Ragi-Finger Millet Flour 500g

Ragi is well known to those from Indian families, especially those from south India. In almost every Indian household from ancient times, ragi, a major kind of millet, has been a delightful and staple food. Ragi, often known as finger millet, has tragically become an underappreciated hero despite being a staple in Indian households for years. And despite all the publicity around the other millets, this one is strangely overlooked!

For those of you who think ragi is just another rural staple, you’d be amazed at the benefits that it provides. Why is ragi so delicious? Why should you contemplate consuming it? What distinguishes it from other mainstream millets?

Well, ragi is massively beneficial for you and has a boatload of advantages, including helping you lose weight. So, read on to discover more about ragi and convenient ways to infuse it into your daily diet.

Benefits of Ragi on various diseases

#1. Saves you from diabetes

Before rice became India’s mainstay food in the ’50s, entire grains like ragi, brown rice, and barley were cultivated organically and regarded as a regular diet.

Since the advent of new-gen food patterns, most people have followed a planned diet, making them more likely to eat fast food. Therefore, people inevitably develop malignant tumours and cardiac disorders. Doctors advise healthy individuals and diabetic patients to consume ragi to prevent such illnesses.

#2. A massive source of protein

The main protein in ragi, Eleusinian, has a significant biological value in human health. This protein is acknowledged as an excellent protein source for vegans and aids in preventing malnutrition. In fact, the amount of methionine in ragi makes up 5% of the total protein in ragi. Besides, due to its high carbs, most nutritionists recommend ragi as the top food grain.

#3. Helps in weight loss

Ragi is a very satisfying and filling grain. It contains much less fat than any other cereal, and the fat it includes is unsaturated and healthy. Ragi is an excellent substitute for rice and wheat for anyone attempting to lose weight. Of course, the amino acids will support your weight loss efforts even more.

#4. Natural mood-lifter

According to research, regular consumption of ragi can help treat disorders like restlessness, anxiety, and despair. Additionally, the ragi’s amino acids have natural sedative properties, which might be helpful for those who get frequent migraine attacks.

Chart of nutrition

Being a variety of millet, ragi is also a massive storehouse of nutritional properties, essential minerals, vitamins, and more. It gives immense energy and makes one full for a longer time. It contains a lot of Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc-rich minerals.

Some dishes

You could find it challenging to taste ragi for the first time; you can follow the listed recipe to charge up your taste buds. All you have to do to maintain your health as you age is getting used to the flavour.

1. Ragi Masala Dosa:

Masala dosa may be a staple in every south Indian home, but what if it could be made healthier? Are you up for a ragi version of masala dosa? You just have to add ragi flour into the dosa batter, and you are done! Enjoy a wholesome and delectable breakfast if you eat it with potato curry.

Ingredients-

●  1 Cup of ragi flour

●  ¼ cup of rice flour

●  ¼ cup of yoghurt

●  1 chopped onion

●  1 chopped green chili

●  1 tablespoon of coriander leaves

●  Cooking oil

●  ½ cup of water

●  Salt

Recipe-

●   In a bowl, combine the curd, rice flour, ragi flour, chopped green chilies, and water. Season with salt. After mixing, let the batter rest for 30 minutes and ensure that the batter is smooth and slightly watery.

●   Add the diced onions and the coriander leaves, then thoroughly mix with the batter. After heating one tablespoon of salt in a small pan, mustard seeds are added. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves when the mustard seeds start to pop.

●  Add the hot mixture to the ragi dosa batter. Then take a frying pan and maintain medium heat. Add a dollop of the dosa batter to a medium-hot skillet and cook for 30 seconds or until it looks light brown. Using a spatula, flip the dosa after 30 seconds. It’s time to serve your delicious and nutritious ragi masala dosa.

2. Ragi Idli:

All ingredients listed below must be prepared beforehand to make soft, delectable, and healthy ragi idlis. The ingredients listed here are for 3 to 4 servings, and the cooking time for idlis is 30 minutes.

Ingredients –

●  1 cup of idli rice

●  ½ cup of urad dal

●  ¼ cup of thick poha

●  1.4 teaspoons of methi seeds

●  1 cup of ragi flour

●  ⅓ cup of water

●  1 teaspoon of rock salt

Recipe-

●  Soak the urad dal in water first, then let it aside for three to four hours.

●  Pour some idli Rava into a separate bowl, cover it with water, and let it aside for an hour.

●  Next, use a mixer to ground the urad dal.

●  Add ragi flour and idli Rava to the urad dal batter after fermentation.

●  Set the batter aside to ferment for 8 to 10 hours.

●  Add salt and baking soda to the mixture and thoroughly mix it after fermentation. Your ragi idli batter is now prepared for cooking.

Now that you know these incredible finger-licking dishes made of Ragi, you must try them to begin your journey to a wholesome life with millet.

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