TODDLERS HEALTHY FOOD RECIPES

 

Ingredients

Ingredients

Quantity and Volume

Soya chunks

1 cups

Ginger garlic paste1 tsp

Onions

2 medium-size

Tomatoes

2 medium-size

Cinamon

1 inch

Bay leaf

1 no

Oil

2 tbsp

Turmeric powder

¼ tsp

Chilli powder

¼ tsp

Corriander powder

½ tsp

Garam masala

½ tsp

salt

As per taste

Lime juice

½ tsp

Corriander leaves

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot and add in the soya chunks and switch off the flame.
  2. Wait till you see the soya chunks swell and find the debris settle under the water.
  3. Now discard the water and squeeze the soya chunks tightly until you remove the water from them.
  4. Grind the soya chunks in a mixer to make soya granules.
  5. Grind the onions into a puree and keep it aside.
  6. Blanch the tomatoes in hot water and make it into a fine paste.
  7. Heat oil in a pan and add in cinnamon and bay leaf followed by ginger garlic paste and onion puree and cook till the onions turn brown.
  8. Now add in the tomato puree and the spice powders like turmeric, chilly and coriander and give it a good mix.
  9. Cook till the raw smell of the tomatoes is gone.
  10. Now, add in the ground soya granules, garam masala, and salt and cook covered on a low flame for 5 min.
  11. Once done, garnish with coriander leaves and a dash of lime juice.

Recipe Tips

Now that you know the step by step instructions to make this delicious soya kheema, keep in mind the following pointers before you start with this recipe:

  • Always remember to gently grind the soya chunks as it might get powdered very quickly.
  • You can adjust the consistency of the kheema and make it a little dry by cooking for a few more minutes in the end or leave it a little moist.
  • You can add cooked fresh green peas while adding the soya granules for added taste and nutrition.

Nutrition Information (Per 100 Grams)

Nutrient

Value

Energy

150 cal

Carbohydrates

7.5 g

Calcium

82 mg

Iron

3.7 mg

Protein

14.2 g

Magnesium

62 mg

Fibre

8 g

Phosphorus

232 mg

Sodium

0.5 mg

Potassium

623 mg

Zinc

1.2 mg

Vitamin A

152.2 mcg

Vitamin C

2.3  mg

Health benefits

A homemade soya kheema baby food recipe has amazing health benefits for your baby, some of them are listed below:

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  • Soya chunks are loaded with proteins that are vital for your little one for muscle growth and a better immune system.
  • Soya chunks are derived from soya beans and are high in carbs which are essential to keep your baby energetic all day long.
  • Soya chunks are also a great source of iron and calcium that are necessary for better immune systems and bone strength respectively.
  • This recipe is loaded with essential amino acids that are needed for building proteins in your baby’s body.

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