Ragi Malt or Ragi Ambli is a popular drink made in Karnataka during summer to hydrate and cool down bodies. It is made using ragi powder and buttermilk and is a perfect drink to sip on warm summer days. Here is how to make it.
What you'll need for this:
4 tbsp Ragi Flour
3 cups Water
5 cups Buttermilk
Salt to taste
¼ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
¼ tsp Hing
10-12 Curry Leaves
2 tbsp Onion (Chopped)
1 tsp Fresh Coriander (Chopped)
1 tsp Udaram/Ugra Powder or Any Vana Natural Powder of your choice.
Instructions
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Heat 2 and ½ cups of water in a pan.
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Meanwhile, mix ragi flour in the remaining ½ cups of water.
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Make sure their are no lumps in the mixture.
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Once the water comes to a boil, slowly add the ragi mixture in the boiling water.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid formation of lumps.
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Remove the pan from heat and let this mixture cool completely.
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Slowly add the cooled ragi mixture in buttermilk and whisk nicely.
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Add salt, roasted cumin powder, hing, curry leaves and onion and mix well.
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Add more water if the drink is too thick.
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Chill for a few hours before serving.
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Add 1tsp of Udaram/Ugra or any Vana Natural Powder of your choice and mix it well.
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Garnish with fresh coriander.