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Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

Published: June 23, 2014 | Last Updated on: June 22, 2022 | by Dr Hemapriya

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to get your baby started on a healthy diet? Try Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies] – it’s an essential part of South Indian diet and your baby will love it!

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How to make Dosa Batter
Method 1
Ingredients
Procedure
Method 2
Ingredients
Procedure
How to make Steamed Dosa for Babies?
Ingredients
Method
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I give dosa to my baby?
Is dosa good for babies?
Can 6 month old eat dosa?
Does dosa cause gas in babies?
Can steamed dosa for babies be given to babies daily?
Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]
Ingredients
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Dosa is the best energy rich foods for babies, as it’s filled with the natural carbohydrates and minerals. It is also rich in proteins, vitamins and micro nutrients. Adding urad dal and fenugreek makes the recipe calcium and iron rich as well. It’s easily digestible and safe for tiny tummies. Dosa batter can be used as it is or fermented. Fermentation can increase the nutritional value of dosa. When the batter is fermented, it automatically creates a probiotic effect. Dosa is good to be given for breakfast or dinner. It is suitable for all age groups from 6 months completion.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

How to make Dosa Batter

Try to avoid getting the dosa batter from outside, as it might have baking soda in it. Making Dosa batter is very easy, there are 2 different methods.

Method 1

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

Ingredients

  • Idli Rice – 4 cups
  • Urad dal (whole) – 1 cup
  • Methi Seeds – 1 tsp

Procedure

Soak rice and dal separately for 3 hours and grind them separately. Whole urad dal works out very well if you don’t get it, then spilt urad dal also can be used. First grind the dal, it must not be in very smooth consistency, then grind rice to a smooth consistency and mix them. Add water as needed. Add salt and allow them to ferment in a large bowl in a warm place for 6 to 8 hours until the batter raises up.

Method 2

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

You can also make dosa batter without idli rice. Here is how.

Ingredients

  • Rice – 3 cups
  • Urad dal – 1 cup
  • Poha – 2 tbsp
  • Methi Seeds -1 tsp

Procedure

Soak the Rice in hot water and Dal in normal temperature water. All other procedure are same as above except you can soak Poha 15 minutes before grinding.

Note – Please remove a small quantity of batter without adding salt for babies.

How to make Steamed Dosa for Babies?

Are you looking for a nutritious way to get your baby started on a healthy diet? Try Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]!

Ingredients

  • Dosa batter – 1 Ladle
  • Ghee – 1 tsp

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

Method

1. Sterilize all the utensils that are being used for cooking and serving using either Sterilizer or boiling them in hot water.

2.Heat the Tawa.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

3. After it is hot, spread out the batter just as a small circle.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

4. After the holes arise, pour ghee around the sides and over the dosa.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

5. Cover it with a lid and cook.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

6. After a minute or so, lift up the lid, you can see a spongy dosa, remove it.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

7. Steamed Dosa is ready.

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

For babies who are starting solids, at first mix the steamed dosa for babies with little hot water mash and feed. After 7th month you can feed dosa with Chutney powder for babies or tomato onion chutney for babies.

Are you looking for a nutritious way to get your baby started on a healthy diet? Try Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]!

Nutritional Information

The approximate calorie intake for 1 small steamed dosa for babies is around 100 calories. Steamed dosa for babies recipe is versatile. Lots of variatients can also be done as per your creativitiy. When baby grows you can explore the different methods. While making steamed dosa for toddlers to adults, salt can be added to the batter. We have not added salt as it’s for babies above 6 months.

You will definitely love the delicious and nutritious steamed dosa recipe for babies, that is perfect and wholesome for babies. This dish is packed with nutrients and is loved by all. Get started today and enjoy the deliciousness!

Are you looking for a nutritious way to get your baby started on a healthy diet? Try Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]!

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I give dosa to my baby?

Dosa can be introduced to babies after 6 months completion (saltless batter).

Is dosa good for babies?

Yes, it’s an energy and nutrient rich wholesome food for babies after 6 months completion.

Can 6 month old eat dosa?

Yes, dosa is good to be introduced after 6 months completion. But please make sure to prepare with the batter with no salt.

Does dosa cause gas in babies?

Dosa will not cause gas in babies. It’s easily digestible and nutritious.

Can steamed dosa for babies be given to babies daily?

Yes, steamed dosa for babies can be given daily. But it’s important to introduce all the foods and including lots of varieties is also important. And hence, it can be given twice or thrice in a week.

Are you looking for a nutritious way to get your baby started on a healthy diet? Try Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]!

Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies]

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to get your baby started on a healthy diet? Try Steamed Dosa for Babies [How to make Dosa Batter for Babies] – it's an essential part of South Indian diet and your baby will love it!
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Course: Breakfast/dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 ladle Dosa batter
  • 1 tsp Ghee

Instructions

  • Sterilize all the utensils that are being used for cookingand serving using either Sterilizer or boiling them in hot water.
  • Heat the Tawa.
  • After it is hot, spread out the batter just as a small circle.
  • After the holes arise, pour ghee around the sides and overthe dosa.
  • Cover it with a lid and cook.
  • After a minute or so, lift up the lid, you can see a spongydosa, remove it.
  • Steamed Dosa is ready.

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Comments

  1. Shaheen says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:07 am

    Can we make the batter without fermentation

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      May 22, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Yes, but it will not be of same taste, texture and look dear.

      Reply
  2. Shruti Gupta says

    September 12, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    Hi hema, i would like to know how should we incorporate methi seeds in this recipe?

    Reply
    • pr says

      September 16, 2019 at 4:19 pm

      Hi,

      Methi seeds has to be soaked with urud dal and then grinding has to be done.

      Reply
  3. Aakanksha Saxena says

    April 18, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    Can we make a premix of rice flour and urad dal powder to make this dosa instantly?

    Reply
    • pr says

      April 20, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Hi,

      Yes dear, you can give a try but that won’t have the same result. Making it fresh is better than that.

      Reply
  4. sam says

    November 2, 2017 at 1:12 am

    can we give coconut chutney to 11 minths old with dosa

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      November 2, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Yes you can, do not add too much spice to it and avoid salt please.

      Reply
  5. Purnima says

    June 10, 2017 at 1:25 am

    Hi Dr. My baby is 1 year n1 month. He start doing poo within 10 min of after every meal . What should i gave to him to resolve this? We r vegetarian . Please suggest?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      March 15, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Purnima, it is a natural thing for babies to poop after a meal because of the body’s metabolism.

      Reply
  6. Vani says

    April 1, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Hema,

    Thanks for the wonderful recipes, my son loves most of them 🙂 But he always has a digestion problem and doesn’t poop for 3 or 4 days. I add good amount of cumin and hing in almost to hus recipes. Can you please post some recipe to overcome this problem if you have?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      May 7, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      How old is the baby dear? Some kids do take 3-5 days to accept any new type of food. However increasing water content for babies and veggies and fruits can help them.

      Reply
  7. MEENA says

    October 26, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Hi,,, My son is 7.5 months old, I didn’t yet start finger foods, so how can I feed him this dosa? I’m scared whether he will choke if I give him the dosa itself

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Hi meena,

      make soft fluffy dosas, cut them into small pieces and allow him to explore and eat, he will maybe take a piece and try to feed himself, it might be a messy affair but be patient, he will learn how to eat it by himself

      Reply
  8. Swati says

    June 13, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Hi Hema,

    Thanks a lot for sharing nice food ideas for baby. My angel is now 9 months old. I try to give her new food everyday with the help of your food chart.

    Can you please share instant rava idli and dosa recipe without baking soda.

    Reply
  9. Hetal says

    March 8, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Hii….

    Trying to post a comment since morning, but unable to do.

    My lo is 6 months n 10days old. She refuses to eat Oats n khichdi.

    Please suggest what else I can give her during dinner n breakfast.

    Another thing, she feels hungry every 2-2.5 hours n sleeps only for n hour or so.

    Is this normal??

    Reply
  10. anuja gharat says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Can I give it to my son who is 6.5 months old?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      February 7, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Dear Anuja,

      Yes you can give this dosa, do soak it in breastmilk or formula before feeding as it will be little dry for him, later you can give as finger food

      Reply
  11. neha says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Hi. . Hema. .great idea to serve dosa to the babies . Also is it a good idea to give babies powdered corn flakes in milk?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      August 30, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      Hi neha,

      It is better to give milk with corn flakes for babies over 1 year

      Reply
  12. Jasleen sethi says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Hi. For how long can i store the dosa batter?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      August 4, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Hi Jasleen,

      It can be stored for 4 to 5 days in refrigerator

      Reply
      • Jasleen sethi says

        August 4, 2015 at 6:02 pm

        Thanks a lot. My baby is 9months old. I have been feeding him solids, trying to give him new food everyday. Now that i am falling short of ideas, your blog is of great help. God bless. ?

        Reply
        • Dr Hemapriya says

          August 5, 2015 at 4:44 pm

          Thank you Jasleen 🙂

          Reply
  13. Indrani says

    June 28, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Hi Hema,

    Can I use salt for batter as my baby is just 9 months old? My doctor has asked me to not to add salt till 1 year.

    Regards,
    Indrani

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      July 2, 2015 at 9:40 am

      Hi Indirani,

      Remove a little batter for baby before adding salt

      Reply
  14. Maria says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Hi Hema thanks for this recipe. Since we need to follow 3 day rule for each ingredient. For this recipe there are 2 new items – urad dal and methi seeds. To start skip the methi seeds for 3 days? Or test the whole with 2 new items for 3 days? Thanks

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      June 17, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Maria, the amount of methi seeds is very negligible so you can try as dosa as whole

      Reply

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