Ragi or Finger Millet is a cereal grain that has been used for centuries in Indian, African, and Eastern Asian countries. Ragi roti is best for weight loss and finger millet is a gluten-free grain rich in fiber and other essential nutrients. It contains a lot of calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, B, and C. Finger millet can be used in many dishes including making porridge, Roti, puffed cereal, or muesli. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc. In addition to its high nutritional value finger millet has also been found to be beneficial in reducing blood sugar levels.
Ragi roti for weight loss – Finger millet is one of the most popular cereal grains for weight loss. Despite many health benefits, Ragi or finger millet is not often preferred to be included in our daily diet.
This could be because of its bland taste that most of us may not like. With increasing awareness about the health benefits of millet flours like Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, etc are increasingly gaining popularity.
Ragi Roti: A Gluten-Free Weight Loss Staple
There are several recipes made using Ragi flour some are Ragi Kanji Recipe, Ragi Idli, Ragi Uttapam, Ragi Kheer, Ragi Roti, etc. Here I am sharing the recipe of ragi roti also known as Nachni Roti
which is often consumed for breakfast or lunch. This recipe is not the Karnataka version of ragi roti which is made using onions and spices. This is made by kneading dough and is rolled
out and cooked just like chapatis. Since the flour is gluten-free, it might be quite difficult to roll it out, mixing flour in hot water can make it much easier to roll and the rotis will turn out soft.
These can make a lovely meal for any time of the day and are a gluten-free alternative to wheat rotis.
Ragi Roti for Weight Loss: A Healthy & Delicious Recipe
Ingredients:-
Preparation:-
Pour 1 cup of water into a heated vessel, and add salt and Oil. Once it starts to boil add 1 cup of ragi flour.
Allow the flour to stay for a few seconds in boiling water mix well and combine until the water is completely absorbed by the flour. switch off the flame.
Transfer the flour to a flat surface and knead to form a smooth dough. Add warm water and knead well for 5 mins. once a smooth dough is formed add some oil and knead further for a few more seconds.
Make small balls out of the dough, sprinkle dry flour, and spread the dough by rolling it using a rolling pin.
Cook roti on a heated Tawa, After cooking for a few seconds you will see small bubbles. flip it and cook on high flame by pressing down with a spatula or cloth. cook for a few seconds and flip the roti. When the roti starts to puff flip again and cooks until brown patches appear.
Spread ghee on both sides and remove it from the pan. stack and cover to keep soft. Enjoy roti with chutney, yogurt, or curry.
