgic. All stories are special for us. They are raw, unfiltered, peculiarly nostalgic, and explain the contrast between traditional lifestyle/eating patterns and modern-day lifestyle/eating patterns in the most basic yet beautiful way. If you are a parent and this story took you down the memory lane, share with your friends and family.

Hi, I am Meghna Sharma, mother of two daughters, 10 and 2.5 years old. I was born and brought up in Delhi but my native place is Rajasthan. The culturally enriched state leaves an impeccable impact on our lives too.

Life is good but sometimes I miss my maternal house very much. Since we live in Delhi we used to go to our Nani’s house during summer vacations, you can imagine the weather of Rajasthan during summers, but still the fun was unlimited. My maternal house was basically at Churu, a place near Bikaner.

May and June were the hottest months, and during that period dehydration was the most common thing we all suffered from, as the ground water of Rajasthan was mostly salty and we were not used to it. But nothing to worry when nani maa (grandmother) and mausiya(Aunties) were there to take care of us. To save us from dehydration they use to make a lot of healthy and delicious drinks like Amma panna, imli ka panna, bajre ki raabri, mango shake and nimbu ki shikanji. Rasna, tang and other cold drinks were like a dream for us.

I have a very small family in nanihal with 7 mausi and 2 mama’s plus 1 mamij with we kids among 1 or 2 of each, total we are around 25-30 humans not much😅😅 and my mother being the eldest of the small army but disciplined and stick to our roots.

Going to Rajasthan and not having their main cuisine daal-baati-churma…is like going to Agra and not visiting Taj Mahal. The world famous rajasthani Panchmel daal is a mixture of 5 daals altogether with tadka or desi ghee to strengthen bones. Kair-sangri ki sabzi which is made with lots of nuts is must have and without Besan ke gatte ki sabzi your trip can never be complete. Bikaneri sponge rasgulla …l can feel water in my mouth only by writing 🤤🤤

Tulsi became the sacred plant….which we used to worship since childhood and we all very well know the medicinal properties of this holy plant. When we used to visit in winters, Tulsi and ginger tea was a must to get rid of cold and cough.

But now food has completely changed, there is so much Adulteration these days, that we are not able to give the kind of stuff we had in our childhood. In our childhood, even the normal home made cooked food was intact with all the nutrients and unknowing we were getting all required nutrients.

But still where there is a will there is a way.. We have to take some time out from our busy and high gadgets life to make food interesting for them. Out of all the dried fruits my daughters only eat raisins, so I make powder of different nuts and hide it in their chapatis and parathas…job done with fun. Instead of ordering junk food from outside, I used to make it at home with whole wheat. I even make protein powder at home to mix in their milk.These are some small things which can make a big difference in a kid’s health.

I feel really blessed to have such an enriched life and I am trying to pass it on to my little one’s in every way and manner I can.

Thank you so much for providing me with a platform to share a bit of me. I truly believe that nowadays children do not get the kind of nutrition and food that we used to get in childhood. It is great that Iyurved is making such nutritious food products for kids.

My kids loved the chocolate spread. Its a combo of health and taste. looking forward for Iyurved’s up coming products for kid’s immunity, eye health and brain development.

Let’s stay healthy and safe.

Regard,

MEGHANA SHARMA

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Indian Food Tradition: Authored by Deepti Oberoi(New Delhi)

July 22, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

I am deepti, from Dehradun and now live in New Delhi with my family. Born and brought up in Dehradun in a Vegetarian Punjabi family. Punjabis are world famous for their cuisine like breads (Parantha with butter or Ghee, Butter Naan, Lachcha Parantha, Makki ki roti and many more), Non – Vegetarian food (Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken etc.) and Vegetarian food(Makhni Dal, Sarson ka Saag etc.).

Grew up in a middle class family of six members Mummy, Papa , 2 elder sisters, me and my younger brother and being a part of Punjabi family we are foodie kids but totally depend on home made food means “Mummy ke haathon ka bana ghar ka sada khaana”. My father never allowed us to eat any food(main course) from outside. I remember in my childhood visiting a hotel or any restaurant to fulfil your hunger with outside food not in trend like today.

On daily basis in morning breakfast my mother use to cook delicious parantha(kabhi aloo ka, kabhi gobbi ka, kabhi paneer ka) With a cup of milk, In lunch sabji with plain parantha and in evening a cup of tea with aate wale biscuits and in last meal of the day means dinner we ate Daal n Chawal with salad. Sundays were a treat for all of us 4 kids because on alternate Sunday Mummy used to make Rajma chawal, Chole Bhutre, Aloo puri, Chole Chawal with any sweet dish like Suji ka halwa, ice cream, custard etc. As Sundays were our outing day at that time we ate snacks like aloo tikki, chaat papdi, dahi bhalle chaat, gol gappe, samosa, jalebi once in a week. Especially in winters Mummy made Aate ka halwa in desi ghee for all of us late at night . While we were studying in our room, Mummy came in our room with the tray to serve us garma garam Halwa with a cup of coffee.

“ Wo Bhi Kya Din The Jab Ghar Ka Khaana & Light Snacks Hi Achche Lagte The”

But nowadays the scenario is totally different in each and every way, especially food habits. I am a mother of 2 daughters. My elder daughter is a teenager and my younger one is 11 years old. My both daughters and even my husband love to eat junk food like pasta, pizza, momos, Maggie, Fries etc. on a daily basis as snacks in the evening. They are eating homemade food just as a routine or requirement of fulfilment of their stomach nothing else but eating junk food is like a treat for them. Now junk food is a part of our life but being a mother I always give my best to boost them with healthy food.

Thanks to Iyurved for giving us this opportunity of sharing our different culture of food. I truly believe that nowadays children do not get the kind of nutrition and food that we used to get in childhood. It is great that Iyurved is making such nutritious food products for kids. This is the need of the hour.

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Indian Food Tradition: Authored by Deepa Gupta-New Delhi

July 21, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

We speak to lots of parents, grandparents and great-grandparents about Indian food tradition and some stories are simply nostalgic. All stories are special for us. They are raw, unfiltered, peculiarly nostalgic, and explain the contrast between traditional lifestyle/eating patterns and modern-day lifestyle/eating patterns in the most basic yet beautiful way. If you are a parent and this story took you down the memory lane, share with your friends and family.

Hi, I am Deepa, proud homemaker, wife and mother of two gorgeous kids Sumona and Lisa. I am from a beautiful city called Kanpur. Youngest in my house and growing up in a dignified family is always a demur where you have to live it up to the expectations not only in your personal growth but in terms of food and taste as well.

I grew up at my Nani’s house as my mom was a single parent and a full time working woman so my nani and nanu took the place of my mom and dad. I shared an alluring relationship with my nani and nanu. I used to call my nani as Laal Mummy (laal means dearest in Sindhi language and Also, she had pink cheeks.) and nanu as Daddy. My Nani and Nanu were always there for me and were my first teachers.

My nani was very religious and made me learn lots of Sindhi prayers and songs which I was never interested in. She would always take out one plate for bhagwaan ji from all her cooked meals then only allow us to eat or even touch that food. It was funny, however I truly respect her emotions.

She was a huge fan of bollywood actor Dharmendra and had never missed any of his movies, Always first day first show that too in theaters, no compromises in that, sometimes my nanu was so jealous of bollywood actor Dharmendra, but the way they adored as partners and their commitment to each other as best companions has always filled my heart with hope and love. They were the cutest and my favorites always.

My Nani would always pamper me and make typical sindhi heavy breakfast to start off the day, which could vary from royal dal pakwan (fried crispy maida based poori with mildly spiced Bengal gram dal) to seyal phulka(spiced bites of leftover chapatis in thick garlic, onion tomato gravy).

The other options would be Basar ji koki( a thick flat bread made with whole wheat flour mixed with Bengal gram dal with onion, fresh green chillies and some garam masala made into dough with lots of oil), daal ji debri / Moong Dal parantha (flatbread stuffed with boiled moong ki dal mixed with salt and minimum masala served with curd) or saiyun patata(maida based roasted vermicelli cooked in sweet water served with spiced sautéed Potatoes as a savory along papad) and most important be it winters or summers you can’t get out of the house without Matho(Salted Lassi).

The lunch would consist of Tur Dal (cooked with tomato, chilies and tamarind paste) with chawal and Patata(potatoes)/, bhindiyun(okra)/, peah(peas)/, singiyun(drumsticks)or bheeh(lotus stem) served with dahi and a bowl of summer/winter fruit like amb(mango) / Gidra(muskmelon) / loochaa(plums). It was always a well balanced meal and full of nutrition. I used to wait for special occasions when she would make special dishes like teevar (meat), sai bhaji with pulav or Sindhi Kadhi, I don’t think in my childhood my grandparents or Mum ever ordered food from outside. All the snacks were homemade from gur ke ladoo to khas khas ka halwa to bhajiyas or pakore or you name the snack she would make at home.

The culture was very different from today, where we not only shared our food to our neighbors but also. Those chaotic days when all the kids used to gather in the evening to play outdoor games or to do knitting or mehendi sessions or cooking in the woods or planning for what to do productive in summer holiday. We projected so many plays or dance performances to our colony members without any adult supervision.

We knew our next door neighbors and they were like our extended family only.

Things are contrasting now, we push our kids to go and play outdoors than to be on TV /Laptop or be friends with next door neighbors. These days we modern mums organize play dates at sports clubs to ensure the child is advancing social skills and getting adjusted to other humans. Every mom of this era is facing some or the other challenges, be it with food, nutrition or any other skill. Now, kids have more inclination for pizza, fries and coke than a home cooked meal. We were really fortunate to be part of such amazing families who taught us and converted us as Super Moms. Our kids demand variety and exciting meals. I also ensure that every meal I am serving to my kids is well balanced and full of nutrition. So to make it fun when I serve our desi paneer ka parantha with makhan I don’t say that it’s a paneer parantha…It’s always a cottage cheese flatbread topped with butter:-P for them:-D.

So keep trying you awesome Moms! Strive for excellence and remember that good enough is the new perfect!

I personally recommend all the parents to try both Iyurved’s DAILY NUTRITION Chocolate and Savoury spread for their kids.

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DEEPA GUPTA.

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Indian Food Tradition: By Surabhi Srivastava -Ghaziabad

July 19, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

Hi, I am Surabhi, basically from Kanpur U.P. , Kanpur has always been famous for its tasty foods and like Thaggu ke laadu, Badnaam kulfi and Baba biryani etc. and the same Indian food tradition has been followed in our house as well, like we live to eat and eat to live 😅😅

I had spent my childhood in a joint family and there were 11 members in the family including Mummy, Papa, my Siblings, Grandparents, Uncle, Aunties and cousins, even neighbors are like family members. Everyday was like a party, not like today’s culture of nuclear families, people don’t even know their immediate neighbors.

There has been a set and disciplined pattern of food. Although it was full of variety including Dal, Chawal, Green veggies, Stuff paratha, roti on regular days and on special occasions or on sundays menu includes special things like Chicken curry, Biryani, Paneer, Chola and a lot more. On most of the Sundays papa bring Jalebi, samosa and kachori for the breakfast. Even today when I go to my parents house, that breakfast treat is must 😅. Just like everybody’s mother, my mother is also a great cook, can’t find that taste in anybody’s hand especially those Dal ke phare. Really miss those days.

There was a strict timing for every meal in our family and we were not allowed to skip our meals, like breakfast at 10, lunch between 1-2, evening tea and snacks at 5 and dinner by 9.

Now with change in times, not only our food culture changed drastically but our way of raising our kids has changed a lot. Kids are becoming more fussy and difficult to handle, especially when it comes to nutrition as they are more prone to junk food. I am a mother of a 13 year old girl and still struggling to make disciplined and healthy eating habits. In my childhood ,we never went outside to have lunch or dinner casually, only on special occasions once or twice in a year, but nowadays not only children but even we parents also want to go out during weekends.

At last I just wanted to say that it is very important to make your kids aware of what they are eating and encourage them to have a healthy lifestyle.

In today’s world of busy parents these spreads( chocolate and savoury) are life saving, especially when kids are fussy eater like mine. Just a spoon fulfills -their daily nutrition needs. hats off to Iyurved for making such fabulous products.

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Indian Food Tradition: Authored by Sangitika Patra Shendre (Cuttack, Odisha)

July 11, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

Hello everyone, I am Sangitika patra shendre, born and brought up in an Odia family. My father belongs to Jajpur in Odisha and my mother belongs to Cuttack a beautiful city surrounded by rivers. But my grandparents from both sides, my nanaji and my dadaji both were serving in the railways in Bondhamunda (known for Asia’s biggest railway ward)near Rourkela (Odisha), so my maximum childhood time of summer vacation we spent in Bondhamunda.

So when it comes to Indian food tradition, I can say Odisha has a lot of variety in food, and diversity in every district or borders.

Like we used to have these many varieties of breakfast: Suji upma, Dahibara(dahiwada), Aludum(small single potato curry), Chuda santula( includes sometime banana or mangoes), Bara(vada), Ghuguni(dry green peas curry), Chakuli pitha(plain dosa), Alu tarkari(potato curry). My dadi and nani both use to make all these dishes very delicious😋�.

People also ask: What is the traditional food of Orissa?

What is Odia food?

A typical Odia meal will comprise rice, dal, a vegetable dish or two, something fried, and a fish curry or even meat. There’s a lot of similarity between Odia and Bengali food – the two cuisines in fact use pretty much the same kind of spices and ingredients, but in the end they are quite distinct. However, unless you’re used to both the cuisines, you may not even be able to tell the difference. Mustard oil, besara (mustard seeds pounded with garlic), panch phutana (panch phoron) are three important ingredients in Odisha, with even curd being an occasional feature. Having said that, the cuisine has been influenced by its borders as well, with Andhra Pradesh adding its Telugu touches, and chillies and curry leaves, and tamarind, making an appearance in some of the dishes. The food in this Odisha-Andhra border in fact is high on the spice factor. And you’ll see the influence vividly if you make a trip to Berhampur during the festival of Pongal. And while coastal Odisha loves its fish, the cuisine is replete with vegetarian, and sattvik food, thanks to the Jagannath temple in Puri.

Rice is a staple in Odisha, with vegetables such as potatoes, yam, pumpkin, brinjal, ash gourd, drumstick, banana flower and stem, finding their way into different dishes. Then again there are some of the unusual ones, which are rarely talked about. Take the Hendua (from western Odisha) for example, dried bamboo shoot that is used to make pickle, or even a curry with ladies finger, panch phutana, mustard paste, tomatoes, and chillies. It’s a heady combination of aroma and flavour, with both trying to outdo each other. Then there is the famous dalma, a dish that the cuisine is most commonly known for. The dalma is a preparation where daal and vegetables are cooked together, and usually eaten with rice. One can use moong dal, toor dal, or even chana dal. Some of the vegetables added include yellow pumpkin, raw banana, brinjal, and raw papaya. The panch phutana is an important ingredient in the dalma, as are dry red chillies, ginger (chopped) turmeric, roasted cumin seeds, and some ghee. A simple and quick preparation, the dalma actually has plenty of variations, and the better the vegetables, the better the end result.

Meat is definitely important in an Odia meal, especially if it’s a special one. What’s quite curious is that in general a mutton curry is referred to as mansha tarkari, where tarkari is curry. A standard mutton curry recipe will include potatoes, garlic, onions, ginger, garam masala, whole black pepper and cardamom, cinnamon, and a pinch of sugar. Additionally, the mutton is marinated in turmeric, curd, and red chili powder. The dish is cooked in mustard oil. It takes a while to make this one.

The Dahi Baigana where slices of brinjal are first fried and then cooked in a curd based gravy too is a delicious preparation.

The khechidi (or khichdi) is a very important dish in Odia cuisine. It’s served at the Jagannath Puri temple, and while that recipe is extremely simple (using only moong dal, rice, heeng, and basic ingredients such as salt, turmeric, dried bay leaf, cinnamon), there are other variations where one could add vegetables such as cauliflower florets, peas, and potatoes. It’s not only healthy, but tasty too.

Santula, One of the main food dishes of Odisha, Santula is a classic Odia delicacy that you can slurp and slurp even more on your trip. Made with raw papaya, brinjal, and tomato, the dish has more greens and fewer spices, thereby having all the makings for a healthy dish.

One can’t end an Odia meal without something sweet, and one of the most famous dishes to have out of that cuisine is the chhena poda (literally meaning burnt cheese). Cooked with chhena (curdled milk) the dessert can be either baked or even cooked in a pressure cooker. It requires some sooji (semolina), refined flour, and lots of sugar (to caramelize, and to sweeten). Some people also add some dry fruits such as pistachios, and cashew nuts, to add texture. A little bit of green cardamom (crushed) adds a lovely fragrance to the dish too. And ofcourse rice kheer is also a very important dish of Odisha.

From bhajas (fried food), dal, tarkari (vegetable preparations), to fish and meat curries – there are plenty of dishes in the cuisine experiment with. Odia food has its lovely nuances, a sense of rusticity that hasn’t withered with time, and that will always make it special.

So like this I grew up with traditional food of Odisha. Hope u all enjoyed reading my story, many more things are there to pen, but for now this is it.

I tried the chocolate spread. The taste is great but more than taste I like the ingredients and no preservative concept, Awesome, keep up the good work. 🙏🙏Jai jagannath 🙏🙏

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Indian Food Tradition: Authored by Sumantra ( Kolkata )

July 10, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

Bengalis are known to be born foodies. I grew up in an environment where home-made food or Indian food tradition was considered far superior to restaurants. I always cherished eating Bhaja Muger Dal (Moong Dal fried and not boiled) and Aloo Bhaja (French Fries and not Julienne) with Gondhoraj Lebu (lemon with aroma). Dal is probably still the most uncomplicated dish ever discovered, simple yet tasty.

Apart from a regular freshwater fish item like Rui, Katla, Tengra, Pabda, weekdays were allocated for veg items and weekends for non-veg so that the entire family can relish every bite. So, Sunday was D-Day for me. While Mushur Dal (Masoor Dal), Mug Dal (Moong Dal), Danta Chochori (Mixed veg with Drumsticks), Aloo Posto (Potatoes in a thick paste of Poppy Seeds), Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant), Mocha (Banana Flower) formed the veg line-up, the non-veg armoury was even more tempting with Kosha Mangsho (Mutton in thick paste), Bhetki Paturi (Bekti Fish coated with mustard paste, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed), Chingri Malai Curry (Prawns in Coconut Gravy) and Bhapa Ilish (Hilsa Fish with mustard paste, steamed). Being a food enthusiast, it was impossible to cover even 2 non-veg items in a single meal as back in those times the quantity overpowered variety. But I was blessed with the capacity to Eat-all Digest-all as I could never let go of any dish without gratifying my taste buds. My mom’s Kosha Mangsho is something which I cherish even today.

When I used to visit my maternal grandparents for summer vacation, the variety of pickles made by my grandmother was simply amazing. The Gur-Aam and Chiri-Aam were always on my list. The GurAam resembled Murabba but with the Bengali touch of spices. The name Chiri always intrigued me which basically was finely grated green mango. Nevertheless, they both tasted heavenly. I still miss them. Then competed the varieties of pickles with green mango, chilies, garlic and tomato. I often used to wonder why Grandmother took so much pain to make those pickles. Later, I realized that it is her love and emotions attached while preparing that made each one of them unique. I still believe, any food made by heart has a lot more to offer apart from its ingredients, process, pre-cooking and post cooking measures. Maybe this is the reason, the home-made Kosha Mangsho tasted much better compared to the restaurant.

Unfortunately, now the trend has shifted to the other end of the spectrum with Eating-Out being the norm. The entry of junk food in our lives has added more pain than pleasure, which is realized in later stages. What was considered a luxury once, has now become a standard today, especially for kids. Last but not the least, a greater loss of emotional quotient attached to food, the feeling of “Cooking for My Family” is slowly diminishing only to reflect that times have indeed changed.

In today’s world of busy parents these spreads( chocolate and savoury) are life saving, especially when kids are fussy eaters. Just a spoon fulfills their daily nutrition needs. hats off to Iyurved for making such fabulous products.

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SUMANTRA BAGCHI

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Indian Food Tradition: By Geeta Tiwari (Varanasi, U.P.)

July 9, 2021August 12, 2021 | Divya shukla

As written by Geeta Tiwari- 65 years

With the arrival of Holi, many memories are refreshed. At this stage of life, it is the memories that keep the mind like a child. In our time, festival were the reason to celebrate. As soon as the march begins, papad chips started appearing on everyone’s roof. All of us friends used to decide the day on which we all go to each others house to help in making chips and papad, as we made this for the whole year. You must be thinking why for a year? In our time these Lays- Kurkure packets were not available, so when we wanted to eat something in the evening with tea, these chips and papad were an easy option. As far as gujiya is concerned there was no limit, nothing was more. The eating habits and foods those days were very simple, homemade food was preferred. Do not remember that we have ever gone outside to eat specially.

Then the second innings of age started, after marriage my lifestyle changed completely, my husband was in defense (IAF) and had to transfer after every three years. New place, new people, new culture. People from different states all used to live together. Everyone used to share recipes of special dishes of their states with each other, we were each other’s YouTube channel. Got to learn a lot.

Now looking at the children of today, it seems that even though we have come a long way in technology, the eating habits have become very bad. The value of home cooked food has come down. But I feel very happy when my grandson makes a list on the phone before coming and says that granny, I want to eat items made by your hands, when my daughter says mummy saw red chilies in the market today – put pickles for me too.

Iyurved is doing a fabulous job by making food nutritious for kids. Received the samples, outstanding products. My grandson loved the chocolate one and I liked the savoury as we can now add to everything that he eats without even making him realise.

Once again I would like to thank Iyurved for showcasing my story.

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Geeta Tiwari

गीता तिवारी- 65 वर्ष

होली के आने के साथ ही बहुत सारी यादें ताज़ा हो जाती हैं। उम्र के इस पड़ाव पे यादें ही तो हैं जो मन को बच्चों जैसा बनाए रखती हैं। हमारे समय में त्योहार तो बहना हो जाता था कुछ ख़ास बनाने का। मार्च शुरू होते ही सबकी छत पर पापड़ चिप्स दिखने लगते थे। हम सब friends दिन decide कर लेते थे कि किस दिन किसके घर जाना है help करवाने, साल भर के चिप्स पापड़ जो बनने होते थे एक साथ। आप सोच रहे होंगे साल भर के क्यों? अब हमारे समय में ये Lays- kurkure के packet तो मिलते नहीं थे तो शाम को जब कुछ खाने का मन करता तो चाय के साथ यही काम आते थे। ऊपर से होली की special गुझिया जितनी भी बनाओ कम ही पड़ जाती थी। तब का खान पान भी बहुत सादा हुआ करता था। घर की ही बनी चीजें खाई जाती थी। याद ही नहीं कि कभी बाहर specially खाने के लिए गये हों।

फिर उम्र की दूसरी पारी शुरू हुई, शादी के बाद मेरी lifestyle एकदम से बदल गयी, मेरे husband defence में थे (IAF) हर तीन साल बाद transfer। नयी जगह नए लोग नया culture। अलग अलग states के लोग सब मिलजुल कर रहते थे। सब एक दूसरे के साथ अपने states की special dishes की recipe share करते थे, हम एक दूसरे के Youtube channel थे . काफी कुछ सीखने को मिला।

अब आज कल के बच्चों को देखती हु तो लगता है कि technology मे भले ही हम बहुत आगे निकल गए हैं पर eating habits तो बहुत ही ख़राब हो गयी हैं। घर के खाने की value कुछ कम हो गयी है। पर बहुत खुशी होती है जब मेरा नाती आने से पहले phone पर एक लिस्ट बनाता है और बोलता है कि नानी मुझे आपके हाथों के बने items खाने हैं, जब बेटी बोलती है mummy आज मार्केट में लाल मिर्च देखी- मेरे लिए भी अचार डाल देना।

Me with my Son, Daughter and Daughter-in-law

बच्चों के लिए पौष्टिक खाद्य उत्पाद बनाकर Iyurved शानदार काम कर रहा है। मुझे sample बहुत पसंद आये, उत्कृष्ट उत्पाद। मेरे पोते को chocolate बहुत पसंद आया और मुझे savouryI क्योंकि अब हम उसे बिना बताए भी जो कुछ भी वो खाता हैं, उसमें मिला सकते हैं, और इसे और अधिक पौष्टिक बना सकते हैI

एक बार फिर मैं अपनी कहानी साझा करने के लिए Iyurved को धन्यवाद देना चाहता हूं।

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