Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Finger-millet porridge-drink — calcium-dense cooling breakfast of Karnataka and Andhra; sprouted-ragi versions are the traditional infant strengthener.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cook ragi flour in water to a pourable porridge; finish salty with buttermilk or sweet with milk-jaggery.
Classical Provenance: Karnataka-Andhra tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- salted with buttermilk (summer style)
- sweet with milk and jaggery (children)
- sprouted-ragi flour for lightness
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: cold constitutions in winter (a summer-leaning drink)
- Contraindication: kidney stones (very large daily amounts)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ragi malt (beverage)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 54 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.2 g | 24.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | 10.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 2.0 g |
| Calcium | 60.4 mg | 145.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.79 mg | 1.89 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.6 mg | 42.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40.4 mg | 96.9 mg |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 258 mg |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 22 mg |
| Zinc | 0.32 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg | 4.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.0 µg | 16.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.14 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Choline | 3.8 mg | 9.2 mg |
