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Ragi Buttermilk: The Perfect Balance of Taste and Wellness
Low in calories yet rich in fibre, calcium, and probiotics, this easy-to-make recipe keeps you refreshed, energized, and light on your feet throughout the day.
When you want something light yet nourishing, Ragi Buttermilk is a quick win. Ragi is naturally gluten-free and among the better plant sources of calcium, while cultured buttermilk brings live probiotics that are great for your gut. This 20-minute recipe is refreshing, gently spiced with ginger and green chilies, and can be enjoyed mid-morning or as an evening pick-me-up. Also, if you are looking to add more millets and fermented foods to your routine? Explore our millet recipes and gut-friendly guides.
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02
serves
90
calories
20
minutes
2/10
simplicity
Easy Steps
01Cook the ragi paste: In a small bowl, whisk ragi flour with 23 tbsp water to make a smooth slurry. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a pan, reduce heat, and stream in the slurry while whisking. Cook on low, stirring 45 minutes until thick and glossy. Cool completely.
02Prepare the buttermilk base: In a bowl, whisk buttermilk (or curd + water) until smooth. Stir in salt, grated ginger, green chilies, coriander, and curry leaves (if using).
03Combine: Once the ragi mixture is fully cooled, add it to the buttermilk and whisk until you get a smooth, drinkable consistency. Adjust water to your liking.
04Optional tempering: Heat oil; add mustard and cumin seeds until they splutter. Cool slightly, then pour into the ragi buttermilk. Stir.
05Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. It’s a great mid-morning or evening refresher.
- Ragi Buttermilk
- Ragi flour (finger millet flour) 2 tbsp
- Water 1 cup (for cooking ragi)
- Buttermilk (or diluted curd) 1 cup
- Green chilies 12, finely chopped (optional)
- Ginger -inch, grated
- Coriander leaves 1 tbsp, chopped
- Curry leaves 1 sprig (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Tempering (optional)
- Mustard seeds tsp
- Cumin seeds tsp
- Oil 1 tsp
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Nutritive Value (per serving)
- Calories: 80-100 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 10-12 g
- Fibre: 23 g
- Fat: 23 g
- Calcium: ~120 mg
- Iron: ~2 mg
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