Here’s a simple and nutritious Beetroot Dal recipe suitable for babies (6 months and older, depending on your pediatrician’s advice):
Ingredients:
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
1 small beetroot (peeled and grated)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ghee (clarified butter) or oil (optional)
2 cups water (adjust for desired consistency)
A pinch of salt (optional, for babies over 1 year old)
A pinch of hing (asafoetida) (optional)
Instructions:
Rinse the dal: Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it for about 10–15 minutes to soften it, though this step can be skipped if you’re in a rush.
Cook the dal: In a pressure cooker or saucepan, add the soaked dal and water. Cook until the dal is soft and well-cooked (1–2 whistles in the pressure cooker, or around 15–20 minutes in a saucepan).
Prepare the beetroot: While the dal is cooking, grate the