11. Pearl Millet (Bajra) Porridge
You will need:
4tbsp bajra (coarsely ground)
2tbsp apple and banana puree
1tbsp dates puree
1tsp clarified butter (ghee)
1 cup water
How to:
Heat ghee in the pressure cooker over low heat.
As the ghee warms, add dates puree and coarsely grounded bajra. Mix well.
Add water and pressure cook for four to five whistles over medium heat. Once done, set aside the cooker to cool.
Transfer the cooked porridge in a bowl, stir in apple and banana puree, and serve right away.
You can add chopped fresh berries or raisins to this recipe for toddlers older than 12 months.
12. Sago Porridge
You will need:
¼ cup sago
1 cup water (for cooking)
2tbsp raisins puree
1tbsp nuts powder
1tsp clarified butter (ghee)
How to:
Soak sago in water for at least an hour. Soaking time depends on the sago variety. Wash them well under running water, drain, and set aside.
Boil water in a saucepan over low heat and add sago. Cook until the sago turns transparent. Once sago is cooked it becomes light; at this stage add other ingredients.
Add raisin puree, nuts powder, and ghee. Simmer the mixture for five minutes or until the porridge thickens.
Turn off the heat and pour some porridge into a bowl for feeding.
You can add finely chopped seasonal fruits and whole milk to this recipe to prepare delicious breakfast porridge for toddlers.