Lunchbox
7 months+
Two small bowls
Soft Moong Dal Khichdi
Mash it smooth at seven months; leave it a little lumpy once your child is chewing well.
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What you need
- 2 tbsp rice
- 1 tbsp yellow moong dal
- 1.5 cups water
- A pinch of turmeric
- 1 tsp ghee
- A pinch of salt, only after 12 months
How to make it
- 1 Rinse the rice and dal together until the water runs clear.
- 2 Pressure cook them with the water and turmeric for 3 to 4 whistles, or simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- 3 Open it up and mash well with the back of a ladle.
- 4 Stir in the ghee. Add the pinch of salt only if your child is over one.
- 5 Loosen with a little warm water if it has gone thick, and cool before serving.
Swaps
Masoor dal or toor dal instead of moong. Add finely grated carrot or lauki once vegetables have been introduced one at a time.
Keeping it
Keeps in the fridge for a day. Warm it through and add a splash of water before serving; do not reheat it twice.