Ragi Milk Halwa

A Nutritious Sweet Delight

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both wholesome and indulgent, Ragi Milk Halwa is the perfect choice. Made with the goodness of ragi (finger millet), fresh coconut milk, and jaggery, this traditional sweet not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also nourishes the body. Ragi is rich in calcium and iron, while jaggery adds natural sweetness and energy. Together, they create a melt-in-the-mouth halwa that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Ingredients

1 cup ragi (finger millet)

1 whole coconut (grated)

2 cups jaggery powder

¼ cup broken cashew nuts

2 tablespoon ghee

Method

- Soak the Ragi

- Wash the ragi thoroughly and soak it overnight.

Extract Ragi Milk

- Grind the soaked ragi with 1 cup of water. Strain to extract the milk.

- Repeat the process with another cup of water to get more ragi milk.

Extract Coconut Milk

- Grind the grated coconut with 1 cup of water and strain to get thick coconut milk.

- Add another cup of water to the coconut residue, grind again, and extract the second milk.

Prepare the Mixture

- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ragi milk, coconut milk, and jaggery powder. Mix well until smooth.

- Strain the mixture to remove any coarse particles.

Cook the Halwa

- Transfer the mixture into a heavy-bottomed pan. Cook on medium flame, stirring continuously until it begins to thicken.

- Add ghee and broken cashew nuts. Keep stirring until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.

Set and Serve

- Pour the thick halwa mixture onto a greased plate.

- Allow it to cool, then cut into pieces.

Serve this delicious, nutrient-packed halwa and enjoy!