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Mum Nehali Khoche shares this healthy and easy khichdi recipe that she makes for her 1 year old baby:

• Take rice and moong dal in a 2:1 ratio
• Soak this for at least 15 minutes or more if you have time
• Put the pressure cooker on low flame
• Add some ghee (best if home made)
• Add some heeng and jeera powder (cumin seed powder)
• Add some garlic paste as well
• Add some diced/chopped vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkin or whatever your child prefers
• Add water
• Now add the soaked rice and dal
• Add a pinch of turmeric powder and salt to taste
• Add some chopped coriander leaves for a dash of taste and to add some colour
• Close the lid and let it cook for 3-4 whistles
• If your baby is very small, mash the entire khichdi to make it into an even smoother paste