Wheat Porridge for Babies – Sharmis Passion

Wheat porridge is a healthy and filling baby food made by mixing wheat porridge with water and jaggery syrup. It is generally given to babies when they start taking solid food and need some satiation and nutrition. It has a mild taste and is very comfortable for small stomachs. It is easy to digest and keeps children’s stomach full for a long time.

This wheat porridge is a little different as it is made using a homemade porridge mix that can also be prepared ahead of time and stored. This saves a lot of time on busy days and makes feeding much easier. The texture comes out smooth and thick, almost like soft pudding. Babies usually like this taste and it is suitable for morning or lunch time.

About Wheat Porridge

Wheat porridge is a traditional baby food that has been prepared in many homes for a long time. Earlier it was prepared by soaking wheat and extracting milk from it. That whole process takes a lot of time and effort. In this version wheat porridge mix is ​​used which helps in making the same porridge quickly without much effort.

Dalia mixture is made from wheat flour, almonds, moong dal and fried gram dal. All these ingredients are roasted and made into powder, which makes them easy to digest. When cooked with water it turns into a soft and smooth porridge. Jaggery syrup is added for light sweetness which is a better alternative than sugar.

It has a soft and creamy texture. It should neither be too thick nor too thin. When cooked properly, it sticks well to the spoon and is also light on the stomach. Its flavor is mild and not too spicy, making it suitable for children who are slowly trying new foods. This is one of those baby foods that I feel comfortable giving often.

I usually prepare this porridge mix once and store it. This helps a lot later and makes feeding time much easier. I prepare a small amount of fresh food each time forage.

wheat porridge ingredients

• wheat flour – I’ve used it as the main base for oatmeal mix. I usually take good quality wheat flour as it gives better texture.
• Almond – I have included almonds mainly for nutrition and a little richness. It gives a mild nutty taste to the porridge. If your child is new to eating nuts, you can reduce or skip it.
• Bean lentil – I used to make it more filling and healthy. It is light and easy to digest for children. You can use split yellow moong dal.
• fried gram dal – I added it for thickness and smooth body. If not available you can skip.
• jaggery syrup – I have added it for sweetness. It tastes good without being overpowering.

How to make wheat porridge step by step

1.Measure all the ingredients and get ready. – First of all dry roast the fried gram dal until it turns golden. Cancel.

2.Wash the moong dal, dry roast it until it turns golden. Cancel.

3. Roast the almonds until brown spots start appearing here and there. Keep aside to cool.

4. Put roasted almonds and moong dal in the mixer jar. – Grind it coarsely and add roasted gram dal to it.

5. Grind it finely to make a powder and keep it aside. Dry roast the wheat flour on low flame for at least 5 minutes or until it changes color slightly. Keep aside to cool.

Store in a clean dry container.

Wheat porridge for children step by step

1.In a saucepan – add 2 tbsp wheat porridge powder, add water to it

2. Beat well and then add jaggery syrup This.

3. Heat it thoroughly. Keep cooking on low flame. Keep stirring to avoid lumps

4.It will start thickening and clumping on the ladle, it will become halwa like in consistency. This is the right step. Switch off. Feed hot.

If you wish, add drops of ghee when it is hot and feed it.

Expert Tips

• Roasting Ingredients – I fry all the ingredients well on low flame. This removes the raw smell and makes digestion easier. Try not to rush this step.
• grind carefully – I usually grind almonds and lentils gently. If you grind for a long time it may become oily and sticky.
• consistency check – I always stir while cooking porridge. It thickens very fast so don’t leave it out.
• crazy – You can use any dry fruits as per your choice or suitable for your child. You can leave out the nuts altogether if you don’t want to.
• fresh feed – I like to make fresh porridge every time for the baby. I try not to store cooked porridge for a long time.

serving and storage

Serve this wheat porridge hot to children. Make sure it is not hot before feeding. It tastes good as a morning or lunch meal. Place the remaining oatmeal mixture in a clean dry container. Keep it away from moisture and always use a dry spoon. The mixture remains good for a few weeks.

general questions and answers

1.Can I give this porridge daily?

Yes, you can give it often, but try giving it with other foods for variety.

2.Can I skip jaggery?

Yes, if the child likes it then you can skip the jaggery and give him plain porridge.

3.Can I add ghee while feeding?

Yes, you can add some ghee while feeding for taste and extra nutrition.

4.Can I give it to children?

Yes, it can be given to children around 8 months of age.

5.How to avoid knots?

You just have to keep stirring the porridge continuously, this will prevent lumps from forming.

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