Recipes

Like any other mom, I had hoped that I might be lucky enough to proudly say that I never face any problem in feeding my child and she eats whatever and whenever I give her. (what high hopes I had!) Alas! that's not true. She just refuses to open her mouth when she sees a spoon coming towards her. Sometimes, we don't even get to that. The very sight of the high chair makes her rebellious enough to stiffen herself and there's no way that I can put a brawling and crying baby in the seat. This has made me try different forms, textures, varieties and combinations of food for her. Some click instantly with her and some don't. Some lose their charm after a few days while some are always a good saver. Here, I share a few recipes for which she automatically opens her mouth. These are very simple and easy to make. Hoping that they work for the other moms too as they did for me!

Apple Yogurt

Take 2 slices of apple and cut them into very thin pieces.
Put them in a bowl and pour a little water.
Microwave for 20-25 seconds to make them real soft. (This may vary on the power of the microwave. The idea is to soften the apple pieces so that the baby can swallow it easily without choking up)
Let is stand for another 10 seconds.
Add 3 tbsp of yogurt and mix well!

The yummy dish is ready :)
Of course, I had started with the apples first and used to make applesauce this way. Later, she got bored of them I guess. So, added yogurt to it which she loves to eat any time.

Yummy spinach

Yep! spinach can be yummy too!! I do not make this one specially for her. Rather whenever I make palak paneer, she gets to eat this and she absolutely loves it.

Boil spinach in a pressure cooker. Just give one whistle and switch off the gas. Let the spinach get tender in the built up pressure inside.
When the cooker cools off, put the spinach in a blender and puree it.
Take a few tsp out for the baby.
Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of lemon.
And the yummy spinach is ready!!

Biscuit Delight

This one is a real savior for me when she is hungry and I do not have her usual khichdi ready.

Take half-a-biscuit (sweet, non-creamy) and break it into smaller pieces.
Pour a little milk over it.
Microwave for 30-35 seconds. (Again, this would depend on microwave and biscuit as well. The harder the biscuit, more time it takes to get soft)
Let it stand for another 10 seconds.
Mash well. If needed, add a more milk for a thinner version.
Feed the little one, who would surely smack the lips!!!

Have fun!!