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
Allergen note
Contains or may include: Milk. Check every packaged ingredient label and follow your child’s allergy plan.
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.
