Kezhvaragu/Ragi /Keppai/ Finger Millet Kanji (Sweet Version)
One of the most nutritious and healthy cereal. Some of the benefits of kezhvaragu are
- It is rich in protein
- It is a good source of minerals which includes calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorous which helps to maintain our bone density and a good health
- Rich in dietary fiber
- It helps to control the blood glucose levels (diabetic)
- These are rich in anti-oxidants which helps to prevent from cancer
- It reduces the bad cholesterol (Triglyceride) which reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Another highly recommended food is Kezhvaragu Paal Kanji,Those who are unable to get the whole Kezhvaragu millet, you can make this through Kezhvaragu powder.A complete rich and healthy kanji. you can give this for your lil ones from 6 months onwards. very easy and time consuming recipe.
Ingredients
- Kezhvaragu/ finger millet powder -2 tblsp
- Water -3/4 cup
- Jaggery -1 tblsp/ as req
- Ghee -1 tsp
- cardamom powder – a pinch
- salt – a pinch
Procedure
Take 2 tblsp of Kezhvaragu/ finger millet flour with a tblsp of jaggery dissolved water along with a tsp of ghee,cardamom powder and salt,stir well without any lumps then keep it in a low flame for few mins until it reaches smooth and creamy consistency. Serve Warm.
