VegetablesModerate choking riskFrom 6 months
Tomato (ripe)
Tamatar
How to serve
Around 6 months
Cooked into dal or sauces.
9 months
Peeled, chopped soft tomato.
12 months+
Quartered cherry tomatoes.
Good to know
- Uncut cherry/grape tomatoes are a choking hazard (CDC) — always quarter.
- Acidic: may cause a harmless red rash around the mouth.
Recipes with tomato (ripe)
Masoor Dal with SpinachStage 1 · 6m
Idli Mashed with Toor DalStage 2 · 7–8m
Lamb Keema & RiceStage 2 · 7–8m
Lentil & Butternut StewStage 2 · 7–8m
Black Bean, Avocado & Quinoa BowlStage 3 · 9–11m
Dal Chawal with GheeStage 3 · 9–11m
Egg Bhurji with Soft RotiStage 3 · 9–11m
Jowar Roti with Paneer BhurjiStage 3 · 9–11m
Mild Rajma RiceStage 3 · 9–11m
Steamed Rohu with RiceStage 3 · 9–11m
Beef & Lentil BologneseStage 4 · 12m+- Keema Matar with RiceStage 4 · 12m+
- Idli with Vegetable SambarStage 4 · 12m+