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    Ragi Ambali

    Published: Oct 30, 2021 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Shilpa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    5 from 24 votes
    Ragi ambali is a healthy and nutritious savory drink made with ragi flour (finger millet flour). It is considered very cooling and is consumed during summer. It is perfect to be served as a side with lunch.
    ragi ambali

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    About this recipe

    Ragi ambali is a healthy and nutritious savory drink made with ragi flour (finger millet flour). It is considered very cooling and is consumed during summer. It is perfect to be served as a side with lunch. Traditionally, it is made with sprouted ragi flour; however, regular store-bought flour can also be used.

    Click here to see how to make ragi malt along with other variations to this drink.

    ragi ambali

    Related: Mango juice.

    Ingredients

    ingredients to make ragi ambali

    Ragi flour: Or finger millet flour, this is the main ingredient.

    Yogurt: I whisk 1:1 yogurt and water and use it. You can also use buttermilk.

    Tempering: (seasoning/tadka) I use mustard seeds and curry leaves to make the tempering. This is optional and can be skipped.

    Other ingredients: Coriander leaves and green chili.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Take ragi in a saucepan and add one cup of water. Whisk it well making sure there are no lumps or dry bits of flour (step 1).

    Add the remaining water and mix. Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring it to a boil (steps 2,3). Keep stirring and let the ragi cook - for about 3-4 minutes (step 4).

    mix flour and water.

    Let the ragi cook and thicken (step 5).

    To make the tempering, heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves. To the whisked yogurt, add coriander leaves, chili, salt, and the prepared tempering. Mix well (steps 5,6).

    Add the yogurt mixture to cooked ragi and mix well (step 8).

    add yogurt and mix.

    Ambali is ready to be served.

    mix well and remove lumps.

    Useful tips

    Make sure you cool the cooked ragi before adding the buttermilk. If you add buttermilk to hot ragi, it may curdle.

    Adding the tempering is optional. You can skip it and just add coriander leaves and chilies.

    Mix well before serving and serve it chilled.

    You may also like:

    1. Mango lassi.
    2. Blackberry lassi.
    3. Ragi rotti.
    ragi ambali

    Bonus

    This drink is:
    - healthy, delicious, and nutritious
    - very easy to make
    - perfect as a side with lunch, particularly on hot days

    ragi ambali

    Recipe card

    Ragi ambali.

    Ragi Ambali

    Ragi ambali is a healthy and nutritious savory drink made with ragi flour (finger millet flour). It is considered very cooling and is consumed during summer. It is perfect to be served as a side with lunch.
    5 from 24 votes
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    Author: Shilpa
    Course: Drinks, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup ragi flour
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon ghee or oil
    • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 4-5 curry leaves
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
    • 1 small green chili optional

    Instructions

    • Combine yogurt with one cup of water. Whisk well to make sure there are no lumps. Set aside in the refrigerator
    • Take ragi in a saucepan and add one cup of water. Whisk it well making sure there are no lumps or dry bits of flour
    • Add the remaining water and mix
    • Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to boil
    • Keep stirring and let the ragi cook (about 3-4 minutes)
    • Continue cooking until the mixture turns thick and glossy
    • Turn off the heat and let the ragi cool down completely
    • In a small pan, heat ghee or oil and add mustard seeds
    • Once they splutter, add curry leaves. Turn off the heat and set the tempering aside
    • To the whisked yogurt, add coriander leaves, chili, salt, and the prepared tempering. Mix well
    • Once the ragi cools down, add it to the mixture
    • Mix well making sure the cooked ragi is fully incorporated
    • Ragi ambali is ready to be served
    Nutrition Facts
    Ragi Ambali
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    80
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    8
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    72
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    116
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    112
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    22
    mg
    27
    %
    Calcium
     
    84
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Holly says

      December 05, 2021 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Nice recipe! Very light and refreshing!

    2. Jacqui says

      December 05, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe!

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