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Sprouted Ragi Smoothie

A cool, drinkable ragi blend for older babies and toddlers — lightly thick and easy to sip.

Prep 5 min  ·  Cook 2 min  ·  Serves 1 portion  ·  Age Suitable from 6 months of age

Sprouting improves mineral availability

Sprouting (malting) finger millet is reported to reduce phytate — an anti-nutrient that binds minerals — which may improve the availability of iron and calcium.

Source: Published reviews on malting/germination of finger millet and phytate reduction

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Sprouted Ragi Cereal
  • 200 ml Warm water or expressed breast milk
  • 1/2 Ripe banana or mashed fruit

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Cup

Method

  1. Cook the base Cook the ragi cereal in a little water on low for 2 minutes to make a smooth paste, then cool.
  2. Blend Blend the cooled ragi paste with the remaining liquid and ripe fruit until smooth.
  3. Serve Serve chilled or at room temperature in an open cup or beaker.

Serving

Best for older babies (from around 8–9 months) and toddlers who drink from a cup.

Storage

Serve fresh; do not store.

Why parents like it

  • Cooling and easy to sip
  • Wholegrain base
  • No added sugar

Gentle tips

  • Under 1 year, prepare with water or expressed breast milk / formula — not cow’s milk.
  • Cow’s milk as a main drink is introduced only after 12 months, on your pediatrician’s advice.

Made with Sprouted Ragi Cereal.

Suitable from 6 months of age as part of complementary feeding. Always cool food to a safe temperature and consult your pediatrician about your baby’s individual needs.

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