Invalid cookery | Important point for invalid

Invalid cookery is not a special method of cookery but we have to use our knowledge of baking, boiling, steaming and some rules especially to food prepared for the sick. An invalid has a weak appetite  and need special care . Wrong food may kill a patient and badly prepared food will retard recovery. Good food ,well cooked and served will do much toward saving patients life.

Important point for invalid | Rules for invalid cookery

• Consult the doctor about the patient diet and obey his instructions.
• Choose the food that will supply necessary nourishment and suitable to illness
•  Serve food which can be digested easily
• Served well balanced meals and meals should be prepared with care
• In serious illness food is usually given  in liquid form
• Slowly increase the food in variety  and amount.
• Serve the best quality food and fresh food
• Vary the method of cooking as much as possible

Suitable dishes :- 

Liquid - fresh fruit juice , barley water , lemonade

Solid food - white fish ,pancreas , liver dishes

Soft food - made with Milk e.g milk jelly , custard pudding

Khichadi , jaauli rice