Ragi Kanji | Salty Ragi Malt

Ragi soup | Healthy porridge made with finger millet flour | Breakfast - Weight loss recipe
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Ragi Kanji or Salty Ragi Malt also known as Nagli Ambil in Maharashtra is a soulful soup or beverage made with Millet or Ragi flour. Ragi Kanji is a weight loss recipe as well.

This savory drink lightly perked with ginger, chilli, black pepper is usually served for Breakfast since Ragi is known to provide energy and Fiber. Besides it is filling and for a change you must some day skip having Tea and try this Ragi Malt along with your breakfast. It is also great to have it as an evening snack or just as a hearty soup when you plan to skip dinner and instead want to have something refreshing and healthy. Of course, this is good for Weight Loss Diet as well.

Did you know, there is also a ‘Sweet’ version of Ragi Malt which I have already shared in this website. This Sweet Ragi Malt is made with Jaggery and flavored with cardamom powder and like Salty Ragi Malt this is also equally satisfying and pairs great with your morning breakfast. Perhaps, you must give it a try!

Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol levels. - Besides it is one of the best food for weight control, diabetes and a cooling agent to the body. We have for you some lip smacking Ragi Recipes to include this super food in your regular diet -

Ragi Palak Wheat & Dal Thepla

Ragi Palak Cheela  (Video recipe also)

Ragi Roti

Instant Ragi Idli



Salty Ragi Malt is always served ‘Hot’ with a topping of finally chopped onion, green chilli, fresh coriander or curry leaves.

Weight Loss Breakfast Menu With Salty Ragi Malt -

Salty Ragi Malt is made with ‘Buttermilk’ which is great for a weight loss diet. For a healthy and substantial Breakfast you can pair this Ragi Malt with a medium bowl of Broken Wheat Upma or Multigrain Gobi Thalipeeth. Want to have some fresh fruits in breakfast, then do team along Sweet & Spicy Guava Salad.

Some more Weight Loss Recipes that you can try in your regular diet are-

Oatmeal Cheela

Bajre Ki Roti

Vegetable Whole wheat Cheela (Video recipe also)

Chickpea Salad



Ragi Kanji | Salty Ragi Malt

Ragi Kanji or Salty Ragi Malt also known as Nagli Ambil in Maharashtra is a soulful soup or beverage made with Millet or Ragi flour. Ragi Kanji is a weight loss recipe as well.

Preparation Time : 5 minutes
Cooking Time : 10 minutes

Category : Drinks
Cuisine :
Servings : 2 servings

Author : Sunayana Gupta

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Recipe Ingredients

  • Ragi flour (Millet flour/Nachini ka atta) - 2 teaspoon
  • Buttermilk - 2 cups
  • Onion (Finely chopped) - 1 tablespoon
  • Green chilli (finely Chopped) - To taste
  • Ginger (Grated) - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper powder (Kali mirch powder) - A pinch or two
  • Curry leaves chopped - 4-7
  • Cumin seeds (Zeera) - 1 teaspoon
  • Asafoetida (Hing) - A pinch
  • Salt - To taste
  • Ghee - 1 teaspoon

How to make Ragi Kanji | Salty Ragi Malt

  1. To make Ragi Kanji, heat ghee in a saucepan and add in cumin seeds, asafoetida and chopped curry leaves.
  2. When they crackle add in chopped onion, green chilli, ginger and saute till tender.
  3. Now it’s time to add in ragi flour. Keeping the flame on low roast till it gains a darker color and you get the aroma of roasted flour.
  4. Slowly and carefully add in buttermilk and stir vigorously with a whisk to avoid any lumps.
  5. Keep on whisking and let it come to a boil. You would notice that it has become thick and gained a porridge kind of consistency.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper powder and remove from heat.
  7. Transfer the porridge in serving cups or bowls and top with chopped onion and fresh coriander before serving.
  8. Serve hot!



Step by Step Photos and Recipe of Ragi Kanji | Salty Ragi Malt

Step 1-

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of ghee in a saucepan.

Step 2-

Add chopped ginger and cumin seeds. Allow to crackle.

Step 3-

Now add in finely chopped onion, green chilli and fry till pink.

Step 4-

Add 1 tablespoon of ragi flour and stir. Roast on low flame till it gains a darker color.

Step 5-

To this add buttermilk and stir.

Step 6-

Allow it to boil on low flame. Add salt, black pepper powder and keep stirring on and off.

Step 7-

Salty Ragi Malt is now ready. Transfer to serving cups and garnish with chopped coriander, onion, black pepper powder.

Step 8-

Enjoy hot…..!!!



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  • Name
  • Ragi Kanji | Salty Ragi Malt
  • Sub name
  • Ragi soup | Healthy porridge made with finger millet flour | Breakfast - Weight loss recipe
  • Category
  • Drinks
  • Cuisine
  • South Indian
  • Key ingredients
  • Ragi flour, ghee, onion
  • Cooking technique
  • Boiling and simmering
  • Technicality
  • Easy
  • Taste
  • Mild spicy
  • Preparation time
  • 5 minutes
  • Cooking time
  • 10 minutes
  • Servings
  • 2
  • Equipment used
  • Saucepan, whisk
  • Steps
  • 1
  • Created date
  • 2019-02-19 11:35:28

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