Protein is essential for your child’s growth, building, maintaining and repairing the tissues in the body. There are also other nutrients that we get from protein foods like B vitamins, vitamin D, calcium, iron, omega 3s etc. Protein-rich foods include meat, eggs, fish, beans and pulses. Vegetarians may also include tofu, hummus, soya, they are great sources of protein and iron for children. The protein needs of your child will increase with age.

Here are 5 Protein-rich recipes by Mewish@kids.food.ideas.indian. They can be easily prepared and are perfect for school meals or meals at home.