Healthy Pumpkin Khichdi for 7+ months babies

Khichdi is a complete wholesome food that is basically a mixture of dals/lentils,rice and vegetables of your choice.
It is a best lunch recipe for babies,with vital vitamins and nutrients.
So here I will share the pumpkin khichdi which is very tasty 😍 and healthy.
Pumpkin is a Beta- carotene rich fruit.This Beta-Carotene is healthy for heart and reduce the risk of cancer and it is an anti-oxidant.
When pumpkin is digested,the Beta-Carotene turns into vitamin A.Don't you think this is magical?😉
Pumpkins are rich in calcium and magnesium,fibre which aids in easy digestion.
Pumpkins are very good immunity booster for babies.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of rice
• 1 tablespoon of moong dal
• 1/4 cup of pumpkin
• 1 cup of water
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1 large garlic clove
• Salt to taste
• Ghee(optional)

Method:

1. Wash the rice and dal and soak for 10-15 mins.
2. Add all the ingredients in a pressure cooker except salt and ghee and cook for 5 whistles in medium flame.
3. Once pressure released,add salt and ghee and mash it using mixer.
4. Add hot water,if you need more watery consistency.
5. Serve little warm.

                                               

Note

• Select pumpkin that is deep orange in colour,
• Pumpkin should not be too ripe.