Wheat-Okra Porridge (Homemade baby food) / Lady’s Finger Porridge

Wheat-okra porridge is a very nutritious baby food which can be given from 8 months of age. This can be given as lunch. Its a whole meal by itself and has the goodness of veggies added to it.

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Wheat-Okra Porridge (Homemade baby food) / Lady's Finger Porridge

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 3 medium Okra / Lady's Finger (diced)
• 1.5 tablespoon Whole wheat flour (or depending on meal size of baby)
• 1 tablespoon Masoor dal / Split Red Lentil
• 1 teaspoon tomato (diced)
• 1/2 teaspoon Ghee / Clarified butter / Olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste (optional)
• 1 pinch Salt (optional)
• 100 ml water

Course Main Dish Cuisine Indian Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 3 medium Okra / Lady's Finger (diced) 1.5 tablespoon Whole wheat flour (or depending on meal size of baby) 1 tablespoon Masoor dal / Split Red Lentil 1 teaspoon tomato (diced) 1/2 teaspoon Ghee / Clarified butter / Olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste (optional) 1 pinch Salt (optional) 100 ml water

Instructions

1. In a sauce pan add the ghee, ginger-garlic paste, okra, tomatoes, split red lentil and saute for about a minute on a low flame. Then add water and allow it to boil. Close the lid and simmer this for about 10 minutes until all veggies and dal are cooked.
2. Then add the wheat flour, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes by continous stirrung on a medium falme. Once the wheat flour gets thickened switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
3. When its luke warm grind this in a blender to form a smooth paste. Adjust the consistency with water or curd as you like.