## Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam -Baby & Toddler Recipe above 10 months (Indian Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam -Baby & Toddler Recipe above 10 months** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 2 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 22 minutes

**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam -Baby & Toddler Recipe above 10 months:

* 1/4 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/4 cup Rice
* 1/2 cup Water
* 1 teaspoon Butter
* Salt – a pinch
* Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam -Baby & Toddler Recipe above 10 months:

1. wash and pressure cook moong dal in quarter cup of water along with a pinch of turmeric.
2. Pressure cook for 3 whistles and release the pressure naturally.
3. Remove the dal from the pressure cooker and keep aside.
4. In the same pressure cooker, add 1/4 cup of rice with 1/2 cup water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
5. Once the 3 whistles are over, turn off the flame and release the pressure naturally.
6. Place a pan on low heat, add a teaspoon of butter.
7. Once the butter has melted, add the cooked moong dal and a pinch of salt.
8. Mix the dal/ paruppu well and simmer it for 2 minutes and turn off the flame.
9. In a bowl add the cooked rice and cooked dal and mix thoroughly.
10. If you baby prefers a more mashed consistency, use a potato masher and mash the rice before adding the dal.
11. You can also add a little salt to Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam and a dollop of ghee and serve warm to your baby/ toddler.
12. Serve Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam to your babies/toddlers who are above 10 months along with a vegetable like Carrot Poriyal or Buttered Mashed Potatoes to make it a complete meal.

### Tips for the Best Dal Chawal/ Paruppu Sadam -Baby & Toddler Recipe above 10 months:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.

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