When can I give Sweet potato to my baby?
Sweet Potatoes can be given after 6 months.
How to choose Sweet Potatoes for Baby?
Choose sweet potatoes that are firm to touch and without any black spots, decay or cracks.
Benefits of Sweet Potatoes for babies
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1. They are one of the highest sources of Vitamin A and betacarotene.
2. They have high fiber content and may work to prevent constipation.
3. Sweet Potatoes tend to release the energy slowly so can be a good food for babies.
How to make Sweet Potato Puree for Babies?
 
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized sweet potatoÂ
- A pinch of cinnamon powder/ 1 pinch Elachi Powder – optionalÂ
Method
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1. Cut the sweet potato into 4 pieces, Indian sweet potatoes have lot of long fibers running through them so it will be difficult to cut them into small pieces.
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2. Either boil or steam them in a pressure cooker for 2 to 3 whistles.
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3. It can also be baked in oven at 400 F for 40 to 45 minutes. Cover the sweet potato with a tin foil and poke holes in it and bake it.
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4. After steaming or baking remove the skin and blend into a smooth puree in blender.
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5. Add a pinch of cinnamon and mix well.
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6. Serve lukewarm.
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- 1 medium sized sweet potato
- A pinch of cinnamon powder/ 1 pinch Elachi Powder – optional
- Cut the sweet potato into 4 pieces, Indian sweet potatoes have lot of long fibers running through them so it will be difficult to cut them into small pieces.
- Either boil or steam them in a pressure cooker for 2 to 3 whistles.
- It can also be baked in oven at 400 F for 40 to 45 minutes. Cover the sweet potato with a tin foil and poke holes in it and bake it.
- After steaming or baking remove the skin and blend into a smooth puree in blender.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon and mix well.
- Serve lukewarm.
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