12m+ recipe
Oats Makhana Millet Vegetable Cheela
A soft grain recipe with oats, makhana, or millet for nourishing 12m+ routines.
Made with
Oats Makhana Millet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Live Indianly Oats Makhana Millet Mix
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 tbsp finely chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Water as needed
- 1 tsp ghee
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine Oats Makhana Millet Mix, carrot, spinach, yogurt, and salt.
- Gradually add water to form a thick pourable batter.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the mix absorbs moisture.
- Heat a tawa and lightly grease with ghee.
- Pour a small ladleful of batter and spread gently into a small cheela.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle a few drops of ghee around the edges.
- Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Cut into strips and serve.
Nutritionist note
Makhana (fox nuts) has been traditionally used in Indian households and adds a naturally light texture to meals.
Parent note: introduce new foods one at a time, adjust texture for your baby’s readiness, and check with your pediatrician for allergies, medical conditions, or feeding concerns.