Recipe: Millet, Carrot And Apple Stew (6 months - 12 months)

Millet Carrot and Apple Stew makes a great nutritious meal for 6 to 12-month-olds and is a wonderful way to introduce millet to your baby. The creamy texture makes it an ideal first food, while millet adds a delightful nuttiness to your baby's diet. The stew is easily digestible and packed with essential nutrients that support your baby’s overall growth and development. For younger babies, between 6 to 7 months, the millet can be cooked for a longer time to make its texture a little creamier. For older babies, between 9 months and above, additional ingredients like diced chicken or sweet potatoes may be added to enhance the nutritional value and introduce more textures. 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon diced carrots

• 1 tablespoon millet, uncooked

• 1 cup of water / breast milk

• 1 tablespoon diced apples

Servings: 1 serving (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)

Recommended Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30 grams)

Nutritive value (per serving)

Method: 

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine carrots, water, millet, diced apples, and water or breast milk. 

Step 2: Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to low. 

Step 3: Cover the pan and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.

Step 4: Serve warm

About Expert:

Ms. Jyoti Pachisia is a highly experienced Consulting Dietitian, Content Writer, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Renal Nutritionist. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Management Studies, Mukundpur and as a Guest Faculty at the Dolphin School of Hotel Management, Kalyani. Ms. Pachisia previously worked as a Dietician at prestigious institutes like Genesis Hospital, Kolkata. She has also taught Food Science and Nutrition at Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata. Her extensive background in education, clinical nutrition, and content creation makes her a well-rounded professional in the field of Child Nutrition.