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Barley Vegetable Khichdi for Babies

By Hemapriya Natesan @MyLittleMoppet

March 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Barley Vegetable Khichdi for Babies is a wholesome tasty meal for your little one, packed with carbohydrates, calories and nutritious vegetables.

Did you know that Barley was used as a special food for gladiators in the Ancient Greece? Or that it was a form of currency until the 16th century? That’s Barley for you!

Barley is one of the most highly nutritious grains, with 8 essential amino acids, vitamins of the B group and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Here we bring to you a recipe which is nothing short of a power-packed meal for babies. It’s our “Barley Vegetable Khichdi for Babies”, a wholesome tasty meal with added nutritious vegetables.

Barley Vegetable Khichdi for Babies

Ingredients:

  • Organic Barley powder – ¼ cup
  • Moong dal (soaked and drained)– 2 Tbsp
  • Chopped Carrot – 1 Tbsp
  • Chopped Potato – 1 Tbsp
  • Green peas – 1 Tbsp
  • Jeera powder – 1 Tsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ Tsp
  • Asafoetida (Hing) – A pinch
  • Ghee – 1 Tsp

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Method:

1. Heat ghee in a cooker.

2. Add Jeera powder.

3. Add carrot, potato and green peas and sauté for few seconds.

4. Add moongal and sauté.

5. Add Barley and saute.

6. Add turmeric and hing to it.

7. Add 1 cup of water. The water quantity can be increased or decreased as per the desired consistency.

8. Let it cook for 3-4 whistles.

9. Mash well.

10. Yummy Khichdi is ready to serve.

This protein and fiber rich khichdi can be given to 6 months+ babies. It can be introduced after introducing the basic foods like rice, dal etc. For elder babies and adults, the same recipe can be made with the whole barley. Don’t forget to check out our other barley recipes, like barley water or barley cereal.

Wondering how to get this Organic Barley Cereal ? Don’t worry, we’ll send it to you! We prepare it fresh as soon as you place your order and deliver it straight to your doorstep.

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Barley Vegetable Khichdi for Babies   Save Print Here we bring to you a power-packed recipe for babies. It’s our “Barley Vegetable Khichdi for Babies”, a wholesome tasty meal with nutritious vegetables.This protein and fiber rich khichdi can be given to 6 months+ babies. It can be introduced after introducing the basic foods like rice, dal etc. For elder babies and adults, the same recipe can be made with the whole barley. Author: Hemapriya Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Indian INGREDIENTS
  • Organic Barley powder – ¼ cup
  • Moong dal (soaked and drained)– 2 Tbsp
  • Chopped Carrot – 1 Tbsp
  • Chopped Potato – 1 Tbsp
  • Green peas – 1 Tbsp
  • Jeera powder – 1 Tsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ Tsp
  • Asafoetida (Hing) – A pinch
  • Ghee – 1 Tsp
METHOD
  1. Heat ghee in a cooker.
  2. Add Jeera powder.
  3. Add carrot, potato and green peas and sauté for few seconds.
  4. Add moongal and sauté.
  5. Add Barley and saute.
  6. Add turmeric and hing to it.
  7. Add 1 cup of water. The water quantity can be increased or decreased as per the desired consistency.
  8. Let it cook for 3-4 whistles.
  9. Mash well.
  10. Yummy Khichdi is ready to serve.
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