Ajwain water for babies

Ajwain(Carom)seed is an Indian spice used for culinary purpose.  From 8 months onward you can introduce carom seed to babies. Always do consult with your pediatrician before introducing new foods to babies.

Carom seeds can relieve gas, colic problems, digestive disorder, cures constipation, relieve from bloating, cold and cough. You can provide Ajwain water to babies when you introduce new food for first time due to which they will feel better.

For babies below 1 year start with 1- 2 teaspoon of ajwain water and increase gradually. Give maximum of 2-3 teaspoon for 2-3 times per week.

Babies more than 1year can be provided with ¼ cup of ajwain water fir maximum 3-4 times per week.

Preparation time: 30mins

Cook time: 2mins

Total time: 32mins

Serves: single

Cuisine: Indian

Type: Baby food/Health

Author:  Nivi Marshal

Ingredients:

Ajwain/Carom seed- ¼ tsp*

Water- ½ cup

Jaggery or Brown Sugar(optional)- ½ tsp

*use dry roasted seeds

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Preparation:

Take ½ cup ajwain seed.

Remove the mud particles from the seed. Wash and drain the water.

Dry the seeds in cotton cloth under fan or in sun till it dry completely..

Dry roast the seed till you get aroma.

How to prepare Ajwain water:

Take ½ cup of water in a saucepan. Add ¼ tsp of roasted seeds and Jaggery or Brown Sugar.

Boil it for 2-3 mins. Remove from flame let it rest till it reaches room temperature.

Strain the water and serve to baby.

Notes:

 Adults can also consume this water.