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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25 comments
I love this Valli.
Probably with my love for ragi, I could have continued this week as well with ragi posts if allowed. LOL
Healthy drink .. I make it the same way too.
wow, that is a great process. Never made or had Ragi at home. I hear it is very healthy !!!
wow, looks superb dear, delicious !!!
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..
Healthy & nutritious drink..summer cooler too
thanks for sharing this one..healthy..
looks great …v healthy too..i have introduced ragi in my cooking after meeting you guys…thnx to all of you!!
Very healthy drink we use to have this as breakfast in summers specially.
yummy way to start a day
Nice presenatation with enough details..Ragi malt is truly healthy and nutritious.
Healthy breakfast drink…
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?
wow this is healthy and yummy drink!!!
My fav too..My mom prepares it with more sprouted legumes and nuts.
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.
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 🙂
I prepare this for my baby everyday.
It heard its is good to drink after the workout also. Nice Post.
I've never had ragi malt, but have heard a lot about the benefits of it. Your malt from sprouted ragi looks yummy.
Healthy drink made at home.Thanks for the recipe Valli..
This is sooo healthy and the step by step pictures are very helpful!
Looks wholesome and nutritious Valli.
I used to make this so much till last year for my son, sigh now he refuses to drink it 🙁
Add cardamom it will be more tastier.