5 fun ragi recipes to enjoy a high-fiber, high-protein lunch

If you are someone who is health conscious lately, then ragi is a grain that you absolutely must add to your diet! Also known as finger millet, this whole grain is high in fiber and packed with protein. Even experts agree that this grain is very good for the body and has multiple health benefits. Dr. Ritika Samaddar, Registered Dietitian at Max Hospital, New Delhi, says, “Due to its high nutritional value, Ragi can be placed at the top of food grains. The cereal is gluten-free and is ideal for people who are gluten or lactose intolerant. “But how do you cook with ragi? What recipes should we follow to add ragi to our daily lunch? Don’t worry; we’ve got your back! We’ve found fun and delicious ways to eat ragi for lunch and even dinner.

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5 ways to add Ragi to your daily lunch menu:

1. Yeast of Sin

Just because a dish is healthy doesn’t mean it can’t get healthier! This is exactly what happens in ragi dosa. The dosa dough is made with ragi, rice flour and curd, and the texture of the dosa is just as crispy as a normal dosa!

Please click here for the full Ragi Dosa recipe.

2. Ragi Khichdi

Giving a twist to the traditional khichdi and making it more nutritious, here is a ragi khichdi recipe that involves various other nutritious ingredients like moong dal, rice, and some seasonings like cumin seeds, garam masala, and more.

Please click here for the full Ragi Khichdi recipe.

3. Bread yeast

Rather than making rotis with atta or maida, why not make some with ragi? Making ragi rotis is very similar to making the normal roti we eat every day. These rotis have an added touch of seasoning with curry leaves, red chili powder, and more spice.

Please click here for the full Ragi Roti recipe.

4. Pizza Ragi

Who doesn’t like pizza? It’s the go-to 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 with boiled sweet potatoes and ragi flour.

Please click here for the full Ragi Pizza recipe.

5. Ragi Mudde

This South Indian delicacy is a Karnataka staple and is known to be nutritious and high in protein! Muddes are enjoyed by dipping the ragi balls in rasam or sambhar. The best part about this recipe is that it’s steamed, not fried!

Please click here for the full Ragi Mudde recipe.

Try these delicious ragi recipes and let us know in the comments section how you liked them!