nachni onion roti recipe | ragi masala roti | healthy Indian red millet onion paratha | gluten free |
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nachni onion roti recipe | ragi masala roti | healthy Indian red millet onion paratha | gluten free is a nourishing Indian staple. Learn how to make ragi masala roti.
To make nachni onion roti, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough lukewarm water. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm. (4”) diameter, using a little red millet flour for rolling. Prick at even distance with help of a fork. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides. Serve immediately.
Many consider red millet as an ideal food not just for elders but for growing kids too. It has a very balanced set of nutrients, and if prepared well it is very tasty too! The ragi masala roti is an intelligent way of incorporating ragi in your diet in a way that appeals to all.
Flavoured aptly with onions, coriander and green chillies, this gluten free tastes delicious when served hot right off the tava. Nobody would ever be able to guess that this delicacy doesn’t make use of any exotic ingredient.
All can benefit from the calcium and phosphorus this healthy Indian red millet onion paratha is rich in. This is a tasty way of building bones. Serve it as a healthy dinner for diabetics , heart patients or obese people. They can benefit from the fibre in this roti.
Tips for nachni onion roti. 1. Serve nachni onion roti with curds. 2. Serve healthy nachni onion parartha with green chutney. 3. You can roll the ragi roti with whole wheat flour as this is easier to do. 4. Since this is nachni atta, while rolling you will have to pinch the circumference of the dough while rolling so the roti does not tear from the corners. 5. To get atta on the sides of the roti, hold it vertically and gently roll over the atta. 6. If the roti sticks at the bottom whole rolling, then lift the roti and put some ragi flour on the base off the rolling board.
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For nachni onion roti- To make nachni onion roti, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough lukewarm water.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm. (4”) diameter, using a little red millet flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ¼ tsp of oil.
- Place a roti on it and cook, using ¼ tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides.
- Serve the nachni onion roti immediately.
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what is nachni onion parartha made off? ragi masala roti is made from 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for nachni onion roti.
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This is what nachni (ragi) flour looks like. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. The whole ragi grain is ground into flour and used in many recipes using ragi flour in Indian cooking.
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- Ragi flour is high in Protein : One cup of whole Ragi Flour (144 grams) gives about 10.3 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. Protein is cricital to manage the wear and tear of the cells in the body and help transport oxygen to various parts of the body.
- Ragi Benefits due to High Fiber : One cup of whole Ragi Flour gives about 16.1 grams of fibre. This fibre will keep you fuller for a longer time and avoid you from binge eating. Ragi flour being rich in insoluble fibre helps easy digestion and hence relieves constipation. Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water and goes through your stomach without being processed helping other foods move through your system and out. Insoluble fibre keeps you healthier with a better digestive system (1). See 11 beneftis of ragi flour.
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In a deep bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add enough lukewarm water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2 cup water.
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Mix well and knead into a soft dough.
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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Flatten the dough and dust with ragi atta.
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Roll the belan with soft hands. This is important.
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Since this is nachni atta, while rolling you will have to pinch the circumfance of the dough while rolling so the roti does not tear from the corners.
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To get atta on the sides of the roti, hold it vertically and gently roll over the atta.
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If the roti sticks at the bottom whole rolling, then lift the roti and put some ragi flour on the base off the rolling board.
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Flip over the roti and roll the same way. Keep dusting the roti to ensure you roll it. To flip over use spatula if roti is breaking. Roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm. (4”) diameter.
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To make nachni onion roti recipe | ragi masala roti | healthy nachni onion paratha | gluten free paratha | heat a non-stick tava (griddle ) and grease with oil.
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Place rolled nachni onion roti on it.
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Cook roti for 45 seconds.
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Then grease the top of the roti.
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Remeber to press down with a spatula while cooking the roti to get it evenly cooked.
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Flip over and cook the roti on the other side the same way.
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Keep flipping and cooking the nachni onion roti | ragi masala roti | healthy nachni onion paratha | gluten free paratha | every few seconds till done.
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Serve nachni onion roti | ragi masala roti | healthy nachni onion paratha | gluten free paratha | hot.
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Serve nachni onion roti with curds.
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Serve healthy nachni onion parartha with green chutney.
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You can roll the ragi roti with whole wheat flour as this is easier to do.
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Since this is nachni atta, while rolling you will have to pinch the circumfance of the dough while rolling so the roti does not tear from the corners.
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To get atta on the sides of the roti, hold it vertically and gently roll over the atta.
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If the roti sticks at the bottom whole rolling, then lift the roti and put some ragi flour on the base off the rolling board.
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Nachni Onion Roti – a high fibre treat.
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With 2.9 g of fibre per roti, it fulfils 12% of our day’s requirement for this nutrient.
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This fibre helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.
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It also aids in managing blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels.
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With sufficient amounts of calcium, this roti can help in bone strengthening process too.
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Further it is also gluten free and thus can be included in a gluten intolerant diet.
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2 rotis is a suggest serving size for all including weight watchers.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per roti
Energy | 99 cal |
Protein | 1.9 g |
Carbohydrates | 18 g |
Fiber | 2.9 g |
Fat | 2.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 3.4 mg |
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