Idli is an excellent food for babies. It is rich in protein and also easily digestible. It can be given anytime of the day and is also a best option when the baby falls sick.
For babies less than 10 months,you can just mix idli with formula milk or add rasam yo idli and mash and feed. For babies 10 months and above you can give idlis with gun powder or idli podi mixed with ghee.
Here is a recipe for idli podi that is quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
- Channa dal-3 tbsp
- Urad dal-1cup
- Pepper corns-7 or 8
- Coriander seeds-1 tsp
- Jeera-1/2 tsp
- Red chilly-1/2 number
- Curry leaves-1 spring
Preparation:
- Dry roast all the ingredients seperately in a pan.
- Let it cool.
- Grind it in a mixie jar into a fine powder.
- Store in air tight containers.
- Take a spoon of this powder and mix it with ghee. Give this with idlis or dosa.
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