Stage 2 · 7–8mIndian30 min2 servings · ~120 g each
Mixed Vegetable Khichdi
Mashed rice-and-dal khichdi with carrot and peas — a balanced, soft-lumpy one-pot meal.
Contains: Milk
Good for:
Growth
Eyes
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp rice20 g dry
1½ tbsp moong dal20 g dry
¼ carrot, diced30 g cooked
2 tbsp peas20 g cooked
1 tsp ghee4 g raw
a pinch of cumin0.3 g dry
a pinch of turmeric0.2 g dry
Breast milk, formula or water used to adjust texture is not counted in nutrition.
Method
- 1
Heat ghee, add cumin for a few seconds, then rice, dal, vegetables and turmeric.
- 2
Add 300 ml water and pressure-cook for 4–5 whistles.
- 3
Mash with a spoon, leaving soft lumps.
How to serve
Mash, leaving small soft lumps to build chewing skills.
Storage
Fridge up to 2 days in a sealed container, or freeze in ice-cube trays up to 1 month. Reheat until steaming, stir, and cool before serving.