Recipe: Ragi Halwa (6 months - 12 months)

Ragi is a super food for your little one as it provides iron and calcium, both of which are important for your little one. Ragi also contains vitamin C, which makes it easier to absorb iron. The dietary fibre in it helps prevent constipation and alleviate any digestive issues in babies. Another reason why you should try this recipe is because ragi is gluten-free. The recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To increase the nutritional value and add more colours and textures, you can try adding diced fruits. 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 25-30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2-3 tablespoons Ragi flour

• 1-2 tablespoons Jaggery

• 1-2 tablespoons Groundnuts

• 1-2 tablespoons Ripe Papaya

• 1/4 cup Water

Servings: 1-2

Recommended Serving Size: 2-3 tablespoons (30-45g) per serving

Nutritive Value:

Method:

Step 1: Roast the groundnuts, remove the skin and grind to a fine powder.

Step 2: Roast ragi flour.

Step 3: Prepare Jaggery syrup using 50 ml water.

Step 4: Add roasted groundnut flour & ragi flour.

Step 5: Cook along with mashed ripe papaya.

Step 6: Cool and serve.

About Expert:

Ms. Jyoti Pachisia is a highly experienced Consulting Dietitian, Content Writer, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Renal Nutritionist. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Management Studies, Mukundpur and as a Guest Faculty at the Dolphin School of Hotel Management, Kalyani.