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Oats Khichdi for Babies

Oatmeal is a common dish prepared for babies across the world. Add some Indian flavor to regular oats to make this yummy Oats Khichdi for babies!
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic cloves chopped or minced
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoon grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoon fresh green peas
  • 1 tablespoon sweet corn optional
  • 1 tablespoon coriander finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • Pinch of turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon ghee

Method
 

  1. Heat a sauce pan and add ghee to it. Crackle cumin seeds.
  2. Now add garlic followed by finely chopped onion.
  3. Saute for a while. Now add all the vegetables except coriander leaves and stir fry.
  4. Add salt (for babies over 1 year), turmeric powder and stir. Cover and cook the veggies for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add 2 cups of water and let it to boil. Add the oats and mix well to avoid lumps.
  6. Simmer and cover the pan. Let the khichdi cook for 2-3 minutes. Add finely chopped coriander leaves and black pepper powder. Mix well and turn off the flame.
  7. Mash the veggies well with the help of back of a spoon. Serve the khichdi warm.