A savoury porridge with soft-cooked vegetables — a gentle step towards family flavours.
Early variety builds acceptance
Offering a range of gently cooked vegetables early helps babies learn to accept diverse tastes and textures, a core aim of complementary feeding.
Source: WHO, Guiding principles for complementary feeding of the breastfed child (2003)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Sprouted Ragi Cereal
- 150 ml Warm water
- 2 tbsp Steamed & mashed carrot / bottle gourd
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Steamer
- Whisk
- Feeding bowl
Method
- Steam vegetables Steam soft vegetables such as carrot or bottle gourd until very tender, then mash smooth.
- Cook the porridge Whisk the ragi cereal into warm water and simmer on low for 2 minutes.
- Combine & serve Stir the mashed vegetables through, warm for another minute, cool and serve.
Serving
Serve fresh and warm, mashed to a smooth texture for early eaters.
Storage
Best served fresh.
Why parents like it
- Introduces savoury flavours
- Single-ingredient cereal base
- No added salt or sugar
Gentle tips
- Avoid added salt for babies under 12 months.
- Introduce one new vegetable at a time.
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.