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Ragi Kheer (Finger Millet Porridge)
A calcium-dense traditional kheer using ragi — recommended by ICMR as a key complementary food for preventing stunting and strengthening bones.
Prep:5 min
Cook:20 min
Serves:3
Difficulty:easy
Nutritional highlights
175 kcal
Calories
180mg
Calcium
1.5mg
Iron
5g
Protein
Contains allergens
Dairy
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp ragi (finger millet) flour
- 1.5 cups full-fat milk
- 1 tsp jaggery (grated)
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 tsp ghee
- 4–5 raisins (optional, for older toddlers)
Instructions
- 1Mix ragi flour with 3 tbsp cold water to form a lump-free paste.
- 2Heat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- 3Stir in the ragi paste gradually while stirring continuously.
- 4Cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
- 5Add jaggery, cardamom, and ghee.
- 6Stir until jaggery dissolves. Remove from heat.
- 7Cool slightly before serving. Consistency can be thinned with milk.
Tags:
Calcium-richIron-richComplementary foodICMR recommended