SPINACH & MASOOR KHICHDI for Babies,Toddlers, Kids & Family

Khichdi is one of the easy, quick, full of nutrition & healthy recipes for growing kids. Khichdi or Khichri is a common dish made all over Indian. It is rice cooked with pulses or lentils & even vegetables, known as Khichuri in Bengal, Khechidi in Odisha & the rest of India in Khichdi. In Indian culture, it is one of the best first solid foods introduced to babies and a wholesome meal for toddlers, kids & adults as well.

This khichdi has all the goodness of greens from spinach, loaded with proteins from masoor & a high source of instant energy from rice. Ghee & spices add to the taste, color & texture. So if you have a hungry baby, toddler, or even you, make a yummy & healthy Khichdi. Can be given to 8 months + babies.

You can also try our Organic, Ready to use Khichdi Mix.

Benefits of Spinach for Babies

• High source of Iron

• High source of Calcium

• High insoluble fiber

Benefits of Masoor for Babies

• Rich in proteins

• Easy to digest

• High in iron & other vital nutrients

Benefits of Rice for Babies

• Easy digestion and absorption

• Good source of high energy

• High in vitamin B complex

Other Recommendations from our blog

• Foxtail Millet Khichdi
• Daliya Paneer Khichdi
• Sabudhana Veg Khichdi
• Curd Oats Khichdi

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SPINACH & MASOOR KHICHDI for Babies, Toddlers, Kids & Family

SPINACH & MASOOR KHICHDI for Babies, Toddlers, Kids & Family

Khichdi is one of the easy, quick, full of nutrition & healthy recipe for growing kids. Spinach or Palak Khichdi is loaded with proteins, energy & vitamins.

Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:Indian

Ingredients

1. Spinach - 10 leaves chopped
2. Masoor Dal - 2 tbsp
3. Rice - 1/4 cup
4. Cumin / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
5. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Garlic - 4-5 nos.
8. Ghee - 2 tsp
9. Salt - for 1 Year + only

Method

1. In a pressure cooker, add ghee, cumin seeds, garlic chopped / paste, chopped spinach
2. Give it a nice stir
3. Add all other ingredients and fry for 1 minute
4. Now add water, close the lid
5. Wait till 3-4 whistles. Switch off the flame and let the cooker cool
6. Spinach & Masoor Khichdi is now ready to serve

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Method of making SPINACH & MASOOR KHICHDI 

1. In a pressure cooker, add ghee, cumin seeds, garlic chopped / paste, chopped spinach

2. Give it a nice stir

3. Add all other ingredients and fry for 1 minute

4. Now add water, close the lid

5. Wait till 3-4 whistles. Switch off the flame and let the cooker cool

6. Spinach & Masoor Khichdi is now ready to serve

SPINACH & MASOOR KHICHDI for Babies, Toddlers, Kids & Family

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