POWDERS TO MAKE AT HOME FOR BABIES

SPICES POWDER

1.Jeera powder-seeraga podi(dry roast and grind)

2.Coriander powder-malli podi (dry roast and grind )

3.Pepper powder-melagu thool(dry roast and grind )

4.Cardomom powder and nutmeg+cinnamon powder (jaathikaai+pattai powder) –ADD these in pancakes or kanjis/Porridges

5.Peanuts powder(verkadalai powder )

6.Nuts powder-Badam +cashew+pista (dry roast and grind)

7.Walnuts powder (Don't add in iron-rich food )

8.Zinc seeds powder- Pumpkin seeds+sesame seeds(black ellu/Till seeds)+ kirni seeds/Melon seeds +watermelon seeds +vealari seeds (Each 10 g –Dry roast and grind )

9.Black ellu powder

Black ellu-/sesame seeds- 1cup

Ulundhu/oorid dhal-2 tbsp

Kadala paruppu/ channa dhal-2 tbsp

Perungaayam/Asefotida -1/4 tsp

Red chilli-1/2 or pepper -1/2 tsp

Jaggery or vellam-1 tbsp

Dry roast separately ellu,ulundhu and kadala paruppu.Add spices and grind and store in airtight container. Add nallennai/gingely oil with rice and add this powder and mix and feed babies

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