Have you ever tried vegetable dalia khichdi for babies? It’s such a fantastic dish! Not only is it popular all over India, but it’s also a favorite comfort food for people from all walks of life, whether rich or poor. And the best part is that it’s not just for babies – even grown-ups can enjoy it too!
Khichdi, in general, is made with a combination of grains and lentils, and when you add some vegetables to it, it becomes a complete and balanced meal. That’s why moms love to feed their babies with this nutritious and delicious dish. Usually, rice is the go-to grain for khichdi, but we’ve experimented with oats khichdi and sabudana khichdi as well. And today, it’s all about the goodness of vegetable dalia khichdi!
This wholesome dish is not only perfect for babies but also a treat for adults. It’s so versatile, and you can mix and match with different veggies to make it even more delightful. With grains, lentils, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this dalia khichdi is not only super tasty but also incredibly nutritious.
So, why not embark on this culinary adventure and give vegetable dalia khichdi a try? It’s bound to become a beloved meal for everyone in the family, from the littlest ones to the grown-ups!
Vegetable/veg Dalia Khichdi for Babies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dalia (broken wheat)
- 1/4 cup skinned and split green gram (mung dal)
- 1 small onion , finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh green peas
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee
Method:
1. Rinse the mung dal in 2-3 changes of water. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat a pressure cooker. Melt ghee and add cumin seeds.
3. Once the seeds crackle, add onion. Saute for few seconds and toss in the chopped carrot followed by green peas. Stir fry the veggies for a minute or so.
4. Add turmeric and stir well. Follow with the washed and drained mung dal. Fry for a few minutes and add the broken wheat. Stir fry on a low flame till the aroma rises.
6. Pour in 2 cups of water followed by finely chopped coriander leaves. Give a quick stir and put on the lid.
7. Pressure cook the khichdi on a medium flame for 2 whistles. When the pressure releases on its own, open the lid and stir the khichdi through. Serve warm.
This recipe is ideal for babies over ten months who have no problem digesting wheat. Since salt isn’t recommended for babies under one year, I’ve skipped it in the recipe but you can add it for older kids. You can customize the khichdi by adding vegetables of your choice, black pepper or some extra ghee. If you think the khichdi is too dry for your baby, add some boiled water and stir well. It’s khichdi – it’s meant to be all mixed up!
Vegetable Dalia Khichdi for Babies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dalia broken wheat
- 1/4 cup skinned and split green gram mung dal
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh green peas
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee
Instructions
- Rinse the mung dal in 2-3 changes of water. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat a pressure cooker. Melt ghee and add cumin seeds.
- Once the seeds crackle, add onion. Saute for few seconds and toss in the chopped carrot followed by green peas. Stir fry the veggies for a minute or so.
- Add turmeric and stir well. Follow with the washed and drained mung dal. Fry for a few minutes and add the broken wheat. Stir fry on a low flame till the aroma rises.
- Pour in 2 cups of water followed by finely chopped coriander leaves. Give a quick stir and put on the lid.
- Pressure cook the khichdi on a medium flame for 2 whistles. When the pressure releases on its own, open the lid and stir the khichdi through. Serve warm.
I use pink salt recommend by a nurse after starting solids. No prob?
Hi Vaishnavi,
Please don’t add salt in baby foods till 1 year completion.
Can we use rice instead of wheat???
Hi,
Yes, you can use rice instead of wheat in this recipe.