By Krati Purwar
June 3, 2024
Nachni ambil is a ragi-based beverage that is widely consumed in Maharashtra during summer. Not only is the drink nutritious, it is flavourful and tastes delicious. Here is a quick recipe for you to try during the heatwave in India.
2 cups water 1 teaspoon cumin powder 4 cups buttermilk 2 teaspoon nachni flour Salt to taste 2 grated garlic cloves (optional) 1 chopped green chilli 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
In a small bowl, combine nachni flour with two tablespoons of water. Soak it overnight, add some more flour and water to it, and keep it aside.
Heat water in a pan and when it comes to a boil, add nichni mixture to it. Keep stirring to prevent the formation of lumps.
Put the mixture on the gas again and add garlic and spices. Cook it on a medium flame while stirring it.
When ambil or the mixture thickens, turn off the flame and let the concoction cool off.
Add buttermilk to the mixture and combine it so that there are no lumps.
Garnish the drink with coriander leaves, pour into glasses, and serve.