First foods database
🫓 Roti for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat roti? Yes, from about 6 months. Soft wholewheat roti is a wonderful finger food for scooping dal and curries, and homemade roti made with atta flour and water usually has no added salt.
Good source of: Carbohydrate, Fibre, Iron, B vitamins
How to serve roti by age
6 to 9 months
Tear soft, warm roti into finger-sized strips for your baby to hold, or dip strips in mild dal or mashed vegetable curry. You can also soak small pieces in sauce until soft.
9 to 12 months
Offer small torn pieces for scooping and dipping. Lightly brushing with ghee or butter adds energy and keeps it soft.
12 months and up
Serve roti with family meals. Make it without salt, or check labels on shop-bought roti and chapatis, which can contain salt.
Choking safety
Soft, freshly made roti is low risk. Overcooked, crisp or cold roti can become chewy and tough, so serve it warm and soft.
Gagging is common and noisy while babies learn to eat. Choking is usually silent. Always stay with your baby while they eat, sitting upright. How to help a choking baby (NHS).
Good to know
- Contains gluten (wheat): introduce on its own and keep offering.
- Shop-bought roti may contain salt.
Introducing it as an allergen
It contains gluten, one of the 14 major allergens. How to introduce gluten
Easy ideas
- Roti strips with mild red lentil dal
- Roti with mashed chickpea curry
- Roti with paneer and spinach
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat roti?
Can babies eat roti? Yes, from about 6 months. Soft wholewheat roti is a wonderful finger food for scooping dal and curries, and homemade roti made with atta flour and water usually has no added salt.
Can babies eat roti with ghee?
Yes, a little ghee or butter is fine and helps keep roti soft.
When can babies have roti?
From about 6 months. Soft strips are an easy first finger food and a nice way to share family meals.
Sources
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).