Homemade Instant Baby Food

Twinkle of your eyes is 6 months old now. They say it's best to start giving them solids.... So, besides daal ka paani, chawal ka paani, khichdi, what shall be given to babies that can be prepared instantly? Yes, instantly because there's a lot a mommy needs to do besides preparing food for the baby. Here is a recipe that you can prepare in advance and store in a box. Its just needs to be warmed with milk or water and fed to the babies. This powder is much more healthy than those available in markets. However, a note of caution here, check for food allergies that your baby might have and you are not aware of.

Ingredients required:

Whole Rice -                                  1 bowl

Whole Wheat -                               1 bowl

Whole Moong / Green Gram -        1/2 bowl

Whole Moth/Matki/Turkish Gram    1/2 bowl

Nachni / Ragi / Finger Millet -         1/2 bowl

Soya Seeds -                                1/2 bowl                  

Almonds                                       20-25

Walnuts                                        10-15                       

Wash all the ingredients thoroughly in running water. Let them dry separately under the fan. Dry roast them, one by one. Grind them separately with the help of a food processor. Make sure that it turns into a fine powder. While giving, just add warm water or warm milk to it. if your baby is fond of sweet, add some sugar or jaggery. If your baby likes salty, add some salt. Salt cannot be added to milk, however.

I used to give it plain because babies do not have developed taste buds till the age of 1. Hence, it is not necessary to give them sugar or salt. Sometimes, it is harmful too.