Tomato Rasam Recipe For Babies And Toddlers

Step 1: To begin making Tomato Rasam for babies and toddlers, we need to first pressure cook the moong dal

Step 2: In a pressure cooker, add the washed moong dal with 1/2 cup of water

Step 3: Pressure cook for 3 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 4: Let the pressure release naturally

Step 5: Scoop out the dal into a bowl and mash it

Step 6: In the same pressure cooker, add the chopped tomatoes along with 2 tablespoons of water

Step 7: Add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder as well

Step 8: Pressure cook for 1 whistle and turn off the flame

Step 9: Release the pressure immediately by running the pressure cooker under water

Step 10: Place a pan on medium heat, add 1/4 ghee and let it warm up

Step 11: Once the ghee is warm, add 1/4 teaspoon of mustard seeds

Step 12: Once it sputters, add in the pressure cooked tomatoes and mix well

Step 13: Add in the cooked and mashed moong dal, mix well

Step 14: Now add in the spice powders - cumin powder, pepper powder and coriander powder

Step 15: Give it all a good mix and add in a pinch of salt and let it come to a boil (until it froths up)

Step 16: Turn off the flame and garnished with coriander leaves

Step 17: Your baby's tomato rasam is ready to be fed

Step 18: Serve this Tomato Rasam to you babies/toddler who are over the age of 10 months mixed in some steamed rice along with a Carrot Poriyal or a Beetroot Poriyal