Can my baby eat suji?

Reviewed by Dr Abhas Gupta, MBBS, MD, DNB (Paediatrics), PDCC (Paediatric Rheumatology) • About Dr Abhas Gupta (Bio) • Last reviewed: 16 October 2026

The short answer

Suji is safe and recommended for babies starting from 6 months of age (180 days) when starting solids.

How to serve at each age

  • 6 Months: Smooth, roasted suji porridge cooked in water with a drop of ghee
  • 7 to 8 Months: Warm suji sheera naturally sweetened with mashed apple, banana, or chikoo
  • 9 to 11 Months: Soft suji idli, suji appe, or mild vegetable suji upma with cooked peas and carrots
  • 12+ Months: Family suji upma, rava dosa, and suji halwa made with whole milk

Safety & choking prevention

  • Always dry roast suji on low flame until fragrant before cooking to ensure easy digestion and prevent bloating.

Allergy notes

Contains wheat/gluten. Introduce carefully during morning hours and observe for 2–3 days.

Nutritional benefits

  • High carbohydrate energy density for active infants
  • Easy on infant digestion when well roasted and cooked
  • Rich in iron and B-complex vitamins for metabolic growth

Indian serving ideas & recipes

Basic Roasted Suji Porridge (6m+) (10 mins)

  1. Dry roast 2 tbsp suji in a pan until lightly aromatic
  2. Slowly add 1 cup warm water stirring constantly to avoid lumps
  3. Simmer for 5 mins until thick and fold in 1/4 tsp cow ghee

Suji Banana Sheera (7m+) (12 mins)

  1. Cook roasted suji in water until soft
  2. Mash 1/2 ripe banana with a fork until silky
  3. Stir banana into warm suji for natural sweetness without added sugar

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