Mashed Vegetable Rice

A safe and soothing food, Mashed Vegetable Rice is highly recommended once your baby has gotten used to rice water. It is aromatic, thanks to the light lacing of ghee, which also lubricates the mash making it easier for the child to swallow. This easy and healthy recipe is satiating, easily-digestible, and provides ample energy too.

Ingredients to make Mashed Vegetable Rice:

3/4 cup red lentils (masuur dal), 3 or 4 potatoes quartered,1 cup basmati or kalajeera Rice, 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee, 2 tablespoons mustard oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion finely chopped and divided, 2 teaspoons salt to taste, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (optional, to taste)

Steps to make Mashed Vegetable Rice:

1. Place the red lentils in a small pot with about 1 cup water, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft and the water is absorbed. You should be able to mash the lentils into a paste.

2. Bring 3 pots of water to a boil on the stove for the potatoes. Boil the quartered potatoes until soft, about 7 to 8 minutes.

3. In the meantime, cook the rice in a pot of plenty of boiling water, for about 20 minutes. Drain the rice.

4. Mash the lentils with about 1½ teaspoons each of the oil and clarified butter. Add in some chopped red onion, salt and about 2 teaspoons of lime juice and mix well.

5. Heat the remaining oil and add in the remaining onions. Add the salt and sauté until all the moisture is absorbed.

6. If you are feeling indulgent, add another dollop of clarified butter. The cooking time is almost an hour. It serves 5 to 6 people.

Enjoy the meal with your kiddo!

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