Bhardi is a traditional multigrain baby porridge homemade by mothers in Maharashtra to provide nutritious sustenance to babies. A mix of dal, nuts, cereals, seeds and dry fruits, it is a rich source of fibre, minerals, vitamins, protein and healthy fats that bolster muscle development and help build a child’s immunity. It can make for a flavourful, light-on-the-tummy breakfast for adults too.
Provenance
Ingrained in traditional community life, Bhardi is fed to babies across Maharashtra's hinterland. The ingredients are carefully dry roasted before they are pounded to make a porridge recipe mix that's the quintessential Indian answer to commercial baby food. Your grandmother would approve.
About The Seller
Mother and daughter duo, Neelima Madhukar Naik and Snehal Pravin Naik, laid the foundation of Naik’s Konkan Food Bazaar way back in 2006. Neelima’s confidence in her long-perfected recipes combined with the highest quality of local ingredients fuelled their modest business providing Konkani food essentials including pickles, papad, flour and speciality products under one roof. 15 years later, the family business employs nine hardworking women and is run by her grandson Siddharth who takes utmost pride in his Aaji’s recipes and describes her as a relentless woman, who even at the age of 75 insists on making her own pickles and mixes.
- Bhardi
Cooking time: 10 mins
Serves: 3
Ingredients
4 tbsp Bhardi1.5 cup Milk
Jaggery or Kaakvi to sweeten the porridge
½ cup Dry fruits and nuts of your choice (optional)
Instructions
Recipe Credits:
Apurva Purohit
Co-founder, Aazol and bestselling author
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1. In a medium saucepan, roast Bhardi on a very slow flame for 3-4 minutes till it emits a well-roasted aroma. Keep stirring to avoid burning it. If you stop this process too soon, it will remain raw.
2. Once done, gently pour in the milk while stirring to ensure no lumps are formed. If they do, use a silicon spatula to flatten the lumps. This takes some patience. You can dilute the milk with half a cup of water if you like. The flame should be low.
3. Add jaggery powder or Kaakvi to sweeten. Keep stirring till the mixture reaches the consistency of a thick porridge. If it starts to dry out too fast, switch off the flame and continue stirring.
4. Top with dry fruits and nuts and serve warm.
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Customer Reviews
My baby likes home made bhardi .i don't give any ready made porridge to my baby .i always purchase from Aazol .i put variations in it by adding boiled veggies and by grinding ..thanx aazol .
An incredibly tasty and easy to make breakfast to start my day. I added dry fruits, seeds and kaakvi to my bowl - which made it a very healthy and balanced meal. My mother added a dash of ghee to hers. Looking forward to making this more often!
Dear Samantha,
Thank you so much for sharing both this lovely review and the wonderful picture of the porridge you made with our Bhardi. Certainly looks delicious!
Looking forward to trying many more of our other products and being a cherished long-term customer of Aazol's. Sending you our best.
It was good in taste, it seems my baby didnt liked.
Dear Swati,
I'm sorry your baby didn't like it. That's unfortunate. Thank you for taking the time to review the product though and acknowledging its good taste. We appreciate that.
Wishing you the very best and hoping to see you try some of our other wonderful products.
Bhardi is very good my baby is liking it
Dear Bhumika,
Thank you for this lovely review. It means a great deal to us that you trust Aazol with your baby's nutrition and even more that your baby is enjoying the Bhardi!
Looking forward to many more orders from you and you being a cherished long-term customer of ours.
Take care and sending you and your baby our very best.
It’s the best bhardi I have discovered online. Is authentic and taste amazing! It is also easy to make and nutritious enough for babies.
Customer Reviews
My baby likes home made bhardi .i don't give any ready made porridge to my baby .i always purchase from Aazol .i put variations in it by adding boiled veggies and by grinding ..thanx aazol .
An incredibly tasty and easy to make breakfast to start my day. I added dry fruits, seeds and kaakvi to my bowl - which made it a very healthy and balanced meal. My mother added a dash of ghee to hers. Looking forward to making this more often!
Dear Samantha,
Thank you so much for sharing both this lovely review and the wonderful picture of the porridge you made with our Bhardi. Certainly looks delicious!
Looking forward to trying many more of our other products and being a cherished long-term customer of Aazol's. Sending you our best.
It was good in taste, it seems my baby didnt liked.
Dear Swati,
I'm sorry your baby didn't like it. That's unfortunate. Thank you for taking the time to review the product though and acknowledging its good taste. We appreciate that.
Wishing you the very best and hoping to see you try some of our other wonderful products.
Bhardi is very good my baby is liking it
Dear Bhumika,
Thank you for this lovely review. It means a great deal to us that you trust Aazol with your baby's nutrition and even more that your baby is enjoying the Bhardi!
Looking forward to many more orders from you and you being a cherished long-term customer of ours.
Take care and sending you and your baby our very best.
It’s the best bhardi I have discovered online. Is authentic and taste amazing! It is also easy to make and nutritious enough for babies.
FAQs
What all does Bhardi contain?
Bhardi is a mix of dal, nuts, cereals, seeds and dry fruits. Specifically, Aazol's Bhardi contains Rice Flour, Nachni (Ragi), Chana Dal, Moong Dal, Tur Dal, Urad Dal, Cashew, Almond, Pistachio, Dry Dates and Fenugreek.
Is Bhardi only meant for babies?
No, not at all! Bhardi is a flavourful, light-on-the-tummy and extremely nutritive porridge that can be enjoyed both by children and adults in equal measure.
How do I know Bhardi is good for my family?
A look at the abundant healthy ingredients contained within this product should tell you all you need to know! This wonderful mix of dal, nuts, cereals, seeds and dry fruits is a rich source of fibre, minerals, vitamins, protein and healthy fats that bolster muscle development and help build immunity.
Is Bhardi easy to make?
Yes! The porridge takes absolutely no prep time and can be made in under 10 minutes. Just follow the very easy recipe in the adjacent section.
Is the Bhardi vegan?
Yes, Aazol's Bhardi is completely vegan!
Is the Bhardi gluten-free?
Aazol's Bhardi is indeed 100% gluten-free.
Does the Bhardi contain any added preservatives?
Rest assured, Aazol's Bhardi contains absolutely no added preservatives.
What is the shelf life of Aazol's Bhardi?
Aazol's Bhardi can easily last 6 months, though given how tasty it is, we can guarantee that it will not stay unconsumed in your home for remotely that long!
