Paasi Paruppu Khichidi (1/2 cup)
This is a good combination of a cereal and a pulse, which is suitable for your baby after 1 to 2 weeks of starting weaning. This will add more variety to your baby’s meal and also provide plenty of protein for healthy growth of your baby.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon split green gram (Paasi Paruppu)
- 1 tablespoon of rice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ghee
Method:
- Wash and soak the green gram (Paasi Paruppu) and rice together.
- Add the turmeric powder and cook using a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.
- Remove from the pressure cooker and add the ghee. Mix well.
- Mash the Passi Paruppu khichdi completely to make a smooth consistency. Serve lukewarm.
Nutrient values for 1/2 cup
| Amt | Energy | Protein | Cho | Fat | Vit-A | Vit-C | Calcium | Iron | F.Acid | Fibre |
| 32 gm | 123 kcal | 4.8 gm | 19.8 gm | 2.8 gm | 30.3 mcg | 0.0 mg | 13.3 mg | 0.7 mg | 23.4 mcg | 0.2 gm |
