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Stage 1 · 6mIndian10 min1 serving · ~100 g each

Ragi Porridge (Nachni Satva)

A traditional Indian first food. Finger millet is naturally rich in calcium and gives a good dose of iron for a cereal.

Contains: Milk
Good for:
  • Bones & teeth

Ingredients

Breast milk, formula or water used to adjust texture is not counted in nutrition.

Method

  1. 1

    Whisk the ragi flour into 120 ml cold water until there are no lumps.

  2. 2

    Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for 6–8 minutes until it thickens and turns glossy.

  3. 3

    Stir in the ghee and cardamom. Thin with breast milk or formula if needed.

How to serve

Smooth and slightly runny; spoon-feed.

Storage

Serve fresh — discard anything left in the bowl after feeding (saliva breaks it down and introduces bacteria).

Tips

  • Sprouted ragi flour (ragi malt) has better iron availability — use it if you can find it.
  • No jaggery or sugar.