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Ladakh · Breakfast

Finger Millet (Ragi Porridge with Milk)

Traditional 15. Finger Millet recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ⅓ cup finger millet (ragi) flour
• 1 cup whole yak milk
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tbsp yak butter
• 1 tbsp jaggery or honey
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: ¼ tsp nutmeg powder

👩‍🍳 How to make Finger Millet

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat water to 60°C
2. Slowly sprinkle ragi flour while stirring constantly to avoid lumps
3. Keep stirring for 3-4 mins as mixture heats
4. Heat milk separately to 70°C
5. Once flour is cooked (no raw taste, should smell toasted), pour in warm milk gradually
6. Add butter, salt, optional nutmeg; stir well
7. Cook on low heat for 5 mins, stirring occasionally
8. Add jaggery once mixture cools slightly below 60°C
9. Serve warm (55-60°C)
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