Ragi Porridge or sweet ragi porridge is a healthy and nutritious dish. It is so filling and perfect for breakfast on a busy day.
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Ragi Sweet Porridge is a healthy and nutritious drink / breakfast. It is really filling and so easy to make. It is rich in iron and ideal for everyone.
Ragi Porridge is a prefect breakfast food.
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What is Porridge
Porridge is a semi liquid food prepared by cooking seeds or grains along with water or milk. It has so many variations and a variety of ingredients can be used.
Porridge can be a sweet or spicy version. It is usually wholesome and filling.
Ingredients
Ragi Flour - Ragi or Finger millet flour is an excellent source of iron. You can either use homemade or store bought.
Jaggery - Use for sweetening the porridge.
Cardamom powder - adds an excellent flavor. Recommend not skipping.
Nuts and Seeds - Adds a nice bite and crunch to the porridge.
How to make Ragi Sweet Porridge
In a bowl add in the ragi powder to this add in 4 tbsp of water.
Mix well to form a fine mixture without any lumps.
In another saucepan add in 2 cups of water. Once it comes to a boil add in the ragi powder mixture.
Cook till the mixture comes to a boil and the simmer and cook in low flame.
Next add cardamom powder
Next add jaggery powder or any sweetener as you refer.
Cook for another 2 mins, The mixture will start thickening. Switch off at this stage.
Finally garnish with nuts and serve. Ragi Sweet Porridge is ready
Tips & Variations
- Its very filling and make sure you cook it to the right consistency.
- Use good quality ragi flour or finger millet flour. We can also use sprouted ragi flour.
- The porridge is suitable for all age groups. Right from toddlers to adults.
- Instead of Jaggery you can also use Palm jaggery. It give a more intense and deep color.
- I am using organic and Pure Jaggery powder and hence i added directly to the porridge. Else you can dissolve in water and strain to remove the impurities and add back to the porridge.
Serving Suggestions
Tastes best when served hot. I prefer adding more nuts and seeds to my porridge. It makes a filling and complete breakfast for me . You can also serv it with more fruits and nuts.
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📖 Recipe
Ragi Porridge
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Ragi Powder
- 2 cups Water + ¼ cup
- ¼ cup Jaggery Powder
- ½ tsp Cardamom powder
Instructions
- In a bowl add in the ragi powder to this add in 4 tbsp of water.
- Mix well to form a fine mixture without any lumps.
- In another saucepan add in 2 cups of water. Once it comes to a boil add in the ragi powder mixture.
- Cook till the mixture comes to a boil and the simmer and cook in low flame.
- Next add cardamom powder
- Next add jaggery powder or any sweetener as you refer.
- Cook for another 2 mins, The mixture will start thickening. Switch off at this stage.
- Finally garnish with nuts and serve.
Notes
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Its very filling and make sure you cook it to the right consistency.
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Use good quality ragi flour or finger millet flour. We can also use sprouted ragi flour.
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The porridge is suitable for all age groups. Right from toddlers to adults.
-
Instead of Jaggery you can also use Palm jaggery. It give a more intense and deep color.
-
I am using organic and Pure Jaggery powder and hence i added directly to the porridge. Else you can dissolve in water and strain to remove the impurities and add back to the porridge.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Note: This post is originally from 2019. I have updated it with a new Recipe card, Pictures, and video now.
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