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    You are here: Home / Baby food recipes / Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies and Toddlers | Instant Cerelac for Baby

    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies and Toddlers | Instant Cerelac for Baby

    last updated: Jan 21, 2020 by Kalyani

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    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids2

    Poha/beaten rice/flattened rice is an excellent food for babies as its rich in iron , wholesome and easily digestible. This poha cereal mix also has roasted gram dal and nuts, hence its loaded with protein which helps in healthy weight gain for babies and kids. You can give this poha cereal mix to your baby after 7 months (skip nuts while introducing and add nuts to this mix only after introducing each nuts separate, preferably after 8 months)

    Ways to use this poha cereal mix powder for babies, toddlers and kids

    • You can make instant porridge for your baby during travel, check the method of preparation given below in the next paragraph.
    • Make porridge with water or milk. Check the detailed recipe for making porridge with this poha cereal mix here.
    • Add ghee, powdered jaggery to this poha cereal mix and make ladoos. Refer this poha ladoo recipe and just replace poha with this poha cereal mix.
    • For babies above one year, you can just mix this powder with sugar/powdered jaggery and give as a snack. It tastes excellent!
    • Mix with hot milk and offer as breakfast cereal. Sure a healthy alternative to store bought corn flakes!

    How to use this poha cereal mix powder during travel? 

    • In case of emergencies or during travel, you could use this powder without cooking, add 2-3 teaspoon of this powder in a bowl and add  ½ cup of hot water/ boiled cow's milk(for babies above one year) to it.
    • Close it with a lid and keep it undisturbed for 10 minutes.
    • After 10 minutes, open it, mix well and feed your baby. You could also add dates syrup, any fruit puree or mashed fruits to make it more tasty!
    Now lets get onto check how to make poha cereal mix recipe for babies, toddlers and kids.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids4
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    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies and Toddlers | Instant Cerelac for Baby

    4.20 from 5 votes
    Homemade Poha Cereal Mix - poha cereal made with poha/beaten rice/flattened rice, roasted gram dal and nuts.
    Course Baby Food
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Calories
    Author Kalyani

    Ingredients

    • Thick poha - 1 cup
    • Roasted Gram Dal - ¼ cup
    • Almonds - ⅛ cup
    • Cashews - ⅛ cup
    • Green Cardamom - 1

    Instructions

    • Keep all the ingredients ready. Take poha and check specks if any. Then dry roast the poha in low flame for 3-5 minutes until nice aroma comes and its crispy. Remove from the pan once done.
    • In the same pan, take roasted gram dal and dry roast in low flame until it is hot to touch. Remove from the pan once done. Then add almonds and cashews together along with cardamom, dry roast it for a minute. Switch off the flame once done.
    • Firstly take the dry roasted poha in a blender/mixer. Grind the poha to a smooth powder. Transfer it to a plate and cool it down.
    • Then take the roasted gram dal in the blender and grind it to a smooth powder. Transfer it to a plate and cool it down.
    • Now take the roasted nuts in a blender. Run the mixie for 10 seconds. Repeat grinding until you get a fine powder. Don't run the mixie for more than 10 seconds at a time otherwise the nuts may leave oil and the mixture becomes moisturized.
    • Mix all the ground powders together and sieve it using a siever.
    • After sieving the powder, cool it down completely and store it in an air tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g
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    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids1

    Here is the video for how to make Poha Cereal Mix for babies
    Method :
    1. Keep all the ingredients ready. Take poha and check specks if any. Then dry roast the poha in low flame for 3-5 minutes until nice aroma comes and its crispy. Remove from the pan once done.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 1
    2. In the same pan, take roasted gram dal and dry roast in low flame until it is hot to touch. Remove from the pan once done. Then add almonds and cashews together along with cardamom, dry roast it for a minute. Switch off the flame once done.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 2
    3. Firstly take the dry roasted poha in a blender/mixer. Grind the poha to a smooth powder. Transfer it to a plate and cool it down.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 3

    4. Then take the roasted gram dal in the blender and grind it to a smooth powder. Transfer it to a plate and cool it down.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 4
    5. Now take the roasted nuts in a blender. Run the mixie for 10 seconds. Repeat grinding until you get a fine powder. Don't run the mixie for more than 10 seconds at a time otherwise the nuts may leave oil and the mixture becomes moisturized.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    6. Mix all the ground powders together and sieve well using a sieve.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 6
    7. After sieving the powder, cool it down completely and store it in an air tight container.
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 7
     Healthy homemade poha cereal mix is ready!
    Poha Cereal Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids4

    Notes :
    • This poha powder keeps well for a month if handled properly.
    • Sieve the powder well to get a fine powder.
    • While grinding nuts, don't run the mixie for more than 10 seconds at a time otherwise the nuts may leave oil and the mixture becomes moisturized.
    • Make sure to introduce each ingredient separate before you try this poha cereal to your baby.
    • Generally poha doesn't cause any allergies, but check for symptoms and stop feeding your baby if you find any.
    • The same recipe can be prepared with red poha too and in that case choose thin poha and roast it well!
    • Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.

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    Comments

    1. Binte hauwa

      May 08, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      Roasted gram dal means bhuna hua chana?

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        May 09, 2017 at 4:42 am

        Yes it is bhuna chana

        Reply
    2. Su

      June 18, 2017 at 12:54 am

      If put in a air tight container n put in the refrigerator will it last longer...or should i juz leave it out....

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        June 18, 2017 at 5:51 am

        The poha powder should be stored in an airtight container. You can keep it in refrigerator if the weather is too hot

        Reply
    3. Dil

      June 24, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Hi,
      This is the fourth healthy mix powder I m using from your blog..your blog is so informative. To use this powder during travel,you have mentioned 2 TSP powder for 1 cup water.is this one cup or half a cup water?

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        June 24, 2017 at 10:56 pm

        Quantity depends on the poha and consistency you want . You can start with 1/2 cup of water. If needed you can add more

        Reply
        • Dil

          June 25, 2017 at 12:26 am

          Thank you

          Reply
    4. Aparna

      July 31, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Can I use this mix to my 7months baby boy?if s ..can plz tell me the quantity also

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        August 01, 2017 at 4:16 am

        yes you can give for 7 months baby.. Quantity is 2 tbsp per day

        Reply
    5. Chaya Avinash

      October 28, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Your recepies are too good for kids my son 1 year old likes to eat especially health mix powders I tried most all comes out well. PL keep posting healthy recepies for elder kids around 10 years old as they need nutrition food They like most junk food it's too hard to avoid them.

      Reply
      • gkfooddiary

        October 28, 2017 at 10:59 pm

        Sure will do. Thanks for your kind words!

        Reply
    6. Manila

      September 26, 2018 at 12:25 am

      Hi.. Do we need to wash the poha before roasting? Can we use it without washing?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        September 26, 2018 at 8:43 am

        No need to wash poha. just check for specks if any

        Reply
    7. Shanti

      November 27, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      4 stars
      Should we add jaggery for sweetness? Generally we add jaggery for all porridges for my baby ,otherwise he won't eat . MIL says if no taste how can a baby eat ?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        November 28, 2018 at 1:28 am

        For babies above one year, you can use little jaggery or palm sugar. Most of the Babies love porridges without sweetener. Don't worry.

        Reply
    8. preetha

      December 27, 2018 at 2:51 pm

      I made this poha cereal for our 3 days travel and my 8 month old baby loved it. It helped me to feed my baby in our road trip.Thanks a lot 🙂

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        December 27, 2018 at 11:42 pm

        Thanks, Preetha for sharing positive feedback:) Glad your baby likes it!

        Reply
    9. Rajul Shukla

      January 21, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      Hi madam.
      I am a frequent reader of your blog.
      The recipes posted by you, is very informative and healthy as well. I have made the cereal powders given from your recipes. My seven month old son likes it very much.
      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        January 22, 2019 at 7:31 am

        Thanks a lot for taking time and writing feedback. I am glad your little baby like the cereals.

        Reply
    10. Zumaira

      February 12, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Hello
      I just love all ur recipes and my 10 month old baby
      Too. Thank u sooo much for taking ur precious time and sharing all ur recipes. It’s a great help for all d mothers I guess. Looking forward for more delicious and nutritious recipes. Tc

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        February 14, 2019 at 10:14 am

        thank you so much

        Reply
    11. Sneha Shinde Shikare

      March 12, 2019 at 12:33 am

      3 stars
      Hey Can I use moong daal instead of Chana daal as I haven't introduced chana daal yet to my 8 months baby?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        March 13, 2019 at 5:08 am

        You can skip roasted chana dal.

        Reply
    12. Shruthi

      March 26, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      Can I feed this when my baby have cough n cold?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        March 27, 2019 at 1:59 am

        yes, no harm.

        Reply
    13. Mandy

      October 21, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Hi I’m going to do long air travel what other powder mix can I prepare for the baby besides this,he is months at the moment

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        October 21, 2019 at 9:23 pm

        how old is your baby?

        Reply
    14. Kani

      January 08, 2020 at 9:49 am

      4 stars
      hi can i give almond, gram dhal and cashew for my 7months baby?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        January 08, 2020 at 10:56 pm

        it is better to introduce each separate and add it to this recipe if no allergies

        Reply
    15. Afnaan

      January 25, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Hi is this recipe suitable for 6 months baby?
      U have told to skip all nuts does this include gram dal as well?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        January 26, 2020 at 1:18 am

        ideal for 7 months+ babies. gram dal can be added

        Reply
    16. Sandy

      March 12, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      This has become my son’s favourite cereal for breakfast. Have tried the wheat mix and rice with moong dal too.
      It’s super easy to cook and healthy too.
      Thanks very much for helping working moms to prepare quick homemade food for kids! We feel less guilty ?
      Pls keep the New recipes coming in —
      Cheers ?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        March 12, 2020 at 11:01 pm

        Nice. glad to know 🙂

        Reply
    17. Akshaya

      September 12, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Hy..shall v prepared Poha cereal vitout any brown sugar/jaggery?

      Reply
      • Kalyani

        September 16, 2020 at 8:52 am

        sure yes

        Reply

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