Buttered Carrot Fingers
Perfect Finger Food for Babies Over 9 Months
Description:
Buttered Carrots make a fantastic finger food option for babies from 9 months onwards. As your little one begins exploring the world of self-feeding and teething, these bite-sized carrot fingers are the perfect solution. Easy to hold, gentle on teething gums, and full of flavor, they help babies develop their motor skills while enjoying a nutritious snack.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 Carrot (Gajjar), washed and peeled
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted Butter
- A pinch of Cumin Powder (Jeera)
- A pinch of Black Pepper Powder
- A pinch of Salt (optional)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by cutting the washed and peeled carrot into 1-inch wide and 4-inch long sticks.
- Add the carrot sticks to a pressure cooker with a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook for one whistle.
- Once the whistle goes off, immediately release the pressure by running the cooker under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Place a pan on low-medium heat and melt the unsalted butter.
- Add the steamed carrot sticks to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes, ensuring the butter coats the carrots evenly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cumin powder or pepper powder over the carrots and, if desired, add a pinch of salt.
- Serve these delicious Buttered Carrot Fingers to your toddlers from 10 months onwards as a finger food or snack, perfect for travel as well!
Enjoy watching your baby explore new textures and flavors with this simple yet tasty treat!
