Showing posts with label Ragi Vermicelli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ragi Vermicelli. Show all posts

Vegan Ragi Vermicelli Kheer

BM #68 Day 10 -

I have succeeded so far in posting 9 millet recipes alternating between Bajra, Ragi, Jowar and Little Millet. I hope to continue with that pattern.

Now on to today's 'Ragi' post..

A few weeks back, my husband brought home 2 cans of Almond-Coconut milk. I was surprised and when asked for the reason, he says "I just thought you might put it into good use and I will get something new to eat". Silence from my side :).

That's when I made this kheer and a few more (yet to be posted) which were enjoyed by all of us. To be honest, the kids didn't take to this kheer as much as I would have loved them to enjoy but that was to be expected. As I mentioned earlier, unless ragi is disguised it doesn't entice my kids. But my passion for millets is unwavering !

Ingredients - 

Almond Coconut Milk 3 cups
Ragi Vermicelli 1 cup
Jaggery 1/4 cup or more for a sweeter tooth
Almond and Cashew crushed 1/4 cup

Method Of Preparation -


Heat the jaggery in a tablespoon of water and let it melt. Remove the impurities and set aside.

Boil the milk and add the ragi vermicelli and let it cook through. [2 minutes was good enough.]

Add in the almonds and cashews. Also add the melted jaggery.

Let it simmer for a few minutes and remove from heat.

Garnish with roasted cashews and serve it warm.



Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 68




Preparation Time 25 minutes
Serves 3-4

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We are all great fans of the ordinary Vermicelli Upma. So the other day when I saw 'Ragi Vermicelli' (Finger Millet Vermicelli) on the grocer's shelves, it piqued my interest. I got it home and was wondering if that was a wise decision. So it sat in the pantry waiting for its turn and one fine morning, when I ran out of breakfast options, I gathered my guts and gave it a shot. Looking at the cooking instructions on the pack, I realized that it was ragi idiyappam. 


The traditional rice idiyappam was my favorite in my college days. But I haven't since eaten idiyappam. So many memories attached to idiyappam in general. Anyway, though the color was not visually appealing (the biggest disadvantage of ragi!), the taste and texture were extraordinary and surely a little earthy(ragi-ish??). The other day, when I was blog hopping, I came across a 'go-to' recipe for making idiyappam from scratch. I am sure I am going to give it a shot some time in the near future. Any tips on this will surely be appreciated :)


Ragi Vermicelli Upma


Ingredients -

Ragi Vermicelli - about 2 cups (used a 180 gms pkt)
Mixed vegetables - 1 cup (chopped carrots, beans, peas, corn)
Turmeric - a pinch
Onion - 1 medium (finely chopped about 1/2 cup)
Peanut-coconut masala - 1/4 cup (see the recipe here)
Salt to taste
Seasoning (oil, chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, dried red chilli, curry leaves)
Lemon juice - 2 tsp or as needed

Method of Preparation - 

Cook the Ragi vermicelli according to the instructions on the packet. [Soaked it in water for 3 minutes and steamed it for 5-7 min)

Don't remove from the steamer until required.  [It dries up pretty quickly.]

In a skillet on a medium flame, heat some oil and add the seasoning. 

After the mustard seeds start crackling, add finely chopped onions and saute them to a golden color.
Ragi Vermicelli Upma

Boil the mixed veggies separately and add it to the sauteed onions.

Put in turmeric and salt as per taste. Add the peanut-coconut masala and mix well.

Add the drained ragi semiya and mix well for a minute. 

Switch off the flame and squeeze in the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot or cover it with a lid till it is ready to be served.


Sending this off to Srivalli's Breakfast Mela.


Also to Dr Sameena Pratap's Ragi Event 

Serves 2-3 Adults
Preparation Time 18-20 min

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Posted by Harini on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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