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 sweet 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 twice 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 sweet potatoes, get firm, red variety and sweet ones.
6)Sweet Potato are less likely to have any allergenic reactions.
7)You can introduce this to your baby after 8 months.
Read this
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 Sweet Potato Puree:
Choose a fresh, firm sweet potato. 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 potato is completely cooked.
Now you can either drain it or if there is not much liquid left in the sauce pan, you can puree it using a handblender right from the sauce pan too.
Transfer this to a bowl and feed your baby with a spoon.
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| As usual choose a firm sweet potato |
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| peel them |
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| slice them |
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| wash them to get rid of all starch content |
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| take them in a sauce pan |
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| cover with water |
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| put it on stove |
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| bring it to boil |
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| simmer the flame and cover |
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| cook till the potatoes are cooked and the water is reduced |
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| puree them |
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| i made it to a smooth puree |
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| serve |
Anonymous
Hi
Cn i feed my baby who completed her six mnth tdy
Aarthi
@AnonymousNo you can start this above 8 month
shag
I gt sweet potatoes whch have roots in thm its difficult to feed ...he chokes. .even aftr blending
shag
I gt sweet potatoes whch have roots in thm its difficult to feed ...he chokes. .even aftr blending
Preetha Jayakumar
Hi aarthi y u r not using pressure cooker for boiling puree. Is it harmful?
Preetha Jayakumar
Hi aarthi I y u r not using pressure cooker for making puree is it harmful. Y using a sause pan. If I can use pressure cooker then how many visile I hav to keep
Aarthi
@Preetha Jayakumarno u can use pressure cooker, just give 3 to 4 whistle./
Aarthi
@shagfind good ones, break it and see if it is firm and non fibrous
Anonymous
What does non fibrous mean? How can I check it? Please reply thanks
Aarthi
@Anonymousthe potato should look fresh, tender.
Dhivya
Hi aarthi, can i know which hand blender you are using? Im planning to buy one. Thanks, love ur recipes 🙂
Aarthi
@Dhivyai use philips
ramya
Can I steam sweet potatoe
Aarthi
yes u can
Unknown
Is it necessary to boil the potatoes in a water ? I steam the carrots in idly pot and pores them. Can I follow the same technique for potatoes as well ?
Aarthi
yes u can
Saranya Kumar
Hi aarthi .... I'm a big follower of your blog's... I love the way you post I've been trying your recipes for last 2years....till nowwas cooking for my husband by seeing your recipes but it times for little one... Now I'm having 6month young baby boy... I need your suggestion for what kind of foods i can give him in the morning and evening because I'm in big confusion without knowing I gave him fruits at evenings so please help me...