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    Wheat, Moong Dal & Almond Health Powder for Babies - Health Powder Mix for Babies

    March 25, 2014 By Aarthi 116 Comments

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    I have a sister from mumbai, she too is a new mom. Her pediatrician gave her a baby book. It has all stuffs related to babies and ofcourse recipes to feed baby. I got a copy for myself and when i was going through that book, i found this health powder recipe to be really interesting. So i tried it and little maha loved it to the core.

    This makes a great filling and protein rich food for your babies because it has wheat and moongdal in it. And the addition of almonds makes it super healthy. I used wheat powder in this recipe, my mom buys whole wheat, wash it, dry it in sun and grind it in mill, i used that homemade powder for this recipe. If you can find good wheat powder you can use that. Or get whole wheat and do what my mom did.

    Check out more Homemade Health Powder for Babies..

    For Making Porridge out of this powder, Check this..

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    Things to remember before making this powder:

    1)Make sure you  roast all the stuff really well before grinding it.

     
    2)Always make small batches, so the powder stays fresh always. 

     
    3)You can store the powder in a air tight container in fridge too. I always store homemade powders in fridge.

     
    4)This porridge can be given for babies who are above 6 months.  

     
    5)This wheat powder doesn't cause constipation in babies.

     
    6)The
    consistency of the porridge which you make totally depends on you. You
    can make it too runnier and pour it bottles and feed your baby or make
    it little thicker and feed your baby using a spoon.

     
    7) I use panakarkandu or
    karupatti as sweetner. Karupatti
    strengthens your baby bones. Panakarkandu helps prevending cold for
    your babies. You can even mix up a small piece of both.

     
    8)If you feed a good bowl of this for your baby. Your baby will sleep peacefully for a good 2 to 3 hours. It is that filling.

     
    9)Instead of Almonds you can use cashews too or a mixture of both.

    How to introduce solid food to your baby:

     
    Read this

    How to sterilize baby feeding bowls:



     
    Start
    by sterilizing the bowls and spoons which you are going to feed your
    baby. Take the bowl and spoon in a large saucepan, cover it with water
    and bring them to a boil. Boil it rapidly for 5 mins. Now you can turn
    the heat off and leave them stay in the hot water till use.

    How to make Wheat, Moongdal & Almond Porridge:

    Ingredients:

    Whole Wheat flour - 1 cup
    Yellow Split Moong Dal / Pasi Paruppu - ½ cup
    Almonds / Badam - ¼ cup

    Method:

    Wash moong dal well in lots of water, let it drain in a sieve for 10 to 15 mins.

    Heat a heavy bottom kadai. Add moong dal in it and roast it on a medium heat. The moisture will evaporate and the the dal will get golden. It will take around 10 to 15 mins. Once it reaches that stage remove to a plate.

    Now in the same kadai roast almonds till they turn golden. It will take around 5 mins. Remove that to the same plate as well.

    Now in the same kadai add in whole wheat flour and roast them on a very low heat till nice aroma comes from it. It will take around 5 mins.

    Now take the moong dal and almonds in a blender and make it into a smooth powder. Add that powder to the wheat flour and mix well.

    Spread them on a plate too cool down. You can seive them also.

    Store this in a air tight container in fridge.

    For Making Porridge out of this powder, Check this..
     
     



    Pictorial:

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    Measure your ingredients
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    Wash dal well in water
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    Drain it
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    Heat a heavy bottom pan
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    Add in dal
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    roast them
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    keep on roasting till all moisture evaporates
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    It will turn nice and golden
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    Remove to a paper and let it cool
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    In the same kadai, add in badam
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    roast them till they turn golden
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    now it is toasted
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    remove it to the same sheet
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    Let them cool completely
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    Take them in a blender
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    powder them finely
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    Now take homemade wheat flour in a kadai and roast them
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    Roast till they turn light golden
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    Now add in the powdered dal and almond
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    mix well
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    Spread it on a sheet and let it cool
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    Store in air tight container in fridge

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    Wheat, Moong Dal & Almond Health Porridge for Babies - Protein Rich Food for Babies »
    Aarthi

    About Aarthi

    Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

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    Comments

    1. pavithra

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      very healthy recipe for babies. i will try it to my son too... thanks for sharing

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    2. Uma Palani

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      Wov!!! Sounds very healthy!!!! Will try this. Thanks for sharing

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    3. preeti

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      Hi thanks for the healthy baby food recipe. Just wanted to know if this can be fed to 6 month old baby? My daughter will be 6 month old next week. Just thought of making this powder. Please let me know your thoughts on this. Currently I am feeding her raagi porridge and apple puree - followed the same recipe as mentioned in this website. Thanks to you.

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    4. Aarthi

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      @preetiYes u can feed her one she is in her 6th month

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    5. meenal verma

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      Can I feed this fr my daughter who has entered into her 6th month.

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    6. Aarthi

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      @meenal vermayes u can give

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    7. Anonymous

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      Iam a mother of twin baby boys who just turned one. They are fussy eaters. Iam going to try this porridge for then. Jus wanted to know if we can use store brand wheat flour. U have an amazing blog. Loved it a lot. Keep rocking. Would wait fot ur reply.

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    8. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousYes u can, try to find good ones

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    9. Anonymous

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      Hi thanks for ur prompt reply , tried it for my baby boys and they loved it. Heart felt thanks 🙂 . Pls keep this blog alive as it make both kid and mom smile after every meal. I have a request to make, would u pls suggest some recipes that would help in weight gain in my boys Some vegtarians recipes basically

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    10. Anonymous

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      Hi can I use chana dal instead of moong dal?

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    11. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousNo channa dal is not recommended for babies, since it cause gas

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    12. kalyani

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      Hi love your blog
      Your measuring cups are cute.where do u get those n price please

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    13. Aarthi

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      @kalyaniI got them in my supermarket. It costed me around 50 rs..

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    14. Aish

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      I love all your recipes 🙂 I have a 8 month old daughter. I was curious if i can give Almond for her yet. In your other health nut powder recipe (where you use cashew and almond) you suggest that we start that only at the 10th month. I was wondering if this one is safe at 8 months then. Please clarify.

      Also when did you start giving yogurt and thoor dhal to Maha?

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    15. Aarthi

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      @AishYes u can give this to your 8 month daughter. In nuts powder if you want to give to your daughter, skip cashews and use only almonds

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    16. Aarthi

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      @AishToor dal you can start giving it after 6 month. And yogurt and any milk products should be given only after 1 year

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    17. Anonymous

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      i have one year old baby.he didn't drink cow's milk.give some home made healthy drinks for them.even u give some healthy food items also

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    18. Anonymous

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      give some healthy drinks morning and evening for one year baby.my son one year old still now he didn't drink cow milk. @Aarthi

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    19. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousWill post soon.

      Reply
    20. kalyani

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      Almonds with skin or without akib aarrhi? Just a clarification

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    21. Aarthi

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      @kalyaniAlmonds with skin

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    22. Urskarthik

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      Hi. Can I use powdered sambha wheat rava? or Multigrain atta? I am in USA, I cant use homemade flour.

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    23. Aarthi

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      @UrskarthikYes u can use

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    24. Martin Francis

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      hi aarthi can i use broken wheat powder for this porridge for my 8 month kid

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    25. Aarthi

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      @Martin FrancisYes u can.

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    26. Nisa

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      Dear Aarthi, could you please share with us the name of the book that your sister had? U said you had bought it, please share where we can get one too...Thank you..

      Reply
    27. Anonymous

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      Can i use toor dal instead of moong dal?

      Can i give tis porridge at 7pm?

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    28. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can use. give this for lunch.

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    29. Anonymous

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      Can i roast and grind the samba wheat?

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    30. Anonymous

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      can i roast samba wheat and grind it iin blender?

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    31. Anonymous

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      Hi aarthi.. really a great site... thanks a lot 🙂 can I use normal atta for this? Am in UK and I don't get whole wheat here..
      also for clarification. . Wheat flour.. whole moong dal and almond smae2 proportion???

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    32. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousUse wheat flour, normal atta...Check the measurements

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    33. Anonymous

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      almond with skin..won't it be allergic to kids..???

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    34. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousno it wont

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    35. Anonymous

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      Hi, i am 18year guy, my height is 6ft and my weight was 49kg, i read this blog and gave it a try, nw after 2 weeks i gained 4 kgs.. Thanks alot.

      Reply
    36. kiara

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      Hi Aarthi.. Amazing recipes n super foods for the baby 🙂
      Just wondering if you could share the name and author of the book that Paed gave to your sister?

      Reply
    37. sri

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      Hi arthi, can we use samba rava which we used to cook upma....

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    38. Aarthi

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      @sriyes u can use..

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    39. Anonymous

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      Hi, can this be given for elder kids also in the age group of 5-8..may be with Milk.

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    40. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousif they like it you can give. it is very healthy

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    41. Anonymous

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      Plz gv the link of footprints u made of maha
      M finding i cnt find ur post
      Urgent wanted

      Reply
    42. Aarthi

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      @Anonymoushttp://mahamylife.blogspot.in/2015/01/how-to-make-baby-footprint-handprint.html

      Reply
    43. Anonymous

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      Hi can we add roasted ulunthu in this

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    44. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can

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    45. viji

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      Hi aarthy i tried this health mix which has come v well. And this is my first home made health powder which i prepared in my own hand. Feeling so proud n v confident to feed my baby thank u so much. U r trainig many to b a best mom....

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    46. viji

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      Hi

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    47. Anonymous

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      Can I use walnuts instead of almonds?my kid is 11 months old.

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    48. Anonymous

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      Instead of almonds can I add walnuts?

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    49. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can use walnuts

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    50. malathi j

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      Hi am malathi, I am so glad to tell u that, u r really a good mum to all.I have checked all your recipes, it's so good to see that,my baby is 9month,he looks good for me, but my hubby relatives always commenting his color and body weight,it's really felts so bad for me, now I can't tolerate their words throwned daily to him,so I decided to ask all mum's help,only mum's no the value of baby not even any husband,so pls help me by giving some valuable tips for increasing the tone of my boy Sai Sarwesh,his leg color alone too black,so they are hurting me a lot by commenting that,which soap,cream,juice,food,veggies for increasing the color some Wat.

      10 May 2015 at 22:51

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    51. Aarthi

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      @malathi jGiving fruits like apple, tomatoes increase his complextion and also gulkand also helps in increasing

      Reply
    52. Anonymous

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      hii...help me plzz....as my baby boy is just a one month old...can you suggest me d best food for him??

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    53. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousU should start solids only after 6 months. Till then breast milk is good

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    54. Anonymous

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      Luv to see ur recipies. I m from ur neighbour country.can we give this health powder in summer.plz plz tell some food and drinks for babies in summer. Age 23 months and 11 month twins.

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    55. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can give

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    56. Anonymous

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      Hi arthi.. I grinded powder separetly.. I ve doubt how much quantity of each I need to mix

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    57. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousu need just a tblspn or so

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    58. kavitha

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      Hi Aarthi... Which wheat to use.. My baby is 6 months and she is not eating properly.. Everytime i feed she cries a lot.. I will try this receipe n see. Pls let me know the type of wheat.. Waiting for your reply..

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    59. kavitha

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      Hi Aarthi... I really like your recipes so much.. I want to try all these.. I started with ragi.. Thanks for that recipe. And my baby got admitted in hospital twice for cough n fever.. Now she is not taking any food properly.. Totally thrice she was admitted.. First time for umbilical issue other two times for cough n fever.. This time i have talked to doctor abt her diet plan.. I m giving ragi and wheat.. Wheat also by taking milk same like ragi.. My baby is not at all liking to eat.. I m checking with my family members if the taste is ok.. But she is always crying when i make her to lie on my legs for feeding... I m very very worried abt her health.. Could you please tell ur comments.. It will be very useful for me.. Sorry for the long msg.. But i really need your suggestions..

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      • Anonymous

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        Hi, Please dont give ragi, ghee during kids having cold and cough. IT will increase their cold.

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    60. Aarthi

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      @kavithayou can give her fruits and veggies. Give her rice and dal. If she doesn't like sweet, give some salty foods. Also make it look attractive and colourful.

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      • kavitha

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        Thanks Aarthi.. I started giving carrot before one week.. For that also she is crying a lot.. I think i need to try some other feeding position. Can we add salt in baby food.. Bcoz i heard that we shuld not add salt or sugar until one year..

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    61. Aarthi

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      @kavithait is normal wheat flour made from normal wheat berries

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      • kavitha

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        Thanks again.. I will try.. Which place u r from..

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    62. Aarthi

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      @kavithai am from nagercoil

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    63. Aarthi

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      @kavithayou can add salt and sugar, just a little would do

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    64. Anonymous

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      thanks a lot can i give to my baby boy he is now 1

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    65. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can give

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    66. maddy

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      Hi.. aarthi. My baby is 10 months old..Just love ur all recipes a lot. So easy to understand the step by step process.btw my question is do we have to mix this powder with water or milk Nd boil is it..?? Like raagi puree..!!

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    67. maddy

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      Hi. Aarti.. I ve got the answer from ur other recipe. . Thq ... 🙂

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    68. archana vijay

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      @Aarthihow to make whole wheat flour??????

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    69. Aarthi

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      @archana vijaywill share soon

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    70. Anonymous

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      Hi thanks for this recipe of atta, moongdal and almond powder. My baby is 13 months old. do i need to soak the almonds before dry roasting them? also is it ok to keep the skin?

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    71. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousi never peeled skin, i used them whole. But if you want, you can soak, then peel the skin, roast them and powder

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    72. srikumar mitra

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      I will be travelling with my 2yrs old baby so wanted to know if I could prepare this powder by just adding boiling hot water.

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    73. Aarthi

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      @srikumar mitrano this powder has to be cooked

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    74. Anonymous

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      Meri Bati 6th months complete ho gyi hai...plz tell me yay powder kaise dena hai....kya daily de skte hai

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    75. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousenglish please

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    76. Labdhi Shah

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      Hi madam, Thanks for this excellent recipe. I will try to my 7 month old son shortly. Please tell me, what is self life of this powder? can i store without refrigerator also?

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    77. Aarthi

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      @Labdhi Shahu can keep it in fridge for more than 5 months.

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    78. Vasanthi Ramu

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      Can we to grown up of age 8

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    79. Aarthi

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      @Vasanthi Ramuyes u can give

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    80. Goli Sri Harsha

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      Hi Aarthi,
      Thanks for nice recepie but small doubt how to feed my baby this recepie i mean in that roasted powder i can add boil water and feed her or else any other method.
      One more doubt is my baby is 8 months old so how much quantity i hav to feed her bcoz till now i gave her cerelac with 2 scoops. Pls suggest me

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    81. Aarthi

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      @Goli Sri Harshaadd 1 tblspn and increase as her need

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    82. brindha babuji

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      Hi my daughter is 17month old. I have done this powder as per your comments. But I have one doubt . How I have to mix. Cos today I mixed in hot water how we use to mix ceralac I have taste it .it look like raw. So she is not eating. I guess I'm mixing in wrong. Please suggest

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    83. Aarthi

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      @brindha babujiit has to be cooked check this link
      https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/03/wheat-moong-dal-almond-health-porridge.html

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    84. Anonymous

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      Hi... Can I use ragi instead of wheat?? My sweety is 6 months old.how much ml shud we give?

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    85. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can

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    86. Unknown

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      Hi my kids are twins is 1 3/4 years old.can I give to him and her.which time want to give this.

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    87. Aarthi

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      @Unknownafternoon or evening is best

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    88. Anonymous

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      Hi Aarthi,

      First of all grt tthanks to u ,i was really scared that how i am gonna introduce semisolids to my 6 mnth old daughter..but u have made me very confident and relaxed ....

      i have a question do we need to keep all these powders in fridge only or we can keep itt at room temperature itself....i stay in bangalore and its not very hot here....

      thanks again dear

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    89. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousu can keep it in fridge since it has nuts in them

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    90. Anonymous

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      Thanks for the nice recipes. My son is 7 months old and he doesn't like any of the solids, can you please suggest me with the best food I can give him.

      Coming to this powder, do we have any time limit to use this powder.

      Thanks

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    91. Siri

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      Hi arthi ur blog is a great saviour for me, my kid loves ur recipies specialy ur health mix now she is 10 months and I really want to wean her by 12 months as i need to move fr work, any suggestions
      from u

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    92. ameena afsel

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      Hello ma baby boy is 8months old...am giving him raggi for breakfast and dinner...Shal I gve dis is as breakfast instead of raggi porridge....??

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      • Aarthi

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        yes u can give

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    93. swarnika gupta

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      This mix should be given in water or milk and how long we have to cook it?

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      • Aarthi

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        u can use anything as you prefer. Cook it on low heat for 3 to 4 mins

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    94. dhinu

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      I have a doubt.can i roast all ingredients after grinding.

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      • Aarthi

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        yes u can do like that as well. But roasting first is recommended

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    95. kalpana Uvarajan

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      hi Aarthi, i came across your blog and found it useful and intersting.

      the above porridge can be given to 5 month old baby?

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      • Aarthi

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        yes u can give

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    96. Swetha

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      Hi Aarthi.. Very healthy recipe. Can you tell me how to give this powder to baby?

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    97. Anonymous

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      Hi Aarti.. Can use broken wheat (daliya) in place of wheat flour and I can roast then grind it. Will doing it in such way will be ok?

      Reply
    98. Anonymous

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      That was a superb recipe Aarthi thank u...
      Can we give walnut ,pista and dry grapes for 8 months baby with the health mix power????

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    99. Anonymous

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      Hi aaruhi... really loved the idea of making home made powder..

      Please tell me how to feed these powers to my daughter.
      I mean...can i cook the required amount ofthis powder and feed my daughter or this should be mixed with some other food

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    100. Anonymous

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      Sorry... misspelled ur name.
      Hi aarthi

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    101. Anonymous

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      Hi can u plz translate in english wat sweetner u hv used?

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    102. Aarthi

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      you can use palm sugar / rock candy

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    103. Isha

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      Hi can I use dalia insted if wheat flour.After the powder is made should I given him this with milk of water. What can I use as a sweetener and how?

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    104. mehak Vij

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      Hi Aarti thanks for sharing the recipes wid us , I am new to the website and very glad dat I came through this blog, my daughter kyna is 7.5 months old , I Hv a question do I Hv to roast again n again wenever I Hv to feed the baby or I just Hv to prepare the powder and Keep and later I can just add bolide water n feed . Waiting for ur reply
      Thanks Mehak Dhand

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    105. Anonymous

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      Hiii... Aarthi..pls tell me how can I give this powder to my 7 months old baby..

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    106. Shaalini

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      Do I cook in the pot like a porridge or do I mix it with water like cereal??

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      • Aarthi

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        You haveto cook it.

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    107. Aarthi

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      Hi Aarthi,
      Can i give this to my 7 months old daughter,i'm following ur ragi porridge & pear etc..now im trying to see the 7 month baby food, if i click the link means it is showing as under maintanence from past 1 month it s coming like tht so pls check on tht,waiting for ur reply.plz reply me

      Reply

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