If you have kids at home, you must know that making them eat nutritious foods is quite a tough job. Most parents are always looking for some interesting yet healthy food recipe ideas for their kids. They always try to make some wholesome foods for their little ones so that their normal growth is not affected in any way. If you are also a parent who is looking for something nutritious as well as delicious, please try rice and carrot porridge.

Rice and carrot porridge is a balanced and sweet recipe. Its main ingredients are carrots, rice, dates, and raisins. If your child has started going to Preschool, then this healthy and easy to prepare porridge can be a great breakfast idea for your little ones.

Some essential points to know before you cook this porridge :

• Preparation time –10 minutes
• Cooking time – 15 minutes
• Cooking method – gas stove
• Type of meal – vegetarian
• Suitable for – children above 6 months of age
• Meal schedule – any time (breakfast/snack)
• Recipe type – desert

Ingredients :

• Carrots – 2 small to medium size
• Rice – 2 tablespoons (washed)
• Ghee – 1 tablespoon
• Milk – 1/4th cup
• Cardamom p[powder – ½ teaspoon
• Chopped raisins – 1 teaspoon
• Dates – 3 pieces

How to Cook:

If you are wondering about how to prepare this rice and carrot porridge, then you can find the step-by-step instruction here. According to the La Habra CA city playschool chefs, you can just follow these steps and your porridge will be ready in a few minutes.

• First, wash the rice and carrots properly.
• Peel off the carrot nicely and chop them into small pieces.
• Now, take a saucepan and put the rice, carrots, water, and dates into it. Boil it at least for 10 to 12 minutes.
• When the carrots are cooked completely, turn off the gas.
• Keep it aside and let the whole thing cool down.
• Now put the tender carrots, rice in a blender and blend them well.
• After blending, take a saucepan and put some ghee, and heat it. Put the porridge in the hot ghee.
• Add cardamom powder and chopped raisins to the rice and mix them well.
• Add boiled cow’s milk or any other packaged milk to the mixture and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Keep on stirring the whole thing while cooking.
• Turn off the gas and your porridge is ready to eat.
• It is better to serve hoy, but please make sure it is bearable to your child.

Health benefits of the Porridge :

Preschool teachers have observed that kids love having Rice-Carrot Porridge as their lunch as well. You can see here the health benefits of this homemade baby food recipe.

• Ghee is a rich source of Vitamin A, K, and E which is good for toddlers’ skin. It makes their skin glowing and healthy.
• Milk is a source of calcium and helps in keeping their bones and teeth stronger.
• Raisins are good for the heart and help in weight gain.
• Carrot is rich in Vitamin A and is good for eyesight, skin, and hair. It also boosts their immunity.

Every parent wants to make healthy yet nutritious quick homemade foods for their kids. Hence, this porridge is a good option and can be given at least twice a week.