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05 June 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

This nourishing Iraqi baby porridge is made by boiling red lentils and rice with turmeric until soft, then blending until smooth. Dairy-free and nut-free, it is an iron-rich first meal option for babies 10 months and older.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Rinse the lentils and rice

5 min

Rinse the red lentils and rice under running water.

2

Cook

20 min

Put the rinsed lentils and rice in a pot with the water and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes, until soft.

3

Blend

5 min

Blend the mixture until smooth.

4

Cool

30 min

Let it cool for 30 minutes, until it reaches room temperature, before serving it to the baby.

Reminder

Check the porridge consistency before feeding it to your baby. If it seems too thick, thin it with 1 spoonful of warm water.

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Belgin Acar Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Tarifte 20 dakika pişirme yeterli deniyor ama benim mercimeğim o sürede tam yumuşamadı, blender'da topaklar kaldı; bence mercimek türüne göre süre belirtilmeli, ben ek olarak 5 dakika daha pişirdim.

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