By Krati Purwar
February 17, 2024
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Ragi is among prominent recommendations by nutritionists and trainers to help people lose weight. It is a gluten-free and healthy option which can be used to cook a variety of dishes. Its versatility gives you a plethora of opportunities to experiment in the kitchen. Here are a few must-try recipes.
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You can use ragi instead of maida or wheat flour to make paratha. It could be simple or filled with the goodness of carrots, cabbage, potatoes, and whatnot.
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Replace all-purpose flour in the pancake recipe with ragi. Using the millet, you can make the healthiest versions of pancakes at home and enjoy them with fresh fruits.
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To make crispy dosa, you can use ragi instead of rava. Ragi ka atta can be bought from a nearby general store and used to make potato or paneer-filled dosa.
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If you have patience, you can make ragi porridge, a healthy sweet dish made with ghee and milk. You can top it with crushed cashews, walnuts, and almonds.
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Another South Indian delicacy that you can make using ragi is uttapam. Spread the batter on a hot pan and top it with finely chopped carrots, cabbage, onions, and capsicum.
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Ragi can easily replace semolina if you like to relish ghee upma in the morning. It is a perfect breakfast recipe to kick-start your day if you are trying to lose weight.
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If you believe that all sweet dishes are unhealthy, you have never tried ragi cookies. You can use honey, peanut butter, or jaggery as a substitute for processed sugar.
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