Carrot and Rice Puree

If you are looking for something more interesting and easy to make baby food then you are on the right site. Here I will share my simple and easy baby food recipes that you can try at home with less effort and easily available ingredients at your home. Carrot and rice puree is the best recipe to try.

In conclusion, Rice and carrot puree is important in the proper development of babies as a part of the diet.

Carrot and Rice Porridge

Carrot and rice puree required only two main ingredients. Some people called it rice and carrot porridge. similarly, this carrot and rice puree is the most popular recipe among Pakistani people and is equally loved by both babies and other grown-up kids. In the same recipe if we add more milk then it turns into a perfect Kheer recipe.

Rice and carrot puree is best for 1-year babies

You can feed this puree to Babies of around 1 year. It’s a very healthy diet for babies and they will digest them easily. This rice and carrot puree is not only healthy but also instant to make. It is a pack of nutrients-rich diet that provides a bunch of health benefits, Above all, it helps the baby to develop mentally as well as physically. Hence, it’s a perfect textured recipe to make a healthy diet.

The first time when I made this recipe for my niece he did not like it much. I thought I should create some innovation in taste therefore I added some magic to the taste by adding some spice. So I introduced cinnamon spice and served him. As a result, his response to puree taste was quite satisfying and appealing. He showed a lovely reaction while eating it. After that, I understand if we put a little spice then our little one will have all homemade purees with love and surely enjoy it with no complaints!    

Health benefits of puree for babies

I always tried those recipes that have great health benefits for babies. Likewise, I tried to use carrots for making this incredibly healthy and amazing carrot and rice puree as it contains a lot of vitamins like Vitamin K which helps blood clotting.

Firstly, vitamin B6 is meant for the health of hair, eyes, and liver. Carrots are also a rich source of fiber therefore babies need it in their diet when we are just feeding them with cereals. Likewise, carrots are the richest source of beta-carotene.

The presence of potassium content in carrots helps to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, In addition, it lowers cholesterol levels hence taking care of our baby’s little heart.

Why we should try this recipe?

• Is ready to make
• Very yummy to fill a baby’s tummy
• Delightful and Delicious
• Smooth enough
• Homemade
• Easily available ingredients at home
• Rich in nutrients and vitamins
• Freezing friendly

Looking for some other ideas here are some recommendation

Carrot puree

Apple and pea puree

Broccoli and green pea puree

You may have tried this recipe in combination with other recipes like

• Try this with yogurt

• Try apple puree

• Try with banana mash

Some serving ideas

• Serve in combination with peach puree. If already you have made peach puree a day before then add 2-3 tbsp to elevate the texture and taste.
• Add 1-2 tbsp of honey instead of sugar. It will help to soften the carrots and they become more delicate to eat.

Required Ingredients

• Carrots

Carrots are the main ingredients in the recipe along with rice. Always pick up the more fresh reddish color carrots that are free from bruises, cuts, and any fungal attack. Peel it off properly.

• Rice

I have chosen basmati rice. This kind is a fully nutritious one. Though you can also use other kinds of rice I recommend using basmati rice. If you are choosing older rice then soaking time will be comparatively low as compared to new one.

• Corn Oil

I have used corn oil 1-2 tbsp just to add smoothness and softness to the carrots.

• Coconut powder

I added coconut powder to change the puree taste and try to give it a new flavor.

• Cinnamon spice

1 pinch of cinnamon spice is used to reduce the dense flavor of carrots with rice. When I tried that spice results turned out perfect!!

How to make carrot and rice puree

1. Rinsing

Firstly we will take a  deep bowl and add 40 g of rice to it. Add water and rinse them properly. Repeat the process 2  to  3   times. Soak the rice for 20  minutes.

2. Peeling & Cutting

Peel the carrot, wash it again, and cut the carrot into two equal slices. With a fine sharp knife cut these two slices into small pieces.

3. Boiling & Cooking

1. Take a saucepan and add soaked rice in it with a desirable amount of water almost (1/2 Liter). Wait for a boil. Keep the flame low. Don’t forget to stir otherwise it may ooze out from the saucepan. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.

2. After 20 minutes now add carrots to boiling rice and cook it for again 20 minutes. You will see that now the carrots and the rice are softened and a thick paste-like batter will form. It’s time to turn off the flame.

3. Don’t let all the liquid evaporate while cooking because we need liquid while blending the carrots and rice.

4. The next step is transferring cooked rice and carrots to a food processor. Add 1 to 2 tbsp. of corn oil in it. Here I also have added 1 tbsp. of sugar. To make my puree more sweet and rich in taste. Blend until a smooth texture comes out. Add some water if necessary. Don’t forget to introduce 1 pinch of cinnamon spice.

5. It’s time to serve the sweet, creamy. Yummy carrot and rice puree for your baby. Furthermore, garnish it according to your choice.

Nutritional Facts per Serving

Carbohydrates|44.8 gm| Protein |3.9Kgm| Fiber |3.2gm| Fat | 6.8 gm| Cholesterol |0 mg| Vitamin A |474.3 mcg| Vitamin B1 Thiamine | 0 mg| Vitamin B2 Riboflavin |0 mg| Vitamin B3 |1.3 mg| Iron |0.6mg| Calcium | 24.7mg| Magnicium | 0mg| Phosphorus |0mg|

Recipe Tips to be noted

• Keep the boiled water and use it while blending.
• All the utensils should be washed carefully.
• Use always filter water or boiled water for cooking.
• Wash and soak rice for 15-20 minutes. Soaking is a very necessary step to follow before the boiling process.
• Carrots should be washed to avoid all dirt particles. Always choose fresh red carrots of medium size.

Some Recipe Notes

• In this recipe, the addition of spice is to elevate the taste to another level. You may use other spices like nutmeg, thyme, and rosemary according to the baby’s choice and taste level.
• According to the servings you require you may change the quantity level.
• Regular milk may also be used instead of water if you want. Only a small quantity should be added. Coconut powder is also optional to add. Mother milk is the best option for infants if you are using milk.

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