Atta Porridge With Banana

By Mrunal | Updated: 15/03/2019

Atta or whole wheat flour makes yummy, thick, nutrient-dense porridge for your bub. Even one or two tablespoonfuls contribute substantially to your child’s daily calorie requirements. Its rich in fiber, B-complex vitamins, complex carbohydrates and proteins. Banana adds healthy minerals and is easy on your baby’s tummy too.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
3 People	2 Minutes	15 Minutes

Ingredients

2 tsps (teaspoons) of ghee
5 tsps of wheat flour
5 tbsps (tablespoons) banana puree or slices or any fruit of your choice
Pinch of elaichi powder (Cardamon)
1 cup of milk

Method

Step 1

Heat ghee in a kadhai on a low flame.

Step 2

Add wheat flour and roast well till you get the aroma of cooked atta or it turns brownish.

Step 3

Take ½ cup milk and mix the atta. Stir continuously to avoid lump formation.

Step 4

Add the fruit puree.

Step 5

Boil the remaining milk and gradually add to the atta mixture.

Step 6

Mix in elaichi powder.

Step 7

Keep stirring continuously, till the mixture is cooked and pasty.

Step 8

Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 serving

Calories	310	Total Fat	10.2 g
Saturated Fat	0.3 g	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.9 g	Cholesterol	0.0 mg
Sodium	26.4 mg	otassium	288.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate	73.8 g	Dietary Fiber	4.6 g
Sugars	5.2 g	Protein	4.5 g
Vitamin A	24.4 %	Vitamin B	12 0.0 %
Vitamin B	6 5.3 %	Vitamin C	13.1 %
Vitamin D	0.0 %	Vitamin E	2.2 %
Calcium	2.1 %	Copper	4.1 %
Folate	4.8 %	Iron	3.6 %
Magnesium	4.8 %	Manganese	9.9 %
Niacin	4.6 %	Pantothenic Acid	1.7 %
Phosphorus	4.3 %	Riboflavin	2.5 %
Selenium	1.1 %	Thiamin	3.7 %
Zinc	2.1 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Tips:

Jaggery can be added for taste. Be on the watch for allergic response to gluten for following 3 days.
If your baby tolerates wheat well, then introduce few more recipes involving wheat.

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