6m+ recipe
Sweet Potato Moong Mash
A baby-friendly recipe for constipation friendly and easy to digest from 6m+.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp yellow moong dal
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
- 1/2 tsp ghee
Method
- Wash the moong dal thoroughly.
- Add the moong dal and water to a pressure cooker.
- Cook for 3-4 whistles until very soft.
- Steam or boil the sweet potato until soft.
- Mash the sweet potato until smooth.
- Add the mashed sweet potato to the cooked moong dal.
- Cook together for 1-2 minutes on low flame.
- Stir in ghee and serve warm.
Texture tip
- 6-7 months: Blend completely smooth.
- 7-8 months: Mash lightly with very soft lumps.
Nutritionist note
Sweet potato provides soft fiber that may help support healthy digestion.
Parent tip
You can replace sweet potato with pumpkin or carrot for 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. Seat your child upright and supervise closely throughout every meal.
