Broken Wheat Porridge for Babies and Kids

Editor’s Note :  Today’s recipe is broken wheat porridge for babies and kids. Do you like broken wheat ? Personally I don’t like it in the form of upma , but when it is transformed into a yummy nurukku gothambu/ broken wheat payasam, I don’t mind gulping a glass or two .

Broken wheat also known as bulgar wheat / daliya /cracked wheat is ideal for weight loss post baby as it is low in calories. But for babies we can make it a wholesome meal by adding whole fat milk , nuts and ghee. Even diabetic and heart patients can have broken wheat as part of their diet. For babies and adults broken wheat helps to reduce gas troubles and constipation.

Today’s post is by Jayalekshmy who is a mom of 1 year old Rithvik . She loves to play with her bub and found out her passion for cooking post her baby

Over to you Jaya

BROKEN WHEAT PORRIDGE FOR BABIES AND KIDSThis is one of my one year old baby’s favorite dish. I used to give him this as mid evening snack on alternate days or thrice weekly. Broken wheat porridge is very tasty and nutritious for babies. Suitable for eight months and older kids . Print Broken Wheat Porridge For Babies and Kids Author: Jayalekshmy Velswamy   Ingredients

• Broken wheat – 1.5 tbsp (wash and soak in water for two hours before cooking)
• Dates – 2 or 3
• Almonds – 3
• Raisins – 10 or more (can use other dried fruits like apricot, papaya etc)
• Jaggery syrup – as required
• Ghee – 1 tsp

Instructions

1. Pressure cook broken wheat ,dates (deseeded),almonds,raisins for three whistles.
2. Once pressure is released ,peel off the skin from almonds and grind all the ingredients in a mixie to form a paste.
3. In a pan add this paste,if required add the left over water in the cooker.
4. Add a little jaggery syrup. Cook in low flame for one or two minutes
5. Finally add 1tsp. ghee and switch off .Serve it little warm

Notes Please soak almonds and raisins overnight 3.2.1255

Hope your kids love it . Happy feeding

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