As I have said time and again, I am a reluctant cook, I was was really stumped when we returned home with a two-day old infant and a list of things the new Mom was advised against eating.
These are supposed to cause Colic and suddenly I was thrown into the deep end.
You see Potatoes, Baingan (Egg plant), Raw Onion, Besan (Chick Pea flour) were a absolute no no. This list also included Dals which were popular in our home.
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| These were not allowed |
The Doc did say new Mommie could be safely given things like Moong, Chavli, Matki sprouts.
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| These were suitable for a new Mom |
Which meant I was frantically searching the Internet and seeking out friends who I know are creative cooks to help me plan tasty menu. My daughter did not complain too much so I think I succeeded.
Yet another of my Mom’s recipe was of ‘बाळन्त शोप ‘ Balant Shope. It is to be taken after meals and is meant to be anti Colic and help in lactation. It has interesting ingredients that make it a tasty ‘मुखवास ‘ Mukhwas! Here is how to make it..
1/2 Cup Balantshop (Sorry folks, unable to find its english name)
1/2 Cup Til (sesame)
1/2 Cup Badishop (Fennel)
1/2 Cup Dry Coconut grated
Less than 1/2 Cup Ova (Ajwain or Bishops weed0
Roast lightly and add a pinch of salt. Grind if desired or eat as it is. This is what it looks like..
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| Balantshop |
With a little imagination, I found I could manage without potatoes and besan. What has been your experience? I am sure my thoughts may cause a deja vu to some of you especially someone who has hosted a new born. I would love to hear from you!
See you tomorrow folks!
Here are links to my previous AtoZ attempts.
2013 Random topics
2014 Exercising For Fitness
2015 Gardens of Pune
2016 Herbs
2018 Contemporary A to Z
2019 Caring for the Caregiver
It was Dhanteras when my daughter was born and there were many homemade and the market bought sweets at home. Having a sweet tooth, I relished them against the advice of my mother only to repent later as I saw my daughter struggling in pain due to gases!
Balant mukhvas was my favourite.
Thanks Archana for rekindling some sweet memories 🙂
That must have been quite the predicament indeed. Thank you for the recipes. They will come in handy for me one day. 🙂
Always tough to think of recipes that do not use popular items.
Nice pics and explanation. Great that you made the most of available and allowed items.
– Anita
@Anagha Happy to remind you about Balant Mukhvas! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your memories!
@Shweta Indeed.. I hope we stay in touch! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!!
@Anita Thank you so much! 🙂
'बाळन्त' is the telugu word for the lady who delivered a baby. Probably it is the same in more Indian languages.
@Narayana Rao KVSS Indeed it is so in Marathi. Thank you for stopping by !