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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 π 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.Donβt you think this is magical?π
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.