Ragi Nourish Bowl

Vegetarian, gluten free and a powerhouse of health benefits ready in under 10 minutes!

Ragi or finger millet is a grain that has been grown in the southern region of India for over 4000 years. But this once popular grain has been forgotten in recent years.

It is called nachani in Marathi and growing up I had seen nutritious nachani satva packets in many stores in Maharashtra. During my last trip to India, I decided to pick up a couple of these packets. Nachani satva is sprouted ragi or nachani flour. It is also called malted finger millet flour and is available in some stores and online.

Super easy to make as a porridge or as a dessert, nachani satva is gluten free, a rich source of minerals, calcium, has anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties and has essential amino acids that are rare in vegetarian diets. From the ayurvedic perspective, it helps get rid of high ‘ama’ or vitiated pitta and helps with the digestive fire. Cooking with milk or coconut milk and cardamom is beneficial in balancing the doshas.

You know how much I love coconut milk so just like the Overnight Oats in Coconut Milk, I used coconut milk in this delectable breakfast too. I like waking up to breakfasts I enjoy. Don’t you?

Plus it is perfect for the spring round the corner, isn’t it? To make it attractive to my family, I made it into a nourish bowl! The ragi porridge is topped with fresh and dry fruit, shredded coconut and walnuts! I added my favorites. And you can add yours!

Enjoy!

I am taking my Ragi Nourish Bowl to Angie’s Fiesta Friday!

Have a great weekend all!

Love,

❤

Sandhya