Here’s a recipe for Healthy Kanji (multigrain porridge), made with Ragi and other protein rich ingredients, to give you a power-packed, wholesome meal in a glass.
Ingredients
For the kanji powder
1 kg ragi (finger millet)
1/4 kg wheat grains
1/4 kg boiled rice (puzhungarisi)
1/4 kg soybeans
1/4 kg chickpea (kondakadala)
1/4 kg pottu kadale (roasted chana dal)
400 gms almonds and cashews
300 gms sabudana (jevvarisi)
100 gms elaichi
For the Kanji
1-2 tbs kanji powder
1/2 cup water
1 tbs sugar (adjust to your taste)
1/2 cup milk (adjust to dilute)
Instructions
For the Powder
1. Dry roast each ingredient separately for four-five minutes and add to a large container.
2. In batches, grind to a smooth powder using a powerful mixer. Or, you can have it ground at a local mill.
3. You can store it in an air tight container for up to six months.
For the Kanji
1. To water, add kanji powder and mix to have no lumps. Cook on medium flame for four-five minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.
2. Add sugar, mix and cook for another five minutes. Mixture will loosen.
3. Mix as much milk as you want. Drink warm.
