Carrots are rich in beta carotene and potatoes contains carbohydrates. Both are good for babies to keep them healthy and energetic. I have introduced carrots to my baby at her 6th month and potatoes at her 8 th month. She had this carrot potato combination puree at her 8 th month once her stomach is adjusted with both carrots and potatoes as individual purees. Let’s see the recipe.
Carrot Potato Puree for Babies | Baby Food
Easy and healthy steamed puree for babies with Carrots and potatoes
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Ingredients
- Carrot - 1 medium sized
- Potato - 1 medium sized
- Water - as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.
Method
- Wash carrot and potato in running water well. Then peel the skin off from carrot and potato with a peeler. Then chop them into equal size small cubes. Steam the chopped potato & carrot pieces in a steamer for 15 minutes. You can steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for 2 whistles. For both steaming and blending i use
- Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender
- Once the carrot & potato are steamed, it will be soft and transparent. Now blend it with little water to a smooth paste in a blender.
Preparation :
1. Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.
Procedure :
1. Wash carrot and potato in running water well. Then peel the skin off from carrot and potato with a peeler. Then chop them into equal size small cubes. Steam the chopped potato & carrot pieces in a steamer for 15 minutes. You can steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for 2 whistles. For both steaming and blending i use Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender
2. Once the carrot & potato are steamed, it will be soft and transparent. Now blend it with little water to a smooth paste in a blender.
Healthy and tasty carrot potato Puree is ready to feed your baby.
Notes :
1. Generally carrot/potato doesn’t cause any allergies, but check for symptoms and stop feeding your baby if you find any.
2. Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
3. Steaming is a healthy option for baby food than pressure cooking. So I prefer steaming using a Idli pot or steamer.
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