Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers

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हेल्दी रागी उत्तपम बच्चों के लिए रेसिपी | बच्चों के लिए नाचनी उत्तपम - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers in Hindi)

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Do you feel helpless sometimes on what to make quick that’s nourishing for your baby? Don’t worry, we understand that as a new mother you too are getting accustomed to many things. Here’s an instant and satiating snack for you and your baby both - Ragi Uttapa.

This quick-fix Healthy Nachni Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers is made with calcium-rich ragi flour and fibre-rich veggies, which help build healthy bones and to improve your child’s overall health.

Your child will also be fascinated by the new texture of this Mini Ragi Uttapa for Kids and Toddlers and the splash of colours induced by the veggies. So, s(he) will gobble it up before you know it!

Only remember to serve these Ragi Uttapa with Veggies for Babies and Toddlers immediately, else the texture and flavour both are not tempting thereafter.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins 11Makes 11 mini uttapas
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Ingredients

For Ragi Uttapa For Babies and Toddlers
1/2 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour
2 tbsp curd (dahi) , preferably made from cow’s milk
2 tbsp grated carrot
2 tbsp grated cabbage
a pinch of chilli powder
restricted quantity of salt
2 1/2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

Method

For ragi uttapa for babies and toddlers

To make ragi uttapa for babies and toddlers , combine the curds and 4 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
Combine the ragi flour, carrot, cabbage, chilli powder, curd-water mixture and salt and mix well.
Heat a non-stick mini uttapa pan and grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil.
Pour a spoonful of the batter into each of the 7 moulds and cook all the uttapas using 1 tsp of oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
Repeat step 3 and 4 to make 4 more mini uttapas in 1 more batch.
Serve the ragi uttapa for babies and toddlers immediately.

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If your baby likes Ragi Uttapa

If your baby likes Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers | Healthy Nachni Uttapam for Babies | Ragi Uttapam with Veggies for Kids Breakfast | Instant Ragi Uttapa for Babies | Mini Ragi Uttapa for Kids and Toddlers , then also try other soft foods like

• Vegetable Idlis for Babies and Toddler

• Jowar and Bajar Vegetable Roti for Babies and Toddlers

• Jowar Golpapdi for Babies and Toddlers

Notes for Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers

Instant Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers is a soft food which can be served to babies above 10 months.
These mini uttapas will serve as a good finger foods, especially, if your baby is above 1 year old.
Ensure that you feed your baby in an upright position.
Avoid using too much salt, as habit formed at this age will stay with them for lifetime.

Remember to buy only fresh vegetables and cook and serve also fresh.
For every new food, give your baby a few days to get used to its taste, texture and flavour.
If your child dislikes a particular food the first time, then wait for a few days before you re-introduce to your baby.
These Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers | Healthy Nachni Uttapam for Babies | Ragi Uttapam with Veggies for Kids Breakfast | Instant Ragi Uttapa for Babies | Mini Ragi Uttapa for Kids and Toddlers can be serves for breakfast or snack.

For batter of Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers

For the batter of Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers, first combine 2 tbsp of curd with 4 tbsp of water in a bowl. Preferably use curd made from cow’s milk, as that is easier to digest. It is best to consult your pediatrician on the choice of curd.

Mix well using a whisk or spoon and keep aside.
Then take ragi flour in a deep bowl. Also called as nachni flour, it enriches your baby’s diet with calcium and iron.
Add grated carrot to it. These will add a good dose of vitamin A.
Add some grated cabbage to make the batter of Nachni Uttapam for Babies also. This adds on vitamin C. You can also made shredded greens like spinach, fenugreek etc.
Add a pinch of chilli powder. This is totally optional. If you are making these Ragi Uttapams for Babies (below 1 year), chilli powder is best avoided. IF your baby is above 1 year, you can add a pinch of chilli powder to begin your baby getting accustomed to spice in meals.

Add the prepared curd-water mixture. This will help to get the necessary pouring consistency of the batter for Instant Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers.
Finally add the salt as per taste.
Mix all the ingredients very well using a big spoon. Ensure that no lumps remain.
This is how the batter for Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers will look like.

How to make Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers

For Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers, first heat a non-stick mini uttapa pan on a medium flame.

Lower the flame and grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil.
Pour a spoonful of the batter into each of the 7 moulds one by one. Be very quick in pouring the batter, else the uttapa might get burnt.
Increase the flame to medium, pour 1 tsp of oil along the edges of uttapas.
Cook all the Mini Ragi Uttapa for Kids and Toddlers, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make 4 more mini Ragi Uttapam with Veggies for Kids Breakfast in 1 more batch.

Serve these soft and Instant Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers immediately to kids.

Jowar Ragi and Date Porridge for Babies

Aside from Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers recipe see our other varaitions to ragi. Try Jowar Ragi and Date Porridge for Babies recipe. See detailed recipe of Jowar Ragi and Date Porridge for Babies. For Jowar Ragi and Date Porridge For Babies

1/2 tbsp whole jowar (white millet) , washed and drained
1/2 tbsp whole ragi (nachni / red millet) , washed and drained
2 dates (khajur) , deseeded
1. Combine the whole jowar, whole ragi, dates and ½ cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
3. Blend in a mixer using ½ cup of water till smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture into a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
5. Cool the jowar, ragi and date porridge for babies slightly and serve lukewarm.

Jowar and Bajra Vegetable Roti for Babies

Aside from Ragi Uttapa for Babies and Toddlers recipe see our other varaitions to ragi. Try Jowar Bajra and Vegetable for Babies and Toddlers recipe. See detailed recipe of Jowar Bajra and Vegetable for Babies and Toddlers.

2 tbsp jowar (white millet) flour
2 tbsp bajra (black millet) flour
1 tbsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 tbsp grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 tbsp grated carrot
1/4 tsp oil
restricted quantity of salt (optional)
jowar (white millet) flour for rolling
2 tsp ghee for cooking

For Serving
fresh curd , preferably made with cow’s milk
1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 75 mm. (3") diameter circle using a little jowar flour for rolling.
3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using ½ tsp of ghee, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
4. Serve lukewarm with curds.