If you are someone who is on health benefits lately, then ragi is one such grain that you should definitely include in your diet! Also known as millet, this whole grain is fiber-rich and packed with protein. Even experts agree that this grain is great for the body and has many health benefits. Dr Ritika Samaddar, Dietitian at Max Hospital, New Delhi says, “Due to its high nutritional value, ragi can be placed at the pinnacle of food grains. The grain is gluten free and highly suitable for people who are gluten or lactose intolerant. But, how can we cook with ragi? What are the recipes we should follow to include Ragi in our daily diet? fret not; We’ve got your back! We’ve found fun and delicious ways you can enjoy eating ragi for lunch and even dinner.
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5 ways to include ragi in your daily lunch menu:
1. Ragi Dosa
Just because a dish is healthy, doesn’t mean it can’t be healthy! The same happens in Ragi Dosa. The dosa batter is made from ragi, rice flour and curd, and the texture of the dosa is as crispy as a normal dosa!
For the complete recipe of Ragi Dosa, please click here.
2. Ragi Khichdi
Giving a new twist to the traditional khichdi and making it more nutritious, here is a recipe of ragi khichdi which includes various other nutritious ingredients like moong dal, rice and some seasonings like cumin, garam masala and more.
For the complete recipe of Ragi Khichdi, please click here.
3. Ragi Roti
Instead of making rotis with flour or maida, why not make them with ragi? Making ragi rotis is exactly the same as what we eat everyday. These rotis have an extra twist of masala with curry leaves, red chili powder and more spices.
For the complete recipe of Ragi Roti, please click here.
4. Ragi Pizza
Who doesn’t like pizza? This is the most popular fast food for people of all ages! While pizza is known to be unhealthy, we Indians have found a way to make it healthier by adding ragi to the mix! The dough is made from boiled sweet potato and ragi flour.
For the complete recipe for Ragi Pizza, please click here.
5. Ragi Issues
This South Indian dish is a staple of Karnataka and is known to be nutritious and full of protein! Mud is enjoyed by dipping ragi balls in rasam or sambar. The best part about this recipe is that it is steamed, not fried!
For the complete recipe of Ragi Mudde, please click here.
Try these delicious ragi recipes and let us know in the comments section how you liked them!