11-month-old eating very little solids.

At 11 months, it is quite common for babies to eat variable amounts of solids and sometimes have a strong preference for self-feeding. From what you’ve described, it is encouraging that he is interested in food, can manage different textures, self-feeds and chews/swallow comfortably. A few bites at some meals does not necessarily mean he is not getting enough, especially if his growth and development are appropriate. At this stage, I would focus more on establishing a routine rather than forcing a specific quantity. You can offer: 3 main meals + 1–2 small snacks during the day. Offer solids when he is comfortably hungry but not extremely hungry. Keep formula feeds spaced away from meals where possible, because a large formula feed immediately before a meal can reduce his appetite for solids. Since he enjoys self-feeding, allow him to finger-feed independently and offer appropriately soft, bite-sized foods. You can also provide a pre-loaded spoon rather than feeding him yourself. Continue eating together as a family and offer the same healthy foods in baby-safe textures. Babies often eat better when they see parents eating. Avoid pressure, chasing or forcing food. If he refuses, calmly end the meal and offer food again at the next scheduled opportunity. For nutrient density, include foods such as soft roti/paratha, dal, khichdi, rice, egg/paneer/curd, well-cooked vegetables, fruits, nut/seed powders or smooth nut butter in an appropriate form, and add a little healthy fat such as ghee when suitable. Regarding the pediatrician’s recommendation of 500–600 ml formula/day, I would reduce it gradually rather than suddenly. The exact timing should depend on his current formula intake and growth pattern. At 11 months, formula is still an important source of nutrition, so the goal is to gradually increase the contribution from complementary foods while maintaining adequate milk intake, rather than trying to make him eat large quantities immediately.