carrot baby food recipe , how to make carrot baby food , an easy, nutritious and great tasting carrot almond puree for babies and toddlers.
This baby food is recommended for babies above 8 months, not suitable to those who are allergic to almonds and cow’s milk. For babes allergic to cow’s milk, replace milk with water or try using almond milk, rice milk, or oat milk.
My boys have grown up to ages 9 and 4 this June. I no more prepare baby foods at home. Since some of you showed interest in my baby recipes which I posted earlier and were requesting for more recipes, thought of walking back and digging my memory to recall what I used to feed my babies especially for weight gain. This was one of the foods I fed my kids till they turned 3.
This homemade carrot baby food is prepared in a double boiler method. If you ask me why I should go through this entire process of double boiler for making a simple carrot purée, following this method gives a wonderful texture and taste to the food which babies will love. The nutrients are retained since they are not heated directly.
Well, if you feel the entire process cumbersome, you can as well steam cook the carrots and soaked almonds. Cool them and puree. I don’t find much difference in the process but taste wise, yes the double boiler method yields carrot baby food that is very very tasty.
I have never tried refrigerating any baby foods, so I would not recommend. Prepare fresh and feed fresh within two hours of cooking.
How often to serve this carrot baby food : 3 to 4 times a week is fine
How much to serve: start with one to two tsp. for a 8 months old baby, left over puree has to be consumed by mum or if you have an older kid you can serve. As the baby grows, you are the best to decide how much to serve. You could reduce almonds if you want to serve the entire purée. 8 almonds would be too much for a baby serving, use your judgment.
Step-by-step photos
how to make homemade carrot baby food
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in the pressure pan. Meanwhile proceed with making the puree
2. Add chopped carrots, soaked and blanched almonds and milk to a blender jar. i didn’t mention the quantity of milk to be used since that depends on the size and kind of carrots.But the ground mixture must be in between thick and thin dosa batter
3. Puree till smooth like you see in the picture. Make sure there are no chunks of carrots or almonds
4. Transfer the mix to a wide stainless bowl, place in the rapidly boiling water. Hold it with the help of a Indian tong to prevent the bowl from floating. keep stirring to cook evenly. Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes.
5. You will see the mix thickens meaning it is done, add grated jaggery and ghee. Mix well
6. Cook for 2 more minutes. Leave the bowl in the hot water for another 5 minutes.
Serve warm, Warm foods digest better.
For more baby food recipes, check out
Potato rice
Chickpeas toddler meal
Indian baby food recipe
Wheat baby cereal (halwa)
Ragi malt
Barley carrot baby cereal
sago carrot kheer for babies
sago kheer with jaggery for babies and toddlers
Almond milk for babies
Recipe
carrot baby food recipe below
Carrot baby food recipe
For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 carrot , large
- 6 to 8 almonds
- Whole milk / almond milk / rice milk / oat milk / water as needed
- jaggery , Small piece, grated or coconut palm sugar (Optional)
- ¼ tsp ghee
Instructions
- Soak almonds for at least 6 hours in water, do not use hot or warm water. Peel off the skin.
- Wash and peel carrot. Chop to cubes.
- Add carrots, milk and almonds to a blender and purée it till very smooth. The consistency must be in between the thick and thin dosa batter.Do not make it very runny.Transfer this to a wide bowl , convenient to place in the pressure pan or boiling pan
- Pour 2 cups water in a pressure pan or a pan suitable for double boiler
- When the water comes to a rapid boil, place the bowl with purée in the pan, take care not to let the water seep in the purée.
- Keep stirring occasionally so that the purée gets cooked evenly. Continue cooking for 12 to 15 minutes. You will see that the consistency changes slightly, turns thicker.
- Add grated jaggery or coconut palm sugar and ghee. Stir well for both to melt well.
- Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat. Leave it in the boiling water for another 5 minutes
NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)
Notes
you can as well steam cook the carrots and soaked almonds. Cool them and puree.But the taste differs from cooking in a double boiler method
please take the advice of your pediatrician before you begin to serve this food to your baby.
Please ensure your baby is not allergic to any of the ingredients used in the recipe
start with one to two tsp. for a 8 months old baby,as the baby grows, use your judgement on how much to serve
Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.
© Swasthi’s Recipes
Sadhana says
Hi Swasthi,
Found the recipes interesting and I m going to try fr my twin daughters.Can you give me an rough idea regarding about the food that can be served as breakfast,lunch and dinner and also the quantity for 1 year old?
swasthi says
Hi Sadhana,
Very sorry. Somehow missed your comment so couldn’t reply you. Please check this link for baby food chart for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Hope this helps
Deepthi says
Hi swasthi, am glad to say that my 9 months old baby (Tattu) loved this recipe. He finishes this very soon comparing with the other food.
Can I also add cashew nuts in it along with almond?
swasthi says
Hi Deepthi,
Actually almonds are considered to be seeds so they are okay before 1 year. But for cashews it is good to wait until your baby turns 1 year. Glad to know your baby liked the food.
🙂
Pranitha says
I must say your recipes are just amazing. Really simple ones but they taste wonderful. My daughter is 10 months old and her name is Svasti as well. 🙂 . This blog is the only one I refer to prepare food for my baby. Thanks a bunch for sharing your knowledge.
swasthi says
Welcome Pranitha
Thanks for trying the recipes. Glad to know your little one too is Svasti. My good wishes to her. God bless.
🙂
Reshma says
Dear swasthi i read ur all receipes i luved it . i think till now i have not given such tasty foods to my cherry….thank u so much for such lovely rceipe.
swasthi says
Hi Reshma
You are welcome. Yes do try the recipes. Hope your cherry will like them too.
🙂
Ana says
Dear swasthi,
Needed help as when to start with chapatis n how to introduce for my 10month old son who doesn’t have teeth..thnkuu Marjorie
swasthi says
Sorry for the delay. kids school holidays keep me busy. I replied your comment on the paratha post. The best time to give chapathi is just before a meal or breakfast as a finger food. Just give a 2 inch piece of it and then sit with the baby to monitor. You can also tear to small pieces and give. Chances of choking are high with chapathi. You can also soak it in dal water (dal ka paani) or rasam and serve. Usually any wheat product takes about 3 hours to digest so it may also lead or aggravate colic, so twice or thrice in a week is fine. Hope this helps.
Ana says
Dear swasthi,
Tried ur potato rice recipe it was good as my 10months old is fussy to eat..wanted to know if I could mix carrot while boiling potato..even tried ur dal khichadi..thanks Marjorie
swasthi says
Welcome
Yes you can add carrots as well. Since ur baby is just 10 months limit to only 2 to 3 kinds of veggies. Easy to digest.
Shikha says
Dear Swasthi,
U dont know how happy I m… as my baby loved it… all thanks to u dear…wonderful recipe…
u made my day…
god bless u..
swasthi says
Hi Shikha,
I am happy as well. I know how a mother feels when her baby eats well.
🙂
I am so glad to know your baby loved it.
Thanks for the wishes and the feedback.
Have a wonderful time.
fio says
hi swasthi, I am very glad I found ur website, I hv a 1yr 10mnth old son and I hv tried couple of ur recipes and all hv turned out well. However I have a question regarding how many almonds can be given to the baby his age. I had read sumwhere that even adults should not have more than 3 almonds a day but you add quite a few in all ur recipes. Can u suggest how many can be given also can we give ground dry fruits such as cashews, walnuts, dates, figs etc. If yes than how many times a week.
swasthi says
Hi Fio,
I haven’t heard about it. can you let me know where you found?
fio says
I seriously cannot recall where I had read it.
How abt giving other dry fruits such as cashews, dates, figs, walnuts etc. Is it ok to give to a 2 yr old kid.
swasthi says
Hi Fio,
23 almonds is the standard serving for adults. Since many years both my kids are on nut diet and quantity as mentioned on this blog posts. They are just doing good. That was adapted with doctors suggestions. You can give cashews and walnuts as well. Dates and figs – choose the kind which do not have oil based stabilizers. Most dry fruits (not nuts) sold in the market have oil based stabilizers as preservatives which are not good. So check the labels and use. For a 2 year old vegetarian kid (eggetarian) 6 soaked cashews or almonds or 2 walnuts per day should be good(any one, but must be soaked). If not soaked may be 1 to 2 is ok but they are hard for digestion. You can give up to 2 dates or 1 fig. Hope this helps
fio says
Thanks for all your help Swasthi :))
Pooja says
Hello Swasthi
My baby just turned 7 months old and while surfing various websites on what to feed him, I found yours quite interesting and realistic. Can you help me with some nutritious and healthy veg recipes for my little one. Also can I give this carrot and almond food to my 7 months old baby ?
swasthi says
Hi Pooja,
Thanks. Almonds are not good for 7 months old. They may cause colic. At 7 months i suggest to go slow with solids. for now i can suggest
ragi porridge
milk oats
apple oats
apple ragi
moong dal soup
you can find lot of food ideas on this food chart post, in case you have not seen it. But not all are suitable for a 7 months. You can leave your queries on any post if you have doubts. You can also check this post on weight gaining foods. Hope these help you.
sandhiya says
hi… my son is 2year old… im planning to give this carrot food… at wat time should i gv….. any tips
swasthi says
you can give him at snack time in the morning or late noon
sandhiya says
thanks… ryt nw i dont have jaggery…. what is the alternate
Angel says
Hi swasthi
I am Angel from Nigeria. I want to try this carrot and almonds but I don’t know what is jaeggery and ghe means and how to found it. Thanks
swasthi says
Hi Angel,
Jaggery is just unrefined sweetener made with sugarcane juice. You should skip it if your baby is less than an year old. Next ghee is clarified butter. We make ghee by cooking unsalted butter on a medium to low heat until golden. It becomes like oil, clear and golden in color. You may skip that as well. If you have been giving butter to your baby, then just melt the butter and add a bit to this. Hope this helps.
sachi Naik says
wow such a great recipe for the babies to weight gain. I will surely try it some day and tell you. ….
swasthi says
Yes Sachi, you try this and do let me know if your little one liked it
aditi says
dear swasthi, following ur blog for sometime now , happy to try ur recipes. my 1 year old is happily enjoyinh all your baby recipes.can you please help me by posting a food chart or guide, in short a time chart with foods for babies above one year. which foods to serve when. my niece is also 14 months now. sil too tried ur recipes. we will be happy anmd very thankful if u can post it. thanks in advance
swasthi says
Iam glad to know that your baby enjoys the food, will try to post but need sometime.
Thanks Aditi for the comment. you made my day
🙂
Narmada voruganti says
Pleas update the recipes for 5 & 6 months old babies. .
swasthi says
Hi Narmada,
I will post them shortly or mail you the recipes. Thanks for visiting
🙂
swasthi says
I sent them to your mail box
Divya B says
Swasthi,
I wish I could have visited your site little earlier. But I am happy I did it at least now. Starting today, I am going to try some of your recipes for my 1 year old.
Thank you for your good work.
swasthi says
Hi Divya,
Thanks for your kind words. Yes do try the recipes, hope your little one will like them
🙂
Kasia says
Hi, nice recipe, thanks for that! I will prepare it today for my baby! <3 We have some problems with tummy… But I hope your carrot baby food will be nice and easy to digest for my little daughter. Btw- maybe you have some hints about making food easier to digest? I've found something with apple cider vinegar: but it sounds like hack for adults… :-/