Green Gram Rice

INGREDIENTS
Rice - 1 tbsp
Green Gram- 1 tbsp
Homemade Ghee - 1 Tsp
Garlic - 1 clove
Cumin seeds- ¼ Tsp
Turmeric powder - ⅛ tsp
Salt - as needed (salt is not recommended for babies under one year of age)
Water - 1.25 cups

Preparation :
Wash rice and green gram together and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Heat a pressure cooker with ghee. Add cumin seeds and garlic. Let it crackle.
Then drain the water from soaked rice and dal and add to the cooker. Mix well.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder and salt(for babies above one year) at this stage. Now add 1 cup of water
Close the lid of pressure cooker. Cook everything in a medium flame for five to seven whistles.
Open the cooker once the pressure released. Mash the rice well with your hands or with a masher.
Feed your baby warm. You can also puree them in a blender.

Disclaimer: If feeding to baby under 12 months, do not add sugar or honey. You may use date puree for sweetening.

For babies, above 12 months, we recommend do not add white sugar, you may use honey, jaggery or date puree for sweetening.

Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
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