13 Easy Khichdi Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids

Plain moong dal khichdi is a simple and very easy to make khichdi recipe prepared with rice and moong dal. Its a nutritious lunch option for babies. Introduce this moong dal khichdi to your baby after introducing rice and dal individually. Start with a small amount, and you can increase the quantity gradually. It is also suitable for babies and kids during sick days as its very light on the tummy. It also makes kids feel better when they are down with a fever or stomach pain.

2. Vegetables Dal Khichdi (8 Months+):

This vegetable dal khichdi is a flavorful a khichdi with onions, tomatoes, little spices and loads of vegetables. Once your baby is doing well with plain moong dal khichdi, you can try this delicious and nutritious vegetable dal khichdi.

This instant moong dal khichdi is prepared with powdered rice and moong dal. You can store the rice moong dal powder in an airtight container and use whenever required. Add any vegetable puree to this rice dal porridge to make it more healthy. The khichadi mix powder doesn’t get spoiled soon so ideal for travel.

5. Curd Khichdi (7 Months+):

It’s another variation of khichdi made with moong dal, rice, curd/yogurt, and cumin seeds. It is an easily digestible meal for small babies who have just started on solids and serve as a quick lunch for babies.

7. Broccoli Khichdi:(8 Months+)

A nutritious khichdi prepared with rice, lentils, and broccoli. Broccoli is one nutritious vegetable packed with iron; this broccoli khichdi is one of the perfect ways to include them in your kids’ diet.

8. Spinach Khichdi:( 10  Months+)

Simple, flavourful and healthy khichdi recipe with rice, Toor dal, and spinach leaves. It makes a healthy wholesome meal for your baby. It is an exciting combination of health and taste makes this recipe a must-try for your little one.

10. Dalia Khichdi: (8 Months+):

DaliaKhichdi/broken wheat khichdi is another delicious khichdi recipe that can be made with daliya or broken wheat, moong dal, and vegetables. Its high in fiber, iron and its recommended for babies and growing kids. It can be served for babies as a wholesome meal with curd.

11.Instant Daila Khichdi: ( 8 Months+)

Instant dalia khichdi or broken wheat khichdi recipe made with homemade Dalia khichdi mix. The instant mix is made with broken wheat and moong dal. It is convenient during travel if you want to give homemade food to your baby. Instant dalia khichdi tastes bland without salt, hence add vegetable purees like carrot, potato, sweet potato, etc. to this khichdi to make it more wholesome, healthy and tasty!

12. Urad Dal Khichdi: (10 Months+)

This urad dal khichdi or urad dal rice is prepared with split black gram and rice. It is suitable for growing children as it helps to gain healthy weight and strengthen the uterus of the girl child. Introduce this khichdi to your child after introducing rice and urad dal separately. Adjust spices according to your baby’s tolerance level.

13. Sabudana Khichdi: ( 8 Months+)

Easy and filling khichdi recipe made with Sabudana/Sago/Tapioca/Javarisi, cashews, and potatoes. This Sabudana Khichdi is a famous fasting recipe that’s also suitable for kids as it has carbohydrates which keep them energetic all day! Its soft, mild on the stomach and hence apt when kids are down with an illness. Skip peanuts/cashews when preparing for sick kids.