Recipe: Sweet Bajra (12 months - 18 months)

Bajra or pearl millet is a highly nutritious grain and this recipe is a wonderful way of introducing it to your little munchkin. It is packed with micronutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc, which aid in their overall development. It also helps to support their bone development and healthy weight gain. 

Preparation Time: 10-12 hours (including soaking time)

Ingredients:

• Bajra 40 g.

• Milk 100 ml.

• Jaggery 25 g.

• Water 100 ml.

• Ghee/Oil 5 ml.

Number of Servings: 1-2

Recommended Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 100-150g)

Nutritive Value (per serving):

Method:

Step 1: Clean bajra. Sprinkle water on it and keep overnight.

Step 2: Wash and remove husk.

Step 3: Roast in ghee/oil for a few minutes.

Step 4: Add milk and water and cook till it becomes soft.

Step 5: Add jaggery and remove from fire.

About Expert:

Ms. Jyoti Pachisia is a highly experienced Consulting Dietitian, Content Writer, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Renal Nutritionist. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Management Studies, Mukundpur and as a Guest Faculty at the Dolphin School of Hotel Management, Kalyani.