Ragi Kanji/Kuzh

 Ragi kangi is also called as ragi kuzh or ragi malt and we call as Ragi ambali in telugu.It is very healthy dish and can be taken as a breakfast especially during summer .This kanji can be made using leftover ragi ball too. Here is the simple recipe......

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Ragi flour/Fingermillet-1cup
2.Raw rice-1/4cup
3.Salt as needed

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First In a big bowl Dissolve Ragi flour in enough water without any lumps. 
• Heat 2-3cups of water in a vessel,once the water starts boiling ,add rice and cook it untill the rice is 3/4th done. 
• Then add the dissolved ragi flour and Salt and let it cook in the slow flame and keep Stirring this mix frequently to avoid forming lumps and Cook it for almost 30minutes and remove from heat and leave it overnight because it gives the sourness to the flour (If u want use it right away) . 
• Now while serving mix it with curd,finely chopped onion and enough water.

NOTE:
U can store this Kuzh in the refrigerator for 1-2weeks.Add curd and onions only during serving.

GOES WELL WITH:

      Fried peanuts

White Pumpkin/Kumadakai Halwa

Halwa made with this white pumpkin is very good for health.In back home my MIL used to make it all the time. Here I come with this lovely Pumpkin recipe/Halwa recipe to make your tongue want more!

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Grated Pumpkin-1 cup
2.Ghee/clarified butter-1cup
3.Sugar-1cup
4.Few fried cashews and raisins -1/2cup

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Remove the skin of the pumpkin and grate it and squeeze all the water .
• In a pan,add ghee and grated pumpkin fry untill the moisture content in the pumpkin becomes dry which will take upto 10 min.
• Add the sugar, mix well and cook.
• Now add the ghee and mix well until the ghee oozes out and floats on top. This will take another 5 min.
• Now add the fried cashews and raisins. Mix well and switch of the stove.
• This Halwa can be served hot or cold. Either way, it tastes divine.

 GOES WELL WITH:
      Vada