Today I would like to share the iron and protein rich multigrain khichdi recipe which can be given to babies of 11 months and above.
Though khichdi is considered boring food by many, is a divine meal for me. I love trying varieties of khichdis. You can refer to the post on moongdal khichdi for babies.
Khichdi can be considered one of the nutritious foods for your baby after she or he has been introduced to vegetables and fruits. It's a one-pot dish for mommies too as khichdi can be prepared anytime.
This multi grain khichdi or multi grain porridge is power packed with adequate iron and protein. Sometimes due to grains in this multigrain khichdi, baby may develop gas formation, indigestion etc. Thus babies may get fussy, but that doesn't mean you can't feed them khichdi.
How to modify multi grain khichdi for fussy babies?
Ajwain, hing, garlic, ginger, fennel are considered as natural gas relievers.
If your baby has gastric problems, he/she may get fussy and get difficult to feed. So, it's better to include mentioned ingredients in the multi grain khichdi if you are preparing it for your babies.
There is no harm in including these ingredients on regular basis to your khichdi to make sure that babies don't get gastric troubles. You can also refer to the 9 home remedies for gas troubles in babies and toddlers.
If the gastric problems still exist, you can give your baby medicine relieving from gastric issues after consulting with the pediatrician.
Multi grain khichdi - preparation method:
Wash and drain all grains and keep aside. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, clove, bayleaf, turmeric powder, cumin seeds and til.
Once sautéed well add ginger garlic paste and chopped vegetables. Sautee this until the flavor is released to the oil and vegetables are a little bit cooked.
Add in the multigrain mix and stir till the grains turn golden brown. Add coriander powder and salt. Add water to this and pressure cook for 4 whistles or until the khichdi is cooked to its perfection.
Once pressure is released, serve khichdi with a teaspoon of ghee along with papad.
Do try this multi grain khichdi recipe for your little ones at home. Even you can have it as its power packed with proteins.
Do you love khichdis? Do you make multigrain khichdi in any other way adding any other spices/ grains? Which is your little one's favorite khichdi?
