After the simple carrot – beet soup yesterday, its time to move on to a more ‘sophisticated’ dish for the tiny tot.Once the baby starts on solids and you have introduced cereals,this type of combo meal [cereal-pulse combo]can be started.It is very healthy dish.This kichidi is very different from the adults version….
This is the second post for Week 1 in the 24th edition of blogging Marathon, I have chosen Weaning Foods.
Please note that this is not a medical advice and be sure to Consult your Pediatrician before starting any weaning food for your baby
I have used split moong dal or kichidi dhal in this dish….
This is how I prepare this easy and healthy kichidi…
In a bowl take
2 teaspoons of kichidi dhal / split moong dhal and 2 tablespoons of rice.
Wash well and add 1/2 cup of water, a pinch of turmeric powder and a small garlic pod, 1/4 tomato[seeds removed].
Pressure cook for 2 whistles or till mushy.
Cool lightly, remove the skin of the tomato
and mash or pulse in a blender.
Serve luke warm.
Note :
- Start off with a few teaspoons to check of it suits the lil ones tummy and then proceed.
- Initially don’t add garlic and tomato.If he likes the flavor of the kichidi , add these after a couple of days.
- Salt is usually not added but add a pinch if you wish to.
- Drizzle a little ghee for extra calories and taste.
- Start with a watery kichidi and then as he grows, reduce the amount of water and give as a semi solid and then solid form.
- You can add a ladle of thin rasam to dilute the kichidi and make it a little semi solid in consistency.
Semi solid khicidi….
As the lil one grows older switch to a slightly solid version like this…
This is lil Dude’s lunch for today. Moong kichidi drizzled with a little ghee….
Other weaning foods can be found here…..
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Bon Appetit…
Bon Appetit…
love this… we used to use the moongdal for ven pongal…
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Looks so appetizing PJ..
looks tempting and i want to try this one.
This is something I used to make too….mine sometimes also had a small piece of carrot, potato and some spinach in it.
Excellent food for toddlers..
yum. was my kids favourite.
That is a very nice recipe for toddlers!!
Lucky little one!! He must be having 'yummy' time with this pongal!!
Happy New Year!!
so healthy
looks yummy n healthy..
nice recipe , never made it with skin for my lil one
Very nice recipe PJ, even I did moong kichadi for my son. Happy New Year to you all!
Padma, I think water can be replaced by milk in this recipe to make it more nutritious.
I used to make this for my son too. I love it myself 🙂
wow…. such a healthy one!!!
Sowmya
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awesome recipe spl for toddlers or senior family members both