Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam -Baby & Toddler Recipe above 10 months

Step 1: To begin making the Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam, wash and pressure cook moong dal in quarter cup of water along with a pinch of turmeric

Step 2: Pressure cook for 3 whistles and release the pressure naturally

Step 3: Remove the dal from the pressure cooker and keep aside

Step 4: In the same pressure cooker, add 1/4 cup of rice with 1/2 cup water and pressure cook for 3 whistles

Step 5: Once the 3 whistles are over, turn off the flame and release the pressure naturally

Step 6: Place a pan on low heat, add a teaspoon of butter

Step 7: Once the butter has melted, add the cooked moong dal and a pinch of salt

Step 8: Mix the dal/ paruppu well and simmer it for 2 minutes and turn off the flame

Step 9: In a bowl add the cooked rice and cooked dal and mix thoroughly

Step 10: If you baby prefers a more mashed consistency, use a potato masher and mash the rice before adding the dal

Step 11: You can also add a little salt to Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam and a dollop of ghee and serve warm to your baby/ toddler

Step 12: Serve Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam to your babies/toddlers who are above 10 months along with a vegetable like Carrot Poriyal or Buttered Mashed Potatoes to make it a complete meal