08/09/2026
EVERYDAY HABITS FOR WOMEN : EPISODE 4 🌸
During my periods, I personally love keeping my food warm, simple and nourishing. 🤍
Ragi is one of my favourites because it is naturally rich in calcium, fibre and several minerals, and also provides some iron and protein.
Here are my two simple ways of having it:
🥕 SAVOURY RAGI PORRIDGE
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp ragi flour
• 1 cup water
• ½ carrot, grated/chopped
• A little beetroot or any vegetables of your choice
• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• Pinch of hing
• 5–6 curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• ½–¾ cup buttermilk
Method
1. In a small bowl, mix the ragi flour with ¼–½ cup water to make a smooth, lump-free paste.
2. Heat a pan with a little oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add hing, curry leaves, carrot, beetroot and any other vegetables you like. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add 1 cup water and salt. Let the vegetables cook for a few minutes.
5. Lower the heat and slowly add the ragi mixture while stirring continuously.
6. Keep stirring and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the ragi is completely cooked and the porridge becomes smooth and thick.
7. Let it cool until warm, then mix in the buttermilk.
🍯 SWEET RAGI MALT
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp ragi flour
• 1½ cups water
• 1–2 tsp jaggery, or to taste
• A pinch of cardamom powder
Method
1. Mix the ragi flour with ¼–½ cup water in a bowl to make a smooth paste.
2. Bring the remaining water to a boil in a pan.
3. Lower the heat and slowly add the ragi paste while stirring continuously.
4. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the ragi is fully cooked and the malt thickens.
5. Add jaggery and cardamom, mix well and serve warm. 🤍
Simple, warm, nourishing and comforting — exactly how I like my food during my periods. 🌸
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