Healthy Fingermillet Roti/ Diet Friendly Recipe

Hello, everyone!

It’s been quite a while—four years, to be precise—since my last post, which was all about making Soya 65. Life got busy with my YouTube channel and other adventures, and then, in 2021, I faced one of the hardest moments of my life when I lost my Amma. It felt like everything changed in an instant. Moving forward was tough, but with the love and support of my family, friends, and my YouTube family, I found the strength to keep going. I’m so grateful for everyone who stood by me during that difficult time.

Recently, many of you have been asking about my blog, and that’s what brings me back here. I’ve missed sharing recipes and stories with you, so I thought it was time to return to this space.

Today, we’re making something simple yet wholesome: Ragi Chapathi. It’s a gluten-free millet packed with calcium, iron, and fiber—an ideal choice for a nourishing meal. Let’s dive into this recipe together and celebrate the goodness of healthy, mindful eating!

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Ragi Millet (Finger Millet)

Ragi, also known as finger millet (Eleusine coracana), is a small-seeded cereal grain native to East Africa and widely grown in India and other tropical regions. It’s a nutrient-dense grain, rich in essential nutrients, making it popular in health-conscious diets.

Nutritional Profile

Ragi is high in: • Protein: Contains essential amino acids, including methionine, which supports muscle health.

• Fiber: Promotes digestive health and helps in weight management by keeping you full for longer.

• Calcium: One of the highest calcium contents among cereals; supports bone health.

• Iron: Improves hemoglobin levels, useful in preventing anemia.

• Antioxidants: Contains phenolic acids that help fight oxidative stress.

• Vitamins and Minerals: Includes B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.

Health Benefits

1. Supports Bone Health: The high calcium content supports strong bones, making it beneficial for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

2. Diabetes Management: Ragi has a low glycemic index, leading to slower glucose release and helping stabilize blood sugar levels.

3. Weight Loss: High fiber promotes satiety and aids digestion, which can help in managing body weight.

4. Heart Health: Rich in potassium, fiber, and low in fat, ragi supports heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

5. Anemia Prevention: Iron content helps improve hemoglobin levels, combating iron deficiency anemia.

6. Gluten-Free: Suitable for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

Storage and Preparation Tips• Storage: Store ragi in a cool, dry place to prevent spoilage.• Preparation: Ragi can be soaked or sprouted to enhance nutrient availability before cooking. Grinding it into flour makes it easy to use in various recipes.

Potential Considerations

While ragi is beneficial, excessive consumption may sometimes lead to digestive issues due to its high fiber content.

Ragi Chapathi Video 👇

Ingredients

Ragi Powder -1 cup

Water – 2 tbsp less than 1 cup

Salt – to taste

Oil -1 tsp

Method

2 . When the water starts to boil ,reduce the flame and add ragi powder .

3 . Stir the powder with the back of a ladle or a big spoon.

4 . Mix well until no streaks of dry powder appear .

5 . If it is too dry u can add 2 -3 tbsp of hot water and mix .

6 . Then close the kadai for 5 minutes .

7 . After 5 minutes remove them to a wide plate and knead the dough for 3-4 minutes or until it looks smooth and moist but not sticky .

8 . Wet ur hands or spread some ghee or oil into palm and knead .

9 . f it is too sticky ,u can fix it with adding little flour and mix .

10 . Then make small balls and keep them closed in a container .

11 . I got 10 medium size rags balls from this measurement

12 . Then take a ball and again roll and knead before rolling .

13 . Then flatten it a bit and dip in rage flour on both sides .

14 . Roll into medium thick discs .

15 . Don’t apply too much pressure .

16 . Heat tawa on a medium high heat .

17 . When the pan is hot enough ,dust the excess flour from the chapathi and place on the tawa.

18 . Cook for 30-40 seconds in one side .

19 . Then flip it and cook again for 30-40 seconds .

20 . Turn it again and press with a spatula all over until it begins to puff up

21 . Cook Other side too for few seconds.

22 . Now remove from the tawa and spread some ghee or oil on both sides of the chapathi .(opt)

23 . Repeat making the chapathi same way

24 . Serve with ur desired curry and salads

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Happy Cooking! 

With Love 

Veena Jan 🥰🥰