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How to Make Ragi Porridge for Babies / Finger Millet Porridge / Ragi Porridge for Babies / How to Prepare Ragi at Home for Babies / Ragi for Babies / Ragi Sari – Baby Food Recipes / 5 Month Baby Food

January 24, 2014 By Aarthi 80 Comments

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Ragi is such a nutritional food for babies. It has high level of protein,calcium and minerals. It has lots of iron and a good mix of amino acids. It is a complete wonder food..So as my second solid food after my Apple Sauce, i thought of introducing maha ragi. When i decided to start giving ragi for maha. I was totally confused whether to give homemade, storebought..Then i raised a question on facebook and This is what everyone suggested..So i soaked ragi overnight, ground it, cooked it and fed maha. But later i came across a homemade ragi powder for babies. So i made that and now i am feeding that for maha. I will share that recipe soon. And i am planning to start store bought baby ragi powder when she is 8+ months. But many of you asked me to share the recipe for ragi porridge which is made from fresh ragi, so here i am sharing it. 

Ragi is very healthy for babies, it is filling and help your baby gain weight in a healthy way. Few things you have to remember before making this.

1)The consistency of the porridge which you make totally depends on you. You can make it too runnier and pour it bottles and feed your baby or make it little thicker and feed your baby using a spoon.

2) For this post, i have added sugar. But normally i use panakarkandu or karupatti as sweetner. This is how i do. I take a small piece of karupatti or a piece of panakarkandu in a saucepan, add some water in it and heat it up till it is melted. Then i strain that and add it to ragi milk and cook them together. 

Karupatti strengthens your baby bones. Panakarkandu helps prevending cold for your babies. You can even mix up a small piece of both.

3)If you feed a good bowl of this for your baby. Your baby will sleep peacefully for a good 2 to 3 hours. It is that filling.

4)Cook ragi properly. If you didn’t cook it properly, it may cause constipation.  

5)Many people say ragi may cause constipation. But i am feeding the to my baby for 2 weeks now. And she is passing stool daily. 

How to introduce solid food to your baby:

Read this

How to sterilize baby feeding bowls:



Start
by sterilizing the bowls and spoons which you are going to feed your
baby. Take the bowl and spoon in a large saucepan, cover it with water
and bring them to a boil. Boil it rapidly for 5 mins. Now you can turn
the heat off and leave them stay in the hot water till use.



How to do Ragi Porridge from Fresh Ragi:

I use 1/2 cup of ragi to make a good bowl of ragi porridge. I keep on increasing them as she days pass. You have to experiment on this measurement to know how much your baby can consume.

To make fresh ragi porridge. Start by washing fresh ragi by rubbing with your hands in lots and lots of water to get rid of dirt and other ucky stuff. Do this step atleast 4 to 5 times to make sure that your ragi is absolutely clean.

Now soak them in fresh clean water overnight.

Next Morning, drain them and take them in a blender. Add some boiled and cooled clean water to grind them to a smooth paste.

Take a clean saucepan, line them with a clean white cloth. Pour the pureed ragi over the cloth and let it drain. Squeeze with your hands so all the milk has been extracted from ragi.

Now take the sauce pan to stove and start cooking on low flame. if it is too thick you can add some water.

Cook them for 5 to 6 mins till the porridge is cooked and has become thick.

Now take them off the stove and add some sugar to taste. You can add whatever sweetner you use. I use Panakarkandu or Karupatti.

Now let them cool to warm, pour the porridge in sterilized bowl and feed your baby.


Pictorial:

Take ragi in a large bowl
pour water over them
Use your hands to rub the ragi to releaste the dirt from them
Keep on rubbing
Pour the ucky stuf out, and repeat the process for 4 to 5 times
Cover it with water
Cover with a lid
Leave them to soak overnight..This is soaked ragi
See the difference
Now take some ragi in a mixer
Grind them first
Pour some water
Grind them
Now they are done
Take a clean sauce pan
cover with clean cloth
Pour the ground ragi in
Now let it drain
You can help it a bit
Once you have squeezed,
This is left ragi milk
Put it on stove
Boil them
Keep stiring
It will get thick
Now add some sugar or whatever sweetner you use, just a bit
This is what it looks like
Always sterilize your vessel
Boil them well
Remove them
Pour the ragi in the bowl
Now feed your fussy baby:)

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  1. [email protected]

    January 24, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Hi….cleaning ragi each time is a difficult process. Better one is to clean in a batch and dry it in the sunlight for three days and keep in a air tight container.

    I have also made ragi porridge..see this link..http://oishirecipes.com/2013/11/ragifinger-millet-kurukku-muthari-kurukku-ragifinger-millet-porridge.html

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  2. Diviya

    January 24, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    You can grind ragi in machine also … After that remove unwanted things using dhoti.. place it in separate air tight container.. whenever s needed, you can take a sauce pan add some powder and some water/milk stirr continuously.. u then can feed babies

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  3. San

    January 25, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Sprouted ragi is even better as its easier to digest and much more nutritious..It can be done the same process as you have done, except roast the sprouted ragi and then powdering it to store for a long time..

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  4. Coral crue

    January 27, 2014 at 2:59 am

    awesome post. ragi is great for kids

    Reply
  5. shareatip

    May 24, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Hi. Great food for babies. As for karupatti vellam (blackstrap molasses), do you use palm jaggery (pana vellam) or sugarcane molasses jaggery? Cane jaggery is cooling while sugarcane jaggery causes heat, but both help release digestive enzymes.Which goes better with ragi?

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  6. Aarthi

    May 26, 2014 at 11:44 am

    @shareatipYou can use any, i used pana vellam

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  7. Madheeha Shanavas

    June 25, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Very useful … Thanks for the detailed post 👍

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  8. resmi

    August 13, 2014 at 4:58 am

    Thanks for the detailed post

    Reply
  9. Anonymous

    October 16, 2014 at 3:50 am

    I am pediatrician… and we don't recommend sweeteners until the baby is atleast a year old!

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    • Anonymous

      June 19, 2015 at 3:32 am

      But little jaggery or elachi can be used as sweetener na?

      Reply
    • Unknown

      June 19, 2016 at 3:23 am

      Hi, i am feed my 6 month old baby witu mixed ragi,wheat,rice,roasted grAm,10 almonds in water. Is this good for my baby? Plz give reply?

      Reply
  10. Nandhini Raman

    December 23, 2014 at 10:23 am

    How many times a day you must feed this ragi I have a 6 month old baby. I started with first Rice kanji. Also please tell me how to Prepare that too. If u say add milk are u referring to breast milk?

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  11. Aarthi

    December 24, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    @Nandhini Ramanyou can feed it 1 time a day..add cows milk for baby above 1 year

    Reply
  12. GM Dhand

    January 28, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Why do we need to strain the ragi after mixing in water?? Is it necessary to strain

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  13. Aarthi

    January 28, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    @GM DhandYes straining is must, because it removes the grainy bits

    Reply
  14. !!Smita !!

    February 8, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Can I add formula to dis

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  15. Aarthi

    February 9, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    @!!Smita !!U can add, but dont cook it..add after the ragi is cooled.

    Reply
  16. Nandhini Raman

    February 14, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Hi aarthi please post Rice kanji receipe..

    Reply
  17. !!Smita !!

    February 15, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    When baby is having cold is it ok to feed ragi porridge

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  18. Aarthi

    February 16, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    @!!Smita !!yes u can give

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  19. Revathipraveen

    February 17, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Thanks aarthi for your tips…. I have 5months old baby I used to give ragi porridge using lactogen and sugar for breakfast and dinner… After two weeks of using it, I thought giving natural and healthy diet so I dint mix lactogen in it.. I prepared it using water and panakarkandu.. But my baby got abdomen pain.. I don't know why.. Is there any reason for it?

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  20. Aarthi

    February 17, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    @RevathipraveenDid u give something else other than ragi. it may be because of that.

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  21. Revathi praveen

    February 18, 2015 at 7:22 am

    is tat necessary to soak ragi overnight ?because I used to soak it only for 10min.. Is tat enough?

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  22. Aarthi

    February 18, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    @Revathi praveenIf it grinds well then no issue, you can soak it for 10 mins.

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  23. Anonymous

    March 29, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Hello dear ones
    my baby was born just starting on 9th month.she weights just 6 kg n is 8 months old.though she is active.bt very weak. Give me recipes to help her gain weight

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  24. Aarthi

    April 6, 2015 at 9:59 am

    @Anonymouscheck this link
    https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/08/homemade-baby-food-recipes-weaning.html

    Reply
  25. Krupali Patel

    April 9, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Can we use direct ragi powder available in market …for making porridge

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  26. Aarthi

    April 9, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    @Krupali Patelyes u can

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  27. Sree Vinod

    April 13, 2015 at 8:51 am

    do we need to pour the ragi powder (bought it from market) after mixing it with water before cooking?

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  28. Aarthi

    April 14, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    @Sree Vinodno need for straining

    Reply
  29. Gracy Joshua

    April 14, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Hi Aarthi my son 4 months old. Ragi powder or fresh Ragi which one is best?

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  30. Aarthi

    April 15, 2015 at 4:50 am

    @Gracy Joshuafresh ragi is always best

    Reply
  31. Anonymous

    May 6, 2015 at 5:26 am

    Ragi is gluten free hence good for babies from 5 months .they wil love it

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  32. Anonymous

    May 6, 2015 at 5:28 am

    Ragi is best for infants coz it's gluten free n easy to digest.

    Reply
  33. Anonymous

    May 6, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Thank you good recepie

    Reply
  34. Annapurna Sathineedi

    May 19, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Thank you for the post. Really nice one and my Kid love it. Please Post some more recipes with ragi for 2yrs kid

    Thanks again

    Reply
  35. rekha

    June 13, 2015 at 10:44 am

    hi.
    My baby is 6 months now.I want to know how much raggi I should take 4 soaking it.

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  36. Aarthi

    June 13, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    @rekhayou can take 1/2 cup or so

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  37. Aarthi

    June 19, 2015 at 6:09 am

    @Anonymousyes u can use them

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  38. suba bharathi

    July 4, 2015 at 2:38 am

    Is there any other way to dry the ragi other than drying under the sun for 3 days.
    Bcos I feel that's not safe and we can't keep on watching the drying ragi from insects

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  39. suba bharathi

    July 4, 2015 at 2:39 am

    .

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  40. Aarthi

    July 4, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    @suba bharathiyou can dry it under fan

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  41. Anonymous

    July 10, 2015 at 7:16 am

    My baby is three and a half months old and my mother in law is feeding her ragi and wheat porridge…
    Is it fine….please do reply….it's driving me crazy….

    Reply
  42. Aarthi

    July 10, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    @Anonymousi dont suggest feeding solids to baby under 5 months atleast. Babies under 6 months should be given only breast milk.

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  43. Aarthi

    July 10, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    @Anonymousi dont suggest feeding solids to baby under 5 months atleast. Babies under 6 months should be given only breast milk.

    Reply
  44. Aarthi

    July 10, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    @Anonymousi dont suggest feeding solids to baby under 5 months atleast. Babies under 6 months should be given only breast milk.

    Reply
  45. jas

    August 28, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    M6 baby is almost 6 months now .. got ready made ragi powder from d mart… so how do I cook it??with water or milk??
    Also advise e me the frequency of formula milk,ragi and cereal please. I m a new mom…

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  46. Aarthi

    August 30, 2015 at 4:50 am

    @jascook it with water. check my feeding schedulehttp://mahamylife.blogspot.in/

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  47. shanthi

    October 1, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Hello ….my baby is 4 months and 3 days…what is the quantity I should give her? 1 spoon?

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  48. Aarthi

    October 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    @shanthistart with just a tblspn..u just need few spoons

    Reply
  49. Shifa Shabeer

    October 7, 2015 at 11:55 am

    My son born on 31st May 2015 nw for him 5 months startd shall I give ragi for him as ur procedur pls help me

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  50. Aarthi

    October 7, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    @Shifa Shabeerif u can you can wait for one more month and then give him ragi. else you can start it now itself. start with little portion

    Reply
  51. kasthuri inian

    October 13, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Hi akka can I give panam kalkand water to my three month baby?is it safe? He has a cold..:(

    Reply
  52. Anonymous

    October 28, 2015 at 4:31 am

    How much spoon ragi should I give for my 6 month old daughter.I juststarted external feeds.its been a week iam giving her other foods.

    Reply
  53. Aarthi

    October 29, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    @kasthuri inianu can start giving those once your baby is above 5 or 6 months. 3 month is too early

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  54. Aarthi

    October 29, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    @Anonymousjust a tblspn must be good..

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  55. Anonymous

    November 18, 2015 at 9:26 am

    My Kid is one year old and I used to mix formula milk(Lactogen) while cooking ragi. Now I heard that formula not added while cooking. Is it causes any problem to kid, plz reply me?

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  56. Aarthi

    November 18, 2015 at 11:31 am

    @Anonymousu should never cook formula. make ragi with water and once it cools down, add the prepared milk

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  57. dhara garg

    February 29, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Can I give rahi milk in the morning?

    Reply
  58. Aarthi

    March 1, 2016 at 5:56 am

    @dhara gargyes u can

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  59. Anonymous

    April 5, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Hi
    Ragi and Jaggery is rich in iron and milk is rich in calcium. If you mix both it wont be utilised by the body.. So pls make sure not to add milk with ragi porridge…

    Reply
  60. Bharti Nalawade

    April 16, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Hey Aarti… Nice recipe but I m seeing it too late. My son will turn 2 yes. in may. Is there a way I can incorporate this in his meal. He eats rice n dal in lunch and roti mashed in milk in d evening

    Reply
  61. Aarthi

    April 16, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    @Bharti Nalawadeu can give this in liquid form for breakfast

    Reply
  62. Unknown

    May 18, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Very nice… thanks a lot

    Reply
  63. Anonymous

    May 18, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Nice..thanks a lot aarthi

    Reply
  64. Anonymous

    June 21, 2016 at 3:54 am

    Thankyou sooooo much, recipe with picture helped me a lot, it cleared my confusion.

    Reply
  65. Unknown

    July 15, 2016 at 7:41 am

    Thank you so much for this recipe. My baby loved this recipe and its fresh making too.

    Reply
  66. anitha ykn

    July 21, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Hiii
    I am a working mom with 6 months baby (in a week..she will turn 6).
    Can I prepare ragi milk in the morning and cook them just before giving to baby..may be around 3PM??
    Pls reply.

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      July 22, 2016 at 2:45 am

      store in fridge then

      Reply
  67. Anonymous

    October 5, 2016 at 2:32 am

    Hi , am working mom – can we make Ragi milk in bulk n freeze it for later use

    Reply
    • Aarthi

      October 5, 2016 at 4:22 am

      yes i think you can do that.

      Reply
  68. Diya

    October 23, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Thank you very much for this awesome recipe. I have tried this multiple times but I am yet to get the perfect consistency of the porridge like how you have shown. Either the final product is semi liquid. Or like jelly. Can you share your tip here pl

    Reply
  69. SJ

    November 17, 2016 at 1:02 am

    Thank you so much for the recipe. The details and the step by step pictures are very helpful for a beginner like me. I am working mom. Can I prepare this porridge in the morning, store it in fridge and warm after 3 hours to feed my baby. Please suggest.

    Reply
  70. Unknown

    December 1, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Pls tell me the recipe for making and storing it in bulk

    Reply
  71. Anonymous

    April 19, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Please don't add sugar.. Adding apple juice gives different taste. Also roast raagi add baadam popy seeds very little ajwain 10 pepper corns before making the powder

    Reply
  72. Anonymous

    August 10, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    My daughter is 5 1/2 months now. I tried ragi porridge with karupatti added and she didn’t like it. Shall I add salt instead of sugar.

    Reply
  73. Gayathri

    February 7, 2018 at 6:25 am

    Hi aarthi your recipes helps me a lot thank you so much.you said that if the ragi well cooked it will never cause constipation. But how to know ragi well cooked enough.plz reply.my son having constipation I m worried

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    • Aarthi

      February 10, 2018 at 6:31 am

      it will take around 4 to 5 mins to cook ragi

      Reply
  74. Maheswari

    March 6, 2020 at 8:36 am

    How do you wash the cloth after filtering the kanji. Is washing with soap necessary or only hot water is enough?

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  75. Benita

    June 22, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Hello aarthi, once I take out the ragi milk, can I keep it in the fridge till the time I have to make it into a porridge for the baby ?
    How much time can I keep in the fridge without it being spoiled?

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