Carrot-Potato Bites (Aloo Gajar Kabab)

Hello! 👋 Today's recipe is something I put together because I wanted to use up ingredients in my refrigerator! 😬

We've all had days when the fridge is OVERLOADED with fruits and vegetables - so this was just my way of using up things.

Mom hack - I made aloo tarkari on the same day which I used in this recipe for Zoha 😁 along with boiled carrots.

This recipe is great for babies who are just starting their BLW journey and even toddles and adults!

Basically, the recipe is best for babies 6 months and above!

Without further ado, let's dive into the recipe! 👩🏻‍🍳

INGREDIENTS:

- 1 medium potato, steamed or boiled (or use tarkari like I did but don't add anymore seasonings)

- 1 medium carrot, steamed

- 1 egg, medium

- 2 tbsp. barley flour

- 3 tbsp. shredded cheese

- 1 tsp. each - garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt

NOTE: Skip the seasonings if your baby is under one year old please. Learn more on why babies under one can't have salt.

METHOD:

STEP 1:

Steam the potato and carrots; you can do it together no issues.

STEP 2:

Once the veggies and soft to touch, mash them up together very nicely. Do not use any tools besides a fork otherwise the potato will become too liquid-y.

STEP 3:

Add all the other ingredients and mix it all up nicely until it all comes together.

STEP 4:

Shape them into balls (ages 1+) or long strips (ages 6 months+).

STEP 5:

Now you can either air fry them (like I did) or you can shallow fry them. Remember, they don't need long because they're mostly cooked.

HOW CAN I SERVE THE CARROT-POTATO BITES?

OPTION 1:

You can use them as a side-dish like I have done here.

OPTION 2:

These are great as a snack too!

OPTION 3:

Break them apart and mix them in yoghurt to make a yoghurt bowl for your baby!

NOTE:

This recipe makes about 12 bites which should be enough for the week. You can freeze these in a zip-lock bag for up to 2 months. Make sure to thaw them before you pan-fry them. For the air fryer, you can put them directly.

Cooking time for air fryer: 5 minutes at the max heat (mine goes up to 200°C).