Though I have posted many instant porridge powder recipes for babies, this Instant Khichdi or the instant homemade rice cereal rice recipe was one that has been pending for a long time. We already have a homemade brown rice baby cereal recipe, but while that one needs cooking, this is a no cook recipe. It doesn't get easier than this!
When you take cooking out of the equation, image the possibilities that this recipe opens up!! Forget about store bought cereals filled with preservatives, you have your very own instant cereal mix here! And when you're travelling, all you need is hot water, and your baby's meal is ready!
Ingredients
- Rice - 40 g
- Moong dal - 20 g
- Pepper - 4 or 5 (can be adjusted according to tasteor skipped)
- Cumin/Jeera - 1/4 teaspoon
- Asafoetida - a pinch (optional)
Method
1. The rice and moong dal can be washed and dried in sun or used directly too.
2. Dry roast the rice in kadai, till you get a shiny, puffed up appearance as shown here:
3. Dry roast dal, pepper, jeera, asfoetida (if adding)
4. Cool and grind to a powder. Sieve the coarse particles to get a fine powder.
7. Store in an airtight box in a cool and dry place.
How to make Instant Khichdi for Babies?
1. Take about 4 tablespoons of mix. You can increase the quantity if you like.
2. Add 100 ml of boiled hot water to get a thick consistency and close the bowl with a lid for 5 minutes.
3. Stir through the mixture after 5 minutes and add some ghee for taste.
There, now you have no reason to buy a store bought cereal mix when you can make your own healthier version at home!! And we guarantee, your baby will prefer the taste of home cooked food seasoned with your love!
Lots of Love,