Broken Wheat Upma Or Dalia Khichdi Recipe for Babies & Toddlers

Step 1: To begin making Dalia Khichdi or Broken Wheat Upma for babies and toddlers, we have to first steam the finely chopped carrots

Step 2: In a pressure cooker, add the chopped carrots along with  tablespoon of water

Step 3: Pressure cook for 2 whistles and release the pressure immediately by running the cooker under water

Step 4: Open the lid, take out the steamed carrots and keep aside

Step 5: In the same pressure cooker, add dalia /broken wheat along with 1/2 cup water

Step 6: Pressure cook on high for 3-4 whistles and lower the heat and leave it on low for 2 minutes

Step 7: Turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 8: In a pan, add a teaspoon of ghee

Step 9: Once the ghee is warm add mustard seeds

Step 10: Once the mustard seeds sputter, add torn curry leaves to the pan along with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder

Step 11: Stir for a minute, and add in the steamed carrots

Step 12: Mix well

Step 13: Finally add the cooked dalia /broken wheat along with the required amount of salt and mix thoroughtly

Step 14: Turn off the heat and your Dalia Khichdi or Broken Wheat Upma for babies and toddlers is ready to be fedServe this Dalia Khichdi to your babies and toddlers who are over the age of 10 months along with a cup of curd and chopped bananas on the side for breakfast or lunch