Urad Dal Khichdi/ Gram Dal Khichdi/Ulundhu Khichdi: Easy and quick lunch recipe for babies and toddlers made with rice and urad dal/gram dal. Urad dal is a healthy lentil which helps in weight gain in babies and kids.
I have already shared a version of urad dal rice. This urad dal khichdi recipe is more easy with fewer ingredients & less quantity; you can make for your baby or toddler alone. Its ideal for babies from 8 months after introducing rice, and urad dal separately.
Check out other urad dal recipes for babies and toddlers:
Here is how to make an easy urad dal khichdi recipe for babies and toddlers.
Urad Dal Khichdi Recipe for Babies & Toddlers
Urad Dal Khichdi - A quick lunch made with rice and urad dal. Healthy weight gain food for babies and toddlers.
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Ingredients
- Rice - 2 tbsp
- Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds - ¼ tsp
- Garlic -1
- Salt - as required
- Grated Coconut- 2 tsp optional
- water - 1 cup
- Ghee/Sesame Oil - ¼ Tsp
Instructions
- Wash rice and urad dal together and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes to one hour. Then in a pressure cooker add the soaked rice and urad dal after draining the water.
- Then add cumin seeds followed by garlic.
- Now add grated coconut(optional) and salt (for babies above one year).
- Add one cup of water and mix well. Then close the lid of pressure cooker and cook everything in a medium flame for three to four whistles.
- Once the pressure releases, open the cooker, mash it well with a masher until soft. You can also grind in the blender if you prefer.
Here is the video of how to make urad dal khichdi for baby and Toddlers
Method :
1. Wash rice and urad dal together and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes to one hour. Then in a pressure cooker add the soaked rice and urad dal after draining the water.
2. Then add cumin seeds followed by garlic.
3. Now add grated coconut(optional) and salt (for babies above one year).
4. Add one cup of water and mix well. Then close the lid of pressure cooker and cook everything in a medium flame for three to four whistles.
5. Once the pressure releases, open the cooker, mash it well with a masher until soft. You can also grind in the blender if you prefer.
Easy and quick urad dal khichdi is ready!
Notes :
- Adding coconut is optional. But it gives a nice flavor and taste to the khichdi.
- Always serve urad dal khichdi warm. Otherwise, it will become dry.
- Any regular cooking rice can be used to prepare this khichdi.
- Skip salt for babies below one year.
- Adjust water quantity according to the consistency your baby prefers.
- Make sure to introduce everything separately before you try this khichdi.
- Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
Andrea
Can we add anything else to the recipe?
Kalyani
would be heavy if you add anything more