Ragi Kanji - Sweet version

As a kid we have grown up drinking ragi kanji. But somehow after the age of 8-10 this is forgotten in households. Then people switch to complan, bournvita, horlicks or some other chocolate option. But ragi kanji is a very healthy power packed drinks for toddlers/kids.

Ragi or finger millet is now being promoted especially for diabetics. So this kanji can be had by people of all age and until now ragi is not known to cause any side effects. It is actually a cure for many health issues. People who are planning to lose some weight can also opt for ragi since ragi fills the stomach very quickly and also has a lot of fibre.

So this can be given for breakfast or as a evening time drink for kids elders alike. And of course it is very easy to make if we have the ragi powder at home.

There is also a salted version available which I shall post later. Since I am posting some recipes for toddlers I chose the sweet version which the toddlers would surely love it.

Ingredients:

Ragi flour (finger millet flour) - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 4 tsp
Milk - 1/2 cup
Water - 1/2 cup
Cardamom - 1 (powdered)

 

 Method:

• In a bowl add the ragi flour and water andmix well using a whisk or a spoon. Start heating with continuous stirring.
• Once it starts getting thick and slightly bubbly, reduce the flame to low. Keep mixing and cook the flour for about another 2-3 minutes.
• The ragi flour should get cooked as shiny.
• Mix milk, sugar and cardamom powder. You can adjust the consistency of the kanji by adding more milk or water and just heat it up.

Sweet ragi kanji is ready!!

 Notes:

• For infants its probably more safer to roast the ragi powder  to ensure proper cooking.
• You can replace sugar with jaggery or honey.

Sending this to sapana who is guest hosting Kid's delight.

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