Ragi malt is rich, tasty, and healthy milk that is popularly served in many Chennai hotels. malt powder is readily available in stores but homemade podi is super easy to make.
WHAT IS ragi malt
Ragi kanji is a healthy breakfast/evening drink prepared with ragi and mixed nuts. Some people often refer to malt as porridge but the difference between malt and porridge is consistency. Ragi porridge | ragi kanji is usually thicker in consistency.
Can I skip nuts?
There are many versions of healthy drinks with ragi. You can even prepare it without any nuts but to make it kid’s friendly taste and even more healthy, I prefer adding nuts.
BEST INDIAN WINTER DRINK
Ragi is a highly nutritious whole grain. Finger millet is a good addition to the winter diet.
Can I use store-bought ragi flour?
Yes, I have used store-bought ragi flour. Always dry roast in low flame then prepares malt powder. Avoid roasting in high flame.
Nuts for ragi malt powder
I prefer using cashews and almonds. If you are using other nuts, the flavor might vary accordingly
can I skip grinding malt powder with water
grinding with water is optional, but this ratio helps for lump-free ragi kanji.
Variations for ragi health drink, use
3 almonds instead of almond flour Jaggery or other sweeteners of your choice Adjust milk/ water according to your preferred taste Pinch of yellow food color to resemble store-bought health mix malt powder Mix malt powder with water well then add to milk else it might turn lumpy
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HOME REMEDIES FOR COLD AND COUGH
Ingredients
malt powder
1/2 tablespoon ragi flour 3 cashews 1/2 tablespoon almond flour 1 cardamom saffron pinch
To grind
1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup water
ragi kanji
1 + 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon milk
how to make ragi malt with step-by-step pictures
Malt powder
first add ragi flour, cashews, almond flour, and cardamom and turn on the stove on low flame
Roast on low flame for 4 minutes
furthermore, add saffron; mix well and cool
Grind
add the ingredients to a mixie jar and grind to a fine powder
furthermore add water and sugar; grind again and keep aside
ragi kanji
first, add milk and bring to boil
furthermore, add the ground mixture and whisk well
add little milk to the mixie jar; shake well and transfer
whisk well and bring to boil
finally, turn off the stove and strain the malt
