Kezhvaragu/Ragi /Keppai Koozh/Finger millet porridge: (savory 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
We have a numerous varieties of Kezhvaragu/Ragi /Keppai/Finger millet,but this one very unique and healthy recipe especially during summer.Since this cereal rich in iron that helps to improve our HB (Hemoglobin) Level too.
Ingredients
- Kezhvaragu/ finger millet powder -1/4 cup
- Water -1 1/2 cup
- Salt -1 tsp/ as per taste
- Shallot/small onion – 2 nos(finely chopped)
- Green chilli – 1 no(finely chopped)
- Butter milk/ beaten curd – 1 cup or so/ as req
Procedure
(Old-Fashioned Method I)
Step 1:
In a wide mixing bowl add the Kezhvaragu/Ragi /Keppai mavu/flour with a cup and half of water along with a tsp of salt and mix well without any lumps
Step 2:
Keep the mixture for more than 6-7 hrs for fermenting
Step 3:
Pour the mixture into the heavy bottomed sauce pan and bring it to boil and turn off the flame
Step 4:
Cool completely, add the finely chopped onion and green chilli and butter milk/ beaten curd and mix well. Serve cool and njoy the delicious and luscious of our tradition.
(Old-Fashioned Method -II)
Step 1:
In a wide mixing bowl add the Kezhvaragu/Ragi /Keppai mavu/flour with a cup and half of water along with a tsp of salt and mix well without any lumps
Step 2:
Pour the mixture into the heavy bottomed sauce pan and bring it to boil and turn off the flame
Step 3:
Cool completely now add the finely chopped onion and green chilli and butter milk/ beaten curd and mix well and allow it to ferment atleast for 6-7 hrs
Step 4:
Serve cool and njoy the delicious and luscious Keppai Koozh of our tradition.
