Raagi Badam Hot Drink

This is my favourite as its easy to make and is healthy too so can serve to toddlers & babied too :-) This tastes best when served hot. If you have it for teatime, you will feel full till dinner time as its very filling.

Ingredients:

• Ragi flour - 4 tbsp
• Milk - 2 cups
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 2 tsp
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
• Kesar (optional)
• Badam powdered / chopped finely - 1 tbsp

Preparation:

• Dry roast Ragi flour till nice aroma comes, it may take 3-5 mins. Set aside.
• Take 1/2 cup milk add a tbsp of ragi flour to it and make it to a smooth paste. Set aside.
• Heat boiled milk then add the ragi milk paste and remaining ragi flour, sugar to it. Stir continuously making sure no lumps are formed. Add 1/2 cup water and mix well.
• Keep stirring till it becomes slightly thick like porridge but still in pouring consistency. Add cardamom powder, give a quick stir and then switch off. Garnish with powdered almonds and serve hot or warm.