7 Easy Ragi Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

Easy Ragi Recipes:
Ragi also known as finger millet is one of the oldest grains cultivated by humans. According to Sadhguru, it is a “super cereal” because of its high nutrition value. History shows that ragi was first grown in Africa thousands of years ago and later made its way to India nearly 4000 years ago, even being found in the Harappan civilization.

This millet is packed with minerals, especially calcium, which is 5 to 30 times higher than other cereals. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, and iron. For vegetarians, ragi is a good source of protein since it has methionine, an important amino acid. Sadhguru recommends adding ragi to daily meals for better health. Here are seven simple ragi recipes you can prepare at home:

1. Ragi Malted Flour

Soak ragi grains for 12 hours, tie them in a cloth to sprout for 2–3 days, then dry roast and grind into fine flour.

2. Ragi Malt – Salty Version

Cook ragi malted flour paste in boiling water with salt. Once cooled, mix with buttermilk or yogurt.

3. Ragi Malt – Sweet Version

Make a paste of ragi flour, add it to boiling water with jaggery and cardamom, and cook until smooth. Can be enjoyed hot or cold.

4. Ragi Laddoo

Mix roasted ragi flour, ghee, palm sugar, coconut, sesame, nuts, and cardamom. Shape into small balls for a healthy sweet.

5. Ragi Halwa

Cook ragi paste with jaggery, coconut oil or ghee, and cardamom. Add roasted cashews for flavor and serve warm.

6. Ragi Pakoda

Combine ragi flour, gram flour, chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices. Shape into small pieces and deep fry. Sprinkle with chaat masala before serving.