Semolina Porridge (Sooji Kheer)

Once your baby is at least 6 months old, you can gradually start making sooji a part of the baby’s diet. In case the baby has an allergy to gluten, sooji isn’t an option to be considered.

Benefits:

A rich source of iron and potassium.

It helps improve hemoglobin levels in the body and keep the heart strong as well.

The presence of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamin B and vitamin E make it an all-around nutritious choice.

Since it is easy to eat and digest, it does not cause constipation related problems in the baby.

Recipe:

1.     Take a pan and add 1/4th spoon ghee and add 1 spoon roasted suji to it.

2.     Add 1/2 cup water to it. Bring it to a boil.

3.     Mix the entire mixture properly and remove the heat. It will be doubled in size when cooked. Add a little elaichi powder and dry fruits powder(If baby is 8+ months old).

4.     Add some breastmilk or formula milk to thin the consistency.

Tips:

Roast 1 cup suji properly to golden brown. Cool it and place in a container. so whenever so want to make it, just add water and ghee and cook.