Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

PrepTime:2 mins   CookTime:4 mins   Cuisine:Indian

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Finger Millets Porridge with date syrup, a very energising, tasteful breakfast porridge which came to my rescue. Yes! I was unwell , suffering with general fever since 4-5 days.

And, I wasn’t willing to take any solids, with that bitter tongue. If you know, what I mean…!! Actually, I prefer having this authentic family soup, Instant Soup / Instant Chaaru (No Powder).

But it can’t be taken for breakfast, so I wanted to make something soothing yet healthy hot breakfast food. This simple 4 ingredient hot porridge came to mind, which I made just within few minutes.

And my sick feeling taste buds revived with its natural taste & I felt my energy has boosted back with the high iron, fibre, protein content. 🙂  

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1. What is Ragi Java:
2. Health Benefits of the recipe, ‘Ragi Java / Ragi Malt’:
3. Other recipes from my blog:
4. Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Ragi Java / Ragi Malt / Finger Millet Porridge’:
   1. Prep Work:
   2. Cooking:
5. Tips & Storage:
6. Result:
7. Recipe Card & Print:

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What is Ragi Java:

Ragi Porridge / Ragi Java / Ragi Malt is an age old ancient breakfast beverage recipe from South Indian cuisine that has been cherished from generations.

Here, Ragi means Finger Millets and Java means Porridge. Ragi Java offers a delightful blend of earthy flavours and creamy richness, perfect for starting the day on a wholesome note or enjoying as a soothing treat anytime.

This gluten free Indian traditional drink is so flexible that it can be made as sweet version and with a savoury spicy twist too.

And most importantly it can be served either cold (or) hot. So, Ragi Malt is very much versatile that it is suitable for winters and even for summers.

Health Benefits of the recipe, ‘Ragi Java / Ragi Malt’:

Ragi / Finger Millets is a whole grain that is gluten-free, rich in fibre that helps with weight loss and diabetes. It’s packed with iron, calcium, good carbs, amino acids and Vitamin D.

Its easily digestible by infants and kids as well. It gives instant energy which lasts up to few hours. 

No added Sugar: Only fresh dates are used for this Homemade ragi java recipe. So this is a more 

To Conclude This Finger Millets Porridge, is rich in calcium, fibre and is suitable for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Kids Friendly, Instant Energy, Diabetic friendly, Low Cab diets. 

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Ingredients:

• Ragi Flour / Finger Millet flour – 2 tablespoons
• Fresh Banana – 1 large
• Dates (dry or fresh) – 4 
• Whole Milk / any Vegan Milk – 1 cup
• Water – 1 cup
• Persimmon Fruit / Any fruit – 1
• Pistachios / any nuts – 10 (optional)

Special Ingredients:

• Dates

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Ragi Java / Ragi Malt / Finger Millet Porridge’:

Prep Work:

Firstly, de-seed the dates. Peel and cut the banana into small pieces.

Transfer them into a blender / mixie, pour half the milk and make everything into a smooth paste. Put aside.

Cooking:

Take the ragi flour and water into a sauce pan / vessel. Mix thoroughly so that there are no lumps.

Put the vessel on stove top, let it boil on medium flame.

When bubbles are formed, switch the stove off.

Add the rest of the milk and all the content in the blender / mixie to the vessel on stove-top.

Mix everything thoroughly by stirring continuously. Serve the porridge into serving bowls.

Garnish with fruit slices and chopped nuts. Done!!

Tips & Storage:

• I have used store bought ragi flour.
• Adjust the consistency of the porridge as per your taste.
• You can add sugar if you to wish to. But, I didn’t feel it necessary.
• Add any nuts of your choice. Even chia seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds go perfectly well as a topping for this Ragi porridge (hot / cold breakfast).
• You can have it as go to protein shake during morning run, or as a bowl of porridge.
• Storage: Store in fridge for half an hour, and serve it as cold porridge for hot summers.

Result:

• This, gluten free ragi porridge was very palatable & energising too.
• Especially on a cold freezing day, this hot porridge is a soul soother.
• The sweet & juicy persimmon / Sharon fruit slices added their own role by giving sweet smell & taste in every spoon.

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