Ragi Buttermilk/Ragi Kanji

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Ragi Buttermilk/Ragi Kanji 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.

It is Gluten-free and can be made Vegan-Friendly.

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About the Recipe
Ragi, Super Grain/Benefits of Ragi
How to include Ragi in diet
Recipes with Ragi on my blog
How to make Ragi Buttermilk
Frequently Asked Questions
Recipe Card for Ragi Kanji/Ragi Buttermilk
Ragi Kanji/Ragi Buttermilk

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. A gluten-free grain that is a boon for weight watchers, people on low cholesterol diets and diabetics. 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

Many people especially in North India, are not used to this grain and take time in getting acquainted with it's taste.

Ragi flour or grains can be included in your everyday meals. If you are not used to Ragi flour, you can start it by mixing it with other flours like besan, whole wheat flour or semolina and even coco powder to make it more delicious and suit your taste buds.

Recipes with Ragi on my blog

Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake,

Eggless Ragi Chocolate Cookies

Instant Ragi Dosa

Ragi Idli with Tadka Dahi

Ragi Dried fruits and Nuts Ladoo

Whole Wheat and Ragi Ladoo with Edible Gum

Ragi Vegetable soup

How to make Ragi Buttermilk

Making Ragi Kanji is very easy. As I have mentioned above, it is made with Ragi flour and yogurt. It is also traditionally made with Ragi grains . But for the ease of making, I use Ragi flour.

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 exploring food from other cuisines, I discovered how nutritious Ragi is and how it can be included in diets especially when there are kids in house.

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 can be mixed with buttermilk, milk or water. Add any sweeteners like sugar, jaggery or honey or any other natural sweeteners , as per once 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 afterschool snack for kids.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make Vegan friendly Ragi Buttermilk/Kanji

To make Vegan friendly Ragi Buttermilk or Ragi Kanji use any plant based yogurt like cashew yogurt or peanut or soy yogurt.

What is Shelf life of Ragi Kanji

You can make Ragi paste and refrigerate for 2-3 days. But make fresh buttermilk. I will not advise to make and store buttermilk in bulk.

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Ragi Kanji/Ragi Buttermilk

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

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Servings

Ingredients

3 tbsp Ragi Flour
1+1/4 Cup Water
2 Glass Buttermilk see notes
Mint/Coriander/Green Chillies for garnish skip green chillies if making for kids

Instructions

Mix ragi with 1/4 cup water and make a thick paste.
In a pan heat 1 cup water, once the water starts to boil, add ragi paste, mix it well and cook it until it forms a thick and glossy mixture.
Once it cools down. mix as required in a glass of buttermilk, yogurt.
To make the sweet version add it in chilled milk or hot milk with sweetener as required.

Notes

To make Buttermilk check out here..Chaas(Indian Buttermilk).

Keyword Buttermilk, Ragi Flour, Ragi Malt(Salty), Summer Coolers

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Ragi Kanji/Ragi Buttermilk. Made with Ragi Flour and Yogurt with herbs and spices.

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