Ragi Kanji

Ragi Kanji

Ragi Kanji

Veg Vegan

A nutritious porridge made from finger millet, known for its cooling properties, often consumed as a refreshing breakfast or light meal.

Cuisines

Kongunadu

Best for

Breakfast Lunch

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup ragi flour
3 cups water
1/4 cup buttermilk
salt to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ghee
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix ragi flour with 1 cup of water to form a smooth paste without lumps.
  2. 2 In a saucepan, bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil.
  3. 3 Add the ragi paste to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  4. 4 Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. 5 Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  6. 6 Stir in the buttermilk and salt to taste, mixing well.
  7. 7 In a small pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds.
  8. 8 Once cumin seeds splutter, add chopped shallots and grated ginger, sauté until golden brown.
  9. 9 Pour the tempering over the ragi mixture and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the thickness of the kanji by varying the amount of water used. Serve warm for best taste.