Ragi Ambil (soup)

Ingredients: (serves 2)

• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 dry red Chilli
• 4-6 curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Rock salt as per taste
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons sifted Ragi flour
• Water

Method:

Step 1:

Mix Ragi flour in buttermilk evenly. Keep aside.

Step 2:

Heat the ghee in a stainless steel pan and add cumin seeds, asafoetida, red Chilli, curry leaves.
Wait till it cracks and splutters and add 2 large cups of water in it. Add salt to taste. Wait for it to boil.

Step 3:

Add the Ragi flour buttermilk mixture to the pan and keep stirring slowly. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add a little water if required. Add roasted sesame seeds and drink warm.

Health benefits:

Rich source of Calcium, Iron, essential amino acids, Vitamins E, and B3. Good source of tryptophan. Probiotic, Nerve tonic.