Many moms mailed me to ask ” Can you recommend any other recipe for lunch instead of the same boring khichdi recipe?”
Although there are many other options for lunch, khichdi is very nutritious and also a fiiling meal for the munchkins.
So I tried out various combinations for khichdi and came out with these 10 easy khichdi recipe.
The basic ingredients are the same for all the Khichdi Recipe
1. Rice
White or Brown rice can be given, brown rice is a little heavy but very nutritious.
2. Dal
Toor Dal/Moong Dal
Any of the above Dals can be added. Before introducing the dals to khichdi make sure you have given them separately as Dal Ka Paani.
10 Easy Khichdi Recipe for Babies
1. Plain Khichdi .
2. Tomato Khichdi .
3. Masala Khichdi .
4. Vegetable Khichdi .
5. Carrot Khichdi .
6. Spinach Khichdi .
7. Palak Khichdi .
8. Curd Khichdi .
9. Wheat Dalia Khichdi .
10. Masoor Dal Khichdi .
Due to lack of time, I was able to elaborate only one recipe (Tomato Khichdi) with pictures and video, will update the other recipes with pictures as soon as possible.
1. Plain Khichdi
Ingredients
2/3 cup rice
1/3 cup moong or toor dal
Garlic – 2 optional
Hing – optional
Ghee
Method:
- Wash and soak the rice and dal in water for half an hour.
- Drain the water.
- In a pressure cooker, add the Rice, Dal, Garlic and Hing.
- Add 3 cups of water.
- Pressure cook till 3 whistles(one on high and 2 on medium).
- After the steam is released, add ghee and serve.
2.Tomato Khichdi
Ingredients
2/3 cup Rice.
1/3 cup Toor or Moong Dal.
1 onion.
1 tomato.
1/2 teaspoon jeera seeds or 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder.
A pinch of turmeric powder.
Garlic – 2 (optional)
Ghee
Method :
* Wash and soak rice and dal in water for half an hour.
* Drain the water.
*Cut the onions and tomatoes.
* In a pressure cooker, add ghee.
* Add the jeera and let them crackle.
* Add the cut onions and fry them till they become transparent.
* Add the tomatoes.
*Add the turmeric powder.
* Fry it till the ghee leaves the sides.
* Add the washed Rice and Dal, fry for a second.
* Add 3 cups of water
* Leave 3 whistles ( 1 on high and 2 on medium).
* After the steam leaves, mash it a little and serve.
Please Note: Tomatoes may not suit some babies, may cause diaper rashes, so please introduce tomato either as juice or soup before trying out this recipe. If your baby is not tolerating tomatoes, you can add a teaspoon or two of Tamarind water to get the tangy taste.
3.Masala Khichdi
Ingredients
1/2 cup Rice.
2 Tablespoon Toor Dal.
2 Tablespoon Moong Dal.
1 Onion.
1/2 teaspoon Jeera.
2 cloves
a small cinnamon stick.
1/4 turmeric powder
Ghee
Method :
- Wash and soak rice and dal in water for half an hour.
- Drain the water.
- In a pressure cooker, add the ghee.
- Add jeera, cloves, cinnamon and saute for a minute.
- Add onions and fry them till transparent.
- Add the rice and dal and fry them for a minute.
- Add 3 cups of water.
- Leave 3 whistles ( 1 on high and 2 on medium).
- After the steam settles, remove the cloves and cinnamon and mash the khichdi and feed.
Please Note: Spices like cloves can be given after 8 months if there is a family history of allergies better avoid it till 1 year.
4.Vegetable Khichdi
The ingredients and method are same as tomato khichdi, the vegetables that can be added together are
- Potato
- Carrot
- French beans
- Peas
Veggies to be added individually are
- Pumpkin
- Louki or bottle gourd
- Ash gourd
- Beetroot
5. Carrot Khichdi
Same ingredients and method as of tomato khichdi, while frying onions and tomatoes add grated carrot to it and fry till raw smell leaves and cook in the same method.
6. Spinach Khichdi
Any type of spinach can be added, make sure to clean them properly before cooking. It is the same recipe as Plain khichdi or it can be added in tomato khichdi as well. Chop the spinach finely, add after the tomato and fry for a min before adding rice and dal . The khichdi can be blended by mixie.
7. Palak Khichdi
Clean and chop the palak leaves finely and the rest is same as Spinach Khichdi.
8. Curd Khichdi
This can be given after 8 months of age.
Ingredients
1 cup Rice.
2 tablespoon moong dal.
1/2 teaspoon jeera .
Curry leaves – 5 (optional)
Curd – 1/4 cup.
Ghee.
Method ;
- Make plain khichdi with moong dal.
- After the khichdi has cooled, add the curd to it, mix nicely.
- In a tawa , add ghee.
- Add jeera seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle.
- Add the khichdi curd mixture and mix for 2 minutes
- Serve warm.
9. Wheat Dalia Khichdi
Ingredients
3/4 cup Broken Wheat dalia.
1/4 cup Moong Dal.
1 Teaspoon Jeera.
A Pinch of Hing.
1 Clove garlic and a small piece of ginger, mash them together.
1 onion.
A pinch of turmeric powder.
Cut vegetables like carrot, potato, beans and peas.
Ghee
Method:
- Wash and soak dalia and moong dal in water for 15 minutes.
- In a pressure cooker, add ghee.
- Add Jeera, hing and let them crackle.
- Add the onions and then ginger garlic mash.
- Add the veggies and fry for a minute.
- Then add the dalia and moong dal.
- Add 4 cups of water.
- Pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- After the steam is released, mix and serve.
10. Masoor Dal Khichdi
It is same as tomato khichdi, instead of the toor or moong dal add masoor dal.
11. Instant Khichdi Mixes
If you are travelling and still want provide a wholesome food for your little one you can try the following
12. Apple Rice Khichdi
Bored of khichdi with vegetables, then try this yummy sweet Apple Khichdi
Do try these recipes and tell me whether your baby enjoyed them 🙂
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Aayushi says
June 20, 2019 at 7:35 pmHello mam…My son is 1 year old, plz suggest some dinner recipes rather than Dalia and khichdi
pr says
June 21, 2019 at 7:48 pmHi Aayushi,
Please check on this 1 year food chart dear. It includes healthy dinner recipes.
SINDU says
July 1, 2018 at 6:52 amHi Dr. HEMA
My Baby is 8 month old , can I give him garlic.
Is samba wheat can be given
pr says
September 17, 2018 at 2:03 pmHi Sindu,
one or two pod of garlic can be added to baby’s food till 1 year. Garlic can be introduced in baby’s food after 6 months of age dear.
Harshini says
June 30, 2018 at 11:18 pmHii mam…my baby is going to complete her 7months in a week when should i introduce kichidi. Thank u in advance
pr says
September 19, 2018 at 12:56 pmHi,
Khichdi can be given from 7 months itself.
Afia says
June 10, 2018 at 2:53 amHi DrHema
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes, my baby really enjoys them. She is 9 months old and has a problem with rice as she gets constipated after eating it. So I couldn’t give her any rice recipe till now but I want her to get used to it as rice is major part of our meal. Please help me out how I can give her rice without constipating her.
Thanks
pr says
November 14, 2018 at 4:11 pmHey Afia,
There are many recipes that you can try to feed your child with rice. Initially when you are feeding rice to your child feed 1 or 2 sips of water for every spoon of the feed and give ample of water for the child to digest the given food.
Apart from the white rice you can try feeding your child with millets,brown rice, red rice etc. Which not only helps and increases the nutrition it also helps in other minor infractions such as constipation,diarrhea etc in children.
Subhashini says
June 24, 2017 at 11:16 pmHello mam,
The recipes are really good but i have a doubt if we can give garlic and hing to 7 mo babies?
Dr Hemapriya says
June 29, 2017 at 5:46 pmYes dear you can, as the garlic will be put very sparingly. you can even avoid that if you have a worry or fear of allergy.
Subhashini says
July 10, 2017 at 3:01 pmThank u mam, i haven’t introduced onions yet to my baby, he is 7 mo, can i directly add them in kichidi or how to introduce onions? Any precautions to be taken ?
Dr Hemapriya says
April 18, 2018 at 1:16 pmHi Subhashini, The onions if added should be grinded or mashed completely in the khichdi for your 7 month old
Prachi says
May 22, 2017 at 11:47 amHi,
Good variety of recipes. But I am a bit confused that onion and garlic can be given to 7 months old baby?
Dr Hemapriya says
February 19, 2018 at 6:07 pmHi Prachi, onion and garlic cannot be given to 7 month old babies
vijayalakshmi mohan says
May 4, 2017 at 7:11 amhi.. thanx a lot for the recipies… i hve to travel with my 7months baby to jaipur.. and i was a bit worried abt the food…instant travel porridges helped me out to serve best food for him while travelling… thank u so. much..
Dr Hemapriya says
May 5, 2017 at 11:55 amThank you for your kind words dear. Feels very encouraged.
Zara says
June 29, 2017 at 4:52 pmHello doctor Hema. Can I add tomato and pumpkin together to make the khichdi for my 7 months old baby.
Dr Hemapriya says
June 29, 2017 at 5:13 pmIf the baby has tasted both the foods separately and likes it there is no harm in mixing them together to make khichdi.
Harpreet says
March 26, 2017 at 1:20 pmHi Hema,
I am New on this site and I saw your recipes. It is very nice and helpful for my 6 n half months old baby. Kindly provide the food chart with recipes for my baby.
Dr Hemapriya says
May 7, 2017 at 4:22 pmOn the search column simply type food chart for 7 months or any other and it will appear. https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/?s=food+chart
Manya says
September 1, 2016 at 1:04 amHi Hema, my daughter has completed 8months and she only eats pureed food. If i try to give her a lil bit texture like mashed food she almost chokes herself. What can be done? Also she doesn’t like any fruit except apple puree.
Ranjana says
August 14, 2016 at 3:50 pmHey, Hema. I wants to thank you for giving this recipes. My son is 7 month old.. I am giving 1 type of khichidi daily. Even though he is not eating much. This recipe is healthy as well as filling for him to sleep in peace in his afternoon nap. Thank you so. Your blog is wonderful. Following your food chart as well.
Dr.jagritee nandi says
July 12, 2016 at 10:41 pmLovely recipes….thanks
Esha says
April 15, 2016 at 11:20 pmThank you so much Hema for providing these delicious and nutritional khichdi recipes. I am full time working mom. I find it really difficult to make 1 cup khichdi everyday for dinner for my little one. Is there any way I can freeze it? Because I tried freezing it and I think bcos of rice, it never come back to its liquid form, when I defreeze it. Could you please advise if I can freeze it and how?
Thanks for all you Help!
Sofiya says
January 15, 2016 at 5:02 amHello Hema…
Could u pls share breakfast recipes link….
Dr Hemapriya says
February 29, 2016 at 5:11 pmDear Sofiya,
You can check our recipe index for the recipes
Leena says
January 9, 2016 at 11:44 pmLooking for some tips/ideas on solids for my 10 month old (Today.. Yay) b/g twins. They both love fruits, yogurts and some vegs. Didn’t’ care for chicken,turkey or egg yolk. I am trying to introduce rice/lentils/veg/proteins combo as dinner and they take great joy in spitting it out. I tried to fork mash it, puree it.. Tried pasta as well and they didn’t like it.. How do i get them to start eating textured food.. TIA!
Ameera Jabeen says
October 14, 2015 at 9:03 pmThanks alot for the wonderful advice and superb food timetable and recipes. Im going to follow the ideas. I have a doubt, is it ok to give ginger in khichdi to my 14 month old son? My mom tells me I should use ginger only after the age of 6. Can you pls guide me? Thanks!
Dr Hemapriya says
March 29, 2016 at 10:51 pmYes you can add ginger in khichdi, a small piece will suffice
Arqash says
September 8, 2015 at 11:45 pmHello Hema,
These are very nice recipes. I wanted to ask, can we add a little salt to these recipes ?
Dr Hemapriya says
October 26, 2015 at 11:53 amHi Arqash,
Happy to know you found the recipes helpful. If your baby is above 1 year old you can add a pinch of salt to khichdi
jyoti agarwal says
May 6, 2017 at 11:28 amHi Mam,
Can we add salt to khichdi.
Dr Hemapriya says
May 7, 2017 at 12:11 pmYou can preferably add veggies, mashed potato to enhance taste. Until the baby is one year, our recommendation is to keep salt to nil or the least you can maintain.
Dharmi says
August 31, 2015 at 12:50 pmPlease share Ragi Sheera receipe
Dr Hemapriya says
October 15, 2015 at 12:28 pmHi Dharmi,
It is same as ragi porridge, except you can add jaggery if your baby is above 1 year
Gayathri says
August 18, 2015 at 6:24 pmHi Hema,
Your khicdi recipes are wonderful. But my lil one(8months old) is not eating veggies in lumps. He is eating only if it is pureed and added in khicdi. How can I make him eat veggies.which oil you would prefer for babies.
Jyothi Kiran says
August 18, 2015 at 10:40 amHi Hema,
Thanks a lot for lovely babies recipes. My lil on is just started 11….! Still she not got her teeth:-(
So please suggest me what kind food i can give her. she tries to chew n she swallow nicely.
Thank you.
Dr Hemapriya says
August 18, 2015 at 5:45 pmHi Jyothi,
You can give any of the above recipes , baby gums are very strong and can crush all of these foods
Varsha says
August 12, 2015 at 4:53 pmHello doctor,
My baby just started 7th month. can I give her onion in khichadi?
Dr Hemapriya says
August 13, 2015 at 10:41 pmYes you can give oinion Varsha
Arooz says
May 28, 2015 at 3:33 pmHi
Could you also help with dinner recipes?
Thanks for the lovely khichdi recipes. 🙂
Dr Hemapriya says
June 6, 2015 at 5:07 pmHi Arooz,
You can check this link for dinner recipes Dinner Recipes
Mathumitha says
June 10, 2015 at 12:58 amHi hemapriya ,
Thanks for ur wonderful blog …. U have helped me a lot with parenting tips …. I jus wanna say a big big thanks … God bless … Keep up ur good work …
Dr Hemapriya says
June 10, 2015 at 2:29 pmHi Mathumitha,
Thanks a ton for your appreciation 🙂
farjana says
December 7, 2015 at 11:40 pmhello doctor
how r u? I need ur help.my baby is only 14 months.so I want to give her extra milk.which kind of milk I give her.nd pls give the name of this milk pot.is her age is perfect for drinking cows milk? pls help me
Sujitha says
May 27, 2015 at 3:16 pmhi Dr. Hema
My kid s completed 6 months… I started with rice for her… Dhal rice… She totally hates rice I tried mixing carrot n potato… She eats veggies alone but she doesn’t like rice… Can I give her kichidi to her.? If so pls help me with the quantity… Tia
Dr Hemapriya says
May 27, 2015 at 3:22 pmHi Sujitha,
Yes you can give khichdi, start with one tablespoon and you can give upto 3 tablespoon or till your baby refuses the food
ramya says
May 28, 2016 at 11:00 pmhow much rice can i give my 9 months old baby? i usually give him 1/3 cup of rice with dal and veggies.. he hates to complete it though.. what is the quantity of “uncooked rice n dal” should i give for my baby??
plss help
mallika n says
May 23, 2015 at 2:30 pmHi, my baby is a now ayear old and still doesn’t accept mashed food – so i blend the khichdis. If i follow the proportions and blend – it becomes very liquid like soup which i feel isn’t good nutrition enough – as my doc tellls me i need to give solid food not soupy liquid food to a one year old. Please help – am miserable 🙁 she is a fussy eater and doesnt eat so its tough enough as it is.
secondly how can i make soffft paranthas without adding too much ghee and how much ghee is allowable for a baby? one year old – doc says 1 tsp only – difficult to mk soft parantha in one tsp or soft dosa for that matter.
Dr Hemapriya says
May 26, 2015 at 4:52 pmHi Mallika,
It is common that babies get used to mashed food and transition to solids can be difficult. You can try the following methods
1. For picky eaters, feed power packed foods like avocado, yogurt, tofu, eggs, veggies (such as carrots and squash) that re highly nutritious.
2. Slowly change the consistency from liquid to semi solid and then solid, the transition may not happen overnight, it takes a lot of patience to stick to it.
3. Try to give her healthy finger foods that are soft and easily chewable.
Yes, one spoon of ghee is the required amount for one day, try to make the dough little earlier, maybe then the parathas may turn soft
AANCHAL SETHI says
September 20, 2015 at 4:00 amWhile making dough can even add curd , sometimes boiled potatoes say one spoon …this is how I make the parathas soft .
I add boiled veggies to the dough to make veg paratha ,
I add dal to the dough …
This mean while kneading dough , i add these ingredients which make wonderful parathas for babies..My baby loves it ..
Dr Hemapriya says
November 29, 2015 at 9:59 amHi Aanchal
Thank you for yi=our suggestion, it is an excellent tip new moms 🙂
pallavi singh says
May 21, 2015 at 9:49 pmHi hema ji
I am very thankful to u for these khichadi recipies. These are really very delicious and healthy. Please keep posting healthy recipies. God bless u.
Dr Hemapriya says
May 26, 2015 at 4:54 pmHi Pallavi,
Thanks a ton for your wishes 🙂
Richa says
May 21, 2015 at 12:04 pmDear Hema,
First of all I would like to thank you immensely for posting such nutritional recipes for LOs…god bless you!
My LO has turned 8 months now; can I start giving him onion & oil in his fried; if yes, how?
Also which all spices can I start.
Thanks again.
Dr Hemapriya says
May 26, 2015 at 5:47 pmHi Richa,
Yes, you can give onion, you can fry onion while making his khichdi, check this link to know what spices you can give your baby now http://www.mylittlemoppet.com/when-how-to-add-spices-in-baby-food/
Maria says
May 20, 2015 at 9:11 amThanks Dr Hema for your informative website – very helpful for new moms like me.
My daughter is prescribed antibiotics for uti. She also has lots of gas and constipation troubles. During antibiotics can I introduce garlic and cumin 1 by 1? The only herb/ spice introduced so far is ginger. She is 25 months old.
Is it ok to write to your email? Thanks God bless you
Dr Hemapriya says
May 20, 2015 at 5:08 pmHi Maria, yes you can add cumin and garlic, it aids digestion, you can email me at hema@mylittlemoppet.com
chondu says
May 7, 2015 at 3:18 pmThank u so much. .:-)
Dr Hemapriya says
May 10, 2015 at 9:13 amYou are welcome chondu 🙂
Swetha says
April 24, 2015 at 1:41 pmHi Hema, thanks so much for your help. Really appreciate your effort. God bless you…
Ramya says
April 17, 2015 at 5:20 pmYour site is very useful. The recipes and the home remedies really helps me a lot as I dnt have any elders at home. My toddler doesnt like any sweet dishes. How can i make her eat?
Dr Hemapriya says
April 19, 2015 at 4:52 pmHi Ramya,
It is ok if she doesnt like sweets, she might start liking it later
ramya says
April 9, 2015 at 12:39 pmHai my child 8month enna time ku enna food kutukalam pls mail
brindha says
March 25, 2015 at 11:53 pmHi Hema mam..
Thks a lot fr ur lunch ideas ..my lil is nw started 8 ..after preparing the kichadi we have to mash it or blend it in blender..if its mashed my lil one not swallowing it and having very little..I also want to know the quantity to be given in 8 months…
Thk u mam
Dr Hemapriya says
March 26, 2015 at 3:32 pmHi Brindha,
You can blend it blender too, you can give half to 1 cup for 8 month old
Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 3:29 pmHi, the recipes are very useful and thanks a ton for helping and guiding me.. Just wanted to know the exact age when we can start the varieties of kichidi. Right now m feeding my 7month old lo toordal kichidi with vegetables but I haven’t started onions. So plz guide me on this…
Thanks a lot
Dr Hemapriya says
March 16, 2015 at 6:43 pmHi , You can start with onions now, just fry the onions in oil, add required veggies and make khichdi
Antonet Roajer says
January 26, 2015 at 12:45 amDelicious kichidi recipe for babies and toddlers as well.
Zenab Tehsildar says
December 8, 2014 at 11:55 amYour site is really nice thanks a lot
Dr Hemapriya says
December 8, 2014 at 1:28 pmThank you Zenab 🙂
Afreen Farheen says
September 23, 2014 at 9:20 pmAssalam-0-alaikum Hema….
Just want to say THANK YOU…THANKS A TON…For he ultimate guide …nd remidies recipes…nd much over…i was care free from many worries as am staying far away in abroad from my elders…..u web is my guide definatly…
“MAY GOD BLESS YOU”…. 🙂
Dr Hemapriya says
September 24, 2014 at 11:12 amThanks a lot Afreen 🙂
amrita says
September 20, 2014 at 2:45 pmit added to my knowlegde…pls keep posting more exciting recipees
Dr Hemapriya says
September 20, 2014 at 3:56 pmThank you for visiting MyLittleMoppet 🙂 Will surely post more recipes, posting 10 porridge recipes for babies soon.
Darshana says
April 17, 2016 at 11:04 pmHi..
I stop breast feeding to my 8 months baby but he is not drink milk at night n day so what can I do?