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This finger millet porridge | ragi porridge sweetened with Truvia Natural Sweetener is delicious and just what you need to start your day on a great note.
I can’t believe it is soon going to be a year since I had my baby girl, K! I’m still struggling with weight issues and just don’t find time for any fitness routine whatsoever. But I do realize I need to start getting serious about it before I get too lax & things get out of hand. Being a food blogger doesn’t really help either, if you know what I mean! 😀 And so it was my New Year’s resolution to eat smarter. As a result I’ve decided to make dietary changes along with light exercises, like something as basic as walking. After all, “You are what you eat”, right?
I believe in moderation over elimination. I’m still going to have my bread and rice, but it’s going to be in reasonable servings. Simple changes like reducing the butter or ghee in cooking and substituting it with a little amount of oil will greatly help. Also, I’ll try and include more greens in my diet, as well as make an effort to cut back on refined sugar by using a natural sweetener such as Truvia Natural Sweetener instead.
Truvia Natural Sweetener is a naturally sweet, gluten-free, plant-based sweetener, born from the leaves of the stevia plant. Truvia Natural Sweetener makes it so easy to create ‘better for you’ recipes. I can easily say goodbye to refined sugar by incorporating Truvia Natural Sweetener in my day to day meals. It is amazing for your daily beverages, appetizers and you can also bake with it. It is so versatile! I can enjoy that cup of coffee, tall glass of my favorite smoothie or a delicious bowl of warm porridge with a natural sweetness.
For recipes and substitutions that require more than 8 packets (about ⅓ cup) of Truvia Natural Sweetener, Truvia Natural Sweetener Spoonable is a great alternative. It provides the ease of whipping up a recipe without the fuss of packets. It is easy to convert and measure by just scooping out the desired amount! The sweetness from ¾ teaspoon of Truvia Natural Sweetener Spoonable (or one packet) is equivalent to that from 2 teaspoons of sugar! You can find more conversions here.
We usually start our day with this delicious finger millet porridge/ragi porridge. It’s warm, comforting and nourishes your body with all things good.
As a kid, I would happily gobble down a big bowl of this ragi porridge known as Tizann in Goa, India. You need few ingredients to make this fortifying porridge; 1/2 cup finger millet flour, 1 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and some jaggery (similar to brown sugar). Of late I’ve begun skipping jaggery and use Truvia Natural Sweetener instead to lend the required sweetness to this porridge. Hence the switch to Truvia Natural Sweetener, to start our mornings on a delicious note.
A little garnish of slivered almonds and pistachios add a little oomph to the porridge. Or you can totally skip that and use fruits instead, for some texture and garnish.
I found Truvia Natural Sweetener in the baking aisle, at my local Albertsons store, but you can easily find it at your local grocery store. I love the fantastic deals Albertsons offers every now and then! We make a trip there at least once every 2 weeks to stock up on our pantry essentials. Do you love to shop at Albertsons too? From now until 4/30, you can save $1.50 on any one package of Truvia Natural Sweetener click here!
Ingredients
1/2 cup finger millet flour
1 cup water
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
3 packets Truvia Natural Sweetener
2 tbsp slivered almonds
2 tbsp sliced pistachios
Table of Contents
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE FINGER MILLET PORRIDGE | RAGI PORRIDGE
1.In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add ½ cup finger millet flour and 1 cup water. Whisk well to mix it thoroughly. Add 1 cup coconut milk and salt. Whisk well.
2.Switch on the heat to medium, cook until it thickens, stirring continuously, about 10 minutes.
3.Remove the post from heat, add 3 packets of Truvia Natural Sweetener and stir. Or transfer to individual serving bowls, and sweeten with Truvia Natural Sweetener as per your desired sweetness. Top with fruits or nuts, or a mix of both.
NOTES
1.Do not stop stirring once you place the pan on heat. The porridge will turn lumpy. If that happens, simply use a whisk and beat the porridge till smooth.
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HOW TO MAKE FINGER MILLET PORRIDGE | RAGI PORRIDGE?
Finger Millet Porridge | Ragi Porridge
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 1/2 cup finger millet flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 3 packets Truvia Natural Sweetener
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp sliced pistachios
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add ½ cup finger millet flour and 1 cup water. Whisk well to mix it thoroughly. Add 1 cup coconut milk and salt. Whisk well.
- Switch on the heat to medium, cook until it thickens, stirring continuously, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the post from heat, add 3 packets of Truvia Natural Sweetener and stir. Or transfer to individual serving bowls, and sweeten with Truvia Natural Sweetener as per your desired sweetness. Top with fruits or nuts, or a mix of both.
Notes
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Regards,
Freda
Lathiya says
I make this porridge at least once a week.. undoubtedly healthy and delicious.. pics are awesome dear
Nayna Kanabar says
I use this sugar and it really does help to cut down on those added calories. I love all your clicks and styling, beautiful photos.
Priya Srinivasan says
Amazing clicks dear! Love the garnish of nuts on top! I bet this is one of the best healthy breakfast porridge! Love the addition of coconut milk, must add a great flavor!!
Priya Kumar says
this porridhe is super healthy, after second pregnancy I understood all benefits of this and now using it very often. Thanks for posting.
jayashreetrao says
Healthy and easy to make breakfast. Nice one Freda.
Ruchisvegkitchen says
Wonderful post Freda .. Porridge looks so delicious. Truvia , definately a healthy option.
Jagruti says
Definitely I would wake up early in the morning to devour this bowl of ragi porridge. Very quick and easy recipe.
mayurisjikoni says
My new year resolution too is to make smart and healthy choices but as you mentioned being food bloggers that’s really difficult. I love ragi porridge but still have to acquire the taste for stevia. By the way the porridge is ultra tempting with the nut slivers.
Swati says
What a healthy and delicious bowl, I will definitely try it!
Sonal says
Loved the post freda! Very well done there! Love Truvia. That ragi porridge bowl is so nourishing.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
In my to do list for a long time and i love your toppings.. Looks lovely..
Sapana Behl says
I once tasted the finger millet porridge at a friend’s house and loved it. That Truvia sweetener sounds healthy variation for sugar.
themadscientistskitchen says
Are you from Goa? I think so since you mentioned eating Tizan. Love the pics and of course I have started enjoying tizan as well.
skd says
I have finger millet at home and this recipe is just in time. Thanks and Regards..
Ana
Freda Dias says
I hope you like it, Thanks for visiting, Ana:)
Jenna Wood says
This dish reminds me of an American (?) product called Malt O Meal, and it looks absolutely delicious in texture and flavor. I love topping my porridge with Truvia, too. #client
Freda Dias says
Glad you liked it, Jenna 🙂