GLUTEN FREE
ONE OF THE BEST WEANING FOODS FOR BABIES
HIGH IN CALCIUM
GOOD PROTEIN LEVELS
ACTS AS A NATURAL BODY COOLANT

- SPROUTED RAGI

- Ragi has best quality protein along with the presence of essential amino acids, vitamin A, vitamin B and phosphorus
- It is rich in protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, fibre and vitamin content.
- The calcium content is higher than all cereals and iodine content is said to be highest among all the food grains.
- Malting of finger millet improves its digestibility, sensory and nutritional quality as well as pronounced effect in the lowering of antinutrients.
- Thus ragi is a good weaning food for babies and a strong source of diet for growing children.

PORRIDGE

- Add 2 tbsps of Ragi Malt to 1/2 cup water in a pan.
- Cook on medium heat till the concoction thickens.
- Simultaenously, if you would like to add some sweetness to the porridge, dissolve some jaggery in hot water.
- Once the porridge has slightly thickened, add the jaggery water to it and cook for a couple of more minutes. 
- Cool slightly and serve.

 

SHEERA / HALWA

- Roast 1/4 cup of Ragi Malt in 1 tbsp of ghee in a pan on a low flame till it starts bubbling gives off a nutty aroma.
- Simultaenously, boil 1/2 cup water and add 2 tbsps jaggery to it. Heat the water till jaggery completely dissolves.
- Once the Ragi Malt powder is roasted as per your liking, add the jaggery water to it and mix on low flame till a desired consistency had been achieved. For drier sheera, let all the excess water burn off. For a wet sheera, add more hot water if required.
- Cool slightly before serving.

 

CAN BE ADDED TO HOMEMADE CAKES (SUBSTITUTE 50% WHEAT WITH MALT POWDER)