Chikoo Puree/ Chicku Puree

Chikoo is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and an energy booster for the baby. It is best as a first food for the baby because it improves the digestive system.

Serve the chikoo puree as a snack or as a part of a meal. The best preferable time for eating the fruits is in the morning.

Recipe Time: 5 mins

Preparation and cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Ripe Chikoo – ½

How to Make

• Wash the chikoo thoroughly with plain water.
• Peel the chikoo and cut it into small pieces.
• Mash the required quantity of it with the help of a sieve.
• Give it a mix and the sweet delicious chikoo puree is ready to serve.

Useful Tips

• Do taste the recipe so prepared before feeding it to the baby.
• Buy a fully riped large size chikoo. Taste the fruit first, if it is drying your mouth then avoid giving it to the baby. Because it is unripened fruit.
• The consistency of the chikoo puree is soft enough to swallow, therefore, can be given at any age of the baby.
• Chikoo puree does not get oxidized. Therefore, can carry it in an airtight container when going on a short trip.
• chikoo is known for strong bones, therefore, good to add to the baby food chart.
• Always check with your paediatrician before giving any new food to the baby.