A thousand ideas run through the mind as soon as I see the Srivalli’s
announcement for the Blogging Marathon. These ideas rush out so fast that I
have to pen them down and then think about experimenting or giving a twist to
the regular recipe. When the ideas take shape to be cooked and clicked
something invariably happens. The power problem, the kids , family situation, last
but not the least, someone falling sick! Then I have to go back and re-think
the recipes that have to be put up.
This week I signed up for theme, Carrots in 3 different ways, and in
order to avoid the last minute need to change the recipe, prepared everything
well in advance and patted my back for this achievement.
order to avoid the last minute need to change the recipe, prepared everything
well in advance and patted my back for this achievement.
Then today morning, when I was going about
preparing food for Lil Dude, it struck me that while I was immersed in ideas
that were complex and ‘had a twist’, I failed to see something that I did every
day!!
preparing food for Lil Dude, it struck me that while I was immersed in ideas
that were complex and ‘had a twist’, I failed to see something that I did every
day!!
This dish is something that Lil Dude enjoys. I started with
a simple carrot dal mash and then he graduated to eating carrot-dal-rice mash. So
this is something I slipped my mind completely. While I have been sort of
documenting what Lil Angel ate through her childhood, I have nothing here about
Lil Dudes dishes! Well, again the plan of posting a cake changes to this simple
recipe!
a simple carrot dal mash and then he graduated to eating carrot-dal-rice mash. So
this is something I slipped my mind completely. While I have been sort of
documenting what Lil Angel ate through her childhood, I have nothing here about
Lil Dudes dishes! Well, again the plan of posting a cake changes to this simple
recipe!
For Week #2.,with the theme – Carrots in 3 different ways for the 23rd
edition of Blogging Marathon, my first ‘recipe’ is a simple weaning food.
edition of Blogging Marathon, my first ‘recipe’ is a simple weaning food.
Weaning foods are the
transition foods given to an infant when she/ he progresses from exclusive
breast feeding to other solid foods. At first the consistency has to be thin /
watery, and then pureed foods can be given. Later semi solid foods are started and
by the first birthday the baby can be given almost all the foods that an adult
takes with a little change in the level of spiciness and texture.
transition foods given to an infant when she/ he progresses from exclusive
breast feeding to other solid foods. At first the consistency has to be thin /
watery, and then pureed foods can be given. Later semi solid foods are started and
by the first birthday the baby can be given almost all the foods that an adult
takes with a little change in the level of spiciness and texture.
Read more about weaning foods here.
Note : Consult the Pediatrician before starting any weaning food
for your baby….
for your baby….
Start with Moong dal as it is easily digestible when
compared to Toor dal and other dals. For the first couple of days, give a few
spoons of mashed dal alone preferably during the day time. Then add a few
pieces of carrots, pureed, along with the mashed dal. Slowly increase the
quantity of dal and carrot. Later on switch over toor dal.
compared to Toor dal and other dals. For the first couple of days, give a few
spoons of mashed dal alone preferably during the day time. Then add a few
pieces of carrots, pureed, along with the mashed dal. Slowly increase the
quantity of dal and carrot. Later on switch over toor dal.
So basically all you have to do is take a few teaspoons of
Moong dal and a few pieces of carrot in a small bowl. Add some water and
pressure cook till both are tender. Cool and puree. Adjust consistency adding water.
Serve luke warm. Adding salt is optional.As the baby grows, a pinch of rosted cumin powder can be added.
Moong dal and a few pieces of carrot in a small bowl. Add some water and
pressure cook till both are tender. Cool and puree. Adjust consistency adding water.
Serve luke warm. Adding salt is optional.As the baby grows, a pinch of rosted cumin powder can be added.
The dal is a good source of protein and carrots are a rich source of Beta Carotene. Staring off weaning with the right nutrition paves ways for a healthy future…..
Take a look at the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#23
Bon Appetit…
Lovely post PJ…. Just what the first time wants to know..
I love the new header in your blog..:)
Reva
This was my kiddo's fav till last week, alternated with beetroot. Now he won't eat either…but I guess that's how kids are with tastes changing by the week! Perfect baby food this 🙂
comfort recipe,luks too gud…
Healthy one…Attractive colour…
yummy.
Oh dear I have completely forgotten what I gave to my kids…flash backs! ! But truly interesting n informative, as always a good job PJ.
perfect for babies
Indeed a healthy start for the toddlers… 🙂
Wat a healthy food, excellent nutritious mash.
I have seen many young mothers in my family preparing this. A healthy, comfort food for the young tummies.
Good one for all those who have little munchkins. Mine are quite grown up for mashed/pureed vegetables. Good one though!
So yummy and delicious and so comforting!!! love this dal!!
Sowmya
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Bookmarked!! I'm sure I'm going to come back for this recipe when my little one starts solid food. Thanks for sharing.
Delicious n healthy dal!!! i have started to think about these foods PJ!!! It is over 6 years i did all these, so it is like learning from the beginning now!!!but liking it 🙂
Dal looks great. Bookmarked
aww, reminds me of those wonderful and every day full of surprises days of my life
Awesome recipe
I have to tell this my cousin who is a new mother and she is searching for recipes like this. very good for lil ones protein and vitamins good one PJ..