6m+ recipe
Brown Rice & Moong Dal Porridge
A soft rice-and-dal style recipe for simple balanced meals from 6m+.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Live Indianly Brown Rice & Moong Dal Mix
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/2 tsp ghee
- Steamed and mashed vegetables
- Breastmilk or formula (after cooling)
Method
- Add the Brown Rice & Moong Dal Mix and water to a pan.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth and lump-free.
- Cook on a low to medium flame, stirring continuously.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until smooth and fully cooked.
- Turn off the heat and allow it to cool to a safe serving temperature.
- Add ghee if desired and serve warm.
Texture tip
- 6-7 months: Keep the porridge smooth and slightly runny.
- 8-9 months: Make slightly thicker and mix with mashed vegetables.
- 10+ months: Serve thicker and leave small soft lumps for texture practice.
Nutritionist note
Brown rice provides complex carbohydrates for energy, while moong dal contributes protein, making this a balanced first food for babies.
Parent tip
Try mixing in pumpkin puree, sweet potato puree, carrot puree, or spinach puree for added nutrition and variety
Parent note: introduce new foods one at a time, adjust texture for your baby’s readiness, and check with your pediatrician for allergies, medical conditions, or feeding concerns.
