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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.
Pumpkin Khichdi / Pumpkin Moong dal Khichdi
Pumpkin Khichdi is very easy to prepare
Servings: 1 Baby
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of rice
- 1 tablespoon of moong dal
- 1/4 cup of pumpkin
- 1 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of cumin and pepper powder
- 1 tbsp garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp onion chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato
- 1/4 spoon asafoetida powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 spoon ghee
Instructions
- Wash the rice and dal and soak for 10-15 mins.
- Chop all the ingredients and keep ready.
- Add all the ingredients in a pressure cooker except salt and ghee and cook for 5 whistles in medium flame.
- Once pressure released,add salt and ghee and mash it using mixer.Add hot water,if you need more watery consistency.
- Serve little warm.
Notes
- Select pumpkin that is deep orange in colour
- Pumpkin should not be too ripe.
very helpful and healthy food