Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin is loaded with Vitamins and minerals. It is high in fibre that helps in the digestion. Therefore, it makes a perfect food in boosting the immunity system of the baby. Serve the pumpkin puree as a snack or as a part of a meal to your baby. 

Recipe Time: 5 mins

Preparation and cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• A wedge of pumpkin
• Water – 30 ml

How to Make

• Cut a wedge of pumpkin from the whole vegetable.
• Wash it thoroughly with plain water.
• Remove the seeds from the wedge with the help of a spoon and cut the required quantity into small pieces.
• Take the pressure cooker and put the pumpkin pieces with water into it. 
• Take two whistles and simmer the flame.
• Leave it for 5 mins and turn off the flame.
• Remove the skin of the pumpkin and sieve or mash the vegetable.
• The sweet and delicious pumpkin puree is ready to serve.
• Do not add water to the puree. If required to make its consistency liquid or little runny add two spoons of the remaining water in the pressure cooker.

Useful Tips

• Do taste the recipe so prepared before feeding it to the baby.
• Select the pumpkin that is green skin, firm and is not too ripe. 
• It is best as a first food for the baby because of its high nutritious content. To be more specific it is preferred to gradually start with the pumpkin in the baby food diet from 8 months and onwards. Pumpkin is high in water content, therefore, helps in relieving constipation. Adding it in the food chart is good for the healthy growth of the baby. 
• Always check with your paediatrician before giving any new food to the baby. 

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