Ragi has high calcium content. Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol level. – Ragi is best food for weight control, diabetes and a cooling the body.
Ragi comprises a vast array of key nutrients like vitamin C and E , B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium, antioxidants, proteins, fibers, sufficient calories and useful unsaturated fats. Following a deep sleep at night, the stomach and intestines display peak levels of metabolism in the morning. Hence, having ragi-based foods like ragi upma or ragi parathas for breakfast activates the digestive juices and ensures complete assimilation of nutrients found in ragi, which are absorbed into the bloodstream and transferred to vital organs in the body namely the heart, brain, lungs, liver and kidneys.
Instant ragi appe recipe
INGREDIENTS
½ cup Finger millet flour /Ragi /Nachni
½ cup Semolina / Sooji
½ cup curd
½ cup Water
1 tsp Eno fruit salt
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste
NOTE – SAME BATTER CAN BE USED FOR MAKING IDLIS
METHOD
In a mixing bowl take sooji + ragi flour + curd + salt + water + oil and mix well .
Cover the batter and keep aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
Check the consistency of the batter , if it is very thick adjust by adding 1 or 2 tbsp water .
Add eno , mix well for 1 min .
Heat appe pan and brush it with oil.
Pour the batter in each cavity and cover the pan. Cook on medium to low heat for a minute .
Flip it using a sharp knife or back of the spoon and cook from the other side as well.
Serve hot with tomato chutney or coconut peanut chutney.
The uniqueness and versatility of ragi flour extend into the typical Indian kitchen, where it can easily be incorporated to make staple desi dishes such as upmas, rotis, dosas, idlis, parathas, halwas and kheer.
Nevertheless, like all other foods, ragi must also be eaten only in moderation.
