Being a mom of twin boys I am always challenged during meal times. If one decides he doesn't like what mommy made, the other one will follow suit. A perfectly thought out meal falls apart and so do I. Innovation is the key - I decided, so I started to experiment. Fusion recipes - mix Indian flavors with any and every cuisine. Here's my first successful recipe - and mind it, my definition of success is when they both say "yummy, mamma."

Penne Pasta in Tomato Spinach Sauce

Ingredients: Pasta Spinach Tomato Garlic Ginger Salt Cumin Seeds Black pepper powder Coriander powder

Preparation Boil Pasta - when done, strain and add butter. Keep aside. Grind all the other ingredients to a sauce consistency. In a pan, heat oil - add cumin seeds till they splutter and then add ingredients paste. Let this cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, then add the pasta. Cook for 5 minutes on slow.

Ready to serve! My kids loved it and i hope your kids will too. Though I have to admit this can get slightly spicy - so please add to taste.

Spinach in Hash Browns? Yes!

So, the Indian version of Hash Browns is called Aloo Tikki. And this was my recipe without spinach until I realized slipping in spinach went un-noticed and my kids LOVED it.

No Spinach Recipe

Ingredients: Boiled Potatoes Cooked White Rice (Leftovers) - optional Soaked slice of bread (if you are not adding rice) Cumin seeds Salt to taste Lime Juice

How To Make

Mix till everything blends well Make meatball sized balls and flatten Heat oil in pan for deep frying or in a non-stick pan for shallow frying Fry till golden brown

Add Spinach version

Mix Chopped washed spincach plus all above ingredients and fry

You just made a gourmet meal for your little one. Serve Aloo Tikkis with plain white rice and cucumber. Yummmm! It's been so long since I heard the word "More, mamma" Yes it's music to ears, right mommies?!