Arisi Omam Kanji

Rice Carom Seeds Porridge

• Arisi omam kanji is one of the most tummy pacifying meal. This kanji is very easy to digest for your baby
• Before you introduce regular meal to your baby, this is the very first step to get your baby’s digestive tract ready
• It is quiet common that your baby will intake only half a spoon or so for the very first few times; new moms do not get worried/upset, just be patient and persistent. Slowly increase your level of feeding

Ingredients

• Par boiled rice              – 1/3 cup
• Omam/carom seeds – a pinch
• Salt                                     – a pinch
• Water                               – as required

Procedure

• Wash the rice thoroughly and add carom seeds
• Add water as required and bring to it boil
• Once the rice is cooked and little mushy, add a pinch of salt
• Arisi Omam kanji is ready to serve

   Note

• You can give this food any time, especially when your baby is suffering from stomach upset or diarrhea
• It is always best to prepare baby food fresh and feed your baby, than preparing and storing/refrigerating it
• You can use mathu/masher for making the food little creamy. If you do not have a masher, you can do a quick pulse run using your mixie

Serving suggestion

• Since this is your baby’s solid meal food, you can start it with a little thin consistency, but not too liquid
• gradually increases your feeding level and consistency
• you can add a tsp of ghee too
• Feed your baby when the food is warm