Go Back Email Link

Nutritious Quinoa Khichdi Recipe for Babies & Toddlers: Easy & Healthy Meal Idea

Print

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Quinoa
  • 3 tbsp Yellow Moong Dal
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 small clove Garlic
  • a pinch optional Hing (Asafetida)
  • as required Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1.25 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Ghee

Instructions

  • Wash the quinoa and moong dal thoroughly and set aside.
  • In a pressure cooker, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee until melted. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add the garlic and hing, followed by the drained quinoa
  • Add the washed moong dal and turmeric powder. Pour in the water and mix well. Add salt if your baby is over one year old.
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on medium flame for three to four whistles.
  • Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mash the mixture until soft using a masher. Alternatively, you can blend it in a blender if you prefer a smoother consistency.