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Ragi and Carrot Porridge
A warm and nutritious Indian-style porridge made with ragi (finger millet) flour and cooked carrots. This creamy dish is perfect for breakfast or as a light meal, combining the health benefits of ragi with the natural sweetness of carrots.
20 min
Easy
2 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty1/10
Sour0/10
Umami2/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
Creamy and smooth with a porridge-like thickness; the ragi gives a subtle fine graininess and the mashed carrot contributes soft, pulpy bits for gentle textural variation.
👃 Aroma
Warm, milky and slightly sweet with earthy, nutty notes from the ragi and a faint cooked-carrot scent. If used, a drizzle of ghee or a pinch of cardamom adds a buttery, floral-spicy lift.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Warm ginger tea, mild masala chai, or a glass of warm milk; for a lighter option, chamomile or green tea complements the subtle flavors.
🥗 Side Dishes
Toasted nuts and raisins or a sprinkle of seeds; sliced banana or apple; plain yogurt or a small fresh cucumber salad for contrast.
Ingredients(6 items)
- 11 cup milk
- 21/2 cup ragi flour
- 31/2 cup cooked carrot (mashed)
- 42 cups water
- 51/4 teaspoon salt
- 61/2 teaspoon jaggery or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
185
Calories
6.2g
Protein
32.4g
Carbs
3.5g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the ragi flour with 1/2 cup milk to make a smooth paste without any lumps. Stir well.
- 3
Slowly pour the ragi mixture into the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps forming.
- 4
Add the mashed cooked carrot to the mixture and stir well. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Pour in the remaining 1/2 cup milk and add salt. Stir continuously for another 2-3 minutes until the porridge becomes creamy and smooth.
- 6
Add jaggery or sugar if desired and mix well. Cook for 1 more minute until everything is well combined.
- 7
Pour into bowls and serve hot. You can add a drizzle of ghee or a pinch of cardamom powder on top if desired.
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