Sago Urad Dal Porridge for Babies | Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji with stepwise pics and a short YouTube video. If you like my video, please SUBSCRIBE to my youtube channel. This is a healthy and tasty weight gain porridge for babies above 8+ months. As sago / sabudana / javvarisi is loaded with carbohydrates and urad dal is protein-rich, it is an excellent source for nutrition for babies and toddlers. I have used very little ghee for making the porridge which lends a nice taste that even fussy toddlers also love to drink. This powder stays good for 2 to 3 months and I have already shared a Health Mix Powder for toddlers, do check it too.
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Sago Urad Dal Porridge for Babies

Sago Urad Dal Porridge for Babies | Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji
Ingredients
For the Powder
- ½ Cup Sago / Sabudana / Javvarisi
- ½ Cup Urad Dal
- 2 to 3 Pods Cardamom
For the Porridge
- 1 Cup Water
- 2 tbsp Porridge Powder
- 1 tsp Ghee (Optional) Link for Homemade Ghee
Instructions
For making the porridge powder
- Measure and keep the ingredients ready. First, rinse the urad dal and drain the water completely.
- Spread the drained urad dal in a clean cloth. Then, rinse the sago well and drain the water.
- In the same cloth, spread the rinsed sago. Dry both the urad dal and sago for 30 minutes under the fan. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the urad dal and cardamom pods. Roast the urad dal in low flame, till golden colour.
- Keep the roasted urad dal separately. To the same pan, add the sago. Roast it in low flame till it pops up.
- Keep the roasted sago also in the same plate. Let it cool down completely. To a dry mixer, add the roasted urad dal, sago, and cardamom pods.
- Grind it to a fine powder. Then, sift it 2 or 3 times.
- Once it cools down, store the powder in a clean container.
For making the porridge / Kanji
- To a vessel, pour 1 cup of boiled water.
- Then, add 2 tbsp of the porridge powder. Cook in low flame for about 5 minutes and ensure there are no lumps.
- Once the porridge bubbles up and turns frothy, add 1 tsp of ghee. The fully cooked porridge looks shiny and glossy. Switch off the flame.Feed this Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji warm to your baby.
Notes
Tips for Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji
- Use good quality urad dal and sago. Also, clean it well for any dirt, before preparing the mix.
- Always rinse, then dry both the sago and urad dal separately. As it should be roasted separately because the roasting time varies.
- Drain the water thoroughly and then dry it. Ensure to dry for at least 30 minutes under the fan.
- Dry roast both the urad dal and sago in low flame only else it gets burnt. Urad dal should turn to golden brown color and sago should pop up.
- Always cool the roasted ingredients and then grind it, otherwise, it turns like a paste.
- Ensure to sift the porridge powder 2 or 3 times and then store it.
- Also, cool the porridge powder and then store it in a dry sterilized container. It stays good for 2 to 3 months.
- Always use warm or boiled water to prepare this Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji.
- Cook the porridge without any lumps in low flame only. After getting cooked it looks glossy.
- Addition of ghee is optional but it helps for the weight gain of your baby.
- After 1 year, you can prepare the porridge with formula milk or cow's milk. But check with your pediatric doctor and then feed them.
- Never give white sugar for your babies as it is loaded with harmful chemicals. If needed, use natural sweeteners like honey, dates syrup or jaggery, palm jaggery, palm sugar once in a while.

Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji Recipe
Method for Sago Urad Dal Porridge for Babies
For making the porridge powder
1. Measure and keep the ingredients ready. First, rinse the urad dal and drain the water completely.
2. Spread the drained urad dal in a clean cloth. Then, rinse the sago well and drain the water.
3. In the same cloth, spread the rinsed sago. Dry both the urad dal and sago for 30 minutes under the fan. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the urad dal and cardamom pods. Roast the urad dal in low flame, till golden colour.
4. Keep the roasted urad dal separately. To the same pan, add the sago. Roast it in low flame till it pops up.
5. Keep the roasted sago also in the same plate. Let it cool down completely. To a dry mixer, add the roasted urad dal, sago, and cardamom pods.
6. Grind it to a fine powder. Then, sift it 2 or 3 times.
7. Once it cools down, store the powder in a clean container.
For making the porridge / Kanji
To a vessel, pour 1 cup of boiled water.
8. Then, add 2 tbsp of the porridge powder. Cook in low flame for about 5 minutes and ensure there are no lumps.
9. Once the porridge bubbles up and turns frothy, add 1 tsp of ghee. The fully cooked porridge looks shiny and glossy. Switch off the flame.
Feed this Javvarisi Ulunthu Kanji warm to your baby.

Sago Urad Dal Powder For Babies
Disclaimer:
1. Mothers Milk is best for babies but you can give additional pureed or mashed foods from 6+ months.
2. Before introducing any food, consult your Pediatrician.
3. Ensure your baby is allergic free when introducing new allergens like cow’s milk, nuts, wheat, eggs, soy, some specific veggies etc.
4. Always, introduce new foods in small portions and wait for the result. Also, don’t try with new foods when your baby is ill.
5. Never feed 2 to 3 new foods at the same time. Try to introduce each food separately.
6. Also, don’t use white sugar or salt until 8+ months.
7. Keep a pan, ladle, mixie jar, bowl, spoon separately for your baby. To ensure hygiene purpose and to avoid any spicy taste or flavour, present in the vessels.
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