Wheat porridge is a healthy and filling baby food made using wheat porridge mix cooked with water and jaggery syrup. It is usually given to babies once they start solid foods and need something filling and nourishing. The taste is mild and very comforting for small tummies. It is easy to digest and keeps babies full for longer time.
This wheat porridge is little different as it is made using a homemade porridge mix which can be prepared earlier and stored. It saves lot of time on busy days and makes feeding much easier. The texture comes smooth and thick, almost like a soft pudding. Babies usually like this taste and it suits well for morning or afternoon feeding time.
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About Wheat Porridge
Wheat Porridge is a traditional baby food that has been made in many homes since a long time. Earlier it was prepared by soaking wheat and extracting the milk from it. That whole process takes lot of time and effort. This version uses wheat porridge mix which helps to make the same porridge quickly without much work.
The porridge mix is made with wheat flour, almonds, moong dal and fried gram dal. All these ingredients are roasted and powdered which makes them easy to digest. When cooked with water, it turns into a smooth and soft porridge. Jaggery syrup is added for mild sweetness which is better option than sugar.
It has a soft and creamy texture. It should be neither too thick nor too thin. It coats the spoon well when cooked right and also feels light on stomach. It has a gentle taste and not too strong, suitable for babies who are slowly trying new foods. It is one of those baby foods I feel comfortable giving often.
I usually prepare this porridge mix once and keep it stored. It helps a lot later and makes feeding time much easier. I just cook small quantity fresh for feed each time.
Wheat Porridge Ingredients
- Wheat flour - I have used this as the main base for the porridge mix. I usually take good quality wheat flour as it gives better texture.
- Almonds - I have added almonds mainly for nutrition and little richness. It gives mild nutty taste to the porridge. You can reduce or skip if baby is new to nuts.
- Moong dal - I used to make this more filling and healthy. It is light and easy to digest for babies. You can use split yellow moong dal.
- Fried gram dal - I have added this for thickness and smooth body. You can skip if not available.
- Jaggery syrup - I have added for the sweetness. It gives nice taste without overpowering.
How to make Wheat Porridge Step by Step
1.Measure all the ingredients and get ready. First dry roast fried gram dal till it is golden. Set aside.
2.Rinse moong dal, dry roast it until golden brown. Set aside.
3.Roast almonds until brown spots appear here and there. Set aside to cool.
4.Transfer roasted almonds and moong dal to a mixer jar. Grind it to a coarse mixture then add roasted fried gram dal.
5.Grind to a semi fine powder, set aside. Dry roast wheat flour for at least 5 minutes in low flame or until the color slightly changes.Set aside to cool.
Store in a clean dry container.
Wheat Porridge for Babies Step by Step
1.In a sauce pan - Add 2 tablespoon wheat porridge powder, add water to it
2.Whisk well then add jaggery syrup to it.
3.well and heat it up.Keep cooking in low flame. Keep stirring to avoid lumps
4.It will start to thicken and coat the ladle, it will be more like pudding in consistency. This is the right stage.Switch off. Feed warm.
Feed when it is warm with a drizzle of ghee if desired.
Expert Tips
- Roasting ingredients - I roast all the ingredients well in low flame. This helps remove raw smell and makes digestion easy. Try not to rush this step.
- Grinding carefully - I usually grind almonds and dals gently. If you grind for long time it may turn oily and sticky.
- Consistency check - I always keep stirring while cooking the porridge. It thickens very fast so do not leave it unattended.
- Nuts - You can use any nuts of your choice or what suits your baby. You can totally skip nuts if you don't want.
- Fresh feeding - I prefer making fresh porridge every time for baby. I try not to store cooked porridge for long time.
Serving and Storage
Serve this wheat porridge warm to babies. Make sure it is not hot before feeding. This goes well as morning or afternoon meal. Store leftover porridge mix in a clean dry container. Keep it away from moisture and use dry spoon always. The mix stays good for few weeks.
FAQS
1.Can I give this porridge daily?
Yes you can give it often, but try to rotate with other foods also for variety.
2.Can I skip jaggery?
Yes you can skip jaggery and give plain porridge if baby prefers it that way.
3.Can I add ghee while feeding?
Yes you can add little ghee while feeding for taste and extra nutrition.
4.Can I give this to babies?
Yes, it can be given to babies from around 8 months age.
5.How to avoid lumps?
You just have to keep stirring continuously and the porridge, this helps to avoid lumps.
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Wheat Porridge
Ingredients
To make wheat porridge mix
- 1 cup wheat flour
- ¼ cup almonds
- ⅛ heaped cup moong dal
- ⅛ heaped cup fried gram dal
To prepare wheat porridge
- 2 tablespoon wheat porridge mix check steps for porridge mix recipe
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon thin jaggery syrup
Instructions
To make wheat porridge mix
- Measure all the ingredients and get ready.First dry roast fried gram dal till it is golden.Set aside.
- Rinse moong dal, dry roast it until golden brown.Set aside.
- Roast almonds until brown spots appear here and there.Set aside to cool.
- Transfer roasted almonds and moong dal to a mixer jar.Grind it to a coarse mixture then add roasted fried gram dal.
- Grind to a semi fine powder,set aside.Dry roast wheat flour for atleast 5 mins in low flame or until the color slightly changes.Set aside to cool.
- Now mix wheat flour with almond mixture.Mix it well.I used my sieve with big holes and sieved it twice for even mixing.
- Store in a clean dry container.
To prepare wheat porridge
- In a sauce pan - Add 2 tablespoon porridge mix powder, add water to it.
- Whisk well then add jaggery syrup to it.
- Mix well and heat it up. Keep cooking in low flame. Keep stirring to avoid lumps.
- It will start to thicken and coat the ladle, it will be more like pudding in consistency. This is the right stage. Switch off. Feed wheat porridge warm.
Notes
- Do not grind almonds for more time as it may release oil and make the mixture moist.
- Use a big holed sieve as we sieve only for even mixing, do not discard the coarse mixture.
- You can store this mix at least for a month. Keep away from moisture. Use a clean spoon every time.
- The measurement can be varied as per your baby's needs and liking. I used a nicely heaped ⅛ cup of moong dal and fried gram dal each.
- The porridge will thicken fast so add more water and cook at least for 3-5mins.
- Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- If you want you can add ½ teaspoon ghee while feeding.
- This porridge can be given to babies from 8 months.
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