Ragi porridge

Ragi Mix Vegetable Porridge

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Ragi porridge

Ragi Mix Vegetable Porridge

  • Author: Mubarra
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

Ragi is a good source of protein, fibre, and minerals like iron and calcium, it is gluten-free and easy to digest. It can be a good alternative for people who are gluten intolerant. Adding mixed vegetables to the porridge increases the fibre, Vitamin and mineral content in the meal. You can have the above porridge alongside a protein source like Eggs/Sprouts/Curd preparations like Mix vegetable raita to enhance and balance the dish further. 




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Ingredients

  • 30 g Ragi flour
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/4 cup of mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and beans)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ghee or oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of hing (asafetida)

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat the ghee or oil and add the cumin seeds and hing. Once they start to crackle, add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil.
  3. Slowly add the Ragi flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  4. Once the mixture thickens, add the sautéed vegetables, and salt, and stir well.
  5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the porridge reaches the desired consistency.
  6. Serve hot and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves (optional)


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 110
  • Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: Diabetes, PCOD, Menopapause, weight loss, healthy skin, diet, Diet plan

 

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Ragi Dosa / Pancake Recipe

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Ragi Dosa / Pancake Recipe

  • Author: Mubarra
  • Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minute
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

Ragi Dosa/Cheela/Pancake is a healthy and delicious breakfast recipe from South India which is made from Ragi (Finger Millet) flour. It is also known by the name of Nachni in Maharashtra, Mandua in Hindi, Ragulu in Telugu and Kezhvargu in Tamil. It is a nutrient dense grain and is referred to as a local superfood since it is a great source of calcium, iron and essential amino acids. This instant Ragi Dosa recipe is quick to make and can be served as a breakfast, lunch or even a dinner meal with homemade chutneys/ salsa/ pickle/ raita/ curd/ vegetable sabzi or curries.


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Ingredients

  • 40 g Ragi flour or sprouted ragi flour
  • 1 tablespoon (10-15g) of Besan flour (gram flour)
  • 2 teaspoons of finely chopped Onions
  • ¼ teaspoon finely chopped Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon green chilli chopped
  • 34 curry leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • ¼  teaspoon cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida (optional)
  • ¼  cup buttermilk or 2 teaspoons of curd (yogurt) mixed in some water
  • ¼  cup of water or add as required
  • Salt as required
  • 1 tsp of Oil or Ghee

Instructions

  1. Add ragi flour and besan (gram flour) to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add finely chopped onions, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, asafoetida, cumin seeds, and salt as per taste.
  3. Then add buttermilk or curd and water to the mixing bowl.
  4. Mix very well to a thin batter of pouring consistency.
  5. Cover and let this batter rest aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Ragi Dosa

  1. For cooking the Ragi Dosa, heat a non stick tawa/skillet/pan on medium flame. Grease the pan well and wipe off any excess oil with a tissue. Make sure to mix the batter well before pouring.
  2. When the pan is hot enough, pour the batter thin across the pan as you would do for a Rava dosa/Pancake
  3. Then, gently spread the batter with the ladle.
  4. Pour a teaspoon of oil on the top and sides of the dosa and let the base cook and become crisp until the sides begin to get separated from the pan.
  5. Flip over and cook the other side as well. Cook till both the sides are crisp.
  6. Serve ragi dosa or pancake hot  with any chutney/pickle/curry.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 226.6 Kcal
  • Fat: 5.72 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.01 g
  • Protein: 5.61 g

Keywords: Diabetic Diet, vegetarian, Healthy, Weightloss

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