Barley Moong Dal Khichdi

INGREDIENTS
Barley - ¼ cup
Yellow Moong Dal - 3 tbsp
Cumin Seeds - ¼ tsp
Salt - as required
Turmeric Powder - ⅛ Tsp
water - 1 cup
Ghee- 1 Tsp

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash barley and soak it in water overnight or at least 4 hours. Then in a pressure cooker add a tsp of ghee. Let it melt.
Then add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Now add the soaked barley after draining the water.
Now add washed moong dal and turmeric powder.
Add one cup of water and mix well. Then add salt (for babies above one year).
Close the lid of pressure cooker and cook everything in a medium flame for three to four whistles.
Mash it well with a masher until soft. You can also grind in the blender if you prefer.

Disclaimer: If feeding to baby under 12 months, do not add sugar or honey. You may use date puree for sweetening.

For babies, above 12 months, we recommend do not add white sugar, you may use honey, jaggery or date puree for sweetening.

Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
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