Yogurt with smooth tahini

A smooth mixture thick enough to stay on the spoon, with no thick lump of tahini left.

Let it stand briefly rather than serving it straight from the fridge.

Whole sesame seeds are not used, only smooth tahini. Thick tahini is never given on its own from a spoon — it sticks in the mouth and is always loosened with the yogurt. Unpasteurised dairy is not used.

Serve as soon as it is mixed; this recipe is not reheated. Throw away a half-eaten portion rather than keeping it.

Your baby should be sitting upright and someone should stay with them while they eat. Add no salt, sugar or honey; honey is not given before one year. Your baby may not have teeth yet, so every piece must be soft enough to squash with gums. Babies do not all manage the same texture at the same age — follow your baby's pace rather than pushing. If your baby has an allergy, eczema, or a family history of allergy, talk to your GP or health visitor before introducing new foods. Introduce foods that can trigger an allergic reaction one at a time and in small amounts, so you can spot any reaction.