Hello Mommies,
Being a true rice eater it was very difficult for me to start eating wheat. Eating wheat became boring, so I wanted to try out other grains so slowly I moved to jowar and now Bajra or Pearl Millet. Bajra or pearl millet in eaten especially during winters. It is very cheap and easily available. Recently I read an article on how bajra benefits weight loss, especially helps burn tummy fat.
Bajra contains,protein, fat, minerals, fibers, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Hence I would suggest all you moms to include it in your family diet. You can start off with bajra cereal for babies. You can see our homemade cereal recipe. Bajra Khichdi is great for kids above 1 year. So here is my simple recipe.
<Im really sorry that I didnt click pictures, the next time I make it Im sure to add the images here>.
Bajra Khichdi Recipe
Ingredients:
- Bajra- 1 cup (soaked overnight)
- Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 1/4 tsp
- Moong dal (yellow) – 1/4 cup
- Green Chillies (1-2) – chopped
- Coriander leaves – 2 Tbsp chopped
- Curry leaf (optional) – 4-5 leaves
- Hing (optional)
Procedure:
Soak Bajra overnight.Put this in a blender for 1-2 secs to get a coarse texture.
In a pan add oil, when it heats up add jeera, then add chillies, hing and curry leaves.
Now add bajra and the dal and stir, finally add chopped coriander, salt and water and pressure cook it for 2 whistles. Your yummy khichdi is done. For kids add a dollop of ghee while serving.
