Homemade White Rice Cereal For Babies

Rice brown rice basmati or jasmine 1 cup water.

Homemade white rice cereal for babies.

Rice is the staple food of our country and rice cereal makes a perfect choice for the first food for babies. Slowly move to mashed foods by a month or so banana apple carrot pumpkin are great first foods. After 6 months completion consult with your baby s doctor n start solids. Add ons your choice see below directions.

Add the uncooked brown rice to the food processor and mill to a fine powder. Pour the mixture in the saucepan. I was very frustrated and wanted to somehow make him eat so tried this homemade rice cereal powder recipe and he loved the taste and till now he has it as his. Stir continuously and let it simmer on medium heat for 2 3 minutes.

Check the consistency of the brown rice cereal and add water if you want it to be thinner. Add the milled brown rice and 4 cups of water to a pot and cover until it boils. In a medium saucepan bring water and 1 2 tbl butter to boil. Simmer the rice cereal stirring frequently for about 10 minutes or until the rice is not gritty or chunky i taste test a few times to make sure the rice is cooked.

If using brown rice the ratio can be 2 1 1 white rice brown rice. Remove from heat and cover 5 minutes. Ground flax seed or chia seeds shredded unsweetened coconut flakes crumbled nuts babies twelve plus months. Otherwise white rice is easily digestible for babies.

Making your own is as easy as grinding rice into a powder then cooking it for 10 minutes. I used store bought rice cereal for my son but he didn t like the taste. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Bring the water to a boil then gradually stir in the cereal using a whisk to combine.

The ratio of rice. You can also add few drops of ghee if using dal to make the baby cereal. Contrary to popular belief there s nothing magical about commercially made infant rice cereal. If the baby is doing good without any colic then the proportion can be increased to 2 1.

If brown rice is your staple you can give your baby at 6 months. Transfer the rice cereal in a serving bowl and feed it warm to your baby. Add rice and stir to combine. Dal should be 3 1 for the first week.

As you can see from our photo the result is a smooth baby rice that s not only simple to prepare but is cheaper than commercial brands too. Mix it with some milk or formula for added taste. Add sugar and 1 2 tbl butter stir to combine serve in your favorite cereal bowl add milk and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Start with veg or fruit purees.