Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Overnight-fermented ragi porridge thinned with buttermilk — the millet-revival movement's favorite gut drink, with deep Deccan roots.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cook ragi porridge, cool, ferment overnight in a clay pot, then thin with buttermilk and salt.
Classical Provenance: Deccan (Karnataka-Telangana) tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- with buttermilk, salt and curry leaves
- as mid-morning field drink
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: cold constitutions in winter
- Contraindication: ferment overnight only
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ambali (fermented ragi porridge)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 43 kcal | 103 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 18.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Calcium | 66.5 mg | 159.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.47 mg | 1.12 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.4 mg | 41.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 44.0 mg | 105.6 mg |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 201 mg |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 405 mg |
| Zinc | 0.36 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 4.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.2 µg | 22.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.17 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.2 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Choline | 4.4 mg | 10.6 mg |
