Nutritionist shares delicious ragi gond porridge recipe to help strengthen your bones: ‘It has more calcium than milk’
Ragi, or finger millet, is one of the most nutrient-dense grains in the Indian kitchen, offering several health benefits. It provides calcium, iron, fibre, and essential amino acids that support bone and muscle health, digestion, and blood sugar balance.
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Meanwhile, gond is another great addition to your diet, as it is rich in minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, and may help improve bone health. It may also contribute to bone density and reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
With both ragi and gong offering bone health benefits, why not include them both in your diet through delicious recipes? One such recipe was shared by nutritionist Kiran Kukreja on Instagram on October 29: ragi gond porridge. She stated that this traditional dish is great for bone strengthening and contains more calcium than milk. In her recipe, she used sprouted ragi flour, which is easy to digest and contains more iron and calcium than regular ragi flour.
Here’s how to make ragi gond porridge:
Ingredients (1 to 2 servings)
• Sprouted ragi flour – 3 tbsp
• Desi bilong cow ghee – 1 tsp
• Fried gond 1 tbsp (crushed)
• Grated coconut – 1 tbsp
• Soaked aliv seeds – 1 tsp
• Dates powder – 1½ tbsp
• Water or milk – 1½ cups
• Cardamom – a pinch (optional)
Method
1. Heat ghee and roast ragi flour on a low flame for five to six minutes till aromatic.
2. Add water slowly, stirring to avoid lumps.
3. Once thick, mix in date powder, grated coconut, soaked aliv, and gond.
4. Cook for one to two minutes more. Add cardamom if desired.
5. Serve warm and enjoy.
Why is ragi so beneficial?
According to Dr Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist at ISIC Multispeciality Hospital, Delhi, ragi or finger millet is rich in calcium, iron, fibre, and essential amino acids. Just 100 grams of ragi provides 300 mg of calcium. So it is a very powerful grain for bone and muscle health, and for growing children.
Moreover, it has a high fibre content, which improves satiety and helps reduce sugar spikes, making it useful for metabolic health.
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