Foods for the 6 to 9 month old baby

good simple one

Hi rukmani,

Great ragi recipe for tiny babies. Now they cant run from eating these...

 

Apple and Baby Cereal

Apple and Baby Cereal

Try using different fruits such as peaches, mangoes, plums and combinations like apple and raisin, and peach and redcurrant

1 eating apple, peeled, cored & cut into small pieces 2 teaspoons baby cereal
85ml(3floz) natural apple juice 2 teaspoons natural yogurt

Cook the apple over a low heat with the apple juice and 2 tablespoons water until soft.(approx 15 minutes). Puree the apple with the cooking liquid, then stir in the cereal and yogurt.

Serve warm

 

Apple And Carrot Soup With Potatoes

APPLE AND CARROT SOUP WITH POTATOES

Rich in energy and vitamin A, this soup is a "solid" meal which will make baby feel satisfied. You will notice that she won't be hungry very quickly after she has "dined" on this one.
As your baby approaches the 6th month, you can start adding ingredients like onions that have a strong flavour to improve the taste. You can add a dash of salt and pepper to this soup after your baby is 6 months old.


Ingredients
1/4 cup apple, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons carrot, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup potato,peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon onion , chopped
1/2 teaspoon oil

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and saute the onion for 2 minutes .

2. Add the apple, carrot and potato and saute' for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles.

4. Cool and pure'e in a liquidiser.

5. Strain and re-heat ro lukewarm before serving.

 

Dal Mash

DAL MASH

Dal mash is a good supplementary meal to meet your baby's increased demands of energy and proteins. Begin with a simple dal mash and later on add vegetables to it. After 6 months of age, you can add a dash of pepper and a few drops of lemon juice to enhance its flavour.


Ingredients
2 tablespoons yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/4 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 french beans, stringed and finely chopped

Method

1. Pressure cook all the ingredients together with ½ cup of water for 3 whistles.

2. Liquidise the mixture in a blender. Serve lukewarm.

 

Plum And Banana Puree

PLUM AND BANANA PUREE

Sharp or acidic fruits like plums are not easily accepted by babies. But these fruits provide plenty of vitamin C and should be included in their diet. Adding some mashed banana tones down the sharpness of the plums and keeps both baby and you happy.

Ingredients
3 ripe plums, peeled and deseeded
1 banana, peeled and deseeded
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients, blend in liquidiser and serve immediately.

 

Vegetable Khichdi

VEGETABLE KHICHDI


Khichdi is a complete meal in itself providing plenty of energy, protein and folic acid to your baby. The addition of carrots makes it rich in vitamin A and fibre. This recipe is a good way of introducing a mildly spiced meal to your baby's diet.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons rice
2 tablespoons moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tablespoon bottle gourd (doodhi/ lauki), peeled and grated
2 tablespoons carrot, peeled and grated
1 peppercorn
1 clove
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon ghee
salt to taste

Method

1. Wash the rice and moong dal together and keep aside.

2. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.

3. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, clove and peppercorn.

4. Add the bottle gourd and carrot and sauté for a few seconds.

5. Add the dal, rice, turmeric powder, salt and 1½ cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

6. When it is done, remove the peppercorn and clove. Whisk to combine the rice and dal together. Serve lukewarm with fresh curds.

 

Baby's Apple Pie

Baby's Apple Pie

for 6 months and older

Ingredients:

3 cooking apples
1 egg yolk (for babies 6 months to 10 months, omit egg yolk and thicken with infant cereal)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp of water or apple juice
small pinch of cinnamon

1. Peel, core and dice the apple into small pieces.
2. Add to the lemon juice and water and cook over medium heat in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or until soft.
3. Mash or puree to desired consistency.
4. Beat in the egg yolk and sugar until smooth. For babies age 6 months-10 months, omit egg and add infant cereal by 1 tablespoon, until you get the desired thickness.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min or until set. Cool before serving.