Scoop Your Millet - Ragi Ice Cream

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Don't call it a cheat day, call it a treat day. Indulge in a healthy bowl of this soft and creamy Ragi Ice Cream loaded with the super benefits of ragi. It is rich in calcium and fiber and sweetened using natural alternatives. Devour this supreme delicacy with your family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 112.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the slurry

Other ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp organic jaggery powder or date palm jaggery
  • ¼ tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 drops of pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp homemade peanut butter
  • Raw cacao nibs to garnish
  • 1 tbsp nuts, finely chopped to garnish (as per choice)

Instructions
 

Making the slurry

  • Take ragi into a bowl
  • Add half cup of water
  • Whisk well to ensure there are no lumps

Method

  • In a thick bottomed pan, take two cups of water.
  • Once the water boils, add the slurry, and stir it once.
  • Let it simmer on a low flame.
  • Once the mixture thickens, add the jaggery powder and cardamom powder next.
  • Turn off the flame.
  • Once it cools down, add this to the blender with peanut butter and vanilla extract. Blend to a fine consistency.
  • Transfer into a container, garnish with raw cacao nibs and chopped nuts.
  • Let it sit in the freezer for four to five hours.
  • Serve chilled.
  • Add-ons: Top with pumpkin or chia seeds

Notes

  • Ragi, also known as finger millet, is rich in fiber, protein, calcium, and potassium.
  • It also has more polyphenols as compared to rice and other grains and is safe for diabetics, too.
  • You can replace ragi with raw banana flour or almond flour, too.
  • Ragi contains the amino acids - tryptophan, valine, methionine, and threonine and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans too.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in a loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid the same

Nutrition

Calories: 112.3kcalCarbohydrates: 27.4gProtein: 2.2gFat: 1.2g
Keyword traditional
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