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Ragi Idli Recipe

Published: October 26, 2015 | Last Updated on: April 5, 2022 | by Dr Hemapriya

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Like most new Moms, I was looking for different foods to feed my baby beyond the basic rice cereal and apple puree. A good deal of searching on the internet, and I cam across something called ragi flour. I had never heard of it before; I don’t think anyone in our family has used it ever! After reading about the health benefits of ragi, I was intrigued and wanted to try it for my son. Another internet search ensued, this time for recipes made with ragi flour!

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That is how I bumped into this Ragi Idli recipe on chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s site and thought it was worth a try! However, this is my first attempt at making ragi idlis, so I have tweaked the original recipe a little to suit my little one’s taste!

If you’d like to know if your baby is ready for millets, check out this post.

Ragi Idli Recipe

ragi idli recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup 100% Organic Finger millet flour (Ragi Flour)
  • 1/2 cup Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal)
  • 1 cup Semolina(suji)
  • Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 10-12 Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of Baking Soda(avoid for babies below one year old)

Method

1. Grind the black gram with a little water to a smooth paste. Add the semolina to the black gram paste and mix well.

ragi idli recipe

2. Add the ragi flour to the semolina-black gram mixture and combine everything together. Cover the bowl and keep it in a warm place to ferment for 8 hours.

ragi idli recipe

3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter. Add curry leaves and saute for a few seconds.

ragi idli recipe

4. Add this tempering to the fermented batter along with salt and baking soda and mix well.

ragi idli recipe

5. Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Grease idli moulds with some oil. Pour a ladleful of batter in each mould, place in the steamer, cover and steam for 12-13 minutes.

ragi idli recipe

6. Wait for the idlis to cool before removing them from their moulds.

 

Ragi Idli

These idlis are really easy to make, but they need to be planned ahead, since you need to consider the time required for fermentation. They’re soft and yummy, and will go well with any dip of your choice. For a kiddie party, you can make regular idlis and ragi idlis in mini idli moulds and serve along side a variety of dips. These are perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes as well as an after school snack. Versatile and healthy – this is the perfect snack that keeps both Moms and kids happy!

Ragi Idli

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Kanika has a Masters in computer science and is now a stay at home mom to a cute little boy, Onish. She loves to cook and tries new and yummy recipes to get her fussy toddler to eat healthy.

ragi idli recipe

Ragi Idli Recipe

Ragi flour isn't as common as regular flour, but they make for a pleasant change! This Ragi Idli recipe is the perfect dish to try when you're bored of regular white idlis!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Author: Kanika

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Finger millet flour Ragi Flour
  • 1/2 cup Split skinless black gram dhuli urad dal
  • 1 cup Semolina suji
  • Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 10-12 Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of Baking Soda avoid for babies below one year old

Instructions

  • Grind the black gram with a little water to a smooth paste. Add the semolina to the black gram paste and mix well.
  • Add the ragi flour to the semolina-black gram mixture and combine everything together. Cover the bowl and keep it in a warm place to ferment for 8 hours.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter. Add curry leaves and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add this tempering to the fermented batter along with salt and baking soda and mix well.
  • Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Grease idli moulds with some oil. Pour a ladleful of batter in each mould, place in the steamer, cover and steam for 12-13 minutes.
  • Wait for the idlis to cool before removing them from their moulds.

 

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Comments

  1. Pallavi says

    July 11, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    Tastes awesome

    Reply
    • Hema says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      Thank you Pallavi 🙂

      Reply
  2. Madhavi says

    July 2, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    How to give idli to 6.5 month old baby madam? Should it be blended?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      July 4, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Hi,

      You can mash it well and feed dear. You can add watery dal mash or chutney with no salt so that it gets swallowed easily.

      Reply
  3. Sanila says

    May 17, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    Can we add white urad dal

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      April 17, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Hi Sanila, you can try with white urad dal also.

      Reply
  4. Arani Morye says

    April 8, 2017 at 1:14 am

    4 stars
    I have same question, is baking soda safe for 9 month baby?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      April 10, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      Hi dear, please replace soda with curd and avoid salt if the baby is below one year.

      Reply
  5. Shobha says

    August 27, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Mustard seeds are safe for my eleven months baby

    Reply
  6. Snega says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Hi… Nice recipe..

    Can it be given to my baby.. She s 8 months now..

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      February 29, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Dear Snega,

      Yes you can give this idli

      Reply
      • nikita jain says

        August 5, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        hey.. it contains salf n baking soda ..is it safe fr my 8 months baby?

        Reply
      • Sanya says

        April 5, 2017 at 5:10 pm

        Can it be given to 6.5 month baby

        Reply
        • Dr Hemapriya says

          May 7, 2017 at 6:18 pm

          Yes dear you can give. Start with small quantity.

          Reply

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I am Dr.Hema, a.k.a the “Doctor Mommy”. I am a medical doctor by profession, no longer into active medical practice as my two little moppets keep me pretty much busy. I love to help and guide new parents through their journey of raising healthy babies.... Read More.

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