Just like we make whole wheat flour nutritious powder (also called panjiri), I made finger millet (ragi or nachani) flour panjiri with edible gum, dried coconuts, and dates. I haven’t added sugar or sweetener as chopped dates give the natural sweetness. But as per your taste, jaggery powder or sugar can be added. This is a very healthy powder that is rich in calcium and protein. Edible gum gives energy, good for colds and coughs, and strengthens the bones. Just 2 tsp a day is enough to provide the required nutrition.
Ingredients:
2 big cups of finger millet (ragi or nachani) flour
100gm edible gum
4 green cardamom
2 tbsp chopped dates
2 tsp flax seeds
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tbsp chopped dried coconuts
2 to 3 tbsp ghee
any other chopped dry fruits (optional)
sugar or jaggery powder (optional)
Method:
Fry edible gum in ghee in a pan till they are fluffy and golden in color. Switch off the gas and coarsely crush it.
Add ragi flour and saute on low flame till the aroma comes out.
Crush green cardamom into powder and add to the mixture.
Add flax seeds and chia seeds.
Add chopped dates and coconut. Switch off the flame.
Store in a glass container at room temperature. This can last for months but it’s best to consume within a month.
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