Stage 3 · 9–11mIndian35 min2 servings · ~110 g each
Bajra Moong Khichdi
Pearl millet khichdi — one of the most iron-rich cereals in IFCT, and a rice alternative.
Contains: Milk
Good for:
Growth
Eyes
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp bajra (broken or flour)20 g dry
1 tbsp moong dal15 g dry
a little grated carrot25 g cooked
1 tsp ghee4 g raw
a pinch of cumin0.3 g dry
Breast milk, formula or water used to adjust texture is not counted in nutrition.
Method
- 1
Soak broken bajra 1 hour (or use flour).
- 2
Pressure-cook with dal, carrot and 300 ml water for 6–7 whistles.
- 3
Temper cumin in ghee and stir in; mash lightly.
How to serve
Lightly mashed.
Storage
Fridge up to 2 days in a sealed container, or freeze in ice-cube trays up to 1 month. Reheat until steaming, stir, and cool before serving.