Babies would love to eat this simply because figs have their own mild sweet taste together with their grainy texture and apricot would be something new for their pallette. This puree thinned down with milk is loaded with Vitamin A and fibre.



All you need is:
4 soft and juicy apricots (soaked in water for a while if it is dry)
2 soft figs
1/2 cup water (boiled)
1/4 cup breast/formula milk

Method:
1. Soak apricots and figs in lukewarm water for about half an hour. If it is soft enough you can directly pressure cook them.
2. Pressure cook apricots and figs in 1/2 cup water for 3 whistles. Cool, strain and deseed the figs.
3. Liquidise in a blender, add milk and serve.

This is a brightly coloured rich soup and carrots provide vitamin A which is good for the baby's skin and Green beans is packed with nutrients and loaded with vitamin C, protein, calcium and Iron which is essential for baby's development.


Please make sure you trim the ends and strip the strings off before steaming, pressure cooking or microwave.

This is not an ideal first food for the baby but can be started after 7 months.I started with two vegetable combination initially and later added more vegetables to the soup.
When introducing new foods for the baby it is always important to apply the four day rule in order to identify any potential allergies or digestive problems.
Please ensure that the baby is not allergic to the food before continuing it... every baby is different and care must be taken to see what food suits them, if not consult your physician immediately.

I use baby carrots when preparing this recipe because it is so easy to use and cooks fast...


Baby carrots - 7-8 nos
Green beans - 5 nos (ends cut and strings stripped)
Water- 1/4 cup
pepper - a pinch

1. Steam, pressure cook or microwave the carrots and beans.
2. Add water and liquidise in a blender.
3. Smear some pepper powder and serve.