Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies
by Tarla Dalal
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Vitamin A and vitamin E rich broccoli is combined with creamy, calcium-rich cauliflower to make this healthy cauliflower broccoli mash for babies, which will work wonders for child’s skin, eyes, bones and overall growth.
The best part is that the cauliflower broccoli puree for babies is very quick and easy to prepare. All you need to do is blanch the two veggies and purée them. Voila, you have a healthy and tasty answer to your child’s sudden hunger pang.
No salt has been added to this mashed cauliflower and broccoli for babies, since it is for babies who are 7 to 8 months and above. Pediatricians do not recommend salt and sugar to babies below 1 year. So consult your pediatrician for usage of salt in your baby’s meals.
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Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies recipe - How to make Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies
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Makes 0.5 cup
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1/4 cup blanched cauliflower florets
1/4 cup blanched broccoli florets
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Notes for Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies
- Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies is a vitamin A and C rich bright green coloured semi-solid food, suitable for kids above 8 months.
- Ensure to puree the vegetables very well so as to avoid choking.
- Remember to sterilize all the equipment, bowls and spoons before using it for cooking and serving.
- Babies till the age of 1 do not have very well- developed kidney and hence salt is not suggested for them. Consult your pediatrician for the usage of salt in your baby’s food.
- It is always better to be guided by your baby’s appetite. Feed them the quantity they want. Do not force them.
- When you begin with any new food, let them lick in the beginning. Let them feel the texture and taste of the new food.
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For Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies next you need to prepare the cauliflower. Choose cauliflower that has light cream coloured, tight and compactly arranged florets, with no dark spots and with firm straight leaves.
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Separate the cauliflower florets. We don’t need cauliflower greens in this Cauliflower and Broccoli Puree for Babies.
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Wash the cauliflower florets very well with clean water to make it free of dirt if any. Wash it under running water to prevent any sort of contamination.
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Boil a vesselful of water and blanch the cauliflower florets in it. This would take approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
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Drain out all the water using a strainer and discard it. Keep the blanched cauliflower aside to cool slightly.
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For Mashed Broccoli Cauliflower for Babies next you need to prepare the broccoli. Purchase broccoli that is dark green in colour. The floret clusters should be compact and not bruised. The stalk and stems should be firm with no slimy spots appearing either on the stems or on the florets.
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Separate the broccoli florets.
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Wash the broccoli florets very well with clean water to make it free of dirt if any. Wash it under running water to prevent any sort of contamination.
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Boil a vesselful of water and blanch the broccoli florets in it. This would take approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
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Drain out all the water using a strainer and discard it. Keep the blanched broccoli aside to cool slightly.
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Now take a clean sterilized mixer jar. Add the blanched cauliflower to it.
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Then add the blanched broccoli to it.
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Finally add ¼ cup of water to get a smooth mixture on blending.
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Blend the mixture of Cauliflower Broccoli Mash for Babies in a mixer till smooth. Ensure that no vegetable pieces remain after blending, as that can lead to choking in babies.
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Transfer the Cauliflower Broccoli Puree for Babies into colourful bowls and feed to your baby.
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1 cup peeled and roughly chopped papaya- Blend the papaya in a mixer till smooth.
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1/2 cup chopped and blanched spinach (palak)
1 tbsp crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tbsp curds (dahi) , preferably made from cow’s milk- Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend into a smooth purée.
- Serve immediately.
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1 tbsp finely chopped walnuts (akhrot)
1/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) , preferably made with cow's
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- Add the paneer and curds and blend again in a mixer till smooth.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 9 cal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 330.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 21.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 17.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 17.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 mg |
| Sodium | 10.8 mg |
| Potassium | 59.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
An easy and simple elaboration that give us great results.
Edited after original posting.
Appealing in colour and flavourful in taste… very healthy for growing little ones..