RAGI IDLI & HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAGI MALT

 Ragi is a grain with high nutritional value which is why people usually include this humble grain in their daily diet. There are many Indian recipes that are made using ragi flour  such as Ragi dosa, Ragi Malt, Ragi Roti and Ragi Mudde and many more. Ragi and ragi malt are used extensively by the rural folks because of its nutritional value and affordability.

Today, let’s look at a delicious recipe that can be made using ragi: Ragi idli.

Ingredients:

1 cup semolina

1 cup ragi flour

1 tbsp salt

Ragi Malt

1 cup water

1 cup curd

1/4 cup ragi flour

2 cups water

1/2 tbsp Salt

1/4 cup Buttermilk

Steps to make ragi idli

To prepare Ragi idli, first dry roast the rava on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

Now cool them off completely before making idli.

Transfer this dry roasted rava to a large bowl.

Add ragi flour to it, then add salt and curd. Also add water as required depending on curd thickness.

Give the paste a good mix and allow to soak for 30 minutes.

After the mix is ready, Brush the plates with oil and pour the batter immediately into the idli plate. Steam it for 8-10 mins on medium flame.

Then allow it to rest for 5 mins then unmould.

Finally, it's time to serve hot idli with coconut chutney or sambar.

Now time to make RAGI MALT - Boil water in a pan.

On the other side add 4 tbsp of flour in a glass of water and mix well without lumps.

Once water is boiled add this mixture by stirring it continuously so that it won’t form lumps. After it turns into smooth consistency, off the stove and let it cool completely.

After it gets cooled down, add salt and buttermilk and milk well.

Take it into a serving glass and VOILA! Time to have it.

Even while reading this, some of you might be thinking that whether it is healthy or not. So  here are some health benefits of ragi malt.

Health benefits of ragi malt

Ragi malt helps in weight loss.

It also keeps the bones strong and prevents conditions like osteoporosis due to ragi being an excellent source of calcium. 

Helps in Getting rid of anemia as ragi is rich in iron.

Ragi is also an excellent source of proteins which makes it a good intake for vegetarians.

It is good for people having diabetes.

Ragi malt helps in reducing cholesterol.

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RAGI MALT at mahalaxmimaltextract.com

 Made with sprouted ragi flour or ragi flour, water or milk; 

Ragi malt is a healthy drink. Have you ever tried a Ragi Malt drink for breakfast? If not, let’s give it a try today. But before that you should learn more about ragi malt.

Malt is the word that is specifically used for drinks made with sprouted grains. In layman language, Malt is the germinated cereal grain that has been dried and maden in a process known as "malting". Ragi is particularly a nutritive millet that resembles mustard seeds in appearance and it contains the organic compound essentials amino acid methionine.

Various  Studies have shown that you can consume ragi on a daily basis as it helps in dealing with conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Also the amino acids present in ragi work as a natural relaxant and could also be very beneficial for people with regular migraine attacks.

Ragi Malt - This nutritional drink can be made with both sprouted ragi flour and ragi flour. Also milk or water, any of them can be used. Some people don't use milk as milk makes the malt heavy.  But you can use milk as well if it suits your taste and diet.

Ragi malt can be made in 2 ways. It can be made both sweet and savory. Today we are making the sweet version. For the savory version, ragi mixture is soaked and cooked in water. Then after it cools down, in this ragi mixture, buttermilk is added along with some more ingredients like cumin powder, onions, curry leaves etc . And here you will get a refreshing and cooling drink.

Time for sweet ragi malt recipe….

Add ragi flour to a pan.

Pour water in the pan.

Mix water and flour well so that there are no lumps left in it. Begin to cook and stir often on a medium flame to prevent the formation of lumps. Using this technique will make ragi malt smooth and without any lumps.

Keep stirring and cook until the prepared mixture gets glossy and thick.

Now it's time to add jaggery or any other sweetener as per your liking. Jaggery can be added in the ragi malt instead of sugar. But in the absence of jaggery, you can also use sugar.

You can conjointly add milk here. Then slowly mix milk to the mixture.

Keep stirring and then add dry fruit powder or almond powder.  I always add cardamom powder and a few almonds or cashews.

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BARLEY MALT EXTRACT - A NUTRITIONAL SUGAR

 In today’s bakery formula, each and every ingredient must earn its own place as every ingredient has its own importance when making a recipe delicious. Just being a sweetener may not be enough; but if that sweetener is also a source of antioxidants, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals and is made with whole grains then it’s something to talk about.

When it comes to taste - Malt extracts are used for adding sweetness and flavour and enhancing natural aromas in food products. The scope of application of malt extract is very wide. In bakery applications, such as savoury cheese biscuits, cakes they enhance the texture, adding crisp. Biscuit and confectionery grade malt extract functions as a natural colorant which masks bitter notes and enhances nut, savory and chocolate flavors.And it also provides sugars and other nutrients to fuel the yeast that leavens baked foods. People usually consume malt because of its irresistible taste. Not only this malt is also the basis of beer and whiskey, but it's the sweet stuff that most of the people are interested in.

 

When it comes to nutrition malt extract is second to none.  It carries many essential nutritional elements, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It’s a “good” source of dietary silicon, vitamin B, magnesium,selenium and manganese. Antioxidants in malt ranks much higher than those in broccoli. This non-GMO, minimally processed, clean-label ingredient qualifies as the perfect complement for whole grain foods because the extract is made from malted barley and water only.

The sweetness along with the nutritional elements GIVE CONSUMERS EVEN MORE GOOD REASONS TO BITE INTO YOUR BISCUITS.

Along with learning about nutritional sugar let’s learn about the recipe of making simple biscuit malt.

Simple Malt Biscuits

1- Arrange the Ingredients:

   125 grams butter, softened

    1/2 cup sugar

    1 egg, lightly beaten

    2 tablespoons golden syrup

    2 tablespoons Mahalaxmimaltexrtact’s biscuit malt extract

    2.5 cups self-raising flour

2- After collecting the ingredients - Cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer. Add the properly beaten egg, then the golden syrup and the malt extract. Then Mix all of them until   combined.

3- Now Sift in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until well incorporated and Dust hands lightly  with flour, then roll the prepared dough into small balls and place onto a greaseproof-lined baking  tray. Press down slightly with a floured fork. The biscuits will spread and rise only slightly.

4-  Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden.

5-  Now it's time to make about 50 small biscuits and Store it in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

The verdict!?

Easy to make,nutritional, tasty and visually appealing festive treats which would certainly go down well with little ones – get them involved!

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TIME FOR HEALTHY BREAKFAST WITH BARLEY

 Barley is a simple and common grain which mostly everyone  uses in their pantries, but do you know why it is considered as a healthy breakfast and what are its beauty benefits.

Barley is a nutritional rich meal packed with fiber and various essential minerals such as manganese, selenium, copper, and tryptophan. It is relatively low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and nutrients which provides you energy and keeps you feeling satisfied for the whole of the day. The manganese present in barley helps you feel happy and also helps calming down your nervous system. 

Barley, when compared to other grains, is a low calories grain which helps you feel full longer, so you don’t need to eat as frequently. It ultimately helps to reduce weight - partially because of  its fiber content, and partially because of various essential amino acids. Not only this, as per malted barley powder manufacturers Barley modulates the blood sugar levels, thus avoiding the high or low sugar level usually associated with the fat storage process. Also fiber present in barley minimizes the amount of time food stays in your colon and helps lowering cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. 

 

Barley is considered as a satisfactory meal also because it is rich in plant lignans, high in Vitamin C which are good for friendly flora in your intestines and in turn good for your immunity.

In addition to the above benefits, it is also a  good source of selenium, which has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer and is an essential component for thyroid health,  antioxidant defense and an immune builder. 

Well, Barley can not only make a good breakfast but is also often used as the grain to make medicines for heart disease and high cholesterol. It is also used for diabetes, cancer prevention, obesity, and other conditions.

According to Various researches and  studies , it is found out that the effects of consuming a grain breakfast on a daily basis over a period of 19 years had a 29% lower risk of heart failure. Not bad for a simple grain!

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