✅ Safe Spices for 8-Month-Olds (in small amounts):
Turmeric (haldi) – Anti-inflammatory, good for immunity.
Cumin (jeera) – Aids digestion; can be added to khichdi or porridge.
Asafoetida (hing) – Very small pinch; helps relieve gas.
Coriander powder (dhania) – Mild and aromatic.
Fennel seeds (saunf) – Can be added to water or boiled in porridges.
Ginger (adrak) – Fresh, grated in small amounts; good for digestion.
Garlic (lahsun) – Cooked and mashed into food; boosts immunity.
Cinnamon (dalchini) – A pinch in porridges or purees; adds natural sweetness.
Cardamom (elaichi) – Sweet-smelling spice, great for porridge or fruit puree.
Carom seeds (ajwain) – Helps with gas and colic; use boiled water or tempering.
❌ Spices to Avoid:
Chili (red/green), black pepper – Too spicy, can irritate baby's gut.
Salt – Should be minimal or avoided until 1 year.
Garam masala or spicy blends – Too harsh for babies.
Mustard seeds, clove, nutmeg – Wait till 10–12 months or later.
💡 How to Use:
Add a pinch while cooking khichdi, dal, porridge, or vegetable mash.
Start with 1 spice at a time, wait 3 days to watch for allergy or reaction.
Yes you can start add spices
They are :
Turmeric( Haldi)
Ginger(Adrak)
Cumin( Jeera)
Corinder (Dhania)
Cinnamon (Dhalchini)
Cardamon( elaichi)
Avoid:
Chilli
Black pepper
Garam masala
Salt and sugar
Mild spices are ok to use but not necessary. It’s good to use tadka ( ghee/ olive oil/ coconut oil) though - adding oil will boost calories
Focus on introducing a variety of of fruits, vegetables and grains slowly. Let the baby experiment with different textures and flavours - aim to offer food cooked for the whole family by 1 year of age but in a form the baby is able to chew/ swallow
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