Ragi / Finger Millet has always been common at our home since we used to grow this in our lands. Well, that was years ago, still, it somehow remains so very clear, the memories of my granny bringing home those fresh Ragi, Bajra from our crops.
Most frequent dish was of course the Mudda we make with Ragi. Then it used to be Ganji that is made by mixing in Ragi with water, boiling it, and then mixing it with curds.
Malt is a process wherein the grains are sprouted, then ground to be made as a drink. Well, sprouting is not something that's strange at our home. That's what Athamma does with most ingredients that she thinks of. I was telling her that we should prepare some Diabetic Friendly recipes. Ragi Malt is part of the series that we planned.
So will be posting the Soup recipe later and hope my BM friends won't bump me for doing this..:)
We have made this drink even healthier by adding Jaggery which is a good source of iron and completely avoided sugar.
Ragi Malt - Healthy Drink made with Sprouted Finger Millet
For sprouting
Sprouted Ragi / Finger Millet - 1 cup
To make the Ragi Malt
Ragi powder - 2 tsp
Milk - 1 cup
Jaggery, powdered - 1 tsp
Method to prepare
To sprout the Ragi
Soak ragi for a day, after about 8 - 9 hours, drain the grains and tie in a cloth. It will sprout over the night.
Shade dry and powder the Ragi fine.
To get more shelf life for the flour plus make it more aromatic, dry roast the powder over a hot pan. Once it's cooled you can store the flour in an airtight container.
To make the malt.
Take the required amount of Ragi flour, add little water, and get a lump less mix. Heat it in a pan, add the jaggery and bring to boil. slowly add milk and boil for a couple of mins.
Serve hot/warm depending on who's drinking this.
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Recipe
How to make Ragi Malt at Home | Step By Step Recipe | Diabetes Diet Food
Ingredients
For Sprouting
- 1 cup Sprouted Ragi / Finger Millet
To make the Ragi Malt
- 2 tsp Ragi Powder
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Jaggery powdered
Instructions
How to make Ragi Malt at Home
To sprout the Ragi
- Soak ragi for a day, after about 8 - 9 hours, drain the grains and tie in a cloth. It will sprout over the night.
- Shade dry and powder the Ragi fine.
- To get more shelf life for the flour plus make it more aromatic, dry roast the powder over a hot pan. Once it's cooled, you can store the flour in an airtight container.
To make the Malt
- Take the required amount of Ragi flour, add little water, and get a lump less mix. Heat it in a pan, add the jaggery and bring to boil. Slowly add milk and boil for a couple of mins.
- Serve hot / warm depending on who's drinking this.
Suma Gandlur says
I love this Valli.
Probably with my love for ragi, I could have continued this week as well with ragi posts if allowed. LOL
Vardhini says
Healthy drink .. I make it the same way too.
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
wow, that is a great process. Never made or had Ragi at home. I hear it is very healthy !!!
divya says
wow, looks superb dear, delicious !!!
Priya says
Even i was brought up with many foods prepared with ragi and jowar,this ragi malt is one of our family favourite, love it very much..
Saras says
Healthy & nutritious drink..summer cooler too
sowmya's creative saga says
thanks for sharing this one..healthy..
vaishali sabnani says
looks great ...v healthy too..i have introduced ragi in my cooking after meeting you guys...thnx to all of you!!
rekhas kitchen says
Very healthy drink we use to have this as breakfast in summers specially.
Aarthi says
yummy way to start a day
Mélange says
Nice presenatation with enough details..Ragi malt is truly healthy and nutritious.
jayasree says
Healthy breakfast drink...
Jayashree says
I always buy sprouted ragi flour, Valli. Can these be powdered in the mixie itself or do I need to take it to a mill to get a fine powder?
DD says
wow this is healthy and yummy drink!!!
harini-jaya says
My fav too..My mom prepares it with more sprouted legumes and nuts.
PJ says
Nice post Srivalli.Making it at home is definitely healthy and delicious. This used to be Lil Angel's weaning food but after she got the taste of solids she refused to drink this. Am going to try this again and let's see if she likes it.
Nithya says
Very healthy 🙂 I have heard of it n times but have never tasted it 🙁 will try to make it at home.
But today we made use of ragi and made ragi rava dosa at home 🙂
Raksha says
I prepare this for my baby everyday.
Degchi says
It heard its is good to drink after the workout also. Nice Post.
Pavani says
I've never had ragi malt, but have heard a lot about the benefits of it. Your malt from sprouted ragi looks yummy.
SouthIndianHome says
Healthy drink made at home.Thanks for the recipe Valli..
Cool Lassi(e) says
This is sooo healthy and the step by step pictures are very helpful!
Divya Vikram says
Looks wholesome and nutritious Valli.
Sin-A-Mon (Monika) says
I used to make this so much till last year for my son, sigh now he refuses to drink it 🙁
ritu_me says
Add cardamom it will be more tastier.