How to Make Ragi Milk at Home | Healthy Kezhvaragu Summer Drink

When the summer heat becomes unbearable, staying hydrated and cool is essential. One of the best traditional drinks you can prepare at home is Ragi Milk (Kezhvaragu Paal). Packed with nutrients, this healthy millet-based drink not only cools your body but also provides long-lasting energy.Ragi, also known as finger millet, is rich in calcium, fiber, and iron, making it an excellent choice for both kids and adults. This easy homemade ragi milk recipe uses natural sweeteners

 like jaggery along with nuts for added richness and taste.

Why You Should Try Ragi Milk:

• Helps reduce body heat naturally
• Rich in calcium and strengthens bones
• Provides sustained energy throughout the day
• A healthy alternative to tea and coffee
• Supports digestion and weight management

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How to Make Ragi Milk at Home | Healthy Kezhvaragu Summer Drink

INGREDIENTS:
Finger millet/Ragi(whole) – 1 cup / 180 gm(approx)
Jaggery powder – 3/4 cup(150gm)(adjust sweetness according to taste)
Water to grind – 4 cups / 1 litre
Cardamom powder – 2 tsp
Cashews – 7-8
Almonds – 7-8

METHOD:

1.Wash ragi 3 times thoroughly Then add clean water to rinse.
2.Let it soak for 8 hours.
3.Soak cashews & Almonds in hot water for one hour.
4.Dry Roast Ragi in a pan till it pops & switch off

5.After Roasting cool add this to a mixer jar add soaked almonds & cashews.
6.Add water little at a time totally I Have added 3 cups.
7.Grind it then pass through a sieve.
8.Do the same & pass through a sieve.
9.Then take a muslin cloth then pour the milk through this squeeze & take milk.
10.Now you will be getting pure ragi milk.
11.Add cardamom powder & mix.
12.Add jaggery powder & mix to let them dissolve.
13.Now add some ice cubes & Serve.
14.You can serve cool by keeping in fridge.

How to Make Ragi Milk at Home | Healthy Kezhvaragu Summer Drink

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Cook Time 8 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 5

Course: cooldrink, Dessert, Drinks, healthyrecipes

Cuisine: Indian, SouthIndian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Finger millet/Ragi(whole) - 1 cup / 180 gm(approx)

  Jaggery powder - 3/4 cup(150gm)(adjust sweetness according to taste)

  Water to grind - 4 cups / 1 litre

  Cardamom powder - 2 tsp

  Cashews - 7-8

  Almonds - 7-8

Method

 

1. Wash ragi 3 times thoroughly Then add clean water to rinse.

   2.Let it soak for 8 hours.

   3.Soak cashews & Almonds in hot water for one hour.

   4.Dry Roast Ragi in a pan till it pops & switch off

   5.After Roasting cool add this to a mixer jar add soaked almonds & cashews.

   6.Add water little at a time totally I Have added 3 cups.

   7.Grind it then pass through a sieve.

   8.Do the same & pass through a sieve.

   9.Then take a muslin cloth then pour the milk through this squeeze & take milk.

   10.Now you will be getting pure ragi milk.

   11.Add cardamom powder & mix.

   12.Add jaggery powder & mix to let them dissolve.

   13.Now add some ice cubes & Serve.

   14.You can serve cool by keeping in fridge.
   

Notes

• Always use fresh ragi for better taste
• Adjust jaggery based on your sweetness preference
• Strain well to get smooth milk
• You can store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day