#asktheexperts food chart for 3 year

A. Here's a general food chart for a 3-year-old Indian child: **Breakfast:** - Idli with sambar or chutney - Dosa with coconut chutney - Upma - Poha - Paratha with yogurt **Mid-Morning Snack:** - Fruit slices (banana, apple, papaya) - Vegetable sticks with hummus - Cheese cubes - Homemade muffins or pancakes **Lunch:** - Rice with dal (lentils) and a vegetable curry - Roti with sabzi (vegetable curry) and yogurt - Khichdi (rice and lentil porridge) with a side of yogurt - Chapati with paneer (cottage cheese) curry **Afternoon Snack:** - Fruit smoothie - Sprouts salad - Boiled egg - Dry fruits (raisins, almonds, cashews) **Dinner:** - Vegetable pulao with raita (yogurt dip) - Chapati with dal and mixed vegetable curry - Rice with fish curry - Vegetable khichdi with buttermilk Remember to adjust portion sizes according to your child's appetite and consult with a pediatrician for personalized recommendations. Also, ensure a balanced diet with a variety of foods to meet nutritional needs.