I introduced beetroots to maha by making it as a puree. But she didn't like it. But i wanted to add beets to her diet. So i added it with the carrots and potato and made it as a puree. This way The carrots made the puree little sweeter and potatoes made it more creamier.
Things to remember:
1)Texture of the puree depends upon you, i would recommend you to make the puree smooth.
2)Your baby wont empty the whole bowl all at once, start with few spoons then increase it gradually as days pass by.
3)In
my opinion & experience potatoes wont cause any constipation in
babies. But it may cause gas in some babies. Any how i wont feed this
puree daily, i give it thrice a week.
4)
I don't prefer freezing purees. I make it fresh everyday. But if
you are busy or find difficult to get time, then freeze it in individual
containers and thaw it overnight in fridge.
5)When choosing potatoes, get firm, white variety. And carrots and beets should be sweet and firm.
6)Potato, carrots and beets are less likely to have any allergenic reactions.
YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY OTHER PUREE RECIPES TOO..
How to introduce solid food to your baby:
How to sterilize baby feeding bowls:
Start
by sterilizing the bowls and spoons which you are going to feed your
baby. Take the bowl and spoon in a large saucepan, cover it with water
and bring them to a boil. Boil it rapidly for 5 mins. Now you can turn
the heat off and leave them stay in the hot water till use.
How to make Carrot, Beetroot & Potato Puree:
Choose
a fresh, firm potato, beetroot and carrot. Wash them well. Peel them slightly.
Cube them. Put them in water and wash them well till there is no
starch.
Now transfer them in a sauce pan, cover them with clean water.
Place it on stove and bring it to boil. Cover it and simmer it. Cook for 12 to 15 mins till the veggies are completely cooked.
Now drain the veggies to a bowl or a mixer. Reserve the cooking liquid.
You can puree them in a blender or use a handblender. Use the reserved liquid to thin the puree if needed.
Transfer this to a bowl and feed your baby with a spoon.
Pictorial:
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| You need carrot, beet and potato |
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| peel em |
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| cube em |
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| wash them |
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| take them in a sauce pan |
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| Cover them with a little water |
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| Put them on stove |
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| Bring it to a boil |
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| cover and simmer |
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| cook till veggies are tender |
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| strain them veggies, reserve the cooking liquid |
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| puree them |
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| add the liquid to thin the puree |
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| done |
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| pour into sterlized bowls |
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| feed your baby |
Anonymous
generally its not good to wash the vegetables after cutting them....
durga kalyan
can i give only beetroot puree to my 7 month old baby.
can u tell me how to make beetroot puree.
regards
durga
Aarthi
@durga kalyanUse this recipe to make beet puree https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/02/carrot-puree-recipe-how-to-puree.html
Anonymous
hi aarthi ur recipies are too good. my son s 6.5 months old. Nw am giving carrot, banana and apple puree. am confused in introducin new foods.
whn can introduce new foods?
i dnt knw d schedule.
will u suggest me?
Aarthi
@AnonymousCheck this out http://mahamylife.blogspot.in/search/label/Feeding%20Schedule
Anonymous
Whch foods can be given at6mnth cumpltdbaby tell d schedule n foods to b given
Aarthi
@AnonymousCheck this link https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/08/homemade-baby-food-recipes-weaning.html
shahira
Hi
Aftr hvin dis puree tdy first time my baby had thrice potty n it was maroonish
Isit ok n shud i feed tmw also
She strtd 7th mnth tdy
Aarthi
@shahira Beets makes baby poop colour diff. No issue in that. Dont give this daily. Give thrice a week.
shahira
Since i gave ystrdy mrg n eve n tdy in aftrn only
I dint gv at ngt i gave rice
Tmw can i try sumthn diffrnt
Anonymous
I jus read that beetroots should be steamed with skin and we should nt cut off the skin and boil it, since the nitrates in beets will enter into the water..also the reserved water of beets shudnt be used for smoothening the beetroot puree..so pls sisters browse oncemore to confirm my point..earlier i was making the same mistake too..nw i m nt..
shoba
Hi...can i store this puree in frozen in ice cube trays and use for 1 week?
Aarthi
@shobau can freeze, but i dont suggest giving frozen foods to babies
Arulraj Kannan
hi i gave her apple puree after seeig ur method it helped lot thak u very much ....veg puree is nt suiting for her means when ever i give carrot n potato puree she makes more motion like five to six time.. wht to do for that?
Aarthi
@Arulraj Kannanit is not a issue. you can stop it for few days then continue it again
Anonymous
HI @aarthi, liked your receipes, will try it for my 6m baby. Thank u.
rani viswanathan
Can I add salt
Aarthi
yes u can
Aarthi
yes u can. add a pinch
Tejal
Hi.. what else I can add to enhance the taste?? Other than salt.. Can I add Black paper powder, jira powder?
Aarthi
yes u can
Ranjitha Sri
Hi my baby is 5 months old..can i give this to my child now
Aarthi
yes u can
Rabiaa Khan
hi can i mix a half scoop of formula in this puree . I already mix half scoop of nan with this puree becoz it gives different taste .... is this right for my daughter
Aarthi
Yes u can. but dont cook after adding formula
Anonymous
Hi aarthi,thanks a lot for sharing these recipes, wanna knw if the veggies can b pressure cooked n then blended rather than boiling in the sauce pan ? Thank you in advance
Aarthi
Yes u can steam or pressure cook
Jeena
Hi, my baby is 6 months and I am starting solids for him. I am looking for few guidance and found ur site helpful. I have a doubt should I give plain beetroot for 3 days , then carrot for 3 days and so on for each vegetable and fruit?
Aarthi
yes