RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids
Ragi is great during summer for all, especially babies and kids, as it helps keep their body cool. Many parents are a great fan of Ragi already knowing its health benefits. I’ve used ragi or finger millet this time to make this Ragi Kheer / Payasam – Nachni Kheer or Finger Millet Pudding, a dessert which surely will be loved by all – kids too. I’ve included ground dry fruits which act as natural sweeteners and babies below a year can relish this too, just ensure you don’t add jaggery powder for them.
RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids
I’ve tried this recipe many times at home and we loved it especially when served chilled and with lots of chopped dry nuts’ topping. You can use any dry fruits like pistachio, almonds, figs, prunes and customize the recipe as per your liking. I’ve used a combination of milk and water to cook this pudding you can use only water if your child is lactose intolerant. You can even cook this with almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk for better taste and nutrition.
Ragi is great for babies and kids as it’s rich in Calcium and keeps away anemia. It helps in Healthy Weight Gain in babies and increases their immunity. Before proceeding with this recipe I would like to request you to have a look at lots of Ragi Recipes on our blog with video as mentioned below.
Ragi Recipes for Babies and Kids
(click to view the collection of recipes)
- Sprouted Ragi Powder
- Sprouted Ragi Milk Porridge
- Ragi Apple Pancake
- Ragi Rotti
- Instant Ragi Dosa with Banana and Jaggery
- Ragi Malt – Sweet and Savory
- Ragi Aloo Paratha
- Ragi Chakli
- Ragi Oatmeal Porridge
- Moong Ragi Porridge Mix
Video: RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids Video Recipe
You can also buy Sprouted Ragi Powder from our stores
RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids Recipe below:
RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids
Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type: Desserts
Cuisine:Indian
Ingredients
- Ragi Powder - 1/4 cup
- Ghee - 2 tbsp
- Jaggery Powder - 1/4 cup (1 year +)
- Hot Water - 2 cups
- Milk - 1 cup
- Fried Nuts - to garnish
To soak and puree :
- Raisins - 10
- Dates - 5
- Almond - 2
- Cashew - 2
Method
- Take all the ingredients mentioned under "To soak and puree". Put all of it in a bowl and add hot water and soak it for about 10 minutes and puree with minimum water.
- Take a thick bottom pan or a nonstick pan and add ghee. Once hot add all chopped nuts as needed. I've used almonds, cashew-nuts, and raisins. Fry it until golden brown and keep aside in a bowl.
- In the same pan add little ghee followed by Ragi Powder and roast it for about 2-3 minutes until you get a nice aroma. Add hot water little by little and mix it lump free using a whisk. Cook it for 2 minutes.
- Add milk followed by the blended dry fruits and nuts puree and allow the mixture to boil on medium flame.
- Add fried nuts and raisins, mix and serve immediately for those who like it hot. It tastes best when served chilled, so you can refrigerate it before serving.
- Ragi Kheer / Payasam or Finger Millet Pudding is ready to be served.
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RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids
Method of making Ragi Kheer for Babies & Kids :
1. Take all the ingredients mentioned under “To soak and puree”. Put all of it in a bowl and add hot water and soak it for about 10 minutes and puree with minimum water.
2. Take a thick bottom pan or a nonstick pan and add ghee. Once hot add all chopped nuts as needed. I’ve used almonds, cashew-nuts, and raisins. Fry it until golden brown and keep aside in a bowl.
3. In the same pan add little ghee followed by Ragi Powder and roast it for about 2-3 minutes until you get a nice aroma. Add hot water little by little and mix it lump-free using a whisk. Cook it for 2 minutes.
4. Add milk followed by the blended dry fruits and nuts puree and allow the mixture to boil on medium flame.
5. Add fried nuts and raisins, mix and serve immediately for those who like it hot. It tastes best when served chilled, so you can refrigerate it before serving. 
6. Ragi Kheer / Payasam or Finger Millet Pudding is ready to be served.
RAGI KHEER Recipe for Babies & Kids
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