Ragi Buttermilk/ Ragi Kanji/ Ragi Ambli

Ragi Buttermilk/Ragi Kanji or Ragi Ambli is a very nutritious and refreshing drink that cools down the body in hot summers. A very popular summer drink in southern parts of India.

Ragi Kanji is also known as Ragi Ambli/Ragi Ganji It is Gluten-free and can be made Vegan-Friendly (with plant based yogurt/curd).

About the Recipe

Ragi is popularly known as Nachini is one of the most cheapest available grains.

Ragi drink is consumed in both the sweet and savory forms. The savory form, Ragi Buttermilk is made with Ragi flour and yogurt.

Sweet version, Ragi Malt, is given to babies more than 6 months old, once they start weaning.

To make Ragi Kanji and Ragi Malt Vegan Friendly , use plant based yogurt and milk.

Ragi, Super Grain/Benefits of Ragi

Ragi, also known as Finger Millet, is a super grain comes under Millet category.

A gluten-free grain that is a boon for weight watchers, people on low cholesterol diets and with diabetes/high sugar.

Rich in calcium, iron and phosphorus content. It is suggested that those who are are calcium deficient, instead of taking calcium pills one should include Ragi diet.

Known as one of the best body coolant for summers.

How to include Ragi in diet

Ragi is now a popular millet all around the world and people are now waking up to it's endless health benefits.

You can include Ragi flour or grains in your everyday meals. Start with Ragi flour if you want to try it in various dishes. You can mix it with other flours like besan, whole wheat flour or semolina and even cocoa powder(for Chocolate Ragi Malt/Milk) to make it more delicious and kids friendly.

Why should I try Ragi Kanji

Raji Kanji is a very good summer coolant which very healthy and tastes so delicious.

A fuss free recipe that you can make within minutes.

It is light mini meal and very filling and can be consumed on days when you want to keep your stomach light.

You can have it for breakfast or with lunch just like buttermilk.

It is high protein drink with natural probiotics(yogurt/dahi).

Ragi Kanji aids in weight loss.

Refrigerate Ragi paste for 2-3 days and use to make both savoury and sweet Ragi Kanji.

How to make Ragi Kanji/Buttermilk

Making Ragi Kanji is very easy. As I have mentioned above, it is made with Ragi flour and yogurt. You can also use whole Ragi grain.

We didn't use much of Ragi at my mom's place and even at my hubby's place. Few years back when I started with exploring food from other cuisines, I discovered how nutritious Ragi is and how we can include it in our diets especially for kids.

To make Ragi buttermilk or malt(sweet version in milk) cook Ragi flour in boiling water, until it forms a thick paste and once it cools down mix with buttermilk, milk or water. Add any sweeteners like sugar, jaggery, honey, maple syrup or any other natural sweetener as per your preference for the sweet version.

For Ragi kanji, make buttermilk/chaas. Add 1-2 tsp of Ragi malt per glass of buttermilk or water.

For Ragi /malt, sweet version, add 1-2 tbsp in a cup of hot or cold milk. It is a filling and a very nutritious after school snack for kids. Will cover Ragi Milk/Malt recipe in a seperate post.

Ragi paste can be stored in refrigerator for a day or two and can be consumed as per your liking.

Steps to make Ragi Kanji/Ragi Ambli

• Mix Ragi flour in water. Make a lump free paste.
• Add to boiling water.
• Cook till it is thick and glossy.
• Take it out in a bowl and cool completely.

• Take fresh yogurt/dahi in a bowl, add about 1-1.5 cups chilled water. Also add all the spices.
• Add cooked ragi paste and mix nicely.
• Add grated ginger, green chillies and chopped coriander.
• Mix nicely and chill before serving or serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

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