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    Pumpkin Puree Recipe for Babies | Pumpkin for Baby food

    last updated: Jan 21, 2020 by Kalyani

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    Pumpkin Puree for Babies

    Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, also high in protein & iron! This pumpkin puree is good to start with when you introduce pumpkin to baby for the first time. Babies will love it for sweetness.

    When to introduce Pumpkin for babies:

    You can give pumpkins to babies from 6 months as it makes a great first food for babies. When you begin pumpkin to your baby, start with pumpkin puree. After seven months, mash the pumpkin or cut into tiny pieces & offer in a small amount. You can also add apples, pears, bananas or even sweet potato to make it wholesome.

    How to select Pumpkin: 

    Select sweet tasting small pumpkin for baby food. It should be more firm and tender. You can steam or bake the pumpkins as per your convenience.

    Pumpkin Baby Food Recipes:

    • Pumpkin Kheer (6 Months+)
    • Pumpkin Halwa (8 Months+)

    Now Let's gets on to check how to make pumpkin puree recipe for babies.

    Here is the video of how to make pumpkin puree for baby


    Pumpkin Puree Recipe for Babies | Pumpkin for Baby food 1
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    Pumpkin Puree for Babies | Baby food

    Simple and healthy puree for babies with Pumpkin.
    Course Baby Food
    Cuisine Indian
    Calories
    Author Kalyani

    Ingredients

    • Pumpkin - 1/2 cup chopped
    • Water - as needed

    Instructions

    Preparation

    • Sterilise 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 pumpkin in running water well. Then peel the skin off from the pumpkin with a peeler and remove the seeds. Then chop them into equal size small cubes. Steam the cubed pumpkin pieces in a steamer for 15 minutes. Once the pumpkins are steamed, it will be soft and transparent. Now blend it with little water to a smooth paste in a blender. You can steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for two whistles. For both steaming and blending, I use
    • Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g
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    Pumpkin Puree
     

    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.

    Method:

    1. Wash pumpkin in running water well. Then peel the skin off from the pumpkin with a peeler and remove the seeds. Then chop them into equal size small cubes. Steam the chopped pumpkin pieces in a steamer for 15 minutes. Once the pumpkins are steamed, it will be soft and transparent. Now blend it with little water to a smooth paste in a blender. You can steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for two whistles. For both steaming and blending, I use Philips Avent Combined Steamer and BlenderPumpkin Puree Recipe for Babies | Pumpkin for Baby food 2
    Pumpkin Puree - step 1

    Healthy and sweet pumpkin puree is ready to feed your baby.
    Pumpkin Puree

     

    Notes :

    • Generally, pumpkin doesn't cause any allergies. But check for symptoms and stop feeding your baby if any allergy.
    • Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
    • Steaming is a healthy option for baby food than pressure cooking. So I prefer steaming using an Idli pot or steamer.
    • Steam one chopped Apple or pears along with pumpkin for variation.

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    Comments

    1. Unknown

      April 23, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Hi ... is green pumpkin good or brown one ?

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        April 23, 2016 at 2:37 pm

        Both are good. Yellow pumpkin has little sweeter so preferable for babies

        Reply
    2. Chandrika

      February 09, 2018 at 9:21 am

      Hi.. does pumpkin cause cold?

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        February 09, 2018 at 9:54 am

        pumpkin has cooling effect..if given during winters it may cause cold in some children..

        Reply
    3. Sha

      August 08, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      Hi, instead of water, can i use bm/fm when blending the steamed vege?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        August 09, 2018 at 1:03 am

        sure you can

        Reply
    4. Rozanne

      November 11, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Any need for botter and sugar?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        November 12, 2018 at 12:07 am

        Not required

        Reply
    5. Hardeholah

      September 04, 2019 at 12:24 am

      Good afternoon, Thanks for ur good work... if produced in excess can the puree be refrigerated?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        September 04, 2019 at 1:19 am

        yes stays good for 24 hours

        Reply

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