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Recipes using  ragi
रेसिपी यूज़िंग रागी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using ragi in Hindi)
રાગીઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using ragi in Gujarati)

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Ragi recipe collection. Indian Nachni  Recipes.  Ragi, also known as Nachni or Finger Millet, is a super millet that should be a must in everyone's diet. A great source of protein and amino acids, it is especially important for vegetarians to consume to get proper nutrition. They look really small, like mustard seeds, and are reddish brown in color.The outside hull of ragi is not edible, hence it is removed and then used. It can even be ground into a powder and be used a flour, which is the most common way of using it.

Ragi Recipes for Breakfast

Ragi is used predominantly in the southern states of India. Ragi Puttu, a very famous breakfast of Kerala, is a preparation of ragi flour and coconut which is cooked in coconut shells and pressure cooked and gives a homely taste. You can even make no fuss, Ragi and Coriander Uttapa, that are instant to make and absolutely delicious.

Ragi and Coriander UttapaRagi and Coriander Uttapa

Porridge is a sweet, breakfast cereal dish all around the world and it has many variations. One very healthy variation is Jowar, Ragi and Date Porridge that is sweetened with dates and is so easy and delicious to eat that even toddlers can start eating it. Another easy to make breakfast recipe is Multiflour Idli. Even though it requires overnight soaking, it is relatively super simple as it is only supposed to be blended, combined, fermented and steamed.

Ragi Recipes for Snacks

Many people do not know how to use whole ragi in their food! It is, infact, quite easy to do so. You can use them to make mouth-watering snacks which have the added advantage of being healthy. By simply soaking ragi overnight, you can soften it and then use it to make Ragi and Broccoli Cutlets. And the best part? we are coating them in oats instead of breadcrumbs to make them extra nutritious. Soaked ragi can also be used to make Stuffed Ragi Pancakes, where the stuffing is made up of different veggies and spiced with chilli flakes.

Stuffed Ragi PancakesStuffed Ragi Pancakes

Bhakris made with ragi are very popular in Maharashtra, but it is really hard to make kids have it. For that, you can jazz it up a bit and make Ragi Bhakri Chivda with spinach, onions and spice powders to make it taste delicious. Mini Nachni and Coriander Khakhras require no hassle as you use ready flour and they are the best way to satisfy your hunger pangs in under 100 calories!

Mini Nachni and Coriander KhakhraMini Nachni and Coriander Khakhra

Healthy Ragi Recipes

As we all know, Ragi is very healthy and hence it is really easy to convince everyone around to eat them. There are so many recipes you can make with ragi and in so many ways.

You can make a basic Ragi Roti to go with subzis instead of phulka roti. Instead of having the fried chips and snacks, it is better to make and eat Ragi and Oats Crackers. These crackers are baked and hence you can store them for a long time!

Ragi and Oat CrackersRagi and Oat Crackers

The beloved gujarati muthia gets a healthy twist with ragi, especially when teamed up with methi to make Nachni Methi Muthias.  Apart from these, you can make dosas, crispies, upma and a lot of other things.

Ragi Recipes for Sweets

Pregnant women are supposed to include ragi in their diet for their overall health and benefit. For this, as it has been happening for generations in India, Nachni Ladoos are given to pregnant women as they are nutrient dense. Ragi flour can even be converted into delicious Ragi Sheeras, halwas and Ragi Barfis.

Ragi BarfiRagi Barfi

Benefits of Ragi

Ragi and Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians. In addition its gluten freehigh in fiber which in turn is good for diabetics and a healthy heart.  Ragi flour creates a much lower surge in sugar levels compared to wheat. Ragi is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance. A must read for the benefits of ragi to include in your daily diet.  

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Enjoy our Ragi recipe collection, Indian Nachni  Recipes below. 

 

  • Here is a fantastic porridge of sprouted cereals and pulses, sweetened naturally with mashed banana! Toasting the sprouts … More..

    Recipe# 3040

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • stuffed ragi pancakes recipe | nachni vegetable chilla | healthy red millet Indian pancake | with 35 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 3744

    06 December, 2024

    65

    calories per serving

  • nachni bajra khakhra recipe | healthy ragi khakhra | masala nachni khakhra | healthy snack | nachni bajra … More..

    Recipe# 3865

    06 December, 2024

    46

    calories per serving

  • whole nachni dosa recipe| ragi dosa made with whole nachni | no fermented nachni dosa | easy nachni … More..

    Recipe# 4324

    06 December, 2024

    37

    calories per serving

  • Hariyali chanki, green as its name suggests, this non-fried snack combines seven green veggies with four different flours. … More..

    Recipe# 5057

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • jowar, ragi and date porridge recipe for babies | jowar, nachni and date porridge for babies | jowar … More..

    Recipe# 5885

    06 December, 2024

    130

    calories per serving

  • These scrumptious cutlets are made of ragi and broccoli, perked up with spice powders, mint and spring onions. … More..

    Recipe# 1359

    06 December, 2024

    89

    calories per serving

  • multigrain bread recipe | homemade multigrain bread recipe | eggless multigrain bread recipe with amazing step by step … More..

    Recipe# 357

    06 December, 2024

    85

    calories per serving

  • poha nachni handvo recipe | nachni handvo | snacks for hypertension | Indian snack for high blood pressure … More..

    Recipe# 4289

    24 March, 2025

    125

    calories per serving

    0

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    Here is a fantastic porridge of sprouted cereals and pulses, sweetened naturally with mashed banana! Toasting the sprouts … More..

    65

    calories per serving

    stuffed ragi pancakes recipe | nachni vegetable chilla | healthy red millet Indian pancake | with 35 amazing … More..

    46

    calories per serving

    nachni bajra khakhra recipe | healthy ragi khakhra | masala nachni khakhra | healthy snack | nachni bajra … More..

    37

    calories per serving

    whole nachni dosa recipe| ragi dosa made with whole nachni | no fermented nachni dosa | easy nachni … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Hariyali chanki, green as its name suggests, this non-fried snack combines seven green veggies with four different flours. … More..

    130

    calories per serving

    jowar, ragi and date porridge recipe for babies | jowar, nachni and date porridge for babies | jowar … More..

    89

    calories per serving

    These scrumptious cutlets are made of ragi and broccoli, perked up with spice powders, mint and spring onions. … More..

    85

    calories per serving

    multigrain bread recipe | homemade multigrain bread recipe | eggless multigrain bread recipe with amazing step by step … More..

    125

    calories per serving

    poha nachni handvo recipe | nachni handvo | snacks for hypertension | Indian snack for high blood pressure … More..

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