Sweet & Salted Ragi Kanji

Ragi Kanji is a healthy and delicious Indian drink made using super grain Ragi. It is perfect for breakfast or for sipping throughout the day. It can be made either sweet or salted. Here is how to make Ragi Kanji Recipe.

It will never be enough said about the umpteen benefits of ragi which is a super rich food. Just the right balance of protein, vitamins, amino acids, makes it a whole meal by itself. With millets gaining popularity amongst people again (for all good), I feel it is best to start incorporating Ragi in our diets.

Ragi as a whole has a long storage life. But the flour is best used as soon as possible. There are a lot of ways you can include it in your diet without compromising on taste. If you are skipping breakfast in the name of diet, then you should add ragi in the breakfast list.

Rich in fibre, it will help you get rid of body toxins. I have had few friends of mine replace their morning drink with ragi kanji and are truly enjoying the benefits. Add Ragi Ambli or Ragi Kanji in your menu and pick your taste for that day.

I personally find both of them refreshing to sip on. Delicious and nutritious breakfast sorted. It’s quick, healthy and gluten free. Here is how to make both Sweet and Salted Ragi Kanji Recipe. Make whichever you like and enjoy 🙂

Sweet Ragi Kanji Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Ragi Flour
• 3 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Jaggery Grated
• 4-5 cups Milk
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder

Instructions

• Dry roast the ragi flour for 8-10 minutes on low heat until slightly browned. 
• Mix ragi flour and water in a pan. 
• Mix well using a whisk to make smooth mixture. 
• Keep the pan on heat and cook the mixture until it thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Add grated jaggery and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Keep stirring continuously.
• Remove the pan from heat and cool the mixture.
• Add milk and cardamom powder and mix well.
• Add more milk if you feel the Kanji is too thick.
• Garnish with slivered almonds.
• Serve hot or cold.

Salted Ragi Kanji Recipe

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Salted Ragi Kanji

Salted Ragi Kanji is a healthy and delicious Indian drink made using super grain Ragi. It is perfect for breakfast or for sipping throughout the day.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 153 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Ragi Flour
• 3 cups Water
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups Buttermilk

For Tempering

• 2 tsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 5-6 Curry Leaves Chopped
• 1 Green Chilli Chopped

Instructions

1. Dry roast the ragi flour for 8-10 minutes on low heat until slightly browned.

2. Mix ragi flour and water in a pan.

3. Mix well using a whisk to make smooth mixture.

4. Keep the pan on heat and cook the mixture until it thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.

5. Keep stirring continuously.

6. Remove the pan from heat and cool the mixture.

7. Add salt and buttermilk and mix well.

8. Add more water or buttermilk if the kanji is too thick for your liking.

9. Heat oil in a pan.

10. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, hing, curry leaves and green chilli and let them crackle for a few seconds.

11. Pour the tempering over the kanji.

Nutrition Facts

Salted Ragi Kanji

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 13mg 4%

Sodium 173mg 7%

Potassium 195mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%

Sugars 6g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 4.9%

Vitamin C 31.9%

Calcium 14.9%

Iron 3.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.