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Barley Moong Dal Khichdi for Baby
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Barley Khichdi Recipe for Babies & Toddlers

Barley Khichdi - A quick lunch made with barley and moong dal. Nutritious food for babies and toddlers.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Baby Food
Cuisine: Indian
Calories:
Author: Kalyani

Ingredients

  • Barley - ¼ cup
  • Yellow Moong Dal - 3 tbsp
  • Cumin Seeds - ¼ tsp
  • Salt - as required
  • Turmeric Powder - ⅛ Tsp
  • water - 1 cup
  • Ghee- 1 Tsp

Instructions

  • Wash barley and soak it in water overnight or at least 4 hours. Then in a pressure cooker add a teaspoon of ghee. Let it melt.
  • Then add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Now add the soaked barley after draining the water.
  • Now add washed moong dal and turmeric powder.
  • Add one cup of water and mix well. Then add salt (for babies above one year).
  • Close the lid of pressure cooker and cook everything in a medium flame for three to four whistles. Once the pressure releases, open the cooker.
  • Mash it well with a masher until soft. You can also grind in the blender if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g