Breakfast
Ragi Porridge with Jaggery
The simplest, most nourishing breakfast in South India — ragi porridge sweetened with jaggery and spiced with cardamom. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp ragi flour
- 1½ cups water or milk (or a mix)
- 1 tbsp jaggery (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of cardamom powder
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped nuts or banana to serve (optional)
Method
- 1
Mix ragi flour with ¼ cup cold water to make a smooth paste with no lumps.
- 2
Bring remaining water/milk to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
- 3
Pour the ragi paste into the boiling liquid in a thin stream, stirring continuously.
- 4
Cook on medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the porridge thickens and loses its raw smell.
- 5
Add jaggery, cardamom and salt. Stir until jaggery dissolves completely.
- 6
Pour into a bowl. Top with chopped nuts or sliced banana. Serve warm.