Bottle gourd or Lauki, as it is more commonly known in India, is a very popular vegetable in Indian households, and with good reason! It is a powerhouse of nutrients and bottlegourd puree or lauki puree is perfect for babies as it doesn’t have an intense taste or smell.
How to select Louki or Bottlegourd for babies?
Select a small lauki with skin free of blemishes and black spots.
Nutritional benefits of Louki / Bottlegourd for Babies
- Non allergenic and perfect food
- It contains more than 90% of water and is thus very good for digestion in babies
- It helps relieve constipation.
- It is also rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium and Vitamin A,C.
How to Make Lauki Puree/Bottlegourd Puree for Babies?
Ingredients
- Half of 1 medium sized Lauki
- Moong Dal – 1 tbsp
- Jeera powder – a pinch
Method
- Wash and peel the Lauki
- Cut the peeled lauki into small cubes.
- In a pressure cooker, add the lauki and moong dal with 50 ml of water.
- Cook for 1 to 2 whistles on a medium flame.
- After it cools, add jeera powder and either mash it or blend it to make a soft puree.
Bottlegourd Puree or Louki Puree for Babies
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A wholesome, nutritious puree for babies who are beginning solids.
Author: Hemapriya
Recipe type: Puree
Cuisine: Indian
INGREDIENTS
- Half of 1 medium sized Lauki (Bottle Gourd)
- 1 tbsp Moong Dal
- A pinch of Jeera (Cumin) powder
METHOD
- Wash and peel the Lauki.
- Cut the peeled lauki into small cubes.
- In a pressure cooker, add the lauki and moong dal with 50 ml of water.
- Cook for 1 to 2 whistles on a medium flame.
- After it cools, add jeera powder and either mash it or blend it to make a soft puree.