Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Pidi (Rice Dumpings in Coconut Milk )




Rice Powder- 1 cup
Grated Coconut-3tbsp
Pearl onion-3 nos
Garlic-2 cloves
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
Boiling water- 1&1/2-2 Cups
Thick Coconut Milk-1/2Cup
Salt 


  • Grind cumin seeds,shallots and garlic to form a thick paste.
  • Add coconut, small onion paste and salt to rice flour. Mix well. Add boiling water gradually and make a soft  dough.Roll this into small balls and keep aside.
  • Boil 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.Add the dumplings and cook until it is slightly thick .
  • Add coconut milk and bring it to a boil.Switch off the flame and  mix well.
  • Tempering the pidi with mustard seeds, curry leaves,  and pearl onion.
  • Serve with Chicken Curry 



Friday, October 30, 2015

Butter nut squash ,Red bell pepper and Apple Purée for babies (from 9 months)


Apple -1
Butter nut squash (butter pumpkin )-100gms
Red bell pepper (red capsicum )-1/2 of 1
Water -1/2cup

Place butter nut squash  in the steamer and steam for 3-5 minutes.
Add bell pepper and apple and continue to steam until soft (approx 5-8 more minutes).
Add sterilized water and blend with a food processor or hand blender until smooth.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Plum ,Pear and Banana Purée for Babies (From 9 months )


Plum-1
Pear-1
Banana -1
Water-1/2cup


  • Peel, core and chop the fruits.
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.Cook chopped fruits until tender .
  • Blend with a food processor or hand blender until smooth.

Monday, October 26, 2015

4 Day Wait Rule




When you are introducing your baby to solid food, you don't yet know what he or she will be allergic to.The “4 Day Wait Rule” is an an easy way to check for food allergies or sensitivities. Remember that in addition to possible allergic reactions, foods can also cause digestive troubles like tummy pains, painful gas or even poop troubles. 

For example, introduce baby to apple on Sunday and then wait until Thursday to introduce another food.If the child is allergic, the reaction would materialize in those four days, maybe through a rash or swelling. If nothing happens, then that food is safe and you can introduce a new one.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Butternut Squash & Pear Puree for Babies


Butter nut Squash (Butter Pumpkin )-200gms
Pear-1


  • Peel the butternut squash, cut in half, remove the seeds and chop into pieces.Steam for about 12 minutes.
  • Peel, core and chop the pear.Add to the steamer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Blend with a food processor or hand blender until smooth.