6m+ recipe
Carrot Dal Mash
A soft rice-and-dal style recipe for simple balanced meals from 6m+.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yellow moong dal
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp ghee
Method
- Wash the moong dal thoroughly.
- Peel and chop the carrot into small pieces.
- Add the dal, carrot, and water to a pressure cooker.
- Cook for 4-5 whistles until very soft.
- Mash or blend until smooth.
- Stir in ghee and serve warm.
Texture tip
- 6-7 months: Blend until completely smooth.
- 7-8 months: Mash lightly with very soft carrot pieces.
Nutritionist note
Orange vegetables contain beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A to support healthy vision.
Parent tip
You can substitute carrot with pumpkin or sweet potato for a similar creamy texture.
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. Seat your child upright and supervise closely throughout every meal.
