Soak the lentils and dates for 30 minutes in warm water

Strain and keep the daal and reserve the date syrup

In a saucepan, add milk and daal and let it come to boil

Once done, add the jaggery, dates and mix well.

Let the mix simmer on Low heat for 5-10 minutes till the daal is slightly soft, stirring occasionally, not to burn the ingredients

Take of heat once done and let cool

Add the entire ingredients into a blender and blend smooth

Heat oil/Melt ghee in a saucepan and add the mix

Add the date syrup and cook until the halwa/porridge has reached a desired consistency or the syrup has completely been absorbed

Serve warm garnished with sliced almonds (optional)

Tips:You may choose to cook with any lentils of your choice or a mix of lentils too.

Tip:Add a tbn of powdered nuts before feeding babies instead of whole chopped nuts and check for allergic reactions to nuts before using powder them

Use breast/formula milk in case of babies under 1 year of age for this recipe