Chapati / Roti for babies
Chapati (or roti) is an unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour (atta), and is a staple food in most South Asian households. It is typically served with curries, dhal, an…
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Chapati (or roti) is an unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour (atta), and is a staple food in most South Asian households. It is typically served with curries, dhal, and vegetables.
Nutritional Information
Chapatis made from whole wheat flour are a good source of carbohydrates for energy and dietary fibre for digestive health. They can be a useful vehicle for introducing other nutritious foods like dhal and vegetable curries.
How to serve chapati / roti by age
Baby-Led Weaning
From 6+ months, offer a large strip of soft, homemade chapati for your baby to gnaw on. This is great for teething and oral motor development. You can also use it for dipping into dhal or yogurt.
6–8 months
Small, soft pieces soaked in liquid
Tear a soft chapati into tiny pieces and soak in dhal, milk, or a thin vegetable curry until it becomes a soft, porridge-like consistency.
9–11 months
Soft strips for dipping
Serve soft strips of chapati for dipping into dhal or yogurt.
12+ months
Small pieces
Serve small, torn pieces of chapati alongside curries and vegetables for self-feeding.
18+ months
Regular pieces
Can be served as part of family meals.
Choking hazards & safety
Dry or hard pieces of chapati can be a choking hazard. Always ensure it is soft and, for younger babies, well-moistened. Contains gluten. Always supervise mealtimes.
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