Instant Ragi Koozh | Finger Millet Porridge | Keppai Koozh

Instant Ragi Koozh | Finger Millet Porridge | Keppai Koozh is a traditional, healthy breakfast recipe. It is usually prepared during summer since it has a cooling effect on our body. As for nutritional benefits of ragi,  I need not say  much as you may already be aware that it is rich in iron, calcium, etc. Ragi has low glycemic index and hence it is a preferred  grain  for diabetic people. As a whole, a healthy recipe, everyone should give it a try...

The recipe, I’m giving here is not the traditional one as it does not require fermented ragi dough. Also I have skipped rice in this recipe. Till few years ago, I was not a great fan of this porridge since I am  not  used to  it in my childhood days. But now I eat anything which can make me feel light. My son and hub always have a tough time having this koozh. So I don’t want to make a laborious preparation for making this koozh. Moreover, I don’t like the fermented flavour of koozh. So  I came out with this recipe  which gets finished in a flick of the finger! You can always add cooked rice following my simple recipe here while cooking ragi as elder people in the house won’t allow you to prepare koozh with ragi alone.

Ingredients:

Ragi flour – ½ cup

Water – 4 cups

Shallots – 8 to 10 Nos.

Green chilli – 1 No

Curd – ½ cup

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Mix ragi flour with a cup of water without forming lumps and keep it aside.
2. In a heavy bottomed vessel, add the balance 3 cups of water and bring it to boil.
3. Now add the ragi dough little by little stirring continuously so that  lumps will not be formed.
4. Stir continuously for about 8 to 10 minutes until ragi gets cooked well. To check, dip your hand in water and touch the ragi dough. If it is not sticky, it means it’s done.
5. Switch off the stove and allow it to cool.
6. While preparing the porridge, take the required quantity of ragi koozh, add salt, finely chopped onion, green chilli and curd. Make it to required consistency by adding water if needed.

Your healthy ragi porridge is ready to serve!

Note:

• If you are very particular in adding rice, you can add rice rava while boiling the water. Allow it to cook completely before adding ragi.
• The quantity of onion, chilli and curd can be varied based on your preference.

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Oats Porridge | Oats Porridge with Fruits & Nuts

Oats porridge…I know all of you will ask, what is so special about oats porridge other than the fact that it is easy to make, healthy & is a low calorie food. Even my son asked me “what is there to post for oats porridge” while arranging for the photo shoot.  But its simplicity is its biggest plus as it helps when we are bored of cooking,  have no time for cooking, or want to have something light, like to fast for few days J and so many. Also I thought I could share some information on oats porridge.

All weight watchers think that including oats in the regular diet will help keeping weight under control. The oats porridge can be prepared with buttermilk and a pinch of salt for better results or if you  want to add milk, skimmed milk should be added but sugar should be avoided.

For diabetics, oats porridge should not be prepared watery if it is for the main course. The quantity of oats has to be increased accordingly and prepared in thicker consistency. Added fruits should also be selected accordingly.

Above all, the clicks have come out well, so I don’t want to miss them …to exhibit my photography skills J.

You can also follow the cooking instructions given on the top cover but I followed the method below.

Ingredients:

• Oats – 2 to 3 tbsp
• Milk – ½ cup
• Water – ½ cup
• Honey – 1 to 2 tbsp (optional)
• Fruits & Nuts as required.

Method:

1. Boil water in a sauce pan. Add quick oats to boiling water and stir continuously.
2. When the oats is cooked, add milk and cook till it reaches porridge consistency.
3. Remove from fire and serve with fruits and nuts of your choice.

Your healthy oats porridge is ready to serve!

Today I have served Oats Porridge with cut strawberries, kiwi and walnuts. I didn’t even add honey | any other ingredients for sweet taste because I felt that the sugar in the fruits is enough and no one could find out it is missed.

Note:

• You can add honey | sugar after removing porridge from fire.

Tags: oats porridge recipe, porridge recipe with oats & milk, low calorie oats porridge recipe, oats porridge with fruits & nuts, healthy diet recipes, diabetic recipes

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