Ragi Ambali
: Traditional Cooling Drink For A Hot Day

Name: ~Ragi Ambali~: Traditional Cooling Drink For A Hot Day
Total time: 497 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Finger millet (ragi) flour; 5 cups Water; ¼ cup Yoghurt; to taste Salt; 2 Green chillies (finely chopped); 1 inch Ginger (finely chopped); 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 2-3 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)

497 mins

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Ragi Ambali is a traditional summer drink from Karnataka, where finger millet has long been part of daily meals. Farmers relied on this mildly fermented porridge for hydration during peak heat. The natural fermentation improves digestibility, while yoghurt adds beneficial bacteria. Served slightly chilled, ambali supports gut health, replenishes electrolytes and provides steady energy without heaviness. It remains relevant today as a practical, low-cost cooling drink during scorching months.

Ingredients

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½ cupFinger millet (ragi) flour

5 cupsWater

¼ cupYoghurt

to tasteSalt

2Green chillies (finely chopped)

1 inchGinger (finely chopped)

1 mediumOnion (finely chopped)

2-3 tablespoonsFresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Ragi Ambali

Ragi Ambali: Traditional Cooling Drink For A Hot Day

Ingredients

Ragi Ambali
: Traditional Cooling Drink For A Hot Day