Healthy Ragi Sheera
- January 24, 2022
Easy
Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp ragi (finger millet) flour
- 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tbsp jaggery or date syrup
- 1/2 cup water or milk (for richer taste)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Roast Ragi: In a pan, heat ghee and add ragi flour. Roast on low heat until it turns aromatic and changes color (about 3-4 minutes).
- Prepare Syrup: In a separate pan, dissolve jaggery in water or milk and bring to a boil. Add cardamom powder.
- Combine: Gradually pour the jaggery mixture into the roasted ragi, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook: Cook on low heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens and ghee starts to separate (about 5 minutes).
- Garnish and Serve: Add chopped nuts if desired and serve warm.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Ragi (finger millet) flour: High in calcium and fiber, supports bone health and aids digestion.
- Ghee: Improves digestion and provides healthy fats.
- Water or milk: Hydration from water, or added protein and calcium from milk.
- Cardamom powder: Supports digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Chopped nuts: Rich in healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants for heart and brain health.
