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The khichdi was prepared with 400 kg rice, 100 kg lentils, 350 kg vegetables, 100 kg desi ghee, 100 litres of oil, 2,500 litres of water and 250 kg spices, one of the cooks said.
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Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.
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Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.
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