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    13 Easy Khichdi Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids

    Published: Sep 6, 2018 * Modified: Jan 12, 2020 by Kalyani * 4 Comments

    Khichdi Recipes for Babies and Toddlers

    Khichdi Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids -Khichdi is favorite comfort food in India; it is usually prepared with rice/grains, lentils, fresh vegetables, little spices, and ghee as main ingredients. It can be served for lunch, dinner or any time of the day!

    Khichdi is a perfectly wholesome, one-pot, comfort meal and the best food for babies and small kids as it has a soft texture, nutritious and easily digestible even during sick days. It is also a versatile dish, and there are many varieties of khichdi can be prepared. Here is the collection of tasty and healthy khichdi recipes.

    Choose recipes according to your babyโ€™s age. It is mentioned in the brackets along with recipe heading. Click on each image or the link of recipe heading given for the methods. Please refer to the notes section provided at the end of the post for the key points to remember before offering khichdi recipes to your child.

    Homemade Khichdi Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids

    1. Plain Moong Dal Khichdi (6 Months+)

    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.Plain Moong Dal Khichdi

    Check out plain moong dal khichdi recipe here

    2.ย Vegetables Dal Khichdiย (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.

    Vegetables Dal Khichdi
    Check out vegetables dal khichdi recipe here.


    3. Instant Moong Dal Khichdi(6 Months+)

    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.ย Add any vegetable puree to this rice dal porridge to make it more healthy. Theย khichadi mix powder doesnโ€™t get spoiled soon so ideal for travel.

    Instant Moong Dal Khichdi

    Check out instant moong dal khichdi recipe here

    4. Beetroot Khichdi (7 Months+)

    Beetroot is a nutrient-rich vegetable packed with iron, the khichdi prepared with this humble vegetable makes a wholesome and delicious meal for babies. The method is similar to the usualย moong dal khichdiย plus the addition of beetroot.

    Beetroot Khichdi
    Check out beetroot khichdi recipe here.

    5. Curd Khichdi(7 Months+)

    Itโ€™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.

    Curd Khichdi
    Check out curd khichdi recipe here.

    6. Oats Khichdi(8 Months+)

    Oats khichdi is the best alternativeย for simple dal khichdi when your baby is bored with it. It is effortless to prepare by replacing rice with oats in theย vegetable dal khichdiย recipe. Make sure to introduce oatsย separate before you try this khichdi.

    Oats Khichdi

    Check out oats khichdi recipe here

    7. Broccoli Khichdi(8 Months+)

    Broccoli is one nutritious vegetable packed with iron; this broccoli khichdi is one of the perfect ways to include them in your kids' diet.

    Broccoli Khichdi
    Check out broccoli khichdi recipe here

    8. Spinach Khichdi( 10ย  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.

    Spinach Khichdi
    Check out spinach khichdi recipe here

    9. Sooji Khichdi(6 Months+)

    Sooji Khichdi is tasty, wholesome and comforting food for babies. Itโ€™s a quick fix meal that can be served for breakfast or dinner. Sooji Khichdi is baby friendly.ย  Use pureed vegetables, also increase more water and feed in pouring consistency for babies less than eight months.

    Sooji KhichdiCheck out sooji khichdi recipe here

    10. Dalia Khichdi(8 Months+)

    Dalia Khichdi/broken wheat khichdi is another delicious khichdi recipe that can be made with daliya or cracked 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.

    Dalia KhichdiCheck out dalia khichdi recipe here

    11.Instant Daila Khichdiย ( 8 Months+)

    Instant dalia khichdi or broken wheat khichdi recipe made withย homemade Dalia khichdi mix.ย The instant mix is made with cracked wheat andย 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!

    Instant Dalia khichdiCheck out instant Dalia khichdi recipe here

    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 babyโ€™s tolerance level.

    Urad Dal KhichdiCheck out urad dal khichdi recipe here

    13. Sabudana Khichdi: ( 8 Months+)

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

    Sabudana KhichdiCheck out sabudana khichdi recipe here.

    14. Easy Urad Dal Khichdiย ( 8 Months+)

    I have already shared a version ofย urad dal rice. This urad dal khichdi recipe is easier with fewer ingredients & less quantity; you can make for your baby or toddler alone. It is ideal for babies from 8 months after introducing rice, and urad dal separately.

    Urad-Dal-Khichdi

    Check out urad dal khichdi recipe here

    15. Green Gram Khichdiย ( 8 Months+)

    Green gram is loaded with protein, iron and many other vital nutrients which is essential for babyโ€™s growth and healthy weight gain. This green gram rice is the best way to include green gram in your babyโ€™s diet. Also, it makes a wholesome lunch option for the baby.

    Green-Gram-Rice-Recipe

    Check out green gram khichdi recipe here

    16. Easy Spinach Khichdiย ( 10 Months+)

    I have already shared a version ofย spinach khichdi for babies and kids. This recipe is another version of spinach khichdi with fewer ingredients & less quantity; you can make for your baby or toddler alone. It is ideal for babies from 10 months after introducing rice, toor dal and spinach separately.

    Easy-Spinach-khichdi

    Check out easy spinach khichdi recipe here

    17. Carrot Khichdiย ( 6 Months+)

    Carrot khichdi is easy to prepare and fits perfectly into any meal, be it lunch or dinner for your baby. It is ideal for babies from 6 months after introducing rice, moong dal and carrot separately.

    Carrot-Khichd

    Check out carrot khichdi recipe here

    19. Barley Khichdiย ( 6 Months+)

    ย Barley is known for its health benefits, and it should be a part of babyโ€™s diet to ensure proper growth and development. This barley khichdi is one of the easiest ways to include barley in babies menu and its ideal for babies from 6 months!

    Barley-Moong-Dal-Khichdi

    Check out barley khichdi recipe here

    Important Note:ย 

    • If your baby is allergenic to any ingredient used in the recipe, please remove it while preparing.
    • Always check with your child's pediatrician before giving any new food.
    • Avoid the salt for babies at least till one year.
    • Adjust or remove spices according to your child's tolerance level.

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    1. Priyanka

      April 09, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Hi, my baby is 11 months old and I started solid food when she was 7 months but she likes any food in puree form but stores any food in mouth when given finger food. She doesn't swallow nor does she picks up and eat it. Puree form of food she enjoys. Should I be worried?

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      • Kalyani

        April 10, 2019 at 2:33 am

        I would suggest you introduce mashed foods like khichdi without pureeing slowly. Each baby is different, and they meet their milestone in their phase. So don't worry much. Encourage self-feeding and Try soft finger foods like banana, steamed tiny cut carrots, peas, potato, pasta etc..patience is a key..sure the baby will grow out of it soon

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    2. Jyoti

      December 22, 2019 at 11:11 am

      This web is my life saver. As I am a first time mom
      And I was so confused that with which solid food I should start with mi baby. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        December 22, 2019 at 11:44 pm

        Thanks a lot for your positive feedback:) I am glad you found our website useful!

        Reply

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