Sambar rice for babies(above 15 yr) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak 1/2 cup of rice and 1/4 cup of toor dal (pigeon peas) separately for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice, dal, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped tomato, 1/4 cup chopped beans, 1/4 cup chopped bottle gourd, and 1/4 cup chopped pumpkin.
• STEP 3.Add 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon sambar powder, and salt to taste.
• STEP 4.Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the rice and dal are cooked well.
• STEP 5.Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and mash the rice and dal mixture lightly.
• STEP 6.In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil and add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, and a few curry leaves.
• STEP 7.Add this tempering to the cooked rice and dal mixture and mix well.
• STEP 8.Serve the sambar rice warm with a dollop of ghee on top.
• STEP 9.You can also garnish with coriander leaves for added flavor.

Cooking Tips

• You can add other vegetables like drumsticks, brinjal, or capsicum to the sambar rice.
• Adjust the quantity of sambar powder according to your baby's taste preference.
• You can also add a small piece of jaggery to balance the flavors.
• Make sure to mash the rice and dal mixture lightly to maintain some texture.
• You can serve sambar rice with a side of yogurt or papad for added taste.

Storage and Serving

• Sambar rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the sambar rice in a microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
• You can also pack sambar rice in a lunchbox for school or daycare.
• Serve sambar rice with a side of vegetable salad or raita for a complete and balanced meal.