Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 Cup Ragi Flour / ராகி மாவு
  • 1/8 Cup Raw Rice / பச்சைஅரிசி
  • 3 Cups Water / தண்ணீர்
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Curd / புளித்த தயிர்
  • Salt / உப்பு (As Required)
  • 2 Shallots / Small Onion / சின்ன வெங்காயம்
  • 1 Green Chilli / பச்சைமிளகாய்
  • 1 Small Piece Ginger / இஞ்சி
  • 1 Sprig Curry Leaves / கருவேப்பில்லை
  • 2 tbsp Raw Mango / மாங்காய்

Instruction

  • First, measure and keep all the ingredients ready. Then, chop shallots, green chilli, ginger, raw mango and curry leaves finely.
  • To a mixer, add the raw rice and grind it to a semi - coarse powder.
  • Take a wide bowl, pour 2 cups of water and add the ragi flour. Mix it well without any lumps and keep aside. If you want to ferment at this stage keep this ragi water overnight.
  • To a heavy-bottomed pan, pour 1 cup of water. Once it starts to roll boil, add the ground rice powder. Cook, till it becomes soft, and do everything in medium flame.
  • Now pour the ragi flour mixed it water and add required salt. Keep stirring in medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, till the mixture turns glossy and the raw smell of the ragi flour leaves. Switch off the flame and let it cool down completely.
  • To a bowl, pour the curd and 1/8 cup of water or little more. Mix it well to make as buttermilk. Now, pour the buttermilk to the cooled ragi mixture and give a quick stir.
  • Finally, add the chopped shallots, green chilli, ginger, curry leaves, raw mango and mix well. Adjust with water or buttermilk before serving, as it thickens with time.
  • Drink this Keppai Koozh at-least once in a week to keep your body fit and cool.