Recipe: Dalia Khichdi (6 months - 12 months)

Simple, nutritious and easy to digest, dalia khichdi is a great transition food option for babies at 6 months. The soft and mushy consistency makes it easier for the baby to swallow and digest. The proteins, fibers, vitamins and minerals found in it support your child’s overall well-being. Dalia khichdi is easy to digest and you can even play with the flavours by putting in different ingredients like jaggery or cinnamon. You can adjust the water content to get the desired consistency. For more textures and colours, you can try adding other veggies

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Total Time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

• Dalia 100 g.

• Masur dal 30 g.

• Moongdal 20 g.

• Potato 50 g.

• Pumpkin 50 g.

• Amaranth (tender) 50 g.

• Onion 10 g.

• Oil 10 ml.

• Salt & Haldi to taste

• Water sufficient to cook

Servings: 1-2

Recommended Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100-150g) per serving

Nutritive Value:

Method:

Step 1: Wash and peel the vegetables and chop into small pieces 

Step 2: Wash dalia and dal.

Step 3: Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and vegetables.

Step 4: Fry for some time.

Step 5: Add dalia and dal, mix thoroughly.

Step 6: Add salt, haldi powder and warm water and cook till dalia and vegetables become soft.

About Expert:

Ms. Jyoti Pachisia is a highly experienced Consulting Dietitian, Content Writer, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Renal Nutritionist. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Management Studies, Mukundpur and as a Guest Faculty at the Dolphin School of Hotel Management, Kalyani.