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Ragi Porridge is a delicious porridge made from finger millets. Finger Millets Porridge is also called Teezan and is a healthy breakfast option.
Teezan
Nachani is rich in iron and calcium and is an important part of the diet of a lactating mother and is just as important for toddlers. Nourishing and filling Teezan or Tizann can be eaten warm or chilled, as a breakfast or a snack.
Let me tell you quite frankly Ragi or Nachani was not a regular part of my diet. It is only now after my second child was born that I started consuming Ragi as Satv and Tizaan on a regular basis. Then again after my hysterectomy, I made it a part of my diet frankly because it is easy to make now it is comfort food.
In Karnataka, we make Ragi Mudde, Ragi rotti but it is now I see dosas, idlis, pancakes, cookies, cakes. So I can see ways and means that I can sneak it in my family’s diet (read Husband’s diet) as he is now a confirmed diabetic. Stick with me and you will see a variety coming up but till ten enjoy Satv and cupcakes.
Finger Millet Porridge is traditionally made by blending the soaked nachne and coconut milk in Goa. You can do it soak the ragi overnight then drain and grind it together with fresh coconut. Strain and then follow the method below.
Or you can take a shortcut and make it with the ragi flour available in the market. You can use palm jaggery but since I never keep it in stock I used plain jaggery.
Either way, enjoy a tasty breakfast I made this as I ran out of dosa batter and I needed my breakfast fast.
Finger Millet Porridge
Teezan|Finger Millet Porridge| Ragi Porridge
- Serves: 2
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ragi/finger millet flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 elichi/cardamom powdered (optional)
- 1/4 cup jaggery
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
Method:
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, add the ragi flour, jaggery and water. Set aside for some time until the jaggery dissolves.
- Whisk well it needs to mix well so there are no lumps.
- Next, add the coconut milk and salt. Mix well.
- Check the sweetness add more jaggery if you feel the need.
- On low flame, start cooking the mixture stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Add the cardamom powder stir well.
- Remove the pot from heat transfer to individual serving bowls.
- Top with nuts and serve warm.
Notes:
- Do not stop stirring once you place the pan on heat. The porridge will turn lumpy. If that happens, simply use a whisk and beat the porridge until smooth.
- In case you are serving a diabetic avoid the jaggery or reduce it.
Teezan|Finger Millet Porridge| Ragi Porridge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ragi/finger millet flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 elichi/cardamom powdered
- 1/4 cup Jaggery
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, add the ragi flour, jaggery and water. Set aside for some time until the jaggery dissolves.
- Whisk well it needs to mix well so there are no lumps.
- Next, add the coconut milk and salt. Mix well.
- Check the sweetness add more jaggery if you feel the need.
- On low flame, start cooking the mixture stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Remove the pot from heat transfer to individual serving bowls.
- Top with nuts and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not stop stirring once you place the pan on heat. The porridge will turn lumpy. If that happens, simply use a whisk and beat the porridge until smooth.
- In case you are serving a diabetic avoid the jaggery or reduce it.
Healthy porridge for breakfast. I love different kinds of porridge.
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Ragi porridge is a super healthy dessert. And you made it with jaggery. Awesome share. Loved the lovely ragi colour of porridge.
Thanks, Sujata.
This is a very filling one.
My mom taught me a trick as i used yo skip my breakfast often on my way to work. She used to cook the soaked ground ragi enough for a week in a small container and leave it in the fridge. i take two spoons of it, stir it in warm milk… and done.
thanks for bringing back those memories
😀 Mums do care about us a lot! This sounds yummy.
I make this with milk or buttermilk. Will try it with coconut milk. Must be simply yum. 🙂
Buttermilk! Now, this I must try.Thanks!
Looks great, Just the way I make mine.
Freda, are you a Goan? Then this is just like how Goans make.:D
Heard many times about ragi, that it’s healthy and good for kids too but never used always thought about the taste first ???? after seeing your post my views are changed, this looks absolutely delicious..love the colour..can we substitute the coconut milk to normal milk.
Yes, Jolly, you can substitute coconut milk with milk.
Lovely and healthy dish!! It looks so luscious, I could have some for dessert too 🙂 🙂
Yes, you can it is made to pudding consistency and had as satav.
Sounds like a heartwarming, wholesome and delicious breakfast – a feel-good food! ???? I’ve never made porridge with coconut milk but since I love it in everything else, I know I’ll love this one too.
You can add milk instead tastes just as delicious.
The best drink ever and especially during summers, this is a must have to cool the body and guard against diseases. Excellent share and a great way to encourage people esp youngsters to have this wonder porridge.
True Vidya but get my youngster or oldster to try it they run a mile. I am like (rolling eyes)
Porridge looks so delicious…love the addition of coconut milk and jaggery…totally my kind of combination…Yummy share!!
😀 Thanks
Ragi flour is full of minerals and love it’s dishes, although I haven’t made many dishes using this flour. Loving your porridge, sound delicious.
It’s simple yet delicious try it Jagruti.
Really this is such a simple as well as nourishing and healthy breakfast option 🙂
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Recently I have incorporated millets in my diet so always on a look for millet recipes. This is one such easy breakfast dish.Will try it.
Thanks Ritu please let me know how you like it.
I used to make this for my son. Its actually very heathy. Lovely share????
True Avin it is healthy.
One of my friend used to give thinporridge to her toddler. I shall give this healthy porridge a try soon for the nutritious benefits.
Please try Sapana.
I love Ragi porridge and make often but never thought of adding coconut milk..I wonder why? Thank you for sharing this
Thanks, Lathiya.
I make something for my 2 year old. Nutritious it is
He will have a strong and healthy life ahead of him thanks to Ragi.
I love Millets. This finger millet porridge looks so delish. It is so filling and perfect for a healthy breakfast too. Fantastic share.
Thanks Preethi.
I love Millets. This finger millet porridge is perfect for a healthy breakfast . It is filling too. Fantastic share!!
Thanks dear.
This bowl is full of goodness and apt for the summer season. I think i need to start using this millet.
Do use it Jayashree. It makes a person energetic.