Nutritious Ragi-Based Drink Recipes For The Summer
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Ragi millet, rich in dietary fibres, has been highly recommended by nutritionists and culinary champions to be one of the best sources of nutrition. It is said that the consumption of ragi on a regular basis reduces the risk of diabetes and lowers blood pressure, along with being a source rich in calcium. Summers are all about staying hydrated and feeling light; a state of being that most Indian beverages provide. Adding ragi to the usual summer drinks amplifies the cooling effects of the beverage along with being a good source of vitamin C. Having a glass or two of these ragi-based beverages also promotes the growth of healthy hair as well as maintain glowing skin.

Ragi-Mango Smoothie

This delicious seasonal beverage gets a healthy dose of protein as well as helps make a thick smoothie which is perfect to have for breakfast in the morning. You could also replace the milk with any plant-based substitute to make it vegan.

Ingredients

  • 1 large mango, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons cooked ragi
  • 1 cup milk

Method

  • Blend all the ingredients together with some ice until smooth and combined.
  • Pour into a glass of choice and serve chilled. You could also swap the mango with any seasonal fruit or bananas for regular consumption.

Ragi Chaas

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Apart from making gluten-free foods like dosa, rotis and pancakes, ragi is also a great ingredient to add to buttermilk. It regulates haemoglobin levels as well as helps in cooling down the body and enabling good digestion, post a meal.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups water
  • ¼ cup ragi flour
  • 1 cup fresh yoghurt
  • 1 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
  • Salt, to taste

Method

  • Whisk the ragi flour into the water and bring it to a roaring boil.
  • Cool it down and add the salt, asafoetida and yoghurt and whisk to combine.
  • Add more water to adjust the consistency and mix in the chopped onion and coriander. Refrigerate and serve cold.

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Ragi Malt Cold Chocolate

For all the children and lovers of an aching cold chocolate milkshake, this protein-packed cold chocolate with ragi malt is going to be your go-to beverage in the summer.

Ingredients [For Ragi Malt]

  • ½ cup sprouted ragi flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup almond powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour

Ingredients [For Cold Chocolate]

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons ragi malt
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup/honey
  • Ice, for blending

Method

  • Roast the ragi flour in a dry pan until aromatic. Cool and mix with the remaining ingredients for the malt powder.
  • Add all the ingredients for the cold chocolate to a blender jar and blitz until you have a thick, frothy drink. Serve cold with an extra serving of chocolate syrup.