Rice and moong dal khichdi is a soft, easy to digest meal that works perfect when your baby is around 8 months and older. The gentle combination of rice and moong dal sit light on the baby stomach while giving all nutrition needed for babies.

This khichdi is one of the best first foods you can give because it so easy to make at home from fresh ingredients. From start to finish it takes just 20 minutes, so you can make it fresh every time your baby needs it. Babies loves soft texture and mild flavour, without any strong spices.

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About Rice and Moong Dal Khichdi

Khichdi is a traditional Indian dish that has been given to babies and sick people for generations because it is gentle on digestion and nourishes the body. Rice and moong dal together make a complete meal with protein, carbs and all nutrients baby needs for strong growth and development.

The texture is soft and creamy, and when you mash it well after cooking it becomes almost like porridge so baby can eat easily with spoon. You can keep it bit textured for older babies. Ghee adds richness and flavour to khichdi without being heavy on baby stomach.

You can make this khichdi your own way like you prefer. Some mothers add more vegetables, some like it thicker and some prefer watery consistency. You can adjust everything based on what your baby prefers and what works for their digestion.

I made this khichdi for my babies when they started solids and I always make fresh because it take just less time. They finish the whole bowl every time because it is mild and tasty.

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Rice and Moong Dal Khichdi Ingredients

• Rice - I use regular rice and it becomes very soft when cooked with dal. It gives carbohydrate and energy needed for baby growth.
• Moong Dal - I use yellow moong dal because it very easy to digest for babies and full of protein. It cooks quickly and blends well with rice.
• Grated Carrot - I add carrot for nutrition and mild sweetness, it gives iron and vitamin. You can use pumpkin or sweet potato also if you prefer.
• Garlic Clove - I use one small clove for flavour and it helps with baby digestion.
• Turmeric Powder - I add small pinch for colour and it good for baby health. Use little amount because strong flavour is not suitable for babies.
• Ghee - I use ghee for richness and it makes khichdi taste better. Ghee also helps with healthy weight gain.
• Jeera - I use cumin seeds for tempering and it gives nice aroma and helps with digestion. Little amount is enough for baby.
• Water - I use enough water to make khichdi soft and mash-able. Adjust water based on how thick or thin you want.
• Hing - I add tiny pinch because it help with baby gas and digestion. Use very small amount only.

How to make Khichdi for Baies Step by Step

1.In a mixing bowl - add rice and dal. Add water rinse it well strain, wash again and set aside.

2.In a pressure cooker add oil, jeera let it splutter then add garlic and carrot.

3.Saute for a minute. Add turmeric powder, hing.

4.Add required salt, give a quick mix. Add drained rice and dal.

5.Mix well. Add water and pressure cook for 5 whistles then simmer for 5mins and switch off.

6.Let the pressure release by itself. Open and mash it well. The consistency is upto you, you can even pulse it in mixie. But I prefer this way as its textured.Add ghee mix well.

Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee!

Expert Tips

• Rinse Well - I rinse rice and dal multiple times before cooking to remove dust and keep it clean.
• Soft Cooking - I pressure cook for 5 whistles then simmer so everything becomes very soft and easy to mash. Simmering helps rice and dal cook soft.
• Mash Properly - I mash khichdi well so it becomes smooth and creamy with no hard pieces. You can use fork or pulse in mixer, but mashing work fine too.
• Consistency Control - The consistency is up to you, you can make it more gooey or as per your needs. Adjust water to get right texture for your baby.
• Starting Slowly - Always start with just 3 to 4 spoons when you introduce new food, then gradually increase the quantity. Watch for any reaction before increasing more.
• Add Ghee Last - I add ghee after cooking, finish to make it taste better and richer. Warm ghee mix better into khichdi.

Serving and Storage

Serve khichdi warm to your baby in bowl with spoon, you can add little extra ghee on top for flavour. You can have the leftover because it tasty and baby might not finish, but don't worry. Store in fridge for one day in airtight container and reheat gently by adding little water. I prefer make them fresh when needed since it take just twenty minutes.

FAQS

1. Can I skip salt for baby? 

Yes, you can skip salt completely if baby is under one year old. If you want to add some later, just use very small amount and introduce slow.

2. How do I know if consistency right? 

Keep it smooth and mashable when baby is just starting solids. For older babies learning to chew, you can keep it bit textured. 

3. Can I add more vegetables? 

Yes you can add pumpkin, sweet potato or peas but add slowly one at time to check whether the baby takes it well. 

4. How much should baby eat? 

Start with 3 to 4 spoons and increase gradually as baby want more and show they enjoy it. Don't force feed.

5. Can I make and store ahead? 

You can make fresh each time because it take just 20 minutes, which is best for baby food. 

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Ajwain Water is a simple home remedy that helps with digestion problems in babies from 8 months, kids, and even adults. It is made from ajwain seeds, palm sugar candy and water. This is a great remedy for babies who have digestion problems, also helps to reduce cold. Suitable for babies from 8 months.

This ajwain water is made in under 15 minutes and it works well for digestion for babies and toddlers. You can make this when the baby has tummy pain or when the baby seems uncomfortable after feed. Ajwain helps settle stomach and palm sugar candy make it taste a little better so the baby drinks it without fuss.

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About Ajwain Water

Ajwain Water is a traditional remedy that pass down for generations in Indian household. Ajwain seeds has natural warming property and they help with digestion and gas relief.

When you roast ajwain and boil it with water, it release oil and property that is good for the tummy. I usually make this when any family member has digestion issue. It has become my quick go to remedy. 

This remedy is very gentle for babies but also effective for adults who have digestion problems. It is not a medicine but a natural solution that works with body system. The warm water itself soothes and this ajwain water is something safe and natural. 

Some people also add little ginger or jeera to this remedy for extra benefit, but basic version with just ajwain works well itself. You can make small batch for babies and little more when you make for adults. This remedy is so simple and uses ingredients that are available in the kitchen.

This ajwain water can be a solution to colic problems for babies too.This is not only for babies and kids, even you can have it after a heavy meal.

• Ajwain seeds can be introduced to babies from 8 months.
• When you first introduce just start with ½ teaspoon then gradually increase the quantity.
• For babies below 1 year make sure to give just 2 teaspoon per day and only 2 -3 times a week not more than that.
• After 1 year you can give upto 2 tablespoon ajwain water.

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Ajwain Water Ingredients

• Ajwain - I use ajwain seeds for its warming property and digestive benefits. When you roast it and boil, it releases oil that helps settle tummy and reduce gas problem.
• Palm Sugar Candy - Added palm sugar candy for little sweetness so that babies drink without fuss. It helps suppress the strong flavour of ajwain so baby drinks it easier. You can adjust amount as per preference.
• Water - Used water to extract property from ajwain seeds. Make sure you use clean drinking water fas it is for babies.

How to make Ajwain Water Step by Step

1.Measure ajwain take it your palms. Crush it well.

2.Now its crushed, transfer it to a pan dry roast for a minute. Then add palm sugar candy.

3.Add water to it.

4.Let it boil for 10 minutes in low flame or until the mixture becomes half. Switch off.

5.Strain it.Press well to extract the juice completely. Ajwain water is ready.

Serve hot or warm.

Expert Tips

• Crush Ajwain- I always crush ajwain in palm before roasting. This help release the property and make water more effective.
• Roasting - I roast for one minute on low flame, not too much. Roasting helps to activate the property but over roasting can make it bitter.
• Boil until half - I let it boil till mixture reduces to half. This takes about 10 minutes.
• Press while strain - I always press the ajwain pod well when straining so all juice extract completely. This make water more effective.
• Use warm, not hot - I serve it warm for baby, not very hot. Check temperature with your finger before give to baby to make sure it safe.
• Make fresh every time - I always make fresh batch because it loose property if store. Never store and use later, make only when you need.

Serving and Storage

Serve this ajwain water warm to your baby using a spoon or feeding bottle, whichever they prefer. Adults can drink it warm after a heavy meal for digestion. Start with half teaspoon for baby and increase gradually if needed.

FAQS

1.Can I make this for adults?

Yes you can make for adult also. Adults can have it after heavy meal for digestion help. 

2.How much should I give the baby?

Start with half teaspoon when you first introduce and then slowly increase. Every baby different so watch how baby respond and adjust quantity.

3.Can I add anything else to this water?

Yes you can add little piece of ginger or a pinch of jeera powder for extra benefit for adults.

4.Why should I not store it?

Ajwain is best when fresh because oil losesits  potency over time when sit around. Fresh batch always more effective so make only when needed.

5.Can I use white sugar instead of palm sugar candy?

Palm sugar candy have better warming property so I prefer it. White sugar also works fine if thats what you have.

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Ajwain Potli is a simple home remedy made from roasted ajwain seeds wrapped in a muslin cloth. This remedy is safe and natural without any chemicals, many family use it during winter when cold and congestion are common in babies. You can try this for babies as it is a natural inhaler and absolutely safe.

Making potli takes just takes few minutes and ingredients needed is only ajwain seed, no other thing is required. Potli can be hold near baby nose so that they breathe in aroma, or keep close while they sleep so they get benefit passively. This remedy is very affordable it works well for preventing cold.

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About Ajwain Potli for Babies and Kids

Ajwain Potli is a traditional remedy used in many Indian homes to treat cold, congestion and breathing difficulty in babies and toddlers. It is made by roasting ajwain seeds until nice aroma release, then tying them in small muslin cloth to create potli that can be use as an natural inhaler. 

The strong smell from roasted ajwain helps clear nasal passage and makes breathing easy for little ones who struggle with stuffiness. This remedy works best when potli is fresh and aroma is still strong, it can be used for two days then make new potli.

You can make potli in different sizes depending on baby age and comfort, small potli is easier for older kids to hold while larger ones are good for keeping near crib. Some people keep potli in pillow case or hang it near baby cot so that the aroma spreads in the air. 

I usually make potli when my baby starts getting stuffy nose and cold sign comes, it helps so much and baby breathing become easier and they can sleep better. I feel fresh roasted potli is more effective than old ones.

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Ajwain Potli for Babies and Kids Ingredients

• Ajwain seeds - Used ajwain seed for making potli and it strong aroma help with congestion and breathing. 

How to make Ajwain Potli Step by Step

1.Measure a tablespoon of ajwain seeds, dry roast until nice aroma comes. Let it cool down completely.

2.Take a muslin cloth, add the roasted ajwain to it

3.Bring the edges to the center and put  a knot. Your ajwain potli is ready.

Just inhale every now and then which helps in easy breathing and gives a soothing effect.

Expert Tips

• Roasting - I always dry roast ajwain in pan on medium heat until aroma comes out strong. I don't roast too much or it will burn and smell becomes bad, just roast until golden brown.
• Cooling - I let roasted ajwain cool complete before tying in cloth, if it is too hot it makes cloth uncomfortable to hold. 
• Cloth selection - I use muslin cloth because it is soft and does not irritate baby skin, any thin breathable cloth also works. 
• Potli size - I make small potli so that babies and kids can easily hold and play with it without dropping. 
• Storage - I keep potli in container after two days aroma fade and make fresh one. Don't keep same potli for too long as aroma become weak and it not work good anymore.
• Safety - I always make sure knot is tight so that ajwain don't spill out, keep it away from baby mouth so that they don't put it in mouth. When baby is sleeping I keep potli near but not direct on face.

Serving and Storage

Serve Ajwain Potli to baby by keeping it near nose so that they breathe in aroma, or hold it gently during day when baby awake and playing. Serve at night by keeping potli near crib or pillow so that baby gets benefit while sleeping and congestion relief comes. Store potli in airtight container for two days only, after that aroma fades and it does not work, make fresh potli for continued benefit.

FAQS

1. At what age can baby use Ajwain Potli?

Ajwain Potli is safe from three months onwards as there is no direct contact with skin, just aroma inhale.

2. Can I use the same potli multiple times?

You can use for two days but aroma becomes weak after that, make fresh potli for better results and effectiveness.

3. Is Ajwain Potli safe for newborn baby?

Yes it safe as long as it far from baby face and no direct contact happens, aroma inhale is enough.

4. Can I use Ajwain Potli along with other medicine?

Yes Ajwain Potli can be used along with medicines, it is natural remedy and does not interfere with medicine given by doctor.

5. What if baby tries to put potli in mouth?

Make sure potli knot is tight and kept away from baby reach, if baby gets it in mouth just take out and wash hand and mouth.

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Raisin water is a simple and gentle remedy made with just raisins and water, it helps with digestion and is safe for babies from six months onwards. Natural sweetness from raisins makes water flavourful without adding anything else, and it softens and plumps up after soaking overnight which makes extraction easy.

This remedy is prepared at home with minimal effort and ingredients, making it practical for busy parents who want natural solution for their babies. It comes together in overnight soaking, take just few minutes in morning to strain and serve. 

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About Raisin Water for Babies and Kids

Raisin water is a traditional remedy commonly used in Indian homes for babies and young children. It is made by soaking dry raisins in water overnight, then straining the liquid which absorb natural sweetness and properties from raisins.

This is suitable for babies from six months and can be given as first food in the morning or mixed into porridges and foods as baby grows older.

The water has soft mild sweetness with a hint of natural flavour from raisins, its gentle on tiny tummy and easy to digest. Soaking overnight helps raisins release their goodness into water making it nourishing and easy for babies to consume. 

You can adjust quantity gradually as baby grows and handle more volume, starting with just a teaspoon and increasing slowly. For older babies after one year, you can blend soaked raisins with water to make juice which give more body and nutrition. It remains a gentle choice for babies learning to eat solid foods and transition to regular meals.

I usually prepare this every night before bed so it ready in morning, my babies always take it well and seem satisfied with just few teaspoons. I have found that organic raisins work better and make preparation feel safer for little ones. 

Raisin Water for Babies and Kids Ingredients

• Raisins - I used good quality organic raisins for this remedy as they are safest for babies. Raisins give natural sweetness and gentle properties when soaked overnight, I prefer green raisins but black raisins also work equally well.
• Water - Used filtered or boiled and cooled water for soaking. Water absorb all goodness from raisins and become nourishing drink for babies, I usually use room temperature water for soaking.

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How to make Raisin Water for Babies Step by Step

For babies after 6 months

1.Measure a tablespoon of raisins, add it to a bowl containing water. Rinse it well.

2.Rinse well and discard the water. Now transfer rinsed dry grapes to a bowl.

3.Add 1 tablespoon water to it. Soak it overnight.

4.Next day it would have bulged. Now squeeze the grapes well with your fingers.

5.Now transfer it to a strainer along with water and strain it.Press well to extract the juice completely. Discard the raisins and feed raisins water to babies as first food in the morning. You can give 1 to 2 teaspoon of juice and gradually increase the quantity.

For babies after 1 year

1.Follow steps 1,2,3 then transfer soaked raisins along with the water, pulse it well.Transfer this to a strainer.

2.Press well to extract juice completely. Discard the raisins and feed the juice alone.You can give 1 to 2 teaspoon of juice and gradually increase the quantity.

For older kids after 2 years just rinse and give the dry grapes they can chew and eat it.Feed in empty stomach.

You can feed this for babies and kids too.

Expert Tips

• Rinsing - I always rinse raisins thoroughly under running water before soaking. This removes dust and any impurities, make it safe for babies to consume.
• Soaking - I prefer soaking overnight as it gives enough time for raisins to plump and soften. Longer soaking make extraction easier and water become richer in flavour.
• Extraction - I squeeze soaked raisins gently with fingers to release all juice into water. Sometimes I use back of a spoon to press against strainer for maximum extraction.
• Quantity - Start with just one teaspoon for six month babies and gradually increase as they grow. By one year, babies can take up to two to three teaspoons without issue.
• Timing - I always give this as first thing in morning when baby tummy is empty. This help it work better and baby absorb nutrients well.
• Storage - I prepare fresh batch every night instead of storing as it is best when fresh. Refrigerated raisin water stay good for one day if you need to prepare ahead.

Serving and Storage

Serve raisin water at room temperature in small bowl or bottle, it usually takes within few minutes and baby enjoys it. Serve as first food in the morning or mix it into porridges and baby foods for older babies, it blends well with other foods and add mild sweetness naturally. Store any leftover in refrigerator for one day only as it best consumed fresh and immediate.

FAQS

1. At what age can I introduce raisin water?

Raisin water is safe from six months onwards when babies are ready for first foods and solids.

2. Can I use regular raisins?

Regular raisins can use but organic is preferred for babies as it is free from pesticides and chemicals.

3. How much should I give daily?

Not necessary, you can give occasionally and gradually increase to two or three teaspoons as baby grow and adjust well.

4. Can raisin water stored for later?

It is just best prepared fresh and served soon after straining for good taste and quality.

5. Is raisin water unsafe for?

No raisin water helps with digestion and constipation so raisin water is safe and beneficial, for babies and young children who drink raisin water.

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