About
It is basically a nutritious and healthy semi-liquid meal made with ragi or finger millet or nachni. Ragi Java or Ragi Porridge is typically prepared for a morning breakfast meal if not for lunch and dinner and is considered as one of the healthy and simple meals. It is a popular meal especially in South India where it is served to kids especially in the regional or countryside before going to school or college. Millet based recipes are typically known for their health benefits and even this recipe is not different. Finger millet or ragi nachni is rich in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients which help to improve digestion and lowers blood sugar levels. Hence it is typically served to diabetic patients as compared to rice or wheat-based meals. Further to the health benefits it is also a good source of energy and hence serving it for a morning meal makes it ideal. Moreover, ragi-based meals, especially ragi porridge or ragi malt java can be an ideal meal for weight watchers.Step-by-step
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firstly, in a bowl take ¾ cup ragi flour and 1 cup water.
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mix well making sure there are no lumps.
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in a pan take 4 cup of water and get to a boil.
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add in the prepared ragi mixture and stir well.
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continue to stir until the mixture turns glossy.
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cook until the mixture thickens and holds the shape.
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cool it completely, and make small balls out of it.
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drop into water, cover, and allow to ferment for 8 hours.
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after 8 hours of fermenting, squeeze and mix until everything is well combined.
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whisk well making sure there are no lumps. add in 1 cup curd, ¾ tsp salt and mix well.
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also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ onion, 2 chillies, 3 tbsp coriander. mix well.
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finally, enjoy ragi java topped with onions and coriander.
Notes
- firstly, make sure to ferment for at least 8 hours to activate live cultures.
- also, adding onion gives a nice flavour to the malt.
- additionally, add sour curd to make it creamy and tangy.
- finally, ragi java recipe tastes great when served chilled.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/ragi-malt-recipe-ragi-porridge-recipe/